White Star Capital

That’s a wrap! Reflecting on 2024, we're incredibly proud of our portfolio companies' accomplishments and our platform's growth. This wouldn’t be a year in review without some numbers: 💵 Despite a tough fundraising environment, our portfolio raised over $340m 🤝 We welcomed 10 new companies to our second Digital Asset Fund, including Predicate, Space and Time, etherfuse, Kulipa, Lockchain.ai, ether.fi and RedStone Oracles 🤫 With three new investments from our Early Growth Fund set to be announced in early 2025… 🌟 We celebrated some fantastic milestones as Petfolk raised a $36m Series C, Flare announced a $30m Series B, and FINN closed €100m in new funding 👨👩👧👦 Our team grew with the addition of five brilliant new people across our investment and operations teams in London, New York, and Austin There's a lot to look forward to - here’s to 2025!

📣 📣 Big news from NVIDIA GTC! This week, Vention’s 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐈-𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 was featured during the keynote by CEO Jensen Huang and highlighted across major media coverage. At first glance, AI-driven bin picking might seem like a widely available technology in robotics. But the reality is far more nuanced. Many solutions require complex programming and fine-tuning, making them difficult for manufacturers to adopt. Or, they lack desired details such as sub-millimeter grasping capabilities. Vention is removing these barriers. Rather than building AI models from scratch, we’re integrating cutting-edge AI into robotics in proprietary ways—delivering faster value for manufacturers. As Vention CEO Etienne Lacroix told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "Basic AI models are evolving at an unprecedented pace. In just the first quarter of 2025, we’ve seen models that once took over four years to develop being surpassed by more advanced versions in under six months." At Vention, our integrated intelligence already delivers: 🎨 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 that streamline automation development 🎮 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 powered by NVIDIA tech for real-time autonomous thinking 🤖 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 that enables machines to work like humans in real time. 👏 Huge congratulations to the entire Vention team, McAlpine Plumbing Products and ABB Robotics. And a big thank you to NVIDIA for featuring Vention’s breakthrough AI advancements in manufacturing automation! #AI #Robotics #Automation #NVIDIAGTC #Vention

Physical AI from Vention is here! 🤖🧠 Today at NVIDIA GTC 2025, Vention is unveiling a breakthrough in AI-powered bin picking—turning robots into autonomous, reliable operators with zero complex programming. With Vention Intelligence, robots can detect, select, pick, and organize parts—straight from a simple CAD file upload. No time-consuming, costly programming—or headaches. This solution is powered by Vention’s proprietary integration of NVIDIA and open-source AI models, plus NVIDIA Jetson computing embedded in our MachineMotion AI controller. 🚀 In Booth No. 135, we’re showing an ABB Robotics GoFa™ robot picking and organizing real-world plumbing parts from McAlpine Plumbing Products, a Vention customer. With AI-driven intelligence, we’re making automation easier, faster, and more accessible than ever. #PhysicalAI #Automation #Manufacturing #NVIDIA #Vention

🚀 We’re hiring! White Star Capital is looking for our next VC Intern (July 2025) to join our Early Growth Fund team in Paris, focused on Series A & B investments. If you're tech-savvy, analytically driven, and looking for a steep learning curve within a dynamic and international team, we’d love to meet you! As part of the investment team, you’ll be working on: 🔎 Sourcing the most promising startups across France and continental Europe 💡 Conducting deep dives and due diligence on cutting-edge sectors 🤝 Supporting portfolio companies on strategy, operations, and growth 🌍 Collaborating with our global team across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East We're particularly active in Digital Health, Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Consumer, Mobility, and Industrial Tech — so curiosity and passion for these sectors are a plus! 🎓 Your profile: Master’s student from a top French business or engineering school Fluent in French and English (a third language is a bonus!) Previous experience (6 months+) in Investment Banking, Private Equity, VC, or Consulting Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in venture capital and innovation Interested? Don’t hesitate to send your CV to berenice@whitestarcapital.com cc: Matthieu Lattes, Blanche Ajarrista

We’re looking for an Intern Analyst to join our team in Toronto 🤝 This paid internship is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside our North American investment team as they assist portfolio companies, source new investment opportunities, and conduct market research. We’re looking for an exceptional individual to join us soon, with the opportunity to extend this role for up to six months. Interested? Apply via the link below before March 15th.

