Raise Ventures

Raise Ventures is the venture capital arm of Raise Conseil, based in Paris, France. It invests in technology-driven startups and small to medium-sized companies across Europe, with a focus on France. The firm targets Series A to late-stage investments and typically commits between €0.5 million and €7 million per transaction, across sectors excluding biotech and medtech.

Gonzague De Blignières

Co-Founder

Angelique Elize

Associate

Charles-Henri Fraissignes

Senior Associate

Noé Gersanois

Co-Director

Aymeric Grottes

Partner

Past deals in Southwestern Europe

Jump

Series A in 2024
Jump provides a secure environment for freelancers to work and allows them to optimize their remuneration. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.

Strapi

Series B in 2022
Strapi is an open-source software company founded in 2016. It provides a headless CMS that enables developers to build, deploy, and manage APIs with ease. Strapi offers flexibility by allowing developers to use their preferred tools for front-end frameworks.

Coinhouse

Series B in 2022
Coinhouse is a French platform that offers investment services in Bitcoin and a broad range of crypto assets. It provides a crypto assets investment platform for retail and corporate investors in Europe, including tools to acquire, secure, and manage digital assets and access savings and investment products. The company operates with regulatory recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by the French financial regulator AMF in March 2020 and by the CSSF in Luxembourg in December 2021. It also serves business clients by enabling crypto payments and on- and off-ramps for crypto transactions. Through its platform, Coinhouse delivers market monitoring and insights on crypto markets to help users understand risks and opportunities. The focus is to increase access to crypto financial services and investment opportunities while aligning with regulatory frameworks to ensure security and auditability.

Coinhouse

Series B in 2022
Coinhouse is a French platform that offers investment services in Bitcoin and a broad range of crypto assets. It provides a crypto assets investment platform for retail and corporate investors in Europe, including tools to acquire, secure, and manage digital assets and access savings and investment products. The company operates with regulatory recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by the French financial regulator AMF in March 2020 and by the CSSF in Luxembourg in December 2021. It also serves business clients by enabling crypto payments and on- and off-ramps for crypto transactions. Through its platform, Coinhouse delivers market monitoring and insights on crypto markets to help users understand risks and opportunities. The focus is to increase access to crypto financial services and investment opportunities while aligning with regulatory frameworks to ensure security and auditability.

Coinhouse

Series A in 2021
Coinhouse is a French platform that offers investment services in Bitcoin and a broad range of crypto assets. It provides a crypto assets investment platform for retail and corporate investors in Europe, including tools to acquire, secure, and manage digital assets and access savings and investment products. The company operates with regulatory recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by the French financial regulator AMF in March 2020 and by the CSSF in Luxembourg in December 2021. It also serves business clients by enabling crypto payments and on- and off-ramps for crypto transactions. Through its platform, Coinhouse delivers market monitoring and insights on crypto markets to help users understand risks and opportunities. The focus is to increase access to crypto financial services and investment opportunities while aligning with regulatory frameworks to ensure security and auditability.

Lovys

Series A in 2021
Lovys is a digital insurance provider based in France, established in 2017. It is known for being the first completely digital, all-in-one, and flexible insurance service in the country. Lovys aims to simplify the insurance experience by offering a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage all their insurance needs through a single interface and a straightforward monthly subscription. The service enables users to personalize their coverage by registering individual items, ensuring transparency in pricing and policy management. With a focus on making insurance simple and accessible, Lovys redefines traditional insurance models and enhances user engagement through a seamless digital experience.

Livestorm

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2016, Livestorm is a Paris-based company specializing in browser-based video communication tools. Its platform enables businesses to organize online events, create custom landing pages, send emails, engage audiences with integrated features like chat and polls, and analyze event performance.

Livestorm

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2016, Livestorm is a Paris-based company specializing in browser-based video communication tools. Its platform enables businesses to organize online events, create custom landing pages, send emails, engage audiences with integrated features like chat and polls, and analyze event performance.

WeMaintain

Series A in 2019
WeMaintain, established in 2017, is a technology-driven company specializing in elevator maintenance. Headquartered in Paris, London, and Singapore, it combines the expertise of lift engineers with proprietary technology to optimize and streamline maintenance services for building managers. The company's platform provides real-time data and insights, reducing costs, energy consumption, and equipment downtime, while enhancing overall performance.

