Truffle Capital
Venture capitalParis · 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.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 6 of 7 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Fintech ×2Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2SaaS ×2Construction Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:France×2Estonia×1European Union×1United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12015 · 14 dated
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 IPOsAltimmuneNASDAQ: ALT
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Carvolix · europesays.com · Sep 7, 2026
Abivax · stocktitan.net · Aug 13, 2026
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.
| Company | Owned | IPO price | At IPO | Stake value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altimmune | 6.3% | $5.00 | Oct 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 teamAsian 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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