Investing in Deeptech is highly complex
IRON HANDS CAPITAL allocates capital to specific breakthrough companies with disruptive technologies at their core and deals with its complex equation from entry to exit.
3 sectors
we invest in
Ingredient
Computer science
Electronics, Mechanics
1 deal flow
we build push and pull
B2B, and strong IP
300 criteria to overcome
1% selected
2 highlights
for Deeptech investment
Hardest of all time
Highest risk-adjusted
return
Laser focus on breakthrough companies
Deeptech stands for our best paradigm
Deeptech investing is the toughest asset class
Investing in Deeptech differs from investing in technology. There are three primary reasons why it constitutes a unique asset class with distinct success factors: careful selection, specialized expertise, and dedicated operations are essential.
More complexity that must be properly understood to avoid losing its potential
More time that can be shortened with specific operations
More customized support to overcome various bottlenecks and reach success
See more
Deeptech investing is the toughest asset class
Investing in Deeptech differs from investing in technology. There are three primary reasons why it constitutes a unique asset class with distinct success factors: careful selection, specialized expertise, and dedicated operations are essential.
More complexity that must be properly understood to avoid losing its potential
More time that can be
shortened with specific operations
More customized support to overcome various bottlenecks and reach success
See more
Deeptech offers the highest potential returns ever
Deeptech startups are tackling the most substantial environmental and human challenges of the 21st century. Their success could yield unprecedented, generational returns on investment.
Highest potential value
Scalable Deeptech can significantly increase valuation above traditional SaaS levels. With a standalone EV/Sales multiple that can reach 10x or more, it also offers substantial corporate synergies to be valued at the exit.
Highest strategic needs
From Corporates: 90% of large EU companies plan to or are interested in investing in disruptive innovations.
From Funds: Deeptech Impact funds are expected to have a 26%+ CAGR by 2025. This sector is viewed as the most promising within the private equity asset class due to its high risk-adjusted return.
From Governments: Both French and European governments prioritize plans such as France 2030 and Horizon Europe. These initiatives aim to remain competitive, maintain sovereignty, and address the critical challenges of the 21st century.
We target disruption in ingredients, computer sciences and more
IRON HANDS CAPITAL focuses on ideas and technologies rooted in essential fundamental sciences, leading to unique innovations. These are implemented in software, hardware, technology-as-a-service, and industrial products. Primarily, we target two sectors: ingredients and computer science, but we remain open to other opportunities.
We only focus on advanced and Deep Technologies
Advanced Technologies: significant technological improvement
Deep Technologies (Deeptech): scientific breakthrough
We deploy our capital in two main sectors
Ingredients
Computer sciences
Electronics, Mechanics
See more
We target disruption in ingredients, computer sciences and more
IRON HANDS CAPITAL focuses on ideas and technologies rooted in essential fundamental sciences, leading to unique innovations. These are implemented in software, hardware, technology-as-a-service, and industrial products. Primarily, we target two sectors: ingredients and computer science, but we remain open to other opportunities.
We only focus on advanced and Deep Technologies
Advanced Technologies: significant technological improvement
Deep Technologies (Deeptech): scientific breakthrough
We deploy our capital in two main sectors
Ingredients
Computer sciences
Electronics, Mechanics
See more
We allocate capital in the right place, in the right company, at the right time
Iron Hands Capital invests in companies that align with our philosophy and meet our criteria: right location, team, timing, and focus on essential, scalable activities with unique know-how. We seek mature teams with a clear vision, strong execution skills, and disruptive potential. We invest when the company's needs and market alignment are at their peak.
In the right place:
the best solution with a high-end management team
Technologies are only based on Applied and Pure sciences.
Highly profitable: industry-leading EBITDA margin (over 25% - Current or run-rate)
High cash conversion (above 50% - Current or run rate)
A compelling management team with complementary profiles
A track record of success and a true blend of situational and operational intelligence
Awareness of the high cost of capital
In the right company:
mixing business model and market conquest capability at scale
Only in B2B businesses
A scalable business model
A solid potential to grow internationally
Differentiated winning products with high pricing power
At the right time:
never too early, never too late
Waiting for the perfect timing, considering company, business, investment dynamics,
and geopolitical prospective.
Waiting for the perfect timing, considering company, business, investment dynamics, and geopolitical prospective.
Investing when we have the highest operational edge to leverage the company’s potential.
Be flexible at all stages and times to manage and benefit from all forms of complexity.
An invariant investment quality process
We build a robust deal-flow
Iron Hands Capital's dealflow is built around two pillars:
A pull model
Based on the attraction of the model, the fruit of a relationship of trust built up over nearly 15 years of experience with European researchers and laboratories.
