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Sopra Steria Ventures

Investment and strategic partnership arm of Sopra Steria Group

Also known as SSV

Investment and startup-partnership arm of IT services group Sopra Steria (2018); €250k–€1.5M tickets in European B2B/B2G software and deep tech, plus VC fund commitments.

HEADQUARTERS
Paris, France
FOUNDED
2018
AUM
—
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only
TEAM LISTED
8 people

Focus

STAGES
SeedSeries ASeries B
SECTORS
Software & SaaSArtificial IntelligenceDeep TechFintechSpace
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
Europe

Overview

Sopra Steria Ventures is the investment and strategic partnership arm of the Sopra Steria Group, created in 2018 and attached to group senior management. It first invested mainly through funds and since 2023 has rebalanced towards direct stakes, reporting sixteen holdings in mid-2025 (eleven direct, five via funds). It invests €250k–€1.5M from seed to Series B in European B2B/B2G software startups using AI, quantum and AR/VR for aerospace, defence and security, financial services and transport clients. Holdings include XXII, Alice & Bob and Algoan, and commitments to Quantonation, Karista, Truffle Capital and Wind Capital.

Investment thesis

European B2B/B2G software startups from seed to Series B using next-generation technologies (vertical AI, quantum, AR/VR) for Sopra Steria’s client industries, invested only where a joint offer can be built with the group.

PORTFOLIO (17)

  • XXIINOTABLE
    Artificial Intelligence
  • Alice & BobNOTABLE
    Deep Tech
  • Hexa
    Software & SaaS · since 2025
  • Albert
    Artificial Intelligence
  • Ravel
  • Algoan
    Fintech
  • SkyReal
    Software & SaaS
  • Sky Republic
  • HoloCare
    HealthTech
  • Vero Technologies
  • Particeep
    Fintech · since 2021 · Acquired
  • Karista (fund)
  • Truffle Capital (fund)
  • Quantonation (fund)
  • Wind Capital (fund)
  • Spring Invest (fund)
  • Brienne III & IV (funds)

People

  • Socheat Chhay
    Managing Director – Group Head of Corporate Venture Capital · source
  • Yann Metz-Pasquier
    Co-Director of Sopra Steria Ventures · source
  • Delphine Jarrige
    Venture Ops · source
  • Antonio Chen Tchi Hong
    Investment Associate · source
  • Clémentine Grossetete
    Portfolio Manager · source
  • Marie Pellevoizin
    Portfolio Manager – Cyber, Space & Financial Services · source
  • Minsuk Kim
    Investment Analyst · source
  • Roman Joly
    VC Analyst · source

Links

Frequently asked questions

Sopra Steria Ventures is a corporate venture arm based in Paris, France, founded in 2018.

Yes. Sopra Steria Ventures invests its own capital in private companies. It also commits capital to third-party funds as an LP.

Sopra Steria Ventures invests at Seed, Series A and Series B stages in Software & SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Fintech and Space.

Sopra Steria Ventures's stated ticket size is €250K–€1.5M.

Key people at Sopra Steria Ventures include Socheat Chhay (Managing Director – Group Head of Corporate Venture Capital), Yann Metz-Pasquier (Co-Director of Sopra Steria Ventures), Delphine Jarrige (Venture Ops) and Antonio Chen Tchi Hong (Investment Associate).

Sopra Steria Ventures's investments include XXII, Alice & Bob, Hexa, Albert, Ravel, Algoan, SkyReal and Sky Republic, among others.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Sopra Steria Ventures is Hexa (Minority stake in startup studio), announced in Nov 2025.

Sopra Steria Ventures states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

No. Sopra Steria Ventures invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.