RATP Capital Innovation, start-up investment subsidiary
Part of RATP Solutions Ville, RATP Capital Innovation invests directly and indirectly in innovative start-ups developing the mobility solutions, urban services, and technologies of tomorrow.
Driving innovation for the future
As a strategic investor, RATP Capital Innovation supports the growth of its portfolio companies by drawing on the expertise and capabilities of RATP Group's businesses.
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Investment strategy
Investment size: €1 million to €3 million.
Target stage: Series A.
Geographical focus: French and European companies with operations in France or plans to expand into France, particularly the Île-de-France region.
Objective: Creating strategic synergies with RATP Group and its subsidiaries.
Priority sectors
Sustainable mobility
RATP Capital Innovation invests in mobility companies developing solutions that complement our core public transport activities, helping to deliver more sustainable, integrated mobility solutions.Property
Supporting the real estate strategy of RATP Solutions Ville (property development, social housing, industrial and commercial property management), RATP Capital Innovation invests in start-ups developing more sustainable construction methods, improving building management, and promoting new ways of living and working.Energy
As an operator of Paris's district heating and cooling networks, RATP Capital Innovation is interested in solutions that support the decarbonisation of cities using clean energy.
Why choose RATP Capital Innovation?
We support our portfolio companies well beyond investment. Our ambition is to accelerate their growth by creating tangible opportunities for collaboration with RATP Group. Drawing on our sector expertise and extensive internal network, we connect entrepreneurs with the right subsidiaries, operational teams and subject matter experts across the Group to help unlock new business opportunities. We also support the delivery of joint initiatives, from pilot projects through to co-development programmes.
Our investments
Zenride
Zenride helps businesses develop sustainable mobility solutions through a platform that enables employees to benefit from company bike schemes.
Communauto Paris
Communauto Paris operates a round-trip car-sharing service in Paris and the surrounding inner suburbs.
Vianova
Vianova has developed a platform that transforms connected vehicle data into insights, helping cities manage public space more effectively and create greener, safer, and more efficient streets.
Electra
Electra operates a network of ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles in urban areas.
Zenpark (Exit)
Zenpark is a connected shared parking operator. RATP Capital Innovation exited its investment in 2025 following the sale of its stake to competitor Yespark.
Klaxit (Exit)
Klaxit was one of France's leading home-to-work car-sharing platforms. RATP Capital Innovation exited its investment when Klaxit was acquired by BlaBlaCar in 2023. The service now operates under the BlaBlaCar Daily brand.