Axeleo Capital
Venture capitalParis · Pre-Seed–Series B · 22 people tracked
Investment thesis
Axeleo Capital positions itself as a hands-on, founder-aligned investor that provides tactical support at critical junctures, high availability, and honest feedback rather than empty promises. The firm emphasizes clearing operational friction to help companies reach category leadership, drawing on a trusted network of entrepreneurs and experts. Its published research suggests a focus on European cybersecurity, urban tech, energy transition, and AI-driven companies, backing bold founders from early rounds onward with a partnership rooted in real insight and direct engagement.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 17 of 91 portfolio companiesFintech ×7SaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4Cleantech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3E-commerce ×3Consumer ×2
HQs:France×6United Kingdom×1
Investments · 91 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path365Talents is an AI-powered platform that analyzes workforce skills data to create dynamic frameworks and match employees to jobs, projects, and training opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Formance provides a platform for developers to build and integrate complex financial applications using composable, open-source primitives that can connect to any financial partner.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSParis, FR
Clément Salaün(Founder)inAnne-Sybille Pradelles(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardHelene Falchier(Director)
A universal shopping app combining cashback, coupon codes, price tracking, and discount discovery across thousands of merchants globally.
Faction is a venture capital firm that invests in cryptocurrency and blockchain projects at the seed and series A stages, focusing on entrepreneurs building fundamental utility across the technology stack.
Crypto & Web3
Gal Barnea(Executive Officer)Christina Calvaneso(Executive Officer)Brian Pozesky(Executive Officer)Menashe Ezra(Director)Erez Shachar(Director)Tal Riesenfeld(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Axeleo Capital invest at?
- Axeleo Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Axeleo Capital's typical check size?
- Axeleo Capital typically writes checks of $108K – $1.6M.
- What sectors does Axeleo Capital focus on?
- Axeleo Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Axeleo Capital located?
- Axeleo Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does Axeleo Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Axeleo Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamB Smart TV meet Eric Burdier, General Partner, Founder @Axeleo Capital - B2B Rocks Interviews
B2B Rocks · Eric Burdier
Découvrez Axeleo Capital avec Brice Lapouble, Investment Director
Welcome to the Jungle · Brice Lapouble
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