Open CNP

Open CNP represents the corporate venture capital initiative established by CNP Assurances in 2016. With a substantial €100 million fund at its disposal, the firm strategically targets early-stage investment opportunities ranging from Seed to Series B rounds. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing promising European startups that demonstrate innovative approaches to transforming traditional sectors including finance, insurance, healthcare, and business-to-business service models.

Since its inception, Open CNP has built an impressive portfolio comprising ten forward-thinking startups that are reshaping their respective industries. Among their notable investments is Alan, the digital health insurance disruptor that has achieved unicorn status with its user-friendly platform revolutionizing healthcare access across Europe. The fund has also backed October (formerly Lendix), a leading European SME lending marketplace that facilitates direct connections between businesses and lenders.

The investment team at Open CNP demonstrates particular expertise in identifying fintech innovators, as evidenced by their support of Lydia, the mobile payment application that has evolved into one of France's most prominent financial super-apps. Their cybersecurity investments include CybelAngel, a digital risk management platform that helps enterprises protect critical assets from external threats. Additionally, Paylead represents their strategic interest in customer engagement and loyalty solutions that leverage transaction data to enhance consumer experiences.

As the venture arm of CNP Assurances, one of Europe's leading personal insurance providers, Open CNP offers portfolio companies more than just financial backing. Their startups gain access to strategic partnership opportunities with an established insurance leader serving over 36 million personal risk/protection customers worldwide and 14 million savings and pension policyholders. This corporate connection provides entrepreneurs with industry insights, potential distribution channels, and validation that can accelerate growth. Interested founders and startups aligned with their investment thesis can initiate discussions through their dedicated contact channel at opencnp@cnp.fr.