About Redstart
Redstart is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of Paris, France. It primarily invests in France based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to High Tech and Enterprise Applications. Redstart has team of 8 people including 4 partners.Redstart's List of Top Investments
Redstart has a portfolio of 15 companies. Their most notable investments include Kriptown and Wistiki.Their portfolio spans across France and Germany. They have invested in Retail, High Tech, Enterprise Applications and 11 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Redstart:
1. Kriptown
Online fundraising and investment platform for startups. The platform lets both individuals invest in startups and also startups raise funds. The platform shows the performance, volume, and share price to invest in a particular startup. Fundraised through the platform can also be managed using the platform.
Key facts about Kriptown
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $6.14M
- Employee Count: 8 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: BNP Paribas, Bpifrance and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 04, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Wistiki
Wistiki has developed a range of Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices for various applications. Their current products include voila for keys, aha for an item and pet tracking, and hopla for wallets. The device can be located using the smartphone app from a maximum distance of up to 50m. Also, the device can be used to locate the phone. In case the device moves out of the range the location is sent to the registered mobile phone as soon as the device comes in the range of any mobile phone with the Wistiki app. The company has sold more than 50K units and is looking for companies to partner with them to integrate their technology into new products.
Key facts about Wistiki
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.49M
- Employee Count: 6 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Kima Ventures, Redstart and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 24, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Defthedge
Key facts about Defthedge
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $1.91M
- Employee Count: 5 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Be Angels, Paris Business Angels and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 14, 2023, $*****
Spare Parts 3D or SP3D helps manufacturers to increase their spare parts availability using 3D printing. Spare Parts 3D digitalizes inventory and enables on-demand & distributed production. The company helps the clients to sort out the spare parts that can be 3D printed based on the material, function, and size; prepare parts catalog to 3D printing. The company claims that clients can deliver the spare parts within 48 hours of receiving orders.
Key facts about Spare Parts 3D

5. Rainbooh
Platform offers OOH display advertising network for advertising on cabs. The platform connects advertisers, drivers, and agencies that help drivers choose custom adverts from advertisers and provide a slot on cabs. It enables driver monetization and helps advertisers to run custom location based advertisements for audience engagement.
Key facts about Rainbooh
Team profile of Redstart
Redstart has a team of 8 members including 4 Partners and 3 Principals located in France. Redstart's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Redstart:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Paris | - | ||
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Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | - | |
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