Elephants & Ventures
Venture capitalParis Β· Seed
Investment thesis
Elephants & Ventures is a regulated French asset management company that owns and operates the Hardware Club (HCVC) funds and brands. Hardware Club is described as the first community-based venture fund dedicated to hardware companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Elephants & Ventures invest at?
- Elephants & Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Elephants & Ventures focus on?
- Elephants & Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Hardware, Semiconductors.
- Where is Elephants & Ventures located?
- Elephants & Ventures is headquartered in Paris, FR.
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