Europe Startup Ecosystem

Overview

Europe's startup ecosystem is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, with major hubs in London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam. As of 2023, Europe is home to over 150,000 startups. Governments across the continent support entrepreneurship through various initiatives that provide funding, resources, and mentorship for startups. In 2022, European startups collectively raised approximately €100 billion in venture capital.

Size of the Market

The European startup ecosystem is expansive, with over 150,000 startups as of 2023. In 2022, these startups raised approximately €100 billion in venture capital, reflecting robust investor interest. This substantial funding pool supports startups at various stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage investments, facilitating growth and innovation across diverse sectors.

Key Strengths

Europe's strengths include a highly educated workforce, a strong tradition of innovation, and a strategic location with access to a large and diverse market. Major cities like London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam have vibrant tech scenes, attracting significant investments and producing notable startups like Revolut, N26, and Adyen. The presence of world-class universities and research institutions fosters a collaborative environment for startups.

Major Hubs

London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam are Europe's primary startup hubs. These cities are known for their dynamic tech ecosystems and have produced significant startups, such as Revolut in London, N26 in Berlin, and Adyen in Amsterdam. These hubs benefit from robust infrastructure, access to capital, and a high concentration of skilled talent.

Emerging Hubs

Emerging hubs in Europe include cities like Barcelona, Lisbon, and Stockholm. These cities are gaining traction due to their favorable business climates, increasing investment activity, and vibrant entrepreneurial communities. They offer growing opportunities for startups and investors looking to explore new markets.

Support Systems

The European startup ecosystem benefits from a strong network of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces. Initiatives like the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Horizon Europe provide mentorship, resources, and international exposure. These support systems are crucial for nurturing early-stage startups and helping them scale effectively.

Challenges

Challenges in the European startup ecosystem include regulatory complexities, economic disparities between regions, and limited access to late-stage funding in some areas. Navigating the diverse regulatory environments across different countries can be daunting for startups looking to scale internationally. Addressing these challenges is crucial for fostering a more cohesive and supportive ecosystem.

Opportunities and Future Outlook

Despite challenges, Europe is making significant strides in innovation and entrepreneurship. Continuous investment and technological advancement drive substantial growth opportunities. Europe's strategic location and extensive trade relationships provide startups with opportunities for international expansion, positioning the continent as a key player in the global innovation landscape.

Resilience and Adaptability

Europe's startup ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability. The strong emphasis on sustainability and green technology drives innovation in sectors such as renewable energy and environmental technologies. As Europe continues to invest in its startup ecosystem, it is poised for further growth and development, contributing significantly to the global innovation landscape.

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Michael Sidler
Investing in HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food &...
 , U.S.A. - Switzerland - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, I
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Previous Investments
  • OteetO:
  • Finiata: $10000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Portify: $9070000 (Early stage VC)
  • Lunaphore Technologies: $6000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Versantis: $4400000 (Early stage VC)
  • Inkitt: $3900000 (Other)
  • Home: $3000000 (Seed Round)
  • Zenjob: $3000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Genialis: $2300000 (Seed Round)
  • Taxfix: $2000000 (Seed Round)
  • Morressier: $1700000 (Seed Round)
  • Felmo:
  • TOLREMO therapeutics AG: (early stage)
  • Memo Therapeutics AG: (mid stage)
  • Malcisbo Ltd.:
  • InSphero AG: (early stage)
  • Intro International AS:
  • Redalpine Venture Partners: (early stage)
  • Dunia Innovation: $12000000 (Series Unknown)
  • ExpressionEdits: $13000000 (Seed)
  • Aktiia: $31000000 (Series A)
  • Aktiia: $18000000 (Series A)
  • Aktiia: $6000000 (Seed)
  • Aktiia: $4000000 (Seed)
  • Lunaphore: $33000000 (Series D)
  • Lunaphore: $24000000 (Series C)
  • Lunaphore: $6000000 (Series A)
  • Sanity Group: $38000000 (Series B)
  • Sanity Group: $44000000 (Series A)
  • Redbiotec: (Series Unknown)

Michael Sidler

, U.S.A. - Switzerland - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, I

Investing In

HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer

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Co-founding partner @ Redalpine

Dr. Michael Sidler serves as Co-Founding Partner and Board Member at Redalpine Venture Partners. He also is an Angel Investor. He serves as Chairman at BiognoSYS. He also serves as Board Member at Memo Therapeutics, Versantis and Genialis. He served as the Board Member at OnSite Lab. He has earned PhD in Life Sciences.

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Kirill Tashilov
Investing in Businesses Solutions • FinTech ...
 London, U.K. - Israel
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Previous Investments
  • Daydaycook: $20000000 (Later stage VC)
  • ClauseMatch: $5000000 (Series A)
  • eporta: $8000000 (Series A)
  • Second Home: $11000000 (Series A)
  • Narrativ: $3000000 (Seed Round)
  • Pirate Studios: $20000000 (Seed)
  • omni:us: $20000000 (Series A)
  • Oh My Green: $20000000 (Seed)
  • Edge Intelligence: $3000000 (Seed)
  • Luminance: (Series A)
  • Darktrace: $18000000 (Series A)
  • Laced: $12000000 (Series A)
  • Seqera: $22000000 (Series A)
  • Seqera: $6000000 (Seed)
  • PortalOne: $60000000 (Series A)
  • PortalOne: $15000000 (Seed)
  • Sophya: $15000000 (Seed)
  • Fan Controlled Football: $12000000 (Seed)
  • Zyper: $7000000 (Series A)

