Orange Ventures

Orange Ventures, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, serves as the corporate venture arm of Orange. The company focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors including software, technology, digital enterprise, cybersecurity, fintech, e-health, and gaming, among others. With a strong emphasis on fostering innovation, Orange Ventures aims to support emerging global tech companies and promote sustainable business models, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. The venture firm manages assets totaling 350 million euros and is recognized as one of the leading corporate venture firms in Europe. Its investment strategy is aligned with industry standards, seeking to drive growth and innovation within and beyond Orange's areas of expertise.

Fayçal Adlouni

Partner

Yasmine Bennouna

Investment Manager

Jérôme Berger

CFO

Clement Combal

Managing Partner

Alma Meyer

Investment Associate

Guillaume Monnet

Investment Associate

Grégoire de Padirac

Principal

Remi Prunier

Principal

Marc Rennard

Chairman

Mathieu de La Rochefoucauld

Managing Partner

Past deals in Ethiopia

Gebeya

Seed Round in 2020
Gebeya Inc. is an education technology and online software outsourcing marketplace based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with additional teams in Kenya, Senegal, North America, and the UK. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing specialized training in software engineering, design, and digital skills, contributing to Africa's digital transformation. Gebeya offers several services, including G-Talent, which connects companies with specialized developers for remote or in-house positions; G-Subscription, which provides access to IT professionals for a predetermined number of hours; and G-Made, which facilitates hiring Gebeya’s core engineering team for project completion. Additionally, the company engages in branding, videography, and animation services. Gebeya aims to be a reliable source of skilled talent, showcasing Africa's competitiveness in the global job market.
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