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Opera Tech Ventures operates as a dedicated corporate venture capital fund for the BNP Paribas Group. It specializes in identifying and investing in early to growth-stage companies that are actively disrupting the financial services sector. The fund's mandate extends across fintech, insurtech, and other emerging technologies that hold the potential to reshape the global financial landscape.
Established in 2018, Opera Tech Ventures emerged from the strategic initiative of BNP Paribas Asset Management. The fund was founded with the clear objective of engaging directly with burgeoning innovation in finance, providing essential capital and strategic support to promising ventures. This approach allows BNP Paribas to maintain a forward-looking perspective on industry evolution.
The fund primarily supports innovative startups and growth companies, offering them not only financial backing but also potential access to the extensive resources and expertise within the BNP Paribas ecosystem. Opera Tech Ventures' long-term vision centers on cultivating a portfolio of companies that contribute to the ongoing digital transformation and modernization of financial services.
Key people at Opera Tech Ventures.
Opera Tech Ventures was founded in 2018 by Thibaut Schlaeppi (Founding Managing Director & Founder).
Opera Tech Ventures was founded in 2018 by Thibaut Schlaeppi (Founding Managing Director & Founder).
Key people at Opera Tech Ventures.
Opera Tech Ventures has 14 tracked investments across 10 companies. The latest tracked deal is $190.0M Debt / Series D in Alpaca in January 2026.