Engineering
the next Era

European Dynamism

We believe Europe has all the foundations and talent to thrive. We back ingenious founders, solving hard problems with tech.

Tech & Industry Alliance

We span the worlds of atoms and bits. We serve as a gateway to European industry networks.

Contrarian by legacy

We are patient capital, yet agile investors. We fuel daring technology, tackling critical issues, from scalable digital solutions to tangible assets.

Be the first
of your kind

Early stage
We invest first checks up to €2m, with capacity to follow-on in future rounds
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We focus on three areas: deeptech innovation, industrial applications, climate solutions.
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From Pre-seed
to Series A
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European roots,
global scale
We invest in founders all over Europe, and help them build enduring companies for global scale.
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Collaborative funding
We are collaborative and actively support syndication with top funds. We are a value-added, patient investor, combining the agility and conviction of a business angel with the resources and sophistication of a traditional fund.
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Tickets starting from €200k
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By Industry Builders for Visionary Founders

A pledge to European Dynamism

In 1810, the first generation of Peugeot family entrepreneurs transformed their mill into a steel workshop. Since then, our family has led many "firsts of their kind": from the original pepper mills and steel crinolines, to mass produced bicycles, and cars.
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With over 200 years of industrial expertise, we continue to support the next generation of innovators. Our legacy gives us unique insight in understanding what it takes to build durable, globally recognized products.
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1st Kind was founded to back visionary founders who are reshaping industries or creating entirely new ones. Continuing a legacy of French and European craftsmanship, we stand in support of those who build the new world on the old continent.
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We leverage our family entrepreneurial experience and a deep network, to fuel bold ideas driving sustainable progress and European Dynamism.
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Join us in building the firsts of tomorrow!