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Paris, FR · 5 known investors

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Agorize is a global SaaS platform for innovation and idea management that helps corporations and governments organize challenges, hackathons, and calls for ideas while connecting them to a community of millions of innovators including students, developers, and startups. The platform enables organizations to scout talent, identify promising startups, and evaluate ideas at scale while building branded communities of innovators.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

YMYohann Melamed
Yohann MelamedCEO and co-founderYohann Melamed founded Agorize in 2010 and spent over a decade developing it into a platform for open innovation and idea management before the company was acquired by Bloomflow in 2024. He now leads strategic client relationships, helping organizations connect innovation strategy with implementation.
CTCharles Thou
Charles ThouCharles Thou graduated from HEC Paris and Telecom ParisTech, and co-founded Agorize in 2011, a SaaS platform for open innovation and crowdsourcing that grew to serve over 200 major corporate and government clients before being acquired by Bloomflow in 2024. He previously founded a media NGO focused on video content production for nonprofit organizations in developing countries.
YAYohan Attal
Yohan AttalFounder

Investors · 5

Capnamiclisted by CapnamicCologne · $540K – $3.2M

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CreadevreportedParis

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SofiouestreportedParis

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Capnamic Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$14.6M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2019

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In the news

Agorize raises $20 million CAD, expanding Canadian presence | BetaKitbetakit.com · Apr 2019Paris-based Agorize raises €13 million for its open innovation platform to connect companies with startups, students, and developers | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Apr 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Agorize do?
Agorize is a global SaaS platform for innovation and idea management that helps corporations and governments organize challenges, hackathons, and calls for ideas while connecting them to a community of millions of innovators including students, developers, and startups. The platform enables organizations to scout talent, identify promising startups, and evaluate ideas at scale while building branded communities of innovators.
Who founded Agorize?
Agorize was founded by Yohann Melamed, Charles Thou, Yohan Attal.
Who are Agorize's investors?
Agorize's investors include Iris Capital, Capnamic, Creadev, Sofiouest.
How much funding has Agorize raised?
Agorize has disclosed $14.6M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Agorize headquartered?
Agorize is headquartered in Paris, FR.