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🚨 Supernova Invest and Jolt Capital announces the acquisition of UnitySC by Merck 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that UnitySC, a company in Supernova Invest’s portfolio, is set to be acquired by Merck, a leading global science and technology company. This transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. 💻 UnitySC, a leader in advanced metrology equipment and inspection for the semiconductor industry, has benefited from our support since its inception. Through a strategic investment in 2022, UnitySC has strengthened its market position, addressing the growing demand for electronic chips, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. 💬 Régis SALEUR, Managing Partner at Supernova Invest: “With the sale of UnitySC, Supernova Invest achieves the first exit from its Ambition Industrie fund, dedicated to high-growth deeptech companies. This investment confirms our expertise and legitimacy in the microelectronics sector.” 🚀 We are proud of our role in the emergence of European technological champions and will continue to support innovative deeptech companies. More informations in Les Echos by Adrien Lelièvre : https://lnkd.in/e3Fdrgyw

⚡ Prophesee teams up with Bpifrance to advance embedded AI through their #neuromorphic video sensors ⚡ This cutting-edge technology delivers ultra-precise imagery thanks to optimal software and AI algorithms that replicate the human brain's visual processing. 👁🧠 After a decade of dynamic development, this joint €15 million investment will drive the creation of a new range of sensors, exclusively manufactured in France 🇫🇷. This initiative aims to halve their cost and size, making them more affordable and impactful. Prophesee, already a recognized industry leader, collaborating with major players like Qualcomm, Sony, AMD, NXP Semiconductors, and Intel Corporation. This is a testament to #MadeInFrance excellence – and the best is yet to come. ✌ 📱 While initially designed for smartphones, this technology has numerous other applications, including #machinevision for industrial companies and autonomous vehicles. These sensors will also enhance the precision of critical medical procedures, such as gene editing and sight restoration🧬 ➡ Learn more about this promising technology: https://lnkd.in/eCAiVvUG #vc #europeanvc #investindeeptech #deeptech Régis SALEUR Luca Verre Christoph Posch

🔬Why do scientific publications matter for startups? 📰 As deeptech players keep perfecting their tech models and foster innovation, their contribution to major publications becomes more and more important. For instance, Alice & Bob's work on quantic processing has been acknowledged in scientific research leading publication "Nature", along with other startups on other topics, like Eligo Bioscience or Owkin 👏 A major achievement, as IBM and Google usually share their #research in this academic journal! Yet another proof that research & deeptech startups are intrisically intertwined and fuel one another 🤝 As a close partner to CEA-Leti and a pioneer in deeptech innovation, we are committed to supporting this double approach, which is the best way to #impact ⚡ Congrats again to Alice & Bob, paving the way for further publications and inspiring the ecosystem! 👏 Théau PeronninRaphaël Lescanne #investindeeptech #vc #europeanvc #deeptech https://lnkd.in/eNPs-638

🔬Why do scientific publications matter for startups? 📰 As deeptech players keep perfecting their tech models and foster innovation, their contribution to major publications becomes more and more important. For instance, Alice & Bob's work on quantic processing has been acknowledged in scientific research leading publication "Nature", along with other startups on other topics, like Eligo Bioscience or Owkin 👏 A major achievement, as IBM and Google usually share their #research in this academic journal! Yet another proof that research & deeptech startups are intrisically intertwined and fuel one another 🤝 As a close partner to CEA-Leti and a pioneer in deeptech innovation, we are committed to supporting this double approach, which is the best way to #impact ⚡ Congrats again to Alice & Bob, paving the way for further publications and inspiring the ecosystem! 👏 Théau PeronninRaphaël Lescanne #investindeeptech #vc #europeanvc #deeptech https://lnkd.in/eNPs-638

🔔 We’re excited to participate in the Leti Innovation Days from June 25th to 27th in Grenoble, key city for the deeptech ecosystem! 🤝As an historic partner of the CEA-Leti, with a pioneering team in deeptech investment, we look forward to engaging in insightful discussions with leading figures in the semiconductors and nanotechnology sectors! 💬 ➡️ Visit our booth to meet our team: Régis SALEUR, DAMIEN BRETEGNIER, and Léo Fernandes will be delighted to welcome you. 👋 See you there, and congratulations to CEA-Leti for organizing this outstanding event that never disappoints! 👏 Celia Hart, Alexandre Cordier, Pascal-andré Chenal et Cécile BENET, Sébastien Dauvé, Hélène Duru-Dubuisson, Sylvain COLOMB, Laurence Petit, SCINTIL Photonics, Wise-integration, Quobly, Direct Analysis, SteerLight, ECLYPIA,

🚀 Transforming Venture Capital with Data-Driven Insights: Supernova Invest in the Spotlight! 🚀 Supernova Invest was spotted in a recent article on Maddyness, showcasing our innovation and ambitious vision for the future of venture capital. 🌟 Today, we introduce Kosmos, our automation and sourcing triage platform. Kosmos enables us to capture millions of data points across our entire ecosystem, bringing our investment decisions one step closer to an exact science. 🧬🔍In fact, we have aggregated nearly 55 data points from around twenty different sources for each target company. This process has allowed us to prioritize no less than 500 companies out of 10,000, and to automatically track their progress over time. 📊 And this is just the beginning! By the end of the year, we will launch a new Machine Learning-based version, prospective-oriented and able to provide us with a success score for early-stage startups. 🔮At Supernova Invest, we firmly believe that the future of venture capital lies in innovation and intelligent use of data. Stay tuned, as we have many more exciting developments in store! 🚀✨ For more information, please contact Etienne Moreau and Michaël Thomas. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiKckhGz #Innovation #Tech #Investment #AI #StartupSuccess

