About SE Ventures
SE Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of Rueil malmaison, France. As of Jun 2026, SE Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 59 companies, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Environment Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of Higharc Overall, SE Ventures portfolio has seen 6 unicorns, 1 IPO and 12 acquisitions including key companies like Scandit, Proterra and Augury. A lot of funds co-invest with SE Ventures, with names like MCJ Collective sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. SE Ventures has team of 14 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series B, Series A & 5 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
SE Ventures' List of Top Investments
SE Ventures has a portfolio of 59 companies, including 6 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in WattBuy and Poka.Their portfolio spans across United States, France, Germany and 7 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Environment Tech and 22 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Series A and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by SE Ventures:1. Scandit
Developer of smart data capture platform for various industry applications. The platform offers barcode scanning, ID scanning, and shelf intelligence capabilities. It provides tools for barcode scanning, ID scanning, and smart label capture. The platform supports multiple frameworks and languages for developers. It offers solutions for retail, supply chain, healthcare, and other industries.
Key facts about Scandit
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $273M
- Employee Count: 353 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Kreos Capital, Salesforce Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 09, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Proterra
Manufacturer of battery systems for electric vehicles and commercial equipment. The company provides battery solutions for heavy-duty trucks, commercial transit, school buses, and off-highway equipment. Batteries are designed with safety features, durable enclosures, and scalable platforms. The company offers engineering expertise, vehicle integration, and servicing for original equipment manufacturers.
Key facts about Proterra
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Burlingame (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $858M
- Employee Count: 425 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Generation Investment Management and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Oct 15, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Augury
Provider of IoT and cloud-based machine analytics and predictive maintenance solutions. The product offerings include Halo a wireless real-time asset monitoring solution, and machine health management Platform, a cloud-based solution to collect machine data and uses machine learning to analyze machine working conditions, machine performance, and generate reports. The industries using the product include food & beverage manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical manufacturing, water & wastewater utilities, cogeneration facilities, and facility management.
Key facts about Augury
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $369M
- Employee Count: 350 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: La Maison Partners, Insight Partners and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 19, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. BuildOps
Software solution for facility management and commercial contractors. The software encompasses various modules including scheduling dispatching, payroll invoicing, CRM, accounting, asset tracking, and service agreements. Caters to the needs of businesses in the HVAC, plumbing, facility management, property management, and commercial equipment industry.
Key facts about BuildOps
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $226M
- Employee Count: 629 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Bond Capital and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Solstice
Community solar provider unlocking clean energy access and savings for all. This organization focuses on expanding access to solar energy through community solar gardens, enabling individuals and businesses to benefit from solar power without needing to install panels on their property. They connect subscribers to local solar projects, providing credits on their electricity bills based on the solar garden's production. This model promotes affordable, accessible, and responsible energy consumption, supporting a cleaner and more equitable energy grid. They offer a platform for individuals, households, developers, and businesses to participate in the clean energy transition, fostering a community-driven approach to sustainability. The organization emphasizes ease of enrollment, cost savings, and environmental impact, making solar energy accessible to a broader audience. They provide customer support, educational resources, and partnership opportunities to further their mission of equitable access to clean energy.