Kirill Tashilov

London, U.K. - Israel

Investing In

Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer

Description

Most Interested In

B2B SaaS, B2C social content driven commerce


Most Interested In

Consumer Internet, Gaming Infrastructure, SMBs SaaS

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Didier Kuhn
Investing in PropTech • Businesses Solutions...
 Paris, France
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Previous Investments
  • ImPak Finance: $1100000
  • Legalstart.fr: (late stage)
  • Louis Design:
  • Renovation Man: (early stage)
  • Syroco:
  • Allroad Mobile: (early stage)
  • Foodvisor: (mid stage)
  • Wavy: (early stage)
  • Accenta Energie:
  • Hivency:
  • Pee & See:
  • Tiptoque Paris: (early stage)
  • Weglot: (early stage)
  • INVIVOX: (early stage)
  • JAM!: (early stage)
  • Julie Desk: (early stage)
  • Kazaden: (early stage)
  • Le Bel ordinaire 2: (early stage)
  • Le Closet: (early stage)
  • Reezocar: (mid stage)
  • SportEasy: (mid stage)
  • In&motion: (early stage)
  • Kudoz: (early stage)
  • LabSense: (mid stage)
  • LiveMentor: (mid stage)
  • Orée:
  • RESTO FLASH: (mid stage)
  • 50 Partners: (early stage)
  • Kameleoon: (early stage)
  • Press4Kids: (early stage)
  • Reworld Media:
  • Drivy: (early stage)
  • Network Finances:
  • BlaBlaCar: (mid stage)
  • Zanzoon:
  • ScreenTonic:
  • Notify AI: $540000 (Seed)
  • Explora Project: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Homepilot: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Acquire App: $2000000 (Pre Seed)
  • Bankin': $23000000 (Series B)
  • Chais d'oeuvre: $1000000 (Series Unknown)

Didier Kuhn

Paris, France

Investing In

PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Food & Beverage • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction)

Description

Entrepreneur, Investisseur et board member

Didier Kuhn is an Angel Investor. Kuhn serves as a Board Member at SIDE Capital and ImPak Finance. Kuhn co-founded Screentonic and served as its Chief Executive Officer. He also serves as Board Member and Investor at Press4Kids and LiveMentor. He serves as Partner at 50 Partners.

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Frédéric Mazzella
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Paris, France
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Previous Investments
  • Duo Security: (late stage)
  • STATION F / Halle Freyssinet:
  • DiGEiZ: (early stage)
  • Le Slip Français: (mid stage)
  • onoff Telecom: (early stage)
  • SchoolMouv: (mid stage)
  • speachme: (early stage)
  • The Refiners: (early stage)
  • WELP FRANCE: (early stage)
  • Cleanio: (early stage)
  • GoJob.com: (early stage)
  • Holidog: (mid stage)
  • howtank: (mid stage)
  • Menu Next Door: (early stage)
  • NUMA Paris: (early stage)
  • Patatam: (early stage)
  • 50 Partners: (early stage)
  • TheFamily: (early stage)
  • Dualo: (early stage)
  • ISAI Gestion:
  • BlaBlaCar: (early stage)
  • Credijusto.com: (mid stage)
  • Ribbon:
  • Figure: (early stage)
  • Ladder Life: (mid stage)
  • Tala: (late stage)
  • PeerStreet: (mid stage)
  • Singular.net: (mid stage)
  • LendUp: (mid stage)
  • MentorShow: $16000000 (Series A)
  • 77 Foods: $28000000 (Series A)
  • Wecasa: $18000000 (Series A)
  • YZR: $2000000 (Seed)
  • Assurup: $1000000 (Seed)
  • Bim App: $3000000 (Series Unknown)
  • Rediv: $4000000 (Series B)
  • Rediv: $1000000 (Series A)
  • Happydemics: $2000000 (Seed)
  • Gojob: $2000000 (Seed)
  • Bnbsitter: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Zenpark: $7000000 (Series A)
  • Onfido: $5000000 (Series A)
  • Yescapa: $620000 (Angel)
  • Shapr: $3000000 (Series Unknown)
  • StarOfService: $500000 (Seed)

Frédéric Mazzella

Paris, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • DeepTech

Description

Founder at BlaBlaCar

Founder at BlaBlaCar - Co-President Entrepreneur at France Digitale


Frederic Mazzella is a Cu-Founder and serves as President and Executive Chairman at BlaBlaCar. He is a Board Member of Olio. Since pioneering the idea in 2004, he continues to lead BlaBlaCar's vision of creating a global people-powered network with a trusted community of drivers and passengers. He focuses on the excellence of the product, establishing trust within the ridesharing community and drives the overall communication of the brand. With a data-driven mindset and a believer in the power of laughing to learn, he is also a strong advocate of sustainable development, entrepreneurship, transforming the global marketplace and building trust in online communities. Prior to founding BlaBlaCar, He held the role of scientific researcher at NASA (USA) and NTT (Japan). He holds an MBA in Business and Entrepreneurship from INSEAD, a Masters in Computer Science from Stanford and a Masters in Physics from Ecole Normale Superieure. He is also an Angel Investor. He also serves as Board Member at SIDE Capital. He also serves as Co-President of the Board at France Digitale.

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Nicolas Landrin
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Previous Investments
  • Nestwave:
  • Fenotek: (early stage)
  • Algodone: (early stage)
  • Apizee: (mid stage)
  • ARIONEO: (early stage)
  • LeddarTech - Mastering Lidar Sensor Technology: (late stage)
  • Link Care Services:
  • Medicapp Connect: (mid stage)
  