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Elaia

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Paris · Seed–Growth · 44 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Elaia invests in ambitious entrepreneurs across all stages, from seed to growth, helping portfolio companies navigate uncertainty and achieve leadership positions in their respective markets.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$108K – $1.6M
HQ
Paris, FR
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2004
Last 12 months
4 investments
AUM
$850M
Tracked investments
133

Team · 44 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Celine Passedouet· Investment Directorin𝕏

Investment director focused on SaaS, data science, AI, fintech, and insurtech.

Julien Macquet· Investment Managerin

Investment manager focused on digital health, image processing, and photonics.

Léonor Landeau· Investment Managerin

Investment manager focused on AI, SaaS, and data.

Vincent Faber· Investment Directorin

Investment director specializing in AI, machine learning, and data science.

Anne Bouverot· Independent Board Memberin

Independent board member with expertise in AI, telecommunications, and corporate governance.

Anya Brochier· Marketing & Communications Senior Associatein

Senior associate covering strategic communications, content, and events.

Arthur Liabastre· Senior Finance Officerin

Senior finance officer specializing in financial control and corporate valuation.

Arturo Ancira García· Associatein

Associate focused on artificial intelligence and material science.

Elfwa Ljungdahl· Associatein

Associate focused on AI and environmental tech.

Emma Aït Aoudia· Investor Relations Senior Associatein

Senior associate in investor relations with expertise in fundraising, due diligence, and finance.

Gabrielle de Massol· Associatein

Associate focused on digital health, AI, and data.

Gemma Gil Romero· Office Managerin

Office manager with a background in hotel management and operations.

Isabelle Amigues· Event Manager & Team Supportin

Handles events management, communication, HR, and administration.

Léa Billaud· Investor Relations Associatein

Associate in investor relations with a finance focus.

Louis Darvoy-Lindrec· Finance Officerin

Finance officer handling financial operations.

Pierre Besse· Head of Compliance, Internal Control & Riskin

Leads compliance, internal control, and risk management with a background in financial controlling.

Sandra Benacquista· Executive Assistantin

Executive assistant with expertise in administration, HR, and project management.

Seif Mahjoub· Analystin

Analyst focused on AI infrastructure and tooling, agentic platforms, and open-source software.

Sophie Digard· HR Directorin

HR director with expertise in talent and change management and organizational design.

Xavier Evans· Sustainability Associatein

Associate focused on decarbonisation, climate policy and regulation, and ESG compliance.

Geoffroy De Meyer· Analyst𝕏

Founder mafia

5 people who came through Elaia went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 90 of 133 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×61SaaS ×28Enterprise Software ×21Developer Tools ×14Digital Health ×13Data & Infrastructure ×12Medical Devices ×11Deep Tech ×9

HQs:France×32United States×6European Union×3Belgium×2Spain×2Germany×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 15 portfolio companies
47%
solo founders
7 of 15 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×73 founders×1

Investments · 133 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 32024 · 62023 · 313 dated

Pinterestpinterest.comNYSE: PINS

Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where users save and browse images organised into boards, used heavily for shopping, recipes and design.

San Francisco, US

Evan Sharp(Co-founder & CDO)Ben Silbermann(Co-founder & CEO)inPaul Sciarra(Co-founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)Bill Readyin

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA*Acequia Capital (AceCap)Allied Venture PartnersAmakorAndreessen Horowitz+44 more

Teadsteads.tvNASDAQ: TEAD

Co-investorsTempoCap

Giskardgiskard.aiin✓ verified

Giskard builds a testing platform that evaluates and secures the quality, safety, and security of AI agents and large language models for enterprises deploying customer-facing AI in critical applications.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Alex Combessie(Founder)in

Co-investorsBpifranceBessemer Venture Partners

Gleamergleamer.aiinJun 2023 · $29.5M✓ verified

Gleamer develops AI copilot software for medical imaging that assists radiologists in detecting pathologies and generating diagnostic reports across X-ray, CT, and MRI modalities.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesParis, FR

Christian Allouche(Founder)inAlexis Ducarouge(Founder)inDr Nor-Eddine Regnard(Founder)

Co-investorsXAngeBpifranceHeal CapitalKima VenturesSupernova InvestCrista Galli Ventures+1 more

Hephaistos-Pharmahephaistos-pharma.frin✓ verified

HEPHAISTOS is a biopharmaceutical company developing third-generation innate immune boosters (TLR4 agonists) that convert myeloid-rich, immunotherapy-resistant tumors into immunotherapy-responsive tumors.