Key facts about Solstice
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $7.44M
- Employee Count: 36 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: SE Ventures, Right Side Capital Management and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
SE Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
SE Ventures has invested in 60 companies over the last 7 years, with an average of 7 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 16 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in AlpSemi and most recent follow-on round was in Higharc.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2025 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
2024 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2023 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
2021 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
SE Ventures' Investments by Stage
SE Ventures has made 16 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $38.3M, 14 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $13.1M and 7 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $5.49M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 16 |
Series A | 14 |
Seed | 7 |
Series C | 5 |
Series D | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SE Ventures' Investments by Sector
SE Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Sustainability Tech, Environment Tech and Energy Tech. Notably, it has invested in 56 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 54 Tech companies, 38 Software companies and at least 18 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 27 |
High Tech | 17 |
Sustainability Tech | 17 |
Environment Tech | 16 |
Energy Tech | 11 |
Others | 69 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SE Ventures' Investments by Geography
SE Ventures has made most investments in United States (32), followed by France where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 32 |
France | 4 |
Germany | 4 |
Israel | 3 |
India | 2 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SE Ventures' recent investments
SE Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Higharc and AlpSemi are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by SE Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 30, 2026 | United States | Series C | 1886 | [+11] | |
Jun 23, 2026 | France | Series B | 1493 | ||
Feb 05, 2026 | United States | Series B | 8236 | [+4] | |
Jan 21, 2026 | India | Series A | 2828 | ||
Dec 15, 2025 | United States | Series B | 5099 | [+1] |
Unicorns in SE Ventures' Portfolio
SE Ventures has 6 unicorns in its portfolio - BuildOps, Enable, Verkor and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is BuildOps. It became a unicorn in 2025.Here is a list of unicorns in SE Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 | Software solution for facility management and commercial contractors | 2018 | Santa Monica | Series C | mapjlxs | ||
65 | Provider of rebate management software for pricing and commercial strategies | 2016 | San Francisco | Series D | bkrzllx | ||
68 | Manufacturer of lithium ion battery cells for electric vehicle mobility | 2020 | Grenoble | Series C | ylgmx{q | ||
78 | Developer of smart data capture platform for various industry applications | 2009 | Zurich | Series D | yrijwvd | ||
71 | Provider of IoT and cloud-based machine analytics and predictive maintenance solutions | 2011 | New York City | Series F | oimwqng |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in SE Ventures' Portfolio
1 of SE Ventures' portfolio company became public - Proterra. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Nov 2020 at marketcap of $2.51MHere are SE Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 27, 2020 | - | - | 9968 |
Acquired companies in SE Ventures' Portfolio
12 companies from SE Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was AiDASH in Jul 2026 by Schneider Electric for $*****.Here are SE Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2026 | Nov 02, 2022 | Series B | 6956 | |
Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 25, 2024 | Series A | 1259 | |
Jun 10, 2026 | Jul 20, 2021 | Series A | 1251 | |
Feb 19, 2026 | Jan 15, 2021 | Seed | 4406 | |
Aug 21, 2025 | Oct 12, 2021 | Series A | 5089 |
Team profile of SE Ventures
SE Ventures has a team of 14 members including 5 Partners and 8 Principals located in United States, Israel and 1 more location. SE Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in SE Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Menlo Park | - | - | |
Partner | Menlo Park | - | - | |
Partner | Austin | - | ||
Partner | Menlo Park | - | ||
Partner | Menlo Park | - | - | |
Partner | Menlo Park | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | - | |
Principal | United States | - | ||
Principal | Israel | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of SE Ventures
Over the past 7 years, 478 investors have co-invested in SE Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before SE Ventures: Insight Partners, Schneider Electric and 271 others have invested in rounds before SE Ventures. There are 3 companies where Insight Partners has invested before SE Ventures and 3 companies where Schneider Electric has invested before SE Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of SE Ventures: 131 investors entered a company along with SE Ventures. These include investors like MCJ Collective (3 companies).
- Invested after SE Ventures: A total of 74 investors have invested in SE Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include OSTI (2 companies), Meridiam (1 company) and Credit Agricole Assurances (1 company).
Recent News related to SE Ventures
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AlpSemi raises 17 million euros for data center power switchesTechzine•Jun 23, 2026•Schneider Electric, Navitas, Yotta Capital Partners, SE Ventures and 2 others
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Geospatial Tech Firm Forerunner Raises $39M, Expands FocusGovTech•Feb 10, 2026•Forerunner, SE Ventures, Gutter Capital, Bright Ventures and 3 others
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Axion Nets $37M Series B FundingMassinvestor•Dec 15, 2025•SE Ventures, Axion, Salesforce Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners
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Elecbits Raises $5.5 Mn In Series A To Scale Electronics ManufacturingInc42•Dec 10, 2025•Elecbits, Nexus Venture Partners, Riverwalk Holdings, SE Ventures and 2 others
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Hammerhead AI Secures $10M Seed Funding to Address AI Energy CrisisSiliconAngle•Nov 18, 2025•SE Ventures, Buoyant Ventures, MCJ, WovenEarth and 2 others
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Fabric8Labs Secures $50M to Expand U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Capacityintelligence360•Nov 14, 2025•TDK Ventures, TGVP, Marunouchi Innovation Partners, SE Ventures and 8 others
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Insight Partners leads $30m round for Australian software firmTech in Asia•Oct 08, 2025•Insight Partners, Octopus Deploy, Prisma Photonics, Adara and 3 others
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Temelion Secures €3.2M To Expand AI pre-Construction PlatformStartup Rise EU•Sep 16, 2025•Temelion, ISAI, 360 Capital Partners, Kima Ventures and 1 other
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Command Zero Raises $10M in Funding
FinSMEs•Jul 31, 2025•Command Zero, SE Ventures, Crosspoint Capital Partners, Okta