🚀 Supernova Invest South Summit Madrid 2024! 🚀   Supernova Invest will be at South Summit in Madrid! Come join us at this event where tech meets investment! 🔹 Panel: Money Talks, Late Stage Walks Catch Michaël Thomas, our Investment Director, speaking on this panel about late-stage investments. When? June 7, 2024, from 11:40 AM to 12:10 PM Where? Growth Stage What’s it about? Late-stage investments are pivotal in driving companies toward major growth or liquidity milestones. We’ll dive into key aspects like investment landscapes, company valuation, strategies, due diligence, and risk management. Moderator: Matteo Moscarelli (Dealflow Manager at United Ventures) Speakers: Francisco Navas (Managing Director at Arcano Partners) Fiammetta Mataloni (Investment Director at Nextalia SGR S.p.A.) Michaël Thomas (Investment Director at Supernova Invest) Federico Storani (Executive Director at Riverwood Capital) 🔹 Jury: Space Tech - Startup Competition Michael Thomas will also be a judge for the Space Tech startup competition. When? June 7, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Where? Catalyst Stage What’s it about? Spacetech 🚀   Don’t miss out on these exciting sessions! We can’t wait to connect and discuss our respective insights with you! 

🚀 What a great time we had at Viva Technology! Here's the scoop on our experience last week: ⚡ This year, electric mobility took center stage, and it was electrifying! Major players like Tesla, BYD, Porsche, Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차), Audi France, Peugeot, and Renault came in, in full force. Deeptech startups like WATTALPS (batteries), Regis Motors (motors), SteerLight (sensors), and Wise-integration (electronics) showcased their take on the future of transportation. No doubt – the electric revolution is here! 🤖 AI was of course a hot topic throughout VivaTech conferences. We were blown away by the latest advancements and can’t wait to see how AI will shape the future of deeptech and our future as citizens. 🌍 International presence was strong with impressive pavilions from Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, bringing in their flair for high-tech and electronics. European institutions like the EIC (Energy Industries Council) and European Investment Bank (EIB) also had a significant anchor, highlighting the importance of tech innovation across borders. 🌟 We were proud to see our portfolio companies make waves: • SCINTIL Photonics • BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells • Quobly • Wise-integration • Alice and Bob • Unseenlabs • Ÿnsect • Aryballe • TheraSonic  • Snowpack  • SteerLight  • LightOn 🎤 We had the honor of being on the jury for the pitch competition at the French German Tech Lab, where CEA was a partner. Exciting news – SteerLight, a CEA-backed startups and a portfolio company of CEA Investissement, won in the the mobility category! 👥 We held interesting meetings with Pascal Canfin, MEP and Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety, and with French MP Denis Bernaert. 🌟 We can't wait for next year! We're aiming for even more international collaboration, especially with Brits players, to make our mark among the top European tech events. #VivaTech #Innovation #Supernova #deeptech Pierre-Emmanuel STRUYVEN Régis SALEUR Celia Hart DAMIEN BRETEGNIER Marine Glon Pascal-andré Chenal Michaël Thomas Arthur PUIG

🚀 Next40 – FT120 announcement!   🎉 Big news for four of our portfolio stars, Aledia, PROPHESEE, Unseenlabs, and Ÿnsect, which have been selected in the 2024 edition of the Next 40 / FT 120 revealed last week at Viva Technology. 🌐 Aledia is revolutionizing microLED display technology. Their cutting-edge innovations are setting new standards in the whole industry! 👁 PROPHESEE is leading the way in event-based vision sensors, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in artificial intelligence and machine vision! 🛰 Unseenlabs is making waves in the world of space tech with their advanced detection systems! 🐛 Ÿnsect is transforming sustainable food production with their pioneering insect-based protein solutions! ✨ Congrats to these amazing companies and to all the others, they are not just participating in the future but actively shaping it! #Innovation #Tech #Next40 #FT120 #VivaTech #Supernova

🔔 Supernova Invest at Viva Technology 2024!   Our team will take part of the 2024 edition starting tomorrow, alongside our deeptech community. Here’s what to look forward to:   📅 May 23 - 01:00 PM to 01:35 PM – French German Tech Lab (booth D11/D15 – Hall 1): Don't miss the presentation by Régis SALEUR, Managing Partner at Supernova Invest, and Laurence Petit, Director of Innovation at CEA. They will discuss the unique alliance model between the CEA research center and Supernova Invest. A must-attend session to understand the innovative synergies between research and venture capital!   📅 May 23 - 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Bpifrance booth (Hall 3): DAMIEN BRETEGNIER and Arthur PUIG will represent Supernova Invest at the Europe's Deeptech Meetup, organized by the Bpifrance Deeptech team. This is a great opportunity to explore the latest unfoldings in deeptech and strengthen European collaborations.   💬 Meet our team at Vivatech! Our team will be present throughout the event and is available to discuss your projects and perspectives. Feel free to contact them to arrange a meeting: Pierre-Emmanuel STRUYVEN Régis SALEUR Celia Hart DAMIEN BRETEGNIER (member of the DeepTech50 jury) Marine Glon (member of the DeepTech50 Cleantech jury) Pascal-andré Chenal (member of the DeepTech50 Health jury) Michaël Thomas Arthur PUIG   We look forward to seeing you at Vivatech and sharing our latest innovations and insights in tech venture capital.   #VivaTech #SupernovaInvest #Innovation #Deeptech   See you at Vivatech!