Exciting News 🚀 As an investor and board member in Lockchain.ai, I'm thrilled to see continued growth in their groundbreaking AI-powered Blockchain Risk Management platform. The unique value proposition of Lockchain.ai fills a crucial market gap, especially with traditional finance entering the crypto space. #Blockchain #RiskManagement #AI #LockchainAI

We are excited to share a major milestone for Lockchain.ai ⛓️ Lockchain has closed a $5 million Series A funding to scale and enhance our AI-powered blockchain risk management platform. This round, led by White Star Capital with support from Lerer Hippeau, Arrington Capital, Sonic Boom Ventures, and others, will help us accelerate product development, expand key features, and better serve our clients navigating the complexities of digital assets. Since launching less than a year ago, we’ve been fortunate to work with leading firms like Broadridge and GSR, helping manage risk for portfolios exceeding $2 billion in aggregate value. Our platform delivers real-time risk insights, predictive analytics, and automated compliance tools, empowering traders and asset managers to make confident decisions in an ever-changing market. We'll use the funding to: ▶️ Expand material event detection for enhanced market intelligence ▶️ Accelerate data discovery and streamline due diligence processes ▶️ Build automated frameworks tailored to regulatory compliance needs ▶️ Launch regulatory compliance automation for MiCA, among others We’re proud of our progress, but this is just the beginning. Our mission remains clear: to set the new standard for on-chain compliance and risk management. Thank you to our incredible team, investors, and partners who continue to believe in our vision. 📢 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gRCTw9uB #Blockchain #AI #RiskManagement #SeriesA #Compliance #Crypto #FinTech #LockchainAI #OnChainCompliance

Our team in Toronto is hiring! We're looking for an Associate to join our Early Growth Fund as we back the next cohort of sector-defining companies. More details on the opportunity can be found in our blog below. White Star Capital's Early Growth Fund has already backed leading start-ups at the Series A and B stages, including Freshly, Dollar Shave Club, Dialogue, Vention, and Butternut Box | B Corp. Sound like the role for you? Apply directly here: https://lnkd.in/eejg8h9e

💡 Scaling our fleet, expanding across Europe: FINN secures up to €1 billion in new #ABS financing! 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲: the successful closing of our second ABS financing program (“ABS II”) with a volume of 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 €1 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯. This funding, backed by Citi and Jefferies, among other, strengthens our ability to grow efficiently, expand our fleet, and serve more customers – in Germany and across Europe. We are also very proud that Avellinia Capital – AvCap extented their commitment and continues to support us on our way to reinvent car ownership. 📈 💬 “For our second ABS financing, we were able to secure the backing of several of the world’s most renowned financial institutions. This financing allows us to continue pursuing our ambitious growth plans and offer even more attractive deals to our customers,” comments COO Nikolai Schröder on the closing of ABS II. 🤜🤛 A huge thank you to our partners for their trust and support – and a special shout-out to our FINNies who make this journey possible every single day! 🚀 🔗 Check out today's manager magazin to learn more about #ABS2. #FINN #CarSubscription #Mobility #Financing

On Day 1 at Davos Lodge, a diverse group of professionals shared valuable insights into the technologies and ideas shaping our world in a discussion titled "Innovating the Future: Pioneers in AI, Telecommunications, and Emerging Technologies." Key Takeaways: 🔹 CAMILLE MERRE, Co-Founder of AtriaGem Labs announced their AI-powered ring sizer, a groundbreaking tool designed to minimize product returns and boost customer satisfaction. She emphasized that tech is a lever for impact, and in today’s economy, attention and data are the new currency. 🔹 Jean-Francois Marcoux, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, White Star Capital highlighted how investors are leveraging AI for market research, sourcing, and back-office efficiency—but decisions are still based on qualitative data. He underlined that ESG remains a cornerstone for modern investment strategies. He called for big companies to embrace collaboration with startups and to trial emerging technologies. 🔹 Guillem M., Senior AI and Robotics Programme Officer, International Telecommunication Union shared their mission to connect the world. With 2.4 billion people still lacking internet access, their program, AI for Good, focuses on avoiding past mistakes and achieving universal, meaningful connectivity while driving sustainable digital transformation and attributed the success of ITU’s long history to working collaboratively and not in silos. This session was a powerful reminder that AI is disrupting the world today, and innovation thrives when we challenge the norm, foster collaboration, and think differently. Thank you to our incredible panelists and moderator, Dr Dimitrios Salampasis (PhD, F-FIN, MAICD), Associate Professor, Swinburne University of Technology #DavosLodge #Innovation #AI #Telecommunications #EmergingTechnologies #Sustainability #Collaboration #Davos2025