Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement, a sovereign wealth fund established in 2008, focuses on investing in startups primarily in France. The firm typically participates in rounds with 4-5 other investors and has been supported by sponsors such as Idinvest Partners, Vertex Ventures Israel, and Visa. With a higher than average lead investment amount, the fund has a track record of frequent exits. It has invested in industries like Industrial Manufacturing and Security, and notable portfolio startups include Viadeo and Tinubu Square. The fund prefers startups that are 11-15 years old and have fewer than 4 founders.