Investment strategies
Investment strategies
Investment strategies
IRON HANDS CAPITAL leads flexible investment strategies that can address the different needs
of both our investors and the companies we support.
IRON HANDS CAPITAL leads flexible investment strategies that can address the different needs of both our investors and the companies we support.
IRON HANDS CAPITAL leads flexible investment strategies that can address the different needs of both our investors and the companies we support.
IRON HANDS CAPITAL leads flexible investment strategies that can address the different needs of both our investors and the companies we support.
Investment strategies
IRON HANDS CAPITAL leads flexible investment strategies that can address the different needs of both our investors and the companies we support.
3 types
of investors
3 types
of investors
3 types
of investors
3 types
of investors
High net worth
High net
worth
High net
worth
Institutional
Institutional
Institutional
Corporate
Corporate
Corporate
1 portfolio
to invest in
1 portfolio
to invest in
1 portfolio
to invest in
1 portfolio
to invest in
With Funds
With Funds
With Funds
With embedded
deal by deal
With embedded
deal by deal
With embedded
deal by deal
Agile and robust strategies built to last
We offer bespoke investment solutions
At Iron Hands Capital, we offer a range of investment vehicles designed to meet the specific needs of investors and the use cases of companies. Our vehicles deliver both through funds and on a deal-by-deal investment basis.
Regardless of the investment vehicle or type of investor, our ultimate goal is to generate strong returns while contributing to progress through our investments.
Who are our investors?
Investors at a Business level
Our investor network includes family offices, high-net-worth individuals, business angels, entrepreneurs, technology companies, and SMEs.
Investors at a Corporate level
We are currently completing our investor base with large corporates and institutional investors like pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, foundations, banks, and funds of funds.
Investors at an Institutional level
Our largest deals are open to our high-net-worth network and exclusive institutional partners.
Our three investment solutions
Funds or Deal by Deal
We understand that each investor has unique capital needs. We offer fund investments and deal-by-deal solutions in several investment theses, from plain vanilla to more complex financial engineering.
Multiple investment thesis
Strategies, deal complexity, and geography focus.
Addressing the need for tax optimization
Addressing the need for tax optimization: We work closely with our clients' attorneys to set up investments that address their tax concerns.
Discretion is our ultimate commitment
Investing in Iron Hands Capital
means discretion
Your capital investment remains private and non-disclosed
This statement applies to
all our vehicles
Agile and robust strategies built to last
Agile and robust strategies built to last
Agile and robust strategies built to last
We offer bespoke investment solutions
At Iron Hands Capital, we offer a range of investment vehicles designed to meet the specific needs of investors and the use cases of companies. Our vehicles deliver both through funds and on a deal-by-deal investment basis.
Regardless of the investment vehicle or type of investor, our ultimate goal is to generate strong returns while contributing to progress through our investments.
Who are our investors?
Investors at a Business level
Our investor network includes family offices, high-net-worth individuals, business angels, entrepreneurs, technology companies, and SMEs.
Investors at a Corporate level
We are currently completing our investor base with large corporates and institutional investors like pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, foundations, banks, and funds of funds.
Investors at an Institutional level
Our largest deals are open to our high-net-worth network and exclusive institutional partners.
Our three investment solutions
Funds or Deal by Deal
We understand that each investor has unique capital needs. We offer fund investments and deal-by-deal solutions in several investment theses, from plain vanilla to more complex financial engineering.
Multiple investment thesis
Strategies, deal complexity, and geography focus.
Addressing the need for tax optimization
Addressing the need for tax optimization: We work closely with our clients' attorneys to set up investments that address their tax concerns.
Discretion is our ultimate commitment
Investing in Iron Hands Capital
means discretion
Your capital investment remains private and non-disclosed
This statement applies to
all our vehicles
We offer bespoke investment solutions
At Iron Hands Capital, we offer a range of investment vehicles designed to meet the specific needs of investors and the use cases of companies. Our vehicles are delivered both through funds and on a deal-by-deal investment basis. Regardless of the investment vehicle or type of investor, our ultimate goal is to generate strong returns while contributing to progress through our investments.
Who are our investors?
Investors at a Business level
Our investor network includes family offices, high-net-worth individuals, business angels, entrepreneurs, technology companies, and SMEs.
Investors at a Corporate level
We are currently completing our investor base with large corporates and institutional investors like pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, foundations, banks, and funds of funds.
