What investment strategy does Jolt Capital focus on?

Jolt Capital focuses on Growth strategies in the private equity space.

How many portfolio companies does Jolt Capital have?

Jolt Capital has 14 active portfolio companies and 12 completed exits and 5 funds tracked on GP Intel.

Where is Jolt Capital headquartered?

Jolt Capital is headquartered in Paris, France.

What is Jolt Capital's assets under management?

Jolt Capital manages approximately €1.2B in assets under management.

When was Jolt Capital founded?

Jolt Capital was founded in 2011.

What sectors does Jolt Capital invest in?

Jolt Capital invests across TMT, Software, Industrials, Healthcare, Energy.

What are Jolt Capital's recent exits?

Recent realized exits by Jolt Capital include: efficient IP (2026) to Francisco Partners; EVUM Motors (2025) to EVUM Motors s.r.o.; NIL TECHNOLOGY (2025) to Radiant Opto-Electronics; SINEQUA (2024) to ChapsVision; UnitySC (2024) to Merck KGaA; Fogale sensation (2022) to Capital Export; Vectaury (2022) to Mobsuccess; Blackwood Seven (2022) to Kantar.

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Jolt Capital

Paris, France·Founded 2011·

Growth Equity

·jolt-capital.com

Jolt Capital is an independent Paris growth-equity firm founded 12 October 2011 by Jean Schmitt that scales European deep-tech B2B champions across semiconductors photonics cybersecurity advanced materials medtech and energy management. With around EUR 1.2bn AUM across 5 vintages (Jolt I 2012 plus Jolt II 2015 plus Jolt Targeted Opportunities Fund 2016 plus Jolt Capital III 2019 plus Jolt Capital IV 2021 EUR 371M plus Jolt Capital V 2025 EUR 600M first close), and a team of 45 across Paris London Tokyo Seoul and Montreal, the firm writes EUR 10M to 50M tickets into profitable B2B technology companies with EUR 10M to 100M revenues. SIREN 535249387 SAS AMF-approved. Founder Jean Schmitt is President with CEO Antoine Trannoy since January 2025. Notable exits include Heptagon 2017 to AMS up to USD 919M, NIL Technology 2025 to Radiant Opto-Electronics around EUR 300M, UnitySC 2024 to Merck KGaA, Sinequa 2024 to ChapsVision, Eyeota 2021 to Dun and Bradstreet around USD 170M.

AUM

€1.2B

Funds

vintages 2012–2025

Portfolio

Exits

Jolt Capital is a Paris growth equity firm with €1.2B AUM, 14 active companies and 12 exits.

SectorsTMT Software Industrials Healthcare Energy

Key takeaways

·10 exits in the last 5 years · consistent DPI cadence.
·Average hold across 12 realized deals: 5 years.
·Top sector focus: Industrials (27% of portfolio).
·Fund cadence: ~3Y between vintages · last raise 2025.

Sector breakdown

26 companies

Industrials

7 · 27%

Software

4 · 15%

Cybersecurity

3 · 12%

MedTech

2 · 8%

TMT

2 · 8%

Deep Tech

2 · 8%

HealthTech

1 · 4%

Mobility

1 · 4%

Geography breakdown

9 geographies

France

15 · 58%

Switzerland

2 · 8%

Germany

2 · 8%

Denmark

2 · 8%

1 · 4%

Netherlands

1 · 4%

Norway

1 · 4%

Finland

1 · 4%

Key facts

HQParis, France

Founded2011

Websitejolt-capital.com

Recent exits

Jolt Capital sold efficient IP to Francisco Partners in 2026 after 7 years.

Jolt Capital sold EVUM Motors to EVUM Motors s.r.o. in 2025 after 2 years.

Jolt Capital sold NIL Technology to Radiant Opto-Electronics in 2025 after 4 years.

Jolt Capital sold Sinequa to ChapsVision in 2024 after 5 years.

Coverage notes

5 funds tracked, 26 portfolio companies (14 active · 12 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.

Funds & portfolio

Every fund Jolt Capital has raised, with its portfolio companies. Hand-checked from public filings.

