Evolem Start
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpesevolem.com
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendredi | Mar 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Les Opticiens Mobiles | Apr 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Smartway | Apr 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Smile&Pay | Feb 2021 | Series A | Lead |
| DataGalaxy | Feb 2020 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