BiotechMedical DevicesOrsay, FR

Martine Caroff(Scientific Founder)inFrederic Caroff(CEO)inFrederique Brune(CDO)inStephan Braun(CMO)inJerome Kerzerho(CSO)Christel Lonneux(CFO and HR)in

Co-investorsxista science venturesAngels Santé

Seynaseyna.euinSep 2025✓ verified

Seyna operates an insurance platform used by managing general agents (MGAs) and brokers to build and manage insurance products, including contract and claims management.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSParis, FR

Philippe Mangematin(Founder)

Co-investors115KWhite Star CapitalGlobal Founders Capital

Therapixeltherapixel.comin✓ verified

Therapixel develops AI-based software for medical imaging, focused on breast cancer detection from mammography for radiologists and healthcare providers.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsVerve VenturesIT-TranslationM Capital PartnersCAP HORN VC

Agriconomieagriconomie.com

Clément Le Fournis(Founder)in

Alice Bobalice-bob.comin𝕏

Alice & Bob develops quantum computing hardware based on the cat qubit, a qubit design with built-in error correction, and offers Helium, a testbed for error correction.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing

Raphaël Lescanne(Founder)in

Co-investorsOpen Field CapitalSupernova InvestAtlantic Vantage PointC4 Ventures

Aliceandbobaliceandbob.com
Aqemiaaqemia.cominFeb 2024

Aqemia is a drug discovery company that uses generative AI and quantum-inspired physics to design new small-molecule medicines and advance its own drug discovery pipeline.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsCathay InnovationPSL Innovation FundBpifranceEurazeo

Arsenarsen.coin𝕏

Arsen provides AI-driven phishing, smishing, and vishing simulation and awareness training for enterprise security teams.

Cybersecurity

Aviwellaviwell.frin𝕏

Aviwell develops microbiota-based feed solutions to improve animal health and growth for livestock and fish producers in the agri-food industry.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechToulouse, FR

Rémy Burcelin(Founder)in

Co-investors3CC | Third Culture Capital

Azalea Visionazaleavision.com

Co-investorsimec.xpand

Biophtabiophta.com
Case Law Analyticscaselawanalytics.comin𝕏

Case Law Analytics is a legal intelligence platform that analyzes court decisions to help lawyers evaluate case outcomes and develop litigation strategies.

LegalTech

Co-investorsIT-Translation

Ciencien.aiin𝕏

Cien provides AI-powered CRM data cleansing and go-to-market diagnostics for enterprise sales leaders.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSales TechMiami Beach, US

Robert Kall(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Käll(Founder)inBenjamin Strum(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMargot Carter(Director)

Codenotarycodenotary.comin𝕏

Codenotary develops AgentMon, a runtime security platform that monitors how AI agents, assistants, and autonomous workflows interact with enterprise systems, applications, and data, enforcing security policies in real time.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Co-investorsGamma Capital Partners

Continuity
Continuity Techcontinuity-tech.aiin

Continuity provides an AI risk intelligence layer for property & casualty insurers, monitoring in-force policies to detect misclassified or emerging risks across the underwriting lifecycle.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Benoit Pastorelli(Founder & CEO)

Corporatingscorporatings.com
Criteocriteo.comin𝕏

Criteo operates a commerce media platform that uses commerce data and AI to power performance advertising and retail media campaigns for brands, agencies, retailers, and media owners.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechParis, FR

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersMosaic VenturesRaptor GroupSapphire Ventures

