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Truffle Capital

Venture capital

Paris · Seed–Growth · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Truffle Capital positions itself as a European 'Business Builder' focused on two areas of expertise: Life Sciences (MedTech and Biotech) and Deeptech applied to finance (Fintech and Insurtech). It aims to create and grow companies into future leaders in BioMedTech and Finance/Insurance. Consistent with its model, the firm systematically acts as a founder in BioMedTech, serves as lead investor in financing rounds, and takes a proactive role in company governance.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$5M – $15M
HQ
Paris, FR
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2001
AUM
$540M
Tracked investments
7
IPOs
1

Team · 7 people

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What they invest in

from 6 of 7 portfolio companies

Biotech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Fintech ×2Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2SaaS ×2Construction Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1

HQs:France×2Estonia×1European Union×1United States×1

Investments · 7 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12015 · 14 dated

AltimmuneNASDAQ: ALT

Nasdaq-listed (ALT) company based in Gaithersburg, MD; Redmont portfolio company with a Hodges board seat.

Jerome Durso(Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBonaventure Capital

Carvolixcarvolix.euin✓ verified

Carvolix is a French MedTech company developing AI-guided mini-robotic technologies to support interventional cardiologists in treating patients with valve dysfunction and stroke.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsNot stated on page, EU

Philippe Pouletty(Founder of Carvolix, CEO of Truffle Capital)Sébastien Ladet(CEO of Carvolix)in

BoardMichel Therin(Chairman of the Board of Directors)

Co-investorsClaret Capital Partners

Abivaxabivax.comin𝕏

Abivax develops obefazimod, an orally administered small molecule drug candidate with a novel mechanism of action targeting microRNA biology to treat chronic inflammatory diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesParis, FR

Marc de Garidel(CEO)in

Co-investorsAndera PartnersClaret Capital PartnersMedicxiSamsara BioCapitalSofinnova PartnersMorgan Stanley

Cachetcachet.mein𝕏May 2022 · $5.7M

Cachet provides adaptive insurance infrastructure for the platform economy, redesigning coverage as a dynamic system that moves with operators and fleets.

FintechFuture of WorkInsurTechTallinn, EE

Hedi MardisooinKalle Pallingin

Co-investorsTechstarsUNIQA Ventures GmbH

Obatobat.frin𝕏Nov 2023

OBAT is a French SaaS for construction and building trades (BTP) professionals and artisans, offering tools for quotes, invoicing, electronic invoicing compliance, accounting export, and project/site management.

Construction TechFintechSaaS

Co-investorsIsaiISAI GestionKima VenturesEvolemHolnest

Zaionzaion.aiinMay 2021

Zaion builds and orchestrates its own proprietary AI models integrated into solutions for customer service operations, automating customer interactions across voice and digital channels.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investors115KBpifranceFortino Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

AltimmuneNASDAQ: ALT

Portfolio news

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IPO stake values · per SEC filings

Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.

CompanyOwnedIPO priceAt IPOStake value
Altimmune6.3%$5.00Oct 2018$531.6K

Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Truffle Capital made?
Truffle Capital has 7 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Truffle Capital invest at?
Truffle Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Truffle Capital's typical check size?
Truffle Capital typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.
What sectors does Truffle Capital focus on?
Truffle Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Medical Devices.
Where is Truffle Capital located?
Truffle Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
Does Truffle Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Truffle Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Truffle Capital co-invest with?
Truffle Capital most often shares deals with Andera Partners, Claret Capital Partners, Medicxi, among 5 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Asian Financial Forum 2025 – “One minute with” Bernard-Louis Roques of Truffle Capital

HKTDC · Bernard-Louis Roques

Bernard-Louis Roques Directeur Général Truffle Capital : "C'est une année charnière pour les édit...

LABOURSEETLAVIE · Bernard-Louis Roques

Philippe Pouletty (Truffle Capital&Abivax) : Abivax annonce son introduction au Nasdaq

BFM Business · Philippe Pouletty

Philippe Pouletty (Truffle Capital) : Affluent Medical développe des valves cardiaques artificielles

BFM Business · Philippe Pouletty

Bernard-Louis Roques (Truffle Capital) : Les éditeurs de logiciel préoccupés par leur rentabilité

BFM Business · Bernard-Louis Roques

Palmarès Fintech 100 | Bernard-Louis Roques, Directeur Général, Truffle Capital

Finance Innovation · Bernard-Louis Roques

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