A push model
Structured around a proprietary tool that enables us to see, analyse, prioritise and then target the most attractive companies, in terms of
Their level of technological disruption
Their intrinsic potential for progress
The depth of the market addressed
We back our decision with our invariant quality process
At Iron Hands Capital, all investment-related decisions are made by our Investment Committee. We follow an analytical process that includes over 18 investment category analyses with over 300 cross-criteria. This includes new investments, divestments, add-on acquisitions, portfolio company financings, and refinancings.
Collective decisions are made by unanimous vote. If a committee member is not convinced after a thorough analysis, additional analysis is required. If two members are not convinced, the investment opportunity is dropped.
While our investment strategies may vary depending on factors such as the stage and maturity of the companies, their needs, geography, and investment models, they all share the critical elements of our project: perfectly matching our investment thesis.
We are independent and mission driven
We invest in Deeptech companies
We serve an ambition bigger than us
Deeptech stands for our best paradigm
We target disruption in ingredients, computer, sciences, and more
We allocate capital
in the right place,
in the right company,
at the right time
An invariant investment quality process
Embracing the progress principle
Facing Deeptech
non-determinism
Iron Hands Capital progress perspective
Monitoring the value of progress
Sharing 10% of our profit
A post-investment 3 steps process
Strengthen so crucial operations in Deeptech
Meet the burning needs of CEOs
We offer bespoke investment solutions
We manage two core strategies, either with funds or in a deal-by-deal basis
Iron Hands Capital unique capabilities
Five founders targeting a top equity story in Deeptech
Backed by over 70 partners, all committed to the progress principle
We are independent and mission driven
We invest in Deeptech companies
We serve an ambition bigger than us
Deeptech stands for our best paradigm
We target disruption in ingredients, computer, sciences, and more
We allocate capital
in the right place,
in the right company,
at the right time
An invariant investment quality process
Embracing the progress principle
Facing Deeptech
non-determinism
Iron Hands Capital progress perspective
Monitoring the value of progress
Sharing 10% of our profit
A post-investment 3 steps process
Strengthen so crucial operations in Deeptech
Meet the burning needs of CEOs
We offer bespoke investment solutions
We manage two core strategies, either with funds or in a deal-by-deal basis
Iron Hands Capital unique capabilities
Five founders targeting a top equity story in Deeptech
Backed by over 70 partners, all committed to the progress principle
Takeaway
Investing in Deeptech is an art form.
We are independent and mission driven
We invest in Deeptech companies
We serve an ambition bigger than us
Deeptech stands for
our best paradigm
We target disruption in ingredients, computer, sciences, and more
We allocate capital
in the right place,
in the right company,
at the right time
An invariant investment quality process
Embracing the progress principle
Facing Deeptech
non-determinism
Iron Hands Capital progress perspective
Monitoring the value
of progress
Sharing 10% of our profit
A post-investment 3 steps process
Strengthen so crucial operations in Deeptech
Meet the burning needs of CEOs
We offer bespoke investment solutions
We manage two core strategies, either with funds or in a deal-by-deal basis
Iron Hands Capital unique capabilities
Five founders targeting a top equity story in Deeptech
Backed by over 70 partners, all committed to the progress principle
Investing in Deeptech is highly complex
IRON HANDS CAPITAL allocates capital to specific breakthrough companies with disruptive technologies at their core and deals with its complex equation from entry to exit.
3 sectors
we invest in
Ingredient
Computer science
Mechanical
1 deal flow
push and pull
B2B, strong IP
300 criteria to overcome
1% elected
2 highlights
for Deeptech
Hardest of all time
Highest risk-adjusted
return
Laser focus on breakthrough companies
Deeptech stands for our best paradigm
Deeptech investing is the toughest asset class
Investing in Deeptech differs from investing in technology. There are three primary reasons why it constitutes a unique asset class with distinct success factors: careful selection, specialized expertise, and dedicated operations are essential.
More complexity that must be properly understood to avoid losing its potential
More time that can be shortened with specific operations
More customized support to overcome various bottlenecks and reach success
See more
Deeptech investing is the toughest asset class
Investing in Deeptech differs from investing in technology. There are three primary reasons why it constitutes a unique asset class with distinct success factors: careful selection, specialized expertise, and dedicated operations are essential.
More complexity that must be properly understood to avoid losing its potential
More time that can be shortened with specific operations
More customized support to overcome various bottlenecks and reach success
See more
Deeptech offers the highest potential returns ever
Deeptech startups are tackling the most substantial environmental and human challenges of the 21st century. Their success could yield unprecedented, generational returns on investment.
