Elaia

Founded in 2002, Elaia is a Paris-based venture capital firm focused on the digital economy and deep tech. With over €700m under management, it invests in high-potential disruptive startups from early financing rounds to global leadership emergence. The team offers close, proactive support to entrepreneurs, leveraging over 75 years of cumulative experience in both venture capital and digital industries.

Anne-Sophie Carrese

Partner

Sofia Dahoune

Investor

Florian Denis

Investment Director

Gabriel Franz

Investment Manager

Alexis Frentz

Investor

Benoit Georis

Venture Partner

Philippe Gire

Partner

Amélie Juge

Associate

Samantha Jérusalmy

Partner

Xavier Lazarus

Partner

Franck Lescure

Partner

Gabriel Levy

Associate

Maxime Lhoustau

Associate

Sacha Loiseau Ph.D

Venture Partner

Julien Macquet

Associate

Alexandre Ouimet-Storrs

Venture Partner

Céline Passedouet

Investor

Emmanuel Perez-Duarte

CFO

Daniel Pilaud Ph.D

Venture Partner

Christophe Primault

Venture Partner

Marc Rougier

Partner

Pauline Roux

Partner

Manon Sorroche

Associate

David Sourdive Ph.D

Venture Partner

Clément Vanden Driessche

Investment Director

Clément Vanden Driessche

Investment Director

Armelle de Tinguy

Investor

Past deals in Paris

SESAMm

Series B in 2023
SESAMm is a fintech company specializing in big data and artificial intelligence for investment. It uses natural language processing and machine learning to analyze billions of web articles and messages, providing analytics and investment signals to major hedge funds, banks, and asset management clients worldwide.

PILI

Series A in 2023
Founded in Paris, France in 2012, PILI Inc. specializes in the research and manufacture of bio-fabricated colors using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting dyes and pigments.

Hummink

Seed Round in 2022
Hummink is a company specializing in additive manufacturing technology, focusing on nano-printing solutions that enable precise design and manufacturing at the nanoscale. Founded in 2020 in Paris by Amin M'barki, Pascal Boncenne, Lydéric Bocquet, Alessandro Siria, and Antoine Nigues, Hummink utilizes a patented technology that integrates a nanometric pen with an oscillating microresonator. This innovative approach allows for the capillary deposition of various liquids, equipping clients in the semiconductor and molecular diagnostic industries with the capability to create large objects while maintaining exceptional resolution and precision on substrates ranging from millimetric to centimetric scales.

Blindnet

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Blindnet is a company that operates from both New York and Paris, focusing on providing developer tools and cloud infrastructure services. Its platform is designed to help businesses implement privacy and security protocols for data-in-motion, enabling them to minimize the collection of sensitive user data. By doing so, Blindnet reduces the risk of data exposure in the event of a breach and ensures compliance with privacy regulations. The company's solutions facilitate the creation of privacy-preserving experiences through automated privacy intelligence and dynamic data governance, allowing companies to build products that customers can trust.

Seyna

Series A in 2022
Seyna is a digital insurance company based in Paris, France, established in 2018. It specializes in offering white label damage insurance products tailored for various needs, including rental insurance, coverage for tuition fees in private institutions, protection for self-employed workers' equipment, and cancellation cover for ticketing. The company provides an insurance creation, management, and distribution platform designed to simplify the process for brokers, enabling them to offer customizable insurance solutions. By leveraging technology, Seyna aims to enhance the accessibility and usability of insurance products across multiple sectors, including non-life insurance.

Indeez

Series A in 2022
Indeez is an insurtech company specializing in income protection solutions for independent workers, gig workers, and freelancers. It offers customized programs powered by proprietary technology, providing affordable, usage-based protections via a single user-friendly interface.

Blindnet

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Blindnet is a company that operates from both New York and Paris, focusing on providing developer tools and cloud infrastructure services. Its platform is designed to help businesses implement privacy and security protocols for data-in-motion, enabling them to minimize the collection of sensitive user data. By doing so, Blindnet reduces the risk of data exposure in the event of a breach and ensures compliance with privacy regulations. The company's solutions facilitate the creation of privacy-preserving experiences through automated privacy intelligence and dynamic data governance, allowing companies to build products that customers can trust.

