What does Jean Schmitt invest in?

Jean Schmitt at Jolt Capital (Paris, Ile-de-France, France) — sector focus: AI.

How do I contact Jean Schmitt?

Jean Schmitt's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Jean Schmitt based?

Jean Schmitt is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.

Jean Schmitt, Jolt Capital — Investor Profile

About Jean Schmitt

Jean Schmitt is the President and Managing Partner of Jolt Capital, a Paris-based deeptech firm he founded in 2011 after serving as Managing Partner at Sofinnova Partners and founding three AI and statistics companies. His investment thesis focuses exclusively on growth-stage deeptech companies with original intellectual property, excluding biotech, and targets sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced photonics across Europe. Jolt Capital typically scales companies with over €10 million in revenue, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior for Schmitt personally are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies under his leadership include Heptagon and NILT, which exited for a combined €2 billion, as well as advanced photonics firm Fogale Sensation, acquired by Apple. Schmitt distinguishes himself by emphasizing the creation of “real deep tech companies” rather than speculative ventures, famously stating in a talk titled “I’m Not a Bloody Unicorn” that he backs businesses built on original IP with tangible economic impact. He holds a postgraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence from Telecom ParisTech and serv

Jean Schmitt at a glance

Role: Managing Partner
Organization: Jolt Capital
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Investor type: Individual/Angel
Focus areas: AI

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What does Jean Schmitt invest in?: Jean Schmitt at Jolt Capital (Paris, Ile-de-France, France) — sector focus: AI.
How do I contact Jean Schmitt?: Jean Schmitt's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Jean Schmitt based?: Jean Schmitt is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.

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