Leia Capital
Angel networkParis · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Leia Capital invests in women-led or co-led projects (where women hold at least 30% equity) that demonstrate market potential through early measurable results such as customer interest, prototypes, pilot programs, or initial partnerships. The network explicitly avests in all sectors except those presenting ethical concerns and focuses on French companies or those operating in France. Beyond capital provision, members leverage their collective expertise, networks, and experiences to provide personalized mentorship and support tailored to each entrepreneur's stage and needs, aiming to create alignment between investors and founders around shared growth objectives.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 13 portfolio companiesCircular Economy ×3Consumer ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2E-commerce ×2Healthtech ×2Cleantech ×1Digital Health ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:France×3
Investments · 13 tracked
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Bao Family is a Chinese food brand and restaurant group that makes handmade bao from organic flour and prepares Chinese dishes in its own style, rejecting common stereotypes of Chinese cuisine.
ConsumerFoodTech
Céline Chung
Biocontrol-based alternative to insecticides for tree farming
Vintage and contemporary home decor and furniture marketplace
Debongout is an online store that sources and sells vintage and second-hand furniture and decor, handling selection and delivery so customers can shop curated pieces without visiting flea markets.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce
madamePee makes waterless, contactless urinals designed for both women and men to use in public spaces, with continuous odor-free drainage and urine collected for recycling into fertilizer.
Circular EconomyCleantechHardware
SiVIEW connects to existing refraction equipment to modernize eye examinations for optical stores, offering AI-assisted exams, remote optometry (teleoptometry), and patient-led autonomous testing.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
SiVIEW connects to existing refraction equipment to modernize eye exams for opticians and optical stores, offering AI-assisted exams, remote teleoptometry, and patient-led autonomous exams.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Co-investors50 Partners
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Leia Capital made?
- Leia Capital has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does Leia Capital invest at?
- Leia Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Leia Capital focus on?
- Leia Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Leia Capital located?
- Leia Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Who does Leia Capital co-invest with?
- Leia Capital most often shares deals with 50 Partners, Aera VC, Daphni, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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