MakeSense
Paris, Île-de-Francemakesense.org
Overview
MakeSense is a French non-profit organization founded in 2010 that has evolved to become an impact investment firm. It supports social and environmental entrepreneurs through community mobilization, incubation programs (like the former SenseCube), and direct investment via its own seed funds. The firm's investment arm focuses on early-stage impact ventures in sectors such as agriculture, food, health, education, waste reduction, and social inclusion. It launched its first seed fund, makesense Seed I, in 2019 and co-manages the Racine² fund, launched in 2023.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
makesense.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaron | Feb 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| United Repair Centre | Dec 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| CarbonFarm Technology | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Toopi Organics | Sep 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.