GO CAPITAL is a French venture capital firm founded in 2003 with headquarters near Rennes and offices in Paris, Nantes, Bordeaux, Caen, Orléans, Tours and Marseille. The firm manages over €350 million and has invested in more than 160 companies across Western and Central France. Its mission is to support entrepreneurs who are developing breakthrough technologies and sustainable solutions that drive economic growth and environmental benefits in regional markets. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit rooted in the Greater West, the firm works closely with local institutions and development agencies to strengthen regional innovation networks and support job creation.
The firm provides funding from €300,000 to €5 million for seed, early-stage and growth-stage ventures. Investment sectors include deeptech, digital solutions, health technologies, industrial innovation and projects in the maritime economy. GO CAPITAL partners with entrepreneurs to foster projects with strong technological credentials and long-term market potential. By working closely with regional stakeholders, the firm also aims to reinforce innovation networks, support local employment and build sustainable economic clusters. While its primary focus is Western France, GO CAPITAL also backs national and European companies that demonstrate a clear societal and technological impact.
GO CAPITAL has a strong focus on clean technology and energy transition. It supports companies developing renewable energy, efficient resource management and grid integration solutions. Through dedicated impact funds, the firm has backed startups such as Sweetch Energy, which works on sustainable grid services, and collaborates with teams exploring battery storage and advanced materials. Its investment thesis increases the likelihood of backing ventures in battery systems, energy storage and grid balancing technologies that optimize renewable integration. While specific portfolio companies solely focused on battery technology are not listed, the firm’s commitment to decarbonizing industry and supporting a low-carbon economy is clear.
