Entourage closes €100m second fund for AI, robotics and deeptech
The early-stage investor exceeded its €75m target within two weeks and capped Fund II at €100m.
Entourage has closed its second fund at €100 million, expanding its investment strategy beyond software into robotics, physical AI and other deeptech sectors. The vehicle passed its initial €75 million target within two weeks before reaching its final cap.
The manager, founded by Showpad co-founder Pieterjan Bouten, is building on an early portfolio that includes Aikido Security, Conveo and Lexroom. Its venture-building arm, Entourage Studio, also co-founds companies with entrepreneurial teams.
Alongside Fund II, Entourage has expanded its investment team, opened an office in London and established a presence in Paris. Partners Pieterjan Bouten, Evert Beeckman and Maarten Mortier lead the firm’s investment activity.
Use of funds
Invest in approximately 25 early-stage companies
Reserve capital for follow-on investments