5 funds

Fund

Strategy

Vintage

Size

Assets

Exits

Jolt Capital V

Growth2025€600M2 assets

Growth

2025 · 1yr

€600M

–

Unrealized

2 held

Company	Entry
P2i Industrials · UK	2025
Tempress Industrials · Netherlands	2026

Jolt Capital IV

Growth2021€371M7 assets1 exits

Growth

2021 · 5yr

€371M

Unrealized

7 held

Company	Entry
BC Platforms HealthTech · Switzerland	2022
Bioserenity MedTech · France	2023
BOYDSense MedTech · France	2023
ChapsVision Software · France	2024
Dolphin Semiconductor TMT · France	2024
Microoled Deep Tech · France	2023
Tehtris Cybersecurity · France	2022

Realized

1 exit

Company	Entry	Exit	Type	Buyer	MOIC
EVUM Motors Mobility · Germany	2023	2025	Trade Sale	EVUM Motors s.r.o.	–

Jolt III

Growth2019€150M3 assets5 exits

Growth

2019 · 7yr

€150M

Unrealized

3 held

Company	Entry
4JET Industrials · Germany	2018
Kebony Construction · Norway	2021
Virta ClimateTech · Finland	2021

Realized

5 exits

Company	Entry	Exit	Type	Buyer	MOIC
efficient IP Cybersecurity · France	2019	2026	Secondary	Francisco Partners	–
Fogale sensation Industrials · France	2019	2022	Secondary	Capital Export	–
NIL Technology Deep Tech · Denmark	2021	2025	Trade Sale	Radiant Opto-Electronics	–
Sinequa SaaS · France	2019	2024	Trade Sale	ChapsVision	–
Vectaury Software · France	2018	2022	Trade Sale	Mobsuccess	–

Jolt Targeted Opportunities Fund

Growth2016€50M1 assets

Growth

2016 · 10yr

€50M

–

Unrealized

1 held

Company	Entry
Alpha MOS Industrials · France	2016

Jolt IRealized

Growth2012€200M1 assets6 exits

Growth

2012 · 14yr

€200M

Unrealized

1 held

Company	Entry
Interel Industrials · France	2017

Realized

6 exits

Company	Entry	Exit	Type	Buyer	MOIC
Blackwood Seven Software · Denmark	2016	2022	Trade Sale	Kantar	–
Eyeota Software · Singapore	2017	2021	Trade Sale	Dun and Bradstreet	–
Heptagon TMT · Switzerland	2012	2017	Trade Sale	AMS	–
Skill & You Education · France	2016	2021	Secondary	Andera Partners	–
UnitySC Industrials · France	2016	2024	Trade Sale	Merck KGaA	–
Verimatrix Cybersecurity · France	2016	2020	Secondary	One Equity Partners	–

About Jolt Capital

Jolt Capital is a French growth equity firm with €10 million of assets under management as of December 2024, headquartered in Paris. Founded in 2011, the firm deploys institutional capital into established European mid-cap businesses across TMT, industrials, software, healthcare, energy and business services, targeting profitable companies seeking expansion capital, geographic build-outs or selective build-and-build M&A strategies.

Investment thesis

Jolt Capital deploys growth equity into TMT, industrials, software, healthcare, energy and business services businesses across France and selectively across Europe, targeting profitable mid-cap companies with established commercial traction seeking expansion capital, geographic build-outs or selective bolt-on M&A acceleration. Average equity tickets are calibrated for minority and significant minority stakes alongside founder and management teams, with the partnership culture emphasising operational alignment and longer-duration holding periods than traditional buyout vehicles.

Recent activity

Recent realised exits include Vectaury (TMT, 2022). The platform tracks 5 fund vehicles, 24 active portfolio companies and 1 realised exit across the strategy's history.

Portfolio platforms backed by Jolt Capital made 3 researched add-on acquisitions during its ownership.

Frequently asked questions

What investment strategy does Jolt Capital focus on?: Jolt Capital focuses on Growth strategies in the private equity space.
How many portfolio companies does Jolt Capital have?: Jolt Capital has 14 active portfolio companies and 12 completed exits and 5 funds tracked on GP Intel.
Where is Jolt Capital headquartered?: Jolt Capital is headquartered in Paris, France.
What is Jolt Capital's assets under management?: Jolt Capital manages approximately €1.2B in assets under management.
When was Jolt Capital founded?: Jolt Capital was founded in 2011.
What sectors does Jolt Capital invest in?: Jolt Capital invests across TMT, Software, Industrials, Healthcare, Energy.
What are Jolt Capital's recent exits?: Recent realized exits by Jolt Capital include: efficient IP (2026) to Francisco Partners; EVUM Motors (2025) to EVUM Motors s.r.o.; NIL TECHNOLOGY (2025) to Radiant Opto-Electronics; SINEQUA (2024) to ChapsVision; UnitySC (2024) to Merck KGaA; Fogale sensation (2022) to Capital Export; Vectaury (2022) to Mobsuccess; Blackwood Seven (2022) to Kantar.