Evolem Start invests in innovative projects during their commercial acceleration phase, with investment tickets between €100k-€3M in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. They are sector-agnostic and can lead, co-lead, or follow investments.
Check Size
$100K - $3M
Focus Areas
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Evolem is a family office founded by entrepreneur Bruno Rousset that combines entrepreneurial vision with long-term strategic partnership. The Start activity specifically accompanies entrepreneurs in executing their vision by investing in startups that align with their values and where they can create impact. Their structure as a family office enables quick decision-making and positions them as a stable, ambitious partner with a long-term, evergreen vision without imposed exit horizons.
What Sets Them Apart
- Family office structure enabling simple, rapid decision-making processes
- Long-term vision without time constraints or imposed exit horizons ('evergreen' approach)
- Entrepreneurial motivation as primary driver - financial performance is a consequence, not the goal
- Alignment of interests through shared vision rather than financial metrics alone
- Active, hands-on partnership with founders rather than passive investment
- Agile, pragmatic approach grounded in day-to-day reality of entrepreneurs
- Commitment to sustainable performance considering ESG issues from startup inception
Sectors
Portfolio Highlights
Ocus
Martech
Innovorder
Foodtech
Ellona
Iot
Monisnap
Fintech
DataGalaxy
Saas
Smile & Pay
Fintech
Les Opticiens Mobiles
Healthtech
Virgil
Fintech
+ 59 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
14 Partners at Evolem Start
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