Ornikar

Series C in 2021
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company aims to make obtaining a driving license more affordable, straightforward, and efficient. Ornikar utilizes a network of state-qualified instructors to provide mobile driving lessons at reduced costs, catering to the needs of current and future generations. By offering quality training tools and tailored options, including support for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, Ornikar enhances access to driving education and promotes traffic law understanding. The company's mission focuses on making the learning process more enjoyable and accessible, thereby facilitating greater mobility for its customers.

Hummink

Seed Round in 2020
Hummink is a company specializing in additive manufacturing technology, focusing on nano-printing solutions that enable precise design and manufacturing at the nanoscale. Founded in 2020 in Paris by Amin M'barki, Pascal Boncenne, Lydéric Bocquet, Alessandro Siria, and Antoine Nigues, Hummink utilizes a patented technology that integrates a nanometric pen with an oscillating microresonator. This innovative approach allows for the capillary deposition of various liquids, equipping clients in the semiconductor and molecular diagnostic industries with the capability to create large objects while maintaining exceptional resolution and precision on substrates ranging from millimetric to centimetric scales.

PILI

Series A in 2019
Founded in Paris, France in 2012, PILI Inc. specializes in the research and manufacture of bio-fabricated colors using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting dyes and pigments.

Ornikar

Series A in 2018
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company aims to make obtaining a driving license more affordable, straightforward, and efficient. Ornikar utilizes a network of state-qualified instructors to provide mobile driving lessons at reduced costs, catering to the needs of current and future generations. By offering quality training tools and tailored options, including support for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, Ornikar enhances access to driving education and promotes traffic law understanding. The company's mission focuses on making the learning process more enjoyable and accessible, thereby facilitating greater mobility for its customers.

Stanley Robotics

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Stanley Robotics designs and develops autonomous valet parking robots. Its driverless platform efficiently picks up, moves, and stores vehicles in outdoor parking lots, enhancing user experience by reducing search time for parking spots and providing secure, hassle-free pick-up.

Zenchef

Series B in 2015
Zenchef is a digital marketing platform designed to support restaurants in enhancing their online presence across France, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Founded in 2010 and based in Paris, the company, formerly known as 1001 Menus SAS until its rebranding in 2015, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for restaurant owners. With over 7,000 clients in 15 countries, Zenchef provides an all-in-one solution that enables restaurateurs to manage their reservations, create websites, and digitalize menus without relying on intermediaries. The platform facilitates various aspects of customer experience management, including online reservations, digital payments via QR codes, customer reviews, and marketing campaigns, thus allowing restaurant owners to maintain their independence while improving customer engagement and loyalty.

Ornikar

Seed Round in 2014
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company aims to make obtaining a driving license more affordable, straightforward, and efficient. Ornikar utilizes a network of state-qualified instructors to provide mobile driving lessons at reduced costs, catering to the needs of current and future generations. By offering quality training tools and tailored options, including support for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, Ornikar enhances access to driving education and promotes traffic law understanding. The company's mission focuses on making the learning process more enjoyable and accessible, thereby facilitating greater mobility for its customers.

Vodkaster/Riplay

Seed Round in 2014
Riplay is a DVD digitalization platform and movie marketplace. It enables its users to digitize their DVDs, and buy and sell digital versions of DVDs for viewing on multiple devices. Riplay was launched in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.

Zenchef

Series A in 2013
Zenchef is a digital marketing platform designed to support restaurants in enhancing their online presence across France, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Founded in 2010 and based in Paris, the company, formerly known as 1001 Menus SAS until its rebranding in 2015, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for restaurant owners. With over 7,000 clients in 15 countries, Zenchef provides an all-in-one solution that enables restaurateurs to manage their reservations, create websites, and digitalize menus without relying on intermediaries. The platform facilitates various aspects of customer experience management, including online reservations, digital payments via QR codes, customer reviews, and marketing campaigns, thus allowing restaurant owners to maintain their independence while improving customer engagement and loyalty.

Carnet de Mode

Series A in 2013
Carnet de Mode is an innovative online marketplace that specializes in curating a distinctive selection of fashion items from emerging designers across Paris and 36 other countries. The platform showcases a range of products, including ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, leather goods, jewelry, and home decor. By focusing on independent talent, Carnet de Mode aims to preserve craftsmanship while providing a unique shopping experience for customers worldwide. The marketplace not only offers limited edition pieces but also serves as a vital connection point for designers looking to feature and sell their creations.

