Partech is a global venture capital firm established in 1982, headquartered in Paris with offices across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The firm manages over €2.5 billion in assets and has invested in over 220 companies across 40 countries. Partech focuses on technology investments, backing entrepreneurs from seed to growth stages, and provides operational support and strategic guidance alongside capital. The firm's portfolio spans various sectors, including software, fintech, health tech, mobility tech, and artificial intelligence, among others. Partech's investment approach is unconstrained by trends, working collaboratively with founders to drive success.
Co-Founder, General Partner and Member of the Impact Team
Carlota Armero Saura
Analyst
Marie-Hortense Varin
Principal
Paul Vider
Principal
Andrew Whiting
Principal
Past deals in Design
Plum
Seed Round in 2021
Plum is an interior design studio that offers individuals the ability to plan and execute projects for spaces such as dressing rooms and kitchens online. The company serves both consumer and business clients by providing accessible decor inspiration and a streamlined process that covers all aspects of design, from ideation to execution. Through its online platform, Plum aims to simplify the interior design experience, making it easier for users to create personalized and functional spaces.
Plae
Series A in 2015
Plae is a lifestyle footwear company founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in designing shoes for children that celebrate individuality and promote exploration. Their products are constructed from eco-friendly, breathable, and washable materials, ensuring durability and flexibility while supporting the natural development of children's feet. Plae's footwear features interchangeable components that allow for customization to fit various foot shapes, accommodating the growth of cartilage and bone. By focusing on the joy of play and encouraging a carefree spirit, Plae aims to redefine the boundaries of childhood and foster healthy foot development for lasting comfort.
Touch Of Modern
Series B in 2014
Touch of Modern is an online shopping platform tailored for men, offering a curated selection of unique products, fashion brands, and accessories aimed at enhancing their lifestyle. The platform focuses on providing access to one-of-a-kind, in-season items from both established brands and emerging designers, which are often unavailable in mainstream retail outlets. Touch of Modern distinguishes itself through a discovery-based model that allows urban male shoppers to explore a diverse range of goods, including clothing, accessories, home goods, and tech products, often at discounted prices. With over seven and a half million registered users and a significant growth trajectory, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the men’s e-commerce market.
Plae
Seed Round in 2014
Plae is a lifestyle footwear company founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in designing shoes for children that celebrate individuality and promote exploration. Their products are constructed from eco-friendly, breathable, and washable materials, ensuring durability and flexibility while supporting the natural development of children's feet. Plae's footwear features interchangeable components that allow for customization to fit various foot shapes, accommodating the growth of cartilage and bone. By focusing on the joy of play and encouraging a carefree spirit, Plae aims to redefine the boundaries of childhood and foster healthy foot development for lasting comfort.
Dymant
Venture Round in 2013
Dymant is a French startup that collaborates with luxury craftsmen to create and sell limited edition objects. The company operates an online platform where members can purchase a curated range of luxurious products, including tote bags, passport holders, card holders, and notebooks, with prices ranging from $500 to tens of thousands of dollars. Membership to Dymant is exclusive, requiring an invitation from an existing user to join the community. This focus on exclusivity and craftsmanship sets Dymant apart in the luxury market.
UpSlide
UpSlide is the leading productivity and brand compliance automation solution for Microsoft 365. For the last 13+ years, UpSlide has been helping some of the most well-known companies in financial and professional services to boost productivity, while improving brand consistency across their corporate documents. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, UpSlide brings together expertise from the tech, finance and design fields to help clients like KPMG, UniCredit, BNP Paribas, Rothschild & Co., and many more to improve their processes and empower staff to focus on more rewarding tasks. UpSlide is a certified B Corporation, upholding the belief that businesses should have a positive impact on society.
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