Cyrebrocyrebro.comin

Cyrebro Neurosignals develops a neurotechnology platform using EEG and AI to analyze brain activity in real time, providing digital neuromarkers for healthcare applications and consumer product development.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesParis, FR

Co-investorsKoch Disruptive Technologies

Descartes And Mauss
Descartes&Mauss
Descartesmaussdescartesmauss.ai

Co-investorsPolytechnique Ventures

Dexorydexory.comin

Dexory builds autonomous robots that scan warehouses and a software platform, DexoryView, that turns the captured data into a live digital twin with AI-driven inventory and space analytics.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Adrian Negoita(Founder)Andrei Danescu(Founder)inOana Andreea Jinga(Founder)in

Co-investorsBeyond CapitalBootstrap EuropeCapnamicDTCPKindred CapitalMaersk Growth+5 more

DILEPIXdilepix.comin𝕏

Dilepix provides vision and autonomy solutions for agricultural machinery.

AgTechAI & Machine Learning

Co-investorsIT-Translation

Djustdjust.ioin

DJUST provides a B2B digital commerce platform that helps large companies build and run their B2B commerce operations.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Alexis Delplanque(Founder)Arnaud Rihiant(Founder)in

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)SpeedinvestNauta CapitalOpera Tech Ventures

Doccladoccla.com

Doccla provides a remote patient monitoring service that connects medical devices and EHR systems to keep patients monitored at home, combining device logistics, project management and a CQC-registered clinical team of nurses, GPs and paramedics.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Martin(Co-founder)Dag(Co-founder)

Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global LlpMeridian Health VenturesOptum VenturesSpeedinvestGeneral CatalystLakestar

dottxtdottxt.aiin𝕏Oct 2024 · $11.9M

dottxt builds tools to make large language models composable and reliable by enforcing schemas and contracts, enabling AI systems to behave predictably like traditional software.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareJersey City, US

Rémi Louf(Executive Officer, Director)inBrandon T. Willard(Director)Daniel Gerlanc(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJulien Hobeika(Director)Clement Vanden Driessche(Director)in

Co-investorsKima VenturesScript CapitalCommon MagicEQT Ventures

Duniadunia.aiin𝕏Oct 2024 · $11.5M

Dunia operates an autonomous materials acceleration platform called IRIS that combines robotics, AI foundation models, and experimental data to speed up the discovery of new materials, beginning with energy applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials

Marcus Tze-Kiat Ng(Founder)in

Co-investorsDeep Science VenturesKindred CapitalPace VenturesEICredalpine

Easyrecrueeasyrecrue.comin𝕏acquired by iCIMS

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Elevoelevo.frin

Elevo provides an HR management platform enriched with AI that automates performance management, skills tracking, and employee engagement for mid-market companies and enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsSonorcap

Ensoenso.securityin𝕏acquired by Snyk

Enso Security (presented on the page as Snyk's AI Security Platform) provides an independent security layer that validates AI-generated code, governs development agents, and secures AI-native applications.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Roy Erlich(Founder)in

Co-investorstoDay VenturesYL VenturesNFX

Enso Security
Eyepickeyepick.com
Fentechfentech.ai

Fentech.ai provides supply chain and sales operations software that connects ERP, POS, and e-commerce systems to unify data and enable real-time decision-making.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSParis, FR

Mohamed Djerrab(Founder)

Flexflex.aiin𝕏

FlexAI operates a control plane for AI workloads that unifies inference, fine-tuning, and pre-training across different runtimes, models, and accelerators.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsParis, FR

Brijesh Tripathi(Founder)

Co-investorsAlpha Intelligence CapitalFrstHeartcore CapitalPortage Ventures

Flexai
GetVocalgetvocal.aiin𝕏

GetVocal builds AI voice and chat agents for customer contact centers, with a "Control Tower" that keeps a human in the loop as validator and auditor for compliance and traceability.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsCreandum

Greenbidsgreenbids.aiin𝕏Jun 2023acquired by Perion

AdTechAI & Machine Learning

Guillaume Grimbert(Founder)in

Co-investorsFamille C Participations

H Ai
H Companyhcompany.aiin𝕏

HoloTab is a browser extension that uses AI agents to automate repetitive tasks for individuals and enterprises, allowing users to create routines that automate manual work.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareParis, FR

Julien Perolat(Founder)Laurent Sifre(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelCreandumDaphniFirstMark CapitalPolytechnique VenturesSamsung Next+4 more

Harfanglabharfanglab.io

Co-investorsCrane Venture Partners

Hemahema.toin

hema.to provides AI-powered cytometry analysis software that automates manual gating and reporting workflows for laboratory diagnostics.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsHeal Capital

Hema To
Heuritechheuritech.comin𝕏

Heuritech provides fashion brands with predictive analytics on trends and product demand, using computer vision and deep learning to analyze millions of social media images and forecast trends up to 24 months ahead.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSParis, FR

Tony Pinville(Co-Founder & Advisor)inCharles Ollion(Co-Founder)Laurence Backe(CEO)Lorraine Sailly(Chief Product & Data Officer)Thomas Robert(Chief Technology Officer)Léa Gossein(Chief Marketing Officer)

Co-investorsSerena

Holdedholded.comin𝕏

Holded is a cloud-based business management platform that provides invoicing, accounting, CRM, HR and payroll, and inventory management tools for freelancers, SMBs, and accountants.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBarcelona, ES

Co-investors4Founders CapitalNauta CapitalSeedRocket

Humminkhummink.comin𝕏

Hummink develops NAZCA, a precision printing machine for manufacturing miniaturized electronics and nano-electronic components at nanometer-to-micrometer scales.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Amin M'Barki(Founder)in

Co-investorsBpifranceEuropean Innovation Council FundKBC Focus Fund

Hyperlexhyperlex.aiinacquired by DiliTrust

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

Co-investorsAxeleo CapitalIsaiISAI Gestion

I Virtuali-virtual.frin

i-Virtual develops Saphere, a video-based vital sign measurement API that uses remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) and AI to extract health metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and stress levels from a 30-second selfie, serving wellness apps, insurtech platforms, and connected device makers.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS

iBanFirstibanfirst.comin𝕏

iBanFirst provides international payment and foreign exchange services for investment firms, enabling multi-currency transactions, FX risk management, and large cross-border transfers with transparent pricing and regulated security.

FintechSaaSBrussels, BE

Co-investorsKima VenturesSerenaBreegaMarlin Equity PartnersSerena Capital

Inato

Co-investorsFly Venturesr24

Inato Clinical trials platforminato.comin

Inato operates a platform that connects patients with clinical trials in their communities, improving access and diversity in medical research.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Kourosh Davarpanah(Founder)in

Co-investorsCathay InnovationFly VenturesKima VenturesObvious VenturesSerena

Indeezindeez.euin𝕏

Beloy provides end-to-end embedded insurance solutions, managing the full insurance value chain from distribution to claims and customer support across any product and country.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Inheart
Inheartmedicalinheartmedical.comin𝕏

inHEART builds digitally rendered 3D cardiac models from CT and MR images using a proprietary segmentation algorithm, giving cardiac electrophysiologists detailed views of tissue and structural characteristics to plan procedures such as ventricular tachycardia ablation.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsSWEN Capital Partners

Institut Analgesia
Kheopskheops.ioin𝕏

Kheops operates a platform that connects product makers with retail stores ready to sell their products, helping producers reach new clients in the mass-retail sector.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechRetail TechSaaS

Thibault Boyeux(Founder)in

Co-investorsAFI VenturesKima Ventures

Exits · 7

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

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Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Elaia made?
Elaia has 72 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Elaia invest at?
Elaia invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Elaia's typical check size?
Elaia typically writes checks of $108K – $1.6M.
What sectors does Elaia focus on?
Elaia focuses on AdTech, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Fintech, HR Tech, InsurTech, Marketing Tech, Medical Devices, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is Elaia located?
Elaia is headquartered in Paris, FR.
Does Elaia lead rounds?
Elaia typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Elaia co-invest with?
Elaia most often shares deals with PSL Innovation Fund, Isai, ISAI Gestion, among 34 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Zoom sur Elaia et Dezoom sur le VC Européen avec Pauline Roux d'Elaia #fintech #finscale

