# Parrot

> Parrot is a VC fund in Paris backing Robotics and Software. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, France
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Dec 2021
- Lead investor: 57%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/parrot
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/parrot
- Website: http://www.parrot.com/usa
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Parrot

Parrot is a VC fund in Paris focused on Robotics and Software. Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot hasdeveloped the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars. Its globally recognised expertise in the fields of mobile connectivity and multimedia around Smartphones has positioned Parrot as a key player of in-car infotainment.Additionally, Parrot designs and markets a prestigious line of high-end wireless multimedia products in collaboration with some of the world’s most well-renowned designers. Finally, Parrot is expanding on the UAV market with the Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via Wi-Fi and using augmented reality and so with new solutions to address the UAV market for professional use.Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs more than 750 people worldwide and generates the majority of its sales overseas. Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $962k–$3.5M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Robotics | 3 | 43% |
| Software | 3 | 43% |
| Analytics | 3 | 43% |
| Information Technology | 3 | 43% |
| Industrial | 2 | 29% |

14 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 5 | 71% |
| Series A | 1 | 14% |
| Series B | 1 | 14% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 29% |
| France | 1 | 14% |
| Belgium | 1 | 14% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 14% |
| United States | 1 | 14% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Elise Tchen | CEO Parrot Asia Pacific | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/elise-tchen |
| Henri Seydoux | Founder & CEO | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/henri-seydoux |
| Henry Seydoux | Founder Chairman and CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/henry-seydoux |
| Philippe Duvivier | Corporate Business Development | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/philippe-duvivier |
| Eric Baum | Co-Founder | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/eric-baum-47ef |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Credix | Credix is a next-generation FinTech platform that allows any B2B platform to offer flexible financing options to its business buyers. Embed Credix into your platform to begin offering short-term financing to attract customers, drive volume, and enhance their experience today.With investors such as Valor Capital Group, Motive Partners, and ParaFiCapital, the company has already raised US$100 million in equity and debt financing. | $2.5M | Seed | Dec 21, 2021 |  |
| MicaSense | MicaSense develops technologies that enhance the capabilities of robotic platforms, delivering integrated solutions. MicaSense was founded by 3 experts in the unmanned systems and sensors industry, with a combined 30 years of experience and a proven track record in product and software development. | $7.4M | Series B | Feb 08, 2016 |  |
| Dendra Systems | Dendra's vision is to empower humanity to restore the balance of our natural world. Our mission is to create the tools needed to power scalable ecosystem restoration. | $962K | Seed | Dec 22, 2015 |  |
| Dendra Systems | Dendra's mission is to enable scalable restoration of the natural world using automation and intelligence | $1M | Seed | Dec 02, 2015 |  |
| MicaSense | MicaSense develops technologies that enhance the capabilities of robotic platforms, delivering integrated solutions. MicaSense was founded by 3 experts in the unmanned systems and sensors industry, with a combined 30 years of experience and a proven track record in product and software development. | $2M | Series A | Dec 08, 2014 |  |
| Delair | Delair is a leading provider of end-to-end, visual intelligence solutions that enable enterprises to capture, manage and analyze their assets and turn the collected data into valuable business insights. The company’s offerings combine high performance UAV hardware with delair.ai, the industry’s most robust platform to power your entire visualintelligence workflow, from data management to advanced analytics. Its solutions are sold in over 70 countries with a network of more than 100 resellers in industries such as mining, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, utilities and transportation. Delair has strengthened its position as a global leader through strategic acquisitions (Gatewing, Airware/Redbird), and a strategic investment by Intel Corporation. Founded in 2011 by experts in the aerospace industry, the company employs 180 people and has offices in Toulouse, Paris, Los Angeles and Singapore. | $3.5M | Seed | Nov 05, 2013 |  |
| Pix4D | Pix4D offers a software package that converts standard pictures into professional geo-referenced images and 3D models.Their team knows what it’s like to fly drones every day and feel amazed by maps made from images. They want to share that with you by providing the best possible tools for more exciting and efficient work.Since theirfounding in 2011, Pix4D software has been committed to creating professional, georeferenced maps and models from drone imagery. As a spinoff of EPFL in Switzerland, they’re technically solid, built on years of academic research. Join us in pioneering mapping innovation for your industry. | $2.4M | Seed | Jul 18, 2012 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Andromède](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/androm%C3%A8de) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Cumberland](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cumberland) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
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- [mgnr.io](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mgnr-io) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [ParaFi Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/parafi-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Parrot invest in?

Parrot invests primarily in Robotics, Software and Analytics startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Parrot's check size?

Parrot typically joins rounds of $962k–$3.5M at Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Parrot participates in.

### How do I contact Parrot?

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### Who are the partners at Parrot?

The team at Parrot includes Elise Tchen (CEO Parrot Asia Pacific), Henri Seydoux (Founder & CEO) and Henry Seydoux (Founder Chairman and CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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