Adomik

Seed Round in 2013
Adomik offers a data analytics platform that collects, normalizes, and enriches advertising data from various monetization partners. Its solution provides comprehensive reporting, price management, lead generation, and dynamic troubleshooting to help publishers enhance business performance and grow revenue.

Sensorly

Series A in 2013
Sensorly SAS is a company based in Paris, France, that specializes in developing applications and services to provide wireless coverage maps for various communities. Incorporated in 2010, Sensorly offers a mobile application for both Android and iOS platforms that enables users to access detailed coverage maps across multiple countries, encompassing a range of wireless technologies from 2G to 4G, as well as Wi-Fi. The application allows users to compare mobile carriers, assess data connection speeds, and contribute to the measurement of signal quality globally. By leveraging the experiences of thousands of everyday users, Sensorly aims to enhance network quality for operators and improve the overall user experience. As of late 2015, Sensorly operates as a subsidiary of Mosaik Solutions, Inc.

Edoki Academy

Series A in 2013
Edoki Academy specializes in creating high-quality, multilingual digital learning experiences for children, grounded in the Montessori teaching method. Operating from offices in Paris, Montreal, and Beijing, the company employs an international team comprising developers, graphic designers, project managers, and content creators. Their educational software applications aim to facilitate learning through play, offering gamified tutorials that explain concepts in an engaging manner. Additionally, the platform provides oral instructions tailored for non-readers, allowing parents to support their children's education while keeping them entertained.

Total Immersion

Series D in 2011
Total Immersion S.A., founded in 1998 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in augmented reality (AR) software solutions tailored for e-commerce, retail, and brand marketing. The company provides a range of virtual try-on applications, including TryLive, which allows customers to visualize products in 3D before purchase. Specific offerings include TryLive Eyewear for trying on glasses, TryLive Home for visualizing furniture in real environments, and TryLive Jewelry and Watches for selecting accessories. Additionally, Total Immersion develops AR sales tools like TryLive Retail, designed to enhance in-store product presentations, along with customized AR applications. With a global presence, the company also has offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and London, serving a diverse clientele across various sectors.

Criteo

Series B in 2008
Founded in Paris, Criteo is a global leader in commerce marketing, specializing in performance display and retargeting. It employs machine-learning technology and data-driven insights to deliver measurable ROI for clients worldwide.

Total Immersion

Series C in 2006
Total Immersion S.A., founded in 1998 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in augmented reality (AR) software solutions tailored for e-commerce, retail, and brand marketing. The company provides a range of virtual try-on applications, including TryLive, which allows customers to visualize products in 3D before purchase. Specific offerings include TryLive Eyewear for trying on glasses, TryLive Home for visualizing furniture in real environments, and TryLive Jewelry and Watches for selecting accessories. Additionally, Total Immersion develops AR sales tools like TryLive Retail, designed to enhance in-store product presentations, along with customized AR applications. With a global presence, the company also has offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and London, serving a diverse clientele across various sectors.

Criteo

Series A in 2006
Founded in Paris, Criteo is a global leader in commerce marketing, specializing in performance display and retargeting. It employs machine-learning technology and data-driven insights to deliver measurable ROI for clients worldwide.

OpenTrust

Series C in 2005
OpenTrust is a company that designs and develops versatile solutions aimed at addressing complex security challenges in modern enterprises. Founded in 2000 and based in Paris, France, OpenTrust provides a range of software products and cloud security services to governments, financial institutions, and enterprises, facilitating the management of digital identities and securing electronic transactions and documents. Its offerings include certificate-based strong authentication, smart card management, secure document exchange, digital signatures, and proof management. The OpenTrust platform is compatible with various technologies from leading vendors and is available both as licensed software and private cloud services. Additionally, OpenTrust provides professional services to assist in product integration and offers a comprehensive training and certification program. Its solutions are utilized by numerous multinational enterprises, with more than 2 billion users across 100 countries.

PILI

Founded in Paris, France in 2012, PILI Inc. specializes in the research and manufacture of bio-fabricated colors using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting dyes and pigments.
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