Finscale · Pauline Roux

ITV #5 VC - ELAIA - Pauline Roux

SantiTV · Pauline Roux

Plus d’audace pour accompagner le changement - Litzie Maarek, Educapital & Pauline Roux, Elaia

FeuilleBlanche Média · Pauline Roux

Invest Europe 40th Anniversary Interview: Pauline Roux, Elaia

Invest Europe · Pauline Roux

Marc Rougier @ Elaia | B2B Rocks Speaker Spotlight

B2B Rocks · Marc Rougier

Pauline Roux, partner chez Elaia et François Santi

CAP HORN · Pauline Roux

Co-investors · 39

Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures operates as a "high-frequency business angel" that backs roughly 2 startups per week with standardized €150k checks, using a single-LP evergreen structure funded by French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel rather than behaving like a traditional VC fund. The fund applies a radical diversification strategy across hundreds of global investments with same-amount, same-terms deals and very fast decisions, focusing on backing founders first over traditional traction metrics.

$50K – $5M
Mosaic Ventures

Mosaic Ventures is a thesis-driven boutique venture capital partnership focused on applied AI, backing European AI founders and helping them scale globally.

Both backed · 3
PinterestCriteoMonsieur Drive
$1M – $10M
Isai

ISAI is a French investment firm founded and backed by tech entrepreneurs, offering multiple strategies including early-stage VC, corporate VC, growth & buyout, and growth lending.

Both backed · 3
TinycluesHyperlexstoretail
$108K – $54M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

Both backed · 2
$1.6M – $70M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies focused on technology, mobile, and clean energy sectors, including biotechnology applications. The firm provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies across multiple markets.

Both backed · 2
TabnineVolterra
$5K – $50M
EQT Ventures

EQT Ventures is the venture capital arm within the EQT platform, backing early-stage European founders building what it calls Generation-Defining Companies.

Both backed · 2
$2M – $50M
Lakestar

Lakestar is an investment firm founded by Dr. Klaus Hommels in 2012, managing venture capital funds and personal investments across stages and geographies, with a focus on technology companies supporting Europe's sovereignty and prosperity.

Both backed · 2
$540K
50 Partners

50 Partners is a French startup accelerator and investor run by entrepreneurs, operating multiple acceleration programs across tech, impact, health, and Web3, alongside dedicated funds.

Both backed · 2
PrimaaMonsieur Drive
redalpine

Redalpine is a multi-stage venture investment advisor with Swiss roots and a pan-European focus, active since 2006, that invests at the intersection of software and science.

Both backed · 2
$108K – $2.2M
Nauta Capital

Nauta Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software companies across Europe.

Both backed · 2
$1.1M – $5.4M
Axeleo Capital

Axeleo Capital (AXC) is a European venture capital firm that backs founders and works alongside them operationally, with a focus on cybersecurity and urban/deep tech sectors.

Both backed · 2
LinkupHyperlex
$108K – $1.6M
Eurazeo

Eurazeo is a European private-markets asset manager investing across private equity, private debt and real assets, supporting company growth over the long term.

Both backed · 2
27 more co-investors

New Enterprise Associates (NEA)SOSVMayfield FundPartech VenturesAcequia Capital (AceCap)83NorthFELIX CAPITALWhite Star CapitalMotier VenturesBreegaSingularXAngeIris CapitalDaphniSonorcapIdinvest PartnersIndex VenturesFJ LabsBain Capital VenturesTCVAmadeus Capital Partners20VCIrishAngelsDVx VenturesPrime Ventures13books CapitalBraemar Energy Ventures

Firms observed investing alongside Elaia, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Elaia's recorded portfolio.

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