Highest potential value
Scalable Deeptech can significantly increase valuation above traditional SaaS levels. With a standalone EV/Sales multiple that can reach 10x or more, it also offers substantial corporate synergies to be valued at the exit.
Highest strategic needs
From Corporates: 90% of large EU companies plan to or are interested in investing in disruptive innovations.
From Funds: Deeptech Impact funds are expected to have a 26%+ CAGR by 2025. This sector is viewed as the most promising within the private equity asset class due to its high risk-adjusted return.
From Governments: Both French and European governments prioritize plans such as France 2030 and Horizon Europe. These initiatives aim to remain competitive, maintain sovereignty, and address the critical challenges of the 21st century.
IRON HANDS CAPITAL focuses on ideas and technologies rooted in essential fundamental sciences, leading to unique innovations. These are implemented in software, hardware, technology-as-a-service, and industrial products. Primarily, we target two sectors: ingredients and computer science, but we remain open to other opportunities.
We only focus on advanced and Deep Technologies
Advanced Technologies:
significant technological improvement
Deep Technologies (Deeptech):
scientific breakthrough
We deploy our capital in two main sectors
Ingredients
Computer sciences
Electronics, Mechanics
See more
We target disruption in ingredients, computer sciences and more
IRON HANDS CAPITAL focuses on ideas and technologies rooted in essential fundamental sciences, leading to unique innovations. These are implemented in software, hardware, technology-as-a-service, and industrial products. Primarily, we target two sectors: ingredients and computer science, but we remain open to other opportunities.
We only focus on advanced and Deep Technologies
Advanced Technologies:
significant technological improvement
Deep Technologies (Deeptech):
scientific breakthrough
We deploy our capital in two main sectors
Ingredients
Computer sciences
Electronics, Mechanics
See more
We target disruption in ingredients, computer sciences and more
We allocate capital in the right place,
in the right company, at the right time
Iron Hands Capital invests in companies that align with our philosophy and meet our criteria: right location, team, timing, and focus on essential, scalable activities with unique know-how. We seek mature teams with a clear vision, strong execution skills, and disruptive potential. We invest when the company's needs and market alignment are at their peak.
In the right place:
the best solution with a high-end management team
Technologies are only based on Applied and Pure sciences.
Highly profitable: industry-leading EBITDA margin (over 25% - Current or run-rate)
High cash conversion (above 50% - Current or run rate)
A compelling management team with complementary profiles
A track record of success and a true blend of situational and operational intelligence
Awareness of the high cost of capital
In the right company:
mixing business model and market conquest capability at scale
Only in B2B businesses
A scalable business model
A solid potential to grow internationally
Differentiated winning products with high pricing power
At the right time:
never too early, never too late
Waiting for the perfect timing, considering company, business, investment dynamics,
and geopolitical prospective.
Investing when we have the highest operational edge to leverage the company’s potential.
Be flexible at all stages and times to manage and benefit from all forms of complexity.
An invariant investment quality process
We build a robust deal-flow
Iron Hands Capital's dealflow is built around two pillars:
A pull model
Based on the attraction of the model, the fruit of a relationship of trust built up over nearly 15 years of experience with European researchers and laboratories.
A push model
Structured around a proprietary tool that enables us to see, analyse, prioritise and then target the most attractive companies, in terms of
Their level of technological disruption
Their intrinsic potential for progress
The depth of the market addressed
We back our decision with our invariant quality process
At Iron Hands Capital, all investment-related decisions are made by our Investment Committee. We follow an analytical process that includes over 18 investment category analyses with over 300 cross-criteria. This includes new investments, divestments, add-on acquisitions, portfolio company financings, and refinancings.
Collective decisions are made by unanimous vote. If a committee member is not convinced after a thorough analysis, additional analysis is required. If two members are not convinced, the investment opportunity is dropped.
While our investment strategies may vary depending on factors such as the stage and maturity of the companies, their needs, geography, and investment models, they all share the critical elements of our project: perfectly matching our investment thesis.
Takeaway
Investing in Deeptech is an art form.
Takeaway
Investing in Deeptech is an art form.
Investing in Deeptech is highly complex
IRON HANDS CAPITAL allocates capital to specific breakthrough companies with disruptive technologies at their core and deals with its complex equation from entry to exit.
1 deal flow
B2B, strong IP
300 criteria to overcome
1% elected
2 highlights
Hardest of all time
Highest risk-adjusted
return
Laser focus on breakthrough companies
Deeptech stands for our best paradigm
Deeptech investing is the toughest asset class
Investing in Deeptech differs from investing in technology.
