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Lyon, FR · Founded 2015 · 905 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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LumApps builds an AI Employee Hub, a SaaS platform that combines internal communications, productivity, and learning for enterprise workforces including desk and frontline employees. Founded in Lyon, France, in 2012, it serves large global enterprises and integrates with Microsoft and Google.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Founders & leadership

LumApps was founded in 2015 by Élie Mélois and Sébastien Ricard.

ÉMÉlie Mélois
Élie MéloisCo-founder & CTO
SRSébastien Ricard
Sébastien RicardChairman of the Board & CEOChairman of the Board and CEO of LumApps, a SaaS employee experience platform that unifies internal communications, engagement, and access to information for enterprise workforces and integrates with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
VOVincent Ortiou
Vincent OrtiouChief Financial OfficerVincent Ortiou spent 12 years in audit at EY and subsequently held financial leadership roles at MMC France, Siaci (where he managed financial operations and integration of multiple acquisitions), ODIGO, and currently serves as CFO of LumApps. He has experience managing financial performance, reporting infrastructure, and M&A integration in international and matrix organizations.
SSStu Story
Stu StoryChief Sales Officer
EDEleonore Depardon
Eleonore DepardonChief Strategy & Transformation Officer
ADAlice Desbouvrie
Alice DesbouvrieChief People OfficerAlice Desbouvrie is Chief People Officer at LumApps, an AI Employee Hub platform for enterprise communications and productivity. She brings two decades of experience in organizational design, talent management, rewards systems, and culture transformation.
FSFlorian Simon
Florian SimonGeneral Counsel & Board SecretaryFlorian Simon is General Counsel & Board Secretary at LumApps. With over 20 years of in-house legal experience, he has held senior legal roles at venture capital- and private equity-backed growth companies and advised businesses through fundraising, restructuring, and exit transactions.

Investors · 9

Goldman Sachs✓ confirmed by LumAppsNew York

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Emblemlisted by EmblemParis

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Iris Capitallisted by Iris CapitalParis · $1.1M – $32.4M

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BpifrancereportedParis, Ile-De-France · $270K

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Idinvest Partnersreported

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Also in the syndicate · 3

Famille CGoldmanleadGoldman Sachs Growthlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$70M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2020–2025

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through LumApps went on to found or lead other companies.

Erwan MenardAdvisorFounded ElastifileSébastien RicardChairman of the Board & CEOFounded Beekeeper

In the news

LumApps News: LumApps Raises Series C Funding – New Milestone For Uslumapps.com · Feb 2025LumApps News: We Raised 24M in Series B Funding – Here’s How and Whylumapps.com · Feb 2025LumApps Raises Series C Funding - New Milestone For Us - LumApps newslumapps.com · Jan 2020LumApps Raises $70 Million in Series C Funding led by Goldman Sachsprnewswire.com · Jan 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does LumApps do?
LumApps builds an AI Employee Hub, a SaaS platform that combines internal communications, productivity, and learning for enterprise workforces including desk and frontline employees. Founded in Lyon, France, in 2012, it serves large global enterprises and integrates with Microsoft and Google.
Who founded LumApps?
LumApps was founded by Élie Mélois, Sébastien Ricard in 2015.
Who are LumApps's investors?
LumApps's investors include Bridgepoint, Goldman Sachs, Emblem, Iris Capital, Bpifrance, Idinvest Partners.
How much funding has LumApps raised?
LumApps has disclosed $70M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is LumApps headquartered?
LumApps is headquartered in Lyon, FR.