Illusian
Family officeHelsinki · Seed–Growth
What they invest in
from 4 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Fintech ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 52022 · 16 dated
Manages a network for French leaders worldwide.
New York, US
Eric Draghi(Director)Vincent Deruelle(Executive Officer, Director)inBenoit Buridant(Executive Officer, Director)inDamien Bourel(Director)
BoardEric Lepleux(Director)Phillippe Finkelstein(Director)
Co-investorsBleu CapitalElaiaHedosophiaLeFonds by FrenchFoundersSingular
HiveMQ provides an MQTT-based messaging platform along with consulting, custom development, integration, and training services for IoT and IIoT projects.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Christian Meinerding(Founder)in
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalEarlybird Venture CapitalLiquidity CapitalMars Growth CapitalMolten VenturesNew Forge+2 more
Ontik provides a platform for trade suppliers that automates invoice chasing, payment collection, and reconciliation across SMS, email, and letter, syncing settled payments back to the customer's ERP.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
John Smith(Founder)in
Co-investorsPT1RLC Venturesfirstminute capitalFJ Labs
IXI (Pixie Ray) develops adaptive eyewear with autofocusing lenses that track the wearer's eye movements to adjust focus for near or far vision.
Deep TechHardwareMedical Devices
Co-investorsbyFoundersHeartcore CapitalAmazon Alexa FundBragiel BrothersEurazeofirstminute capital+2 more
Bend, US
Bobby Evers(Manager of Riff LLC)Paul Evers(Manager of Riff LLC)Nate Armbrust(Manager of Riff LLC)
Co-investorsNorthzoneGlobal Founders CapitalMaki.vcSkyfall VenturesSondo Capital
Vibe is a platform that converts natural conversation into functioning applications, allowing non-technical users to build software through dialogue.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ray Morgan(CEO / Co-Founder)inKatia Bazzi(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsElaiaY CombinatorHedosophiaSENTINEL GLOBALSingular
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVibe · magzter.com · Jul 16, 2026
Riff · riff.ai · Oct 27, 2025
French Founders · frenchtechjournal.com · Oct 3, 2025
Ontik · arabfounders.net · May 31, 2025
Pixieray · techcrunch.com · Apr 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Illusian invest at?
- Illusian invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- Where is Illusian located?
- Illusian is headquartered in Helsinki, FI.
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