Evolem
Overview
Evolem is a French family office and investment firm founded in 1997 by Bruno Rousset, the founder of April Group. The firm operates as a direct investor in SMEs and startups, and also as a limited partner in venture and private equity funds. It has distinct branches for its activities: Evolem Platform for SMEs, Evolem Start for innovative startups, a real estate division, and a philanthropic arm. Its investment approach is based on a long-term strategic vision with no imposed exit horizon. The firm invests across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, technology, industrial, services, and sustainable development.
Portfolio Companies
42
Website
evolem.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socium | Nov 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Benefiz | Oct 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Colette | Oct 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| 50inTech | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Carts Guru | Apr 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Thomas Rival
Partner Evolem Start
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Evolem based?
Evolem is headquartered in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
When was Evolem founded?
Founding year information for Evolem is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Evolem have?
Evolem has 42 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Evolem's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Socium, Benefiz, Colette, 50inTech, Carts Guru.
What was Evolem's most recent investment shown here?
Evolem's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Socium in 2024.
What sectors does Evolem focus on?
Evolem focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Evolem focus on?
Stage focus information for Evolem is not publicly available.
What is Evolem's AUM?
Evolem's assets under management are estimated between $1.1B and $1.1B.