Evolem Start

Evolem is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Lyon, France, that focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly within the industrial goods, consumer goods, transport, financial services, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors. Founded in 1997, the firm operates without external limited partners, allowing for a streamlined investment process and no predetermined exit timeline. Evolem typically invests between €300,000 and €3 million in French startups seeking to raise between €1 million and €10 million, and can commit up to €35 million in companies with revenues ranging from €10 million to €100 million. The firm's investment strategy includes both minority and majority stakes, as well as acquisitions and leveraged buyouts, with an emphasis on niche markets that present consolidation opportunities.