Investors at an Institutional level
Our largest deals are open to our high-net-worth network and exclusive institutional partners.
Our investment solutions
Funds by deal by deal embedded
We understand that each investor has unique capital needs. We offer fund investments and deal-by-deal solutions in several investment theses, from plain vanilla to more complex financial engineering.
Multiple investment thesis
Strategies, deal complexity, and geography focus.
Addressing the need for tax optimization
Addressing the need for tax optimization: We work closely with our clients' attorneys to set up investments that address their tax concerns.
Discretion is our ultimate commitment
Investing in Iron Hands Capital
means discretion
Investing in Iron Hands Capital means discretion
Your capital investment remains private and non-disclosed
This statement applies to
all our vehicles
We manage two core strategies, either with funds or in a deal-by-deal basis
IRON HANDS GENESIS
strategy
IRON HANDS GENESIS
strategy
IRON HANDS GENESIS
strategy
Early growth investment strategy targets fast-growing start-ups to accelerate organic growth and structure their operations.
Our early growth investment strategy targets fast-growing start-ups, helping them to accelerate their organic growth and structure their operations effectively. We offer investment opportunities through funds and deal-by-deal investment vehicles, allowing our investors to choose the best option for their needs and preferences.
Strategy fundamentals
Stage: Early growth companies, from Seed to Series A
Geography: Mainly France and Europe
Enterprise Value: Less than €15m
Investment Tickets: €300k-2m
Investments details
Equity / Quasi-Equity Investments.
Minority positions
Lead or Co-Lead positions (board member)
Direct investment in the capital structure
Co-investments opportunities
Primary use of funds
Cash-in
Finance growth (mainly tech and commercial)
Structure the company
INVEST IN FUNDS
Invest in the fund: invest via the fund we manage
Which addresses the complete portfolio
Which we manage in full
Benefits
Portfolio of 10 to 12 companies per batch
Lower risk, mutualized "Menu" offer
No selection management by the investor
Tax benefits on exit (flat tax on exit plus value, France only)
ENHANCE YOUR POSITION
Invest deal-by-deal: invest at your discretion
As we add companies to our portfolio
Following our sequencing
Benefits
“Invest as you choose” offer, individual only
Permits over-exposure for various reasons, such as financial, or specific involvement
Tax benefits on exit (flat tax on exit plus value, France only)
IRON HANDS SPECIAL SITUATIONS
strategy
IRON HANDS SPECIAL SITUATIONS
strategy
IRON HANDS SPECIAL SITUATIONS
strategy
Flexible investment strategy targeting specific situations.
Our Special Situations Investment strategy focuses on companies facing specific challenges such as corporate restructuring, liquidity needs and capital transfer. We carefully select investment opportunities on a deal-by-deal basis and offer them to our network of high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
Strategy fundamentals
Stage: Bespoke
Geography: Mainly France and Europe
Investment Tickets: €1m-5m
Investments criteria
Equity / Quasi-Equity Investments.
Minority or majority positions
Direct investment in the capital structure.
Co-investments opportunities
Use of funds
Cash-in / Cash-out
Governance restructuring
Liquidity / Capital Transmission
Inefficiently financed situations
Harvest high returns, whatever you know, from the moment
You are convinced of Deeptech's
disruptive capabilities
You join the Iron Hands Capital
project for progress
Harvest high returns, whatever you know, from the moment
You are convinced of Deeptech's
disruptive capabilities
You join the Iron Hands Capital
project for progress
Harvest high returns, whatever you know, from the moment
You are convinced of Deeptech's
disruptive capabilities
You join the Iron Hands Capital
project for progress
We manage two core strategies, either with funds or in a deal-by-deal basis
IRON HANDS GENESIS
strategy
IRON HANDS GENESIS
strategy
Early growth investment strategy targets fast-growing start-ups to accelerate organic growth and structure their operations.
Our early growth investment strategy targets fast-growing start-ups, helping them to accelerate their organic growth and structure their operations effectively. We offer investment opportunities through funds and deal-by-deal investment vehicles, allowing our investors to choose the best option for their needs and preferences.
