Daphni
Overview
Daphni is a Paris-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups with a European DNA and strong international ambitions . The firm focuses on startups introducing new usage models across industries and emphasizes innovation, scalability, and sustainability . Daphni manages multiple funds, including daphni Purple, daphni Yellow, and Dastore . They leverage a community of over 400 experts and a digital platform to help startups scale .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certo | May 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Lithosquare | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sereact | Apr 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Generare | Apr 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| TerraSpark | Mar 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
Key People
Pierre-Eric Leibovici
Co-founder Partner
Pierre-Yves Meerschman
Co-founder Partner
Edouard Morhange
Operating Partner
Valentin Bar-Cohen
Operating Partner
Kyang Yung
Venture Partner
Claire Tanguy
Partner - Chief Legal Officer
Marc Simoncini
Partner
Paul Bazin
Partner
SAMIR MATKI
Partner
Sauvanne Saint-Léger
Partner - Investor Relations
Shabir Vasram
Partner
Sofia DAHOUNE
Partner
Stanislas Lot
Partner
Colin Gruia
Investor Acting CTO
Pierre Gallet
CTO Investor
Alexandra Dubar
VC Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.