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Impact investorParis · Seed–Series B · 7 people tracked
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Investment thesis
MAIF Avenir is an early-stage venture capital firm structured as an evergreen vehicle with roughly €250M of investment capacity. It backs technological innovations that create sustainable, positive value over the long term, favoring simplicity, alignment of interests, ethics and hands-on support. The firm invests as lead or co-lead with checks up to €10M. Its focus areas include climate tech, future of work, digital health, responsible consumption and ethical data. As the first French VC fund to adopt 'Société à Mission' (mission-driven company) status, it prioritizes positive social, societal and environmental impact alongside corporate performance, supporting companies that strengthen organizations, empower people and encourage sustainable collective engagement.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 21 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5Fintech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Circular Economy ×3Consumer ×3Enterprise Software ×3Marketplaces ×3EdTech ×2
HQs:France×6Canada×1United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1United States×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 22022 · 12021 · 22019 · 12017 · 18 dated
CertiDeal sells refurbished iPhones and smartphones that are inspected, tested, and reconditioned in-house in France, with a 30-month warranty and pricing 30-70% below new devices.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce
Laure Cohen(Founder)inYoann Valensi(Founder)
Co-investorsCitizen Capital
Edflex provides curated online learning content and personalized learning paths for marketing and sales teams, covering digital strategy, eCommerce, CRM, and analytics through partnerships with educational content providers.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsEducapitalBpifranceTernelWille Finance
Expensya is an expense management platform that provides automation, fraud detection, and multi-currency support for companies managing employee spending across borders.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsIsaiISAI GestionSilicon BadiaSeventure PartnersTDR
Goboony operates a peer-to-peer motorhome sharing platform connecting owners with travelers, promoting sustainable tourism and reducing underutilized recreational vehicles across Europe.
Circular EconomyMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityUtrecht, NL
Mark de VosinFoppe Mijnlieffin
Co-investorsNo Such Ventures
HomeExchange operates a home-exchange platform connecting travelers who want to swap homes for their trips.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsIsaiISAI Gestion
Le Figaro is a French news publisher producing journalism and analysis on topics including defense and politics for a general French-speaking audience.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsDesignXKarot Capital
Ledger provides hardware and software cryptocurrency wallet solutions that enable users to buy, swap, earn, and manage digital assets with security features and portfolio tracking capabilities across multiple blockchain networks.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechHardware
Charles Guillemet(CEO)inDavid Balland(Founder)Joel Pobeda(Founder)Nicolas Bacca(Founder)Thomas France(Founder)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAglae VenturesCathay InnovationClub Italia Investimenti 2Digital Currency GroupDigital Finance Group+19 more
Lovys offers customizable insurance products sold as flexible monthly subscriptions, including home, auto, pet, and device coverage.
FintechInsurTechParis, FR
Co-investorsMS&AD VenturesTechstarsAnkaa VenturesBpifranceFinTLV VenturesHeartcore Capital+2 more
Mayday was a productivity software company focused on calendar and time management that emphasized empathy and coordination of shared time demands.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSWellness & FitnessToronto, CA
Diana Lau(Founder)in
Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersTechstarsPanache Ventures
Mayday automates month-end accounting workflows for finance teams using Xero or QuickBooks, eliminating manual work and errors while providing ERP-level insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
David(Founder & CEO)Griff(Co-founder)
Co-investorsFlying Fox VenturesFalak Startups
A voice AI platform built around on-device processing rather than cloud services.
Developer Tools
Mael PrimetMichael FesterRand Hindi
Co-investors500 GlobalEniac VenturesKorelya CapitalValor Capital Group
Syntetica develops chemical recycling technologies to make polymers circular, starting with nylon, turning waste into new materials.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsParis, FR
Ash(Co-founder)Marco Bertone(CEO & Co-Founder)inLouis Monsigny(Co-Founder & Researcher)in
Co-investorsAgoranovEntrepreneur FirstVolta CircleAthletico VenturesBetter AngleBpifrance+4 more
Ulule is a European crowdfunding platform that enables creators and entrepreneurs to launch and fund their projects across various categories including products, art, and social initiatives.
Creator EconomyImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentParis, FR
Alexandre Boucherot(Founder)in
Welcome to the Jungle operates a job matching platform for tech roles, connecting job seekers with companies through AI-driven recommendations and rich company profiles.
HR TechMarketing Tech
Bertrand UZEEL(Founder)in
Co-investorsAgoranovCipio PartnersInovexusXAngeBlisceBpifrance+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BeeldiHomeExchangeNabooSamBoatTravelCar
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEdflex · finance.yahoo.com · Oct 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MAIF Avenir made?
- MAIF Avenir has 21 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does MAIF Avenir invest at?
- MAIF Avenir invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is MAIF Avenir's typical check size?
- MAIF Avenir typically writes checks of $10.8M.
- What sectors does MAIF Avenir focus on?
- MAIF Avenir focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, Digital Health, Future of Work, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is MAIF Avenir located?
- MAIF Avenir is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does MAIF Avenir lead rounds?
- Yes, MAIF Avenir leads investment rounds.
- Who does MAIF Avenir co-invest with?
- MAIF Avenir most often shares deals with Isai, ISAI Gestion, Kima Ventures, among 29 tracked co-investors.
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