Fundamentals
Stage: Early growth companies,
from Seed to Series A
Geography: Mainly France and Europe
Enterprise Value: Less than €15m
Investment Tickets: €300k-2m
Investments details
Equity, Quasi-Equity
Minority positions
Lead or Co-Lead positions (board member)
Direct investment in the capital structure
Co-investments opportunities
Use of funds
Cash-in
Finance growth
(mainly tech and commercial)
Structure the company
INVEST
IN FUNDS
Invest in the fund: invest via the fund we manage
Which addresses the complete portfolio
Which we manage in full
Benefits
Portfolio of 10 to 12 companies per batch
Lower risk, mutualized "Menu" offer
No selection management by the investor
Tax benefits on exit (flat tax on exit plus value, France only)
ENHANCE YOUR POSITION
Invest deal-by-deal: invest at your discretion
As we add companies to our portfolio
Following our sequencing
Benefits
“Invest as you choose” offer, individual only
Permits over-exposure for various reasons, such as financial, or specific involvement
Tax benefits on exit (flat tax on exit plus value, France only)
IRON HANDS SPECIAL SITUATIONS
strategy
IRON HANDS SPECIAL SITUATIONS
strategy
Flexible investment strategy targeting specific situations.
Our Special Situations Investment strategy focuses on companies facing specific challenges such as corporate restructuring, liquidity needs and capital transfer. We carefully select investment opportunities on a deal-by-deal basis and offer them to our network of high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
Strategy fundamentals
Stage: Bespoke
Geography:
Mainly France and Europe
Investment Tickets: €1m-5m
Investments criteria
Equity / Quasi-Equity Investments
Minority or majority positions
Direct investment in the capital structure.
Co-investments opportunities
Use of funds
Cash-in / Cash-out
Governance restructuring
Liquidity / Capital Transmission
Inefficiently financed situations
Harvest high returns,
whatever you know, from the moment…
You are convinced
of Deeptech's
disruptive capabilities
You join the
Iron Hands Capital project for progress
Harvest high returns,
whatever you know, from the moment…
You are convinced
of Deeptech's
disruptive capabilities
You join the
Iron Hands Capital project for progress
WE INVEST WITH OUR FUNDS, AUGMENTED BY DEDICATED VEHICLES
We manage two core strategies, either with funds or in a deal-by-deal basis
IRON HANDS GENESIS
strategy
Early growth investment strategy targets fast-growing start-ups to accelerate organic growth and structure their operations.
Our early growth investment strategy targets fast-growing start-ups, helping them to accelerate their organic growth and structure their operations effectively. We offer investment opportunities through funds and deal-by-deal investment vehicles, allowing our investors to choose the best option for their needs and preferences.
Strategy fundamentals
Stage: Early growth companies,
from Seed to Series A
Geography: Mainly France and Europe
Enterprise Value: Less than €15m
Investment Tickets: €300k-2m
Investments details
Equity / Quasi-Equity Investments.
Minority positions
Lead or Co-Lead positions (board member)
Direct investment in the capital structure
Co-investments opportunities
Primary use of funds
Cash-in
Finance growth (mainly tech and commercial)
Structure the company
INVEST IN THE FUNDS
Invest in the fund: invest via the fund we manage
Which addresses the complete portfolio
Which we manage in full
Benefits
Portfolio of 10 to 12 companies per batch
Lower risk, mutualized "Menu" offer
No selection management by the investor
Tax advantage
Tax advantage
ENHANCE YOUR POSITION
Invest deal-by-deal: invest at your discretion
When we add companies to our portfolio
As we validate the robustness of the company
Benefits
“Invest as you choose” offer, individual only
Permits over-exposure for various reasons, such as financial, or specific involvement
Tax advantage
IRON HANDS SPECIAL SITUATIONS
strategy
Flexible investment strategy targeting specific situations.
Our Special Situations Investment strategy focuses on companies facing specific challenges such as corporate restructuring, liquidity needs and capital transfer. We carefully select investment opportunities on a deal-by-deal basis and offer them to our network of high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
Strategy fundamentals
Stage: Bespoke
Geography:
Mainly France and Europe
Investment Tickets: €1m-5m
Investments criteria
Equity / Quasi-Equity Investments
Minority or majority positions
Direct investment in the capital structure.
Co-investments opportunities
Use of funds
Cash-in / Cash-out
Governance restructuring
Liquidity / Capital Transmission
Inefficiently financed situations
Harvest high returns,
whatever you know, from the moment…
You are convinced of Deeptech's
disruptive capabilities
You join the Iron Hands Capital
project for progress
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
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