Early Metrics

Series A in 2018
Early Metrics SAS, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, offers rating services for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With additional offices in Berlin, Germany; Tel Aviv, Israel; and London, United Kingdom, the company is the first international rating agency specializing in this sector. Early Metrics uses a unique methodology that analyzes both financial and extra-financial metrics to assess the growth potential of early-stage ventures. This approach enhances transparency within the complex startup ecosystem and equips decision-makers with essential tools for engaging with startups. To date, Early Metrics has evaluated over 3000 startups for more than 250 clients, including large corporations and investment funds.

Bergamotte

Series B in 2018
Bergamotte, established in 2015, specializes in the delivery of flowers and plants across France. The company provides a variety of hand-crafted bouquets, seasonal flowers, and dried floral arrangements. In addition to its core offerings, Bergamotte also features accessories such as recycled glass vases and scented candles, enhancing the overall customer experience. With a focus on express delivery, the company aims to meet the demands of customers seeking timely and elegant floral solutions.

Jabmo

Series C in 2018
Jabmo SAS operates a specialized platform for account-based marketing (ABM) tailored for industrial manufacturers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company utilizes advanced technology to enhance marketing strategies by delivering personalized content to anonymous buyers within target accounts. Jabmo's platform includes features such as account-based advertising, website personalization, retargeting, and comprehensive analytics, providing a holistic view of marketing efforts at the account level. By focusing on decision-makers and influencers during the buying cycle, Jabmo enables clients to significantly improve engagement and increase sales success rates. Their services are particularly valuable for global manufacturers, with established partnerships that illustrate their impact in the industry. As a leading vendor in the ABM space, Jabmo emphasizes localized support across EMEA and the USA, driving revenue growth through innovative marketing solutions.

Atelier Mériguet-Carrère

Venture Round in 2017
Atelier Mériguet-Carrère, established in 1960 and based in Paris, France, is a distinguished provider of decorative and restoration services. The company specializes in luxury decorative crafts, offering a range of services including decorative painting, gilding, stone dressing, and metal and woodwork. Its expertise extends to high-end private residences and historic buildings, both in France and internationally. Notable projects span palaces, hotels, museums, and private mansions, among others.

La Maison du Whisky

Venture Round in 2017
La Maison du Whisky, based in Clichy, France, specializes in the distribution and importation of premium whiskies and fine spirits. The company is recognized for pioneering the importation of Scottish single malts into France and subsequently introducing Japanese whiskies to the European market. La Maison du Whisky curates a diverse selection of official bottlings and independent bottlings, ensuring clients have access to a wide range of high-quality offerings tailored to their preferences. Through its established distribution channels, the company effectively delivers fine spirits to customers, solidifying its reputation in the industry.

Nature & Découvertes

Private Equity Round in 2016
Nature & Découvertes SA is a retail company based in Toussus-le-Noble, France, founded in 1990. It operates a network of stores across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany, offering a diverse range of products that include children's wooden toys, gifts, and decorative items. The company specializes in both handmade and artisanal goods, providing a selection of metal, wooden, glass, and crystal fancy products. Nature & Découvertes emphasizes sustainable living by sourcing its merchandise from various creators, promoting eco-friendly practices and lifestyles. As of July 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Fnac Darty SA.

CARSO Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
Founded in 1992, CARSO Group specializes in environmental and agrifood analytical services. It offers a wide range of accredited laboratory analyses, including water quality, industrial hygiene, forensic samples, and consumer products, ensuring regulatory compliance and public safety across diverse sectors.

Babilou

Private Equity Round in 2015
Babilou is a company that owns and operates a network of childcare and child-minding facilities, primarily in France. Founded in March 2003 by Rodolphe and Edouard Carle, the company is headquartered in Courbevoie. Babilou provides a range of services, including the conception and management of nurseries, support for companies on parenthood-related issues, and the establishment of nursery networks conveniently located near homes and workplaces. Its childcare platform offers services that cater to corporate clients and municipalities, ensuring that employee-parents have access to quality educational standards for their children at various stages of parenthood. Through its extensive network, Babilou aims to deliver reliable and high-quality childcare solutions to families.
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