Daphni
Seed–Growth · 34 people tracked
Investment thesis
Daphni identifies and backs real shifts in science, society, and the environment rather than pursuing hype. The firm believes talent exists everywhere and access should be equally distributed. It combines this democratized approach with a strong ESG commitment embedded throughout its investment strategy, portfolio companies, and ecosystem. The firm focuses on technologies that regenerate, include, and empower across climate, deeptech, retail, and impact sectors, while supporting founders regardless of geography or background.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.
Team · 34 people
from the firm's websiteFrench entrepreneur and founder of Nexity, a major real estate developer in France, where he served as chairman for over 20 years. He has subsequently worked as a business angel focused on impact-driven investments and serves on multiple company boards.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Daphni invest at?
- Daphni invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Daphni focus on?
- Daphni focuses on Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, E-commerce, Fintech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Retail Tech, Robotics.
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