More complexity that must be properly understood to avoid losing its potential
More time that can be shortened with specific operations
More customized support to overcome various bottlenecks and reach success
Deeptech investing is the toughest asset class
Investing in Deeptech differs from investing in technology.
More complexity that must be properly understood to avoid losing its potential
More time that can be shortened with specific operations
More customized support to overcome various bottlenecks and reach success
Deeptech offers the highest potential returns ever
Deeptech startups are tackling the most substantial environmental and human challenges of the 21st century. Their success could yield unprecedented, generational returns on investment.
Highest potential value
Scalable Deeptech can significantly increase valuation above traditional SaaS levels. With a standalone EV/Sales multiple that can reach 10x or more, it also offers substantial corporate synergies to be valued at the exit.
Highest strategic needs
From Corporates: 90% of large EU companies plan to or are interested in investing in disruptive innovations.
From Funds: Deeptech Impact funds are expected to have a 26%+ CAGR by 2025.
From Governments: Both French and European governments prioritize plans such as France 2030 and Horizon Europe.
We focus on ideas and technologies rooted in essential fundamental sciences, leading to unique innovations.
These are implemented in software, hardware, technology-as-a-service, and industrial products. Primarily, we target two sectors: ingredients and computer science, but we remain open to other opportunities.
We only focus on advanced and Deep Technologies
Advanced Technologies:
significant technological improvement
Deep Technologies (Deeptech):
scientific breakthrough
Deep Technologies (Deeptech):
scientific breakthrough
We deploy our capital in two main sectors
Ingredients
Computer sciences
Mechanics and electronics
We target disruption in ingredients, computer sciences and more
We focus on ideas and technologies rooted in essential fundamental sciences, leading to unique innovations.
These are implemented in software, hardware, technology-as-a-service, and industrial products. Primarily, we target two sectors: ingredients and computer science, but we remain open to other opportunities.
We only focus on advanced and Deep Technologies
Advanced Technologies:
significant technological improvement
Deep Technologies (Deeptech):
scientific breakthrough
Deep Technologies (Deeptech):
scientific breakthrough
We deploy our capital in two main sectors
Ingredients
Computer sciences
Mechanics and electronics
We target disruption in ingredients, computer sciences and more
We allocate capital in the right place, in the right company, at the right time
Iron Hands Capital invests in companies that align with our philosophy and meet our criteria: right location, team, timing, and focus on essential, scalable activities with unique know-how. We seek mature teams with a clear vision, strong execution skills, and disruptive potential. We invest when the company's needs and market alignment are at their peak.
In the right place:
the best solution with a high-end management team
Technologies are only based on Applied and Pure sciences.
Highly profitable: industry-leading EBITDA margin (over 25% - Current or run-rate)
High cash conversion (above 50% - Current or run rate)
A compelling management team with complementary profiles
A track record of success and a true blend of situational and operational intelligence
Awareness of the high cost of capital
In the right company:
mixing business model and market conquest capability at scale
Only in B2B businesses
A scalable business model
A solid potential to grow internationally
Differentiated winning products with high pricing power
At the right time:
never too early, never too late
Waiting for the perfect timing, considering company, business, investment dynamics,
and geopolitical prospective.
Investing when we have the highest operational edge to leverage the company’s potential.
Be flexible at all stages and times to manage and benefit from all forms of complexity.
An invariant investment quality process
We build a robust deal-flow
Iron Hands Capital's dealflow is built around two pillars:
A pull model
Based on the attraction of the model, the fruit of a relationship of trust built up over nearly 15 years of experience with European researchers and laboratories.
A push model
Structured around a proprietary tool that enables us to see, analyse, prioritise and then target the most attractive companies, in terms of
Their level of technological disruption
Their intrinsic potential for progress
The depth of the market addressed
We back our decision with our invariant quality process
At Iron Hands Capital, all investment-related decisions are made by our Investment Committee. We follow an analytical process that includes over 18 investment category analyses with over 300 cross-criteria. This includes new investments, divestments, add-on acquisitions, portfolio company financings, and refinancings.
Collective decisions are made by unanimous vote. If a committee member is not convinced after a thorough analysis, additional analysis is required. If two members are not convinced, the investment opportunity is dropped.
While our investment strategies may vary depending on factors such as the stage and maturity of the companies, their needs, geography, and investment models, they all share the critical elements of our project: perfectly matching our investment thesis.
Takeaway
Investing in Deeptech is an art form.
Takeaway
Investing in Deeptech is an art form.