Ring Capital
VC Fund
Paris, France
Ring Capital is a B-corp and mission-driven management company, founded by Geoffroy Bragadir (founder and ex-CEO of Empruntis) and Nicolas Celier (ex-Partner of Alven Capital). It finances and supports entrepreneurs who provide vital solutions to major social and environmental challenges (nature and climate, access to health and education), across Europe and from pre-seed to growth-buy out.
- Total investments:
- 73
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 37%
- Fund size:
- $59M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Ring Capital invests in
Stages Ring Capital invests in
Countries Ring Capital invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
Round size
- Seed
- $2.2M–$8M
- Series A
- $6.5M–$24M
- Venture - Series Unknown
- $2.8M–$44M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 14 (19%)
- Artificial Intelligence 6 (8%)
- Internet 5 (7%)
- Information Technology 5 (7%)
- Retail 4 (5%)
Stage
- Seed 19 (26%)
- Series A 18 (25%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 9 (12%)
- Series B 8 (11%)
- Pre-Seed 6 (8%)
Country
- France 44 (60%)
- Côte d'Ivoire 3 (4%)
- Spain 2 (3%)
- Canada 2 (3%)
- Norway 2 (3%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nicolas Celier
Co-Founder
|
Co-Founder | Total investments: 20 | Find email | |
Pierre-Alexis de Vauplane
General Partner
|
General Partner | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
| CTO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | ||
Charlotte Lafont
Partner
|
Partner | Total investments: 3 | Find email | |
Daphné Dupont Gurs
Partner
|
Partner | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
| See all 11 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylight inspects energy infrastructures and provide solutions that makes societies resilient to the effects of climate change. | $14.6M / Series A / Oct 12, 2026 | ||
| Ed AI provides an AI platform for automated grading, feedback, and personalized learning materials in education. | $5.8M / Seed / Sep 11, 2026 | ||
| Cosma is to bring together multi-disciplinary expertise in underwater robotics, navigation, and data collection at sea, as well as data science, artificial intelligence, and marine biology. | $2.4M / Seed / Sep 03, 2026 | ||
| En Carta Diagnostics develops molecular diagnostic technologies that enable the rapid detection of DNA and RNA pathogens at the point of care. The company designs programmable diagnostic platforms that deliver laboratory-grade molecular testing without requiring specialized equipment or extensive technical training. Its technology uses syntheticbiology and portable diagnostic devices to support the detection of infectious diseases, including Lyme disease, as well as other bacterial and viral pathogens. En Carta Diagnostics also develops custom molecular diagnostic solutions and expands its platform to address a broad range of genetic and infectious disease applications. The company collaborates with research institutions and applies its proprietary diagnostic technology to improve the accessibility and reliability of molecular testing across healthcare settings. | $3.4M / Seed / Jul 10, 2026 | ||
| Rocapine AI-native venture studio focused on developing mobile apps within the digital health and self-care sectors. Utilizing a high-velocity model, the company tests hundreds of minimal app prototypes annually in partnership with independent developers. Their strategy emphasizes a "hold instead of hook" philosophy, focusing on fosteringhealthy user habits rather than maximizing screen time. | $13M / Series A / Jun 16, 2026 | ||
| ISAAC is an innovative tech company at the forefront of enhancing structural resilience through advanced active mass damper systems. Specializing in seismic and wind protection, ISAAC's solutions dynamically improve the stability of existing buildings and infrastructure. Utilizing non-invasive retrofitting techniques, our active mass dampersenhance the safety and comfort of structures under dynamic loads without altering their original aesthetics. This approach not only safeguards buildings during natural events but also contributes to greener construction practices by avoiding extensive reconstruction, aligning with sustainable development goals in urban environments. | $16.5M / Venture - Series Unknown / Mar 02, 2026 | ||
| Recupere Metals focused on recycling copper scrap into high-quality electrical wires. It uses a patented mechanical process enhanced by AI to boost conductivity from impure scrap, bypassing energy-intensive smelting. | $5.9M / Seed / Jan 30, 2026 | ||
| Annette offers weight management services, including GLP-1 treatments to support appetite reduction and weight loss. | $2.3M / Seed / Dec 04, 2025 | ||
| Enerin AS focuses on energy tech, reducing costs with heating and cooling systems for industrial use. | $17.6M / Series A / Nov 26, 2025 | ||
| Revvo is the first platform for certified second-hand electronics in West Africa | Pre-Seed / Oct 22, 2025 | ||
| See all 73 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Ring Capital invest in?
Ring Capital invests primarily in Software, Artificial Intelligence and Internet startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 73 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in France. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Ring Capital invest in?
Ring Capital typically joins rounds of $2.2M–$8M at Seed, $6.5M–$24M at Series A and $2.8M–$44M at Venture - Series Unknown. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Ring Capital's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Ring Capital took part in.
How do I contact Ring Capital?
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Who are the partners at Ring Capital?
The team at Ring Capital includes Nicolas Celier (Co-Founder), Pierre-Alexis de Vauplane (General Partner) and Alban de La Bretèche (CTO), among 11 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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