Evolem Start
Overview
Evolem Start is the venture capital arm of Evolem, a French family office founded in 1997 by Bruno Rousset. Created in early 2018, Evolem Start supports innovative startups in their commercial acceleration phase, investing in early-stage (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A) companies primarily in France. It operates as an evergreen fund with a long-term vision and is sector-agnostic, with interests in areas like FinTech, EdTech, Advanced Manufacturing, and Science. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach, providing resources and guidance to entrepreneurs.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
evolem.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartway | Apr 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Vendredi | Mar 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Bliink | Sep 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Les Opticiens Mobiles | Apr 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| DataGalaxy | Feb 2020 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Evolem Start based?
Evolem Start is headquartered in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
When was Evolem Start founded?
Founding year information for Evolem Start is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Evolem Start have?
Evolem Start has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Evolem Start's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Smartway, Vendredi, Bliink, Les Opticiens Mobiles, DataGalaxy.
What was Evolem Start's most recent investment shown here?
Evolem Start's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Vendredi in 2022.
What sectors does Evolem Start focus on?
Evolem Start focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Evolem Start focus on?
Evolem Start typically invests at the Early stage.