IronWave
Also known as Iron Wave
Paris growth-stage manager spun out of Wendel Growth in 2025, 70% owned by Antoine Izsak and Victoire Laurenty, 30% by Wendel; launched a first fund in 2026 for later-stage B2B software.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Paris, France
- FOUNDED
- 2025
- AUM
- —
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 2 people
Focus
- STAGES
- Series BGrowth
- SECTORS
- Software & SaaS
- ASSET MIX
- Venture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
- Europe
Overview
IronWave (Iron Wave SAS) is a Paris management company created when Wendel's in-house venture unit, Wendel Growth, spun out its direct-investment team. It is controlled and managed by Antoine Izsak and Victoire Laurenty, who hold 70% of the share capital, with Wendel keeping 30%; it also advises Wendel on Wendel Growth's existing direct growth investments. In September 2026 press reported that it had launched a fund to back later-stage European software companies.
People
Frequently asked questions
IronWave is a VC fund based in Paris, France, founded in 2025.
Yes. IronWave invests its own capital in private companies.
IronWave invests at Series B and Growth stages in Software & SaaS.
Key people at IronWave include Antoine Izsak (Co-founder and co-manager) and Victoire Laurenty (Co-founder and co-manager).
Yes. IronWave manages capital from outside investors.