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IT-Translation
IT-Translation is a French accelerator that invests in and co-founds digital technology startups derived from public and private research. They provide early-stage funding and support to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses.
Overview
What IT-Translation does
What IT-Translation is
IT-Translation is a French accelerator that invests in and co-founds digital technology startups derived from public and private research. They provide early-stage funding and support to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2011
- Approximate age
- About 15 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- March 5, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
IT-Translation as a funder
Investment thesis
IT-Translation aims to support early-stage digital technology start-ups by providing funding and strategic guidance. The organization collaborates closely with founders to develop business plans and attract additional investors.
Focus narrative
IT-Translation invests in start-ups at the early stages of development, providing funding of up to 300,000 euros through its fund. The organization emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with founders to develop business plans and attract additional early-stage investors. IT-Translation's investment strategy includes taking a minority stake of 15% at the time of incorporation, with the potential to increase its stake to 30% as the start-up grows. The sectors of interest include digital media, big data, the Internet of Things, software development, security, and collaboration technologies.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $0–$300,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 10
- Recorded notable exits
- ANATOSCOPE, ARGOSIM, C-RADAR, DILEPIX, and NILAND
Portfolio context
IT-Translation has co-founded several notable start-ups, including: ACCELAD: Assists in the design of electronic cards. ANATOSCOPE: Focuses on digital anatomy (exit in 2017). ANTSWAY: Provides lean-routing software for logistics and services. ARGOSIM: An innovative simulation tool for real-time functional validation of software specifications (exit in 2019). C-RADAR: Offers predictive marketing solutions for B2B (exit in 2017). Case Law Analytics: Develops AI tools to quantify legal risk. CRYPTOSENSE: Provides cryptographic security solutions for the financial market. DILEPIX: Delivers intelligent computer vision solutions for agriculture (exit in 2019). NILAND: A music search and discovery engine (exit in 2017). ULLO: Focuses on digital therapy for cognitive impairments.
Capability profile
IT-Translation as a program host
Program thesis
IT-Translation aims to support early-stage digital technology start-ups by providing funding and collaborative development of business plans, helping researchers and entrepreneurs succeed.
Focus narrative
The program targets early-stage digital technology start-ups, providing funding and support in areas such as digital media, big data, the Internet of Things, software development, security, and collaboration technologies. IT-Translation emphasizes a collaborative approach to help founders attract additional early-stage investors.
Value and support
Founders receive early-stage investment of up to 300,000 euros, collaborative support in developing business plans, and assistance in attracting further investment. The program also offers expertise in navigating the digital technology landscape.
Terms and economics
- Indicative investment
- $300,000
- Indicative equity
- 0.15%
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable alumni include ACCELAD, which assists in electronic card design; ANATOSCOPE, focused on digital anatomy; ANTSWAY, providing logistics software; and ARGOSIM, an innovative simulation tool. Other alumni include C-RADAR, CRYPTOSENSE, DILEPIX, NILAND, and ULLO, each contributing unique solutions in their respective fields.
Common questions
What to know about IT-Translation
Upseed classifies IT-Translation under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 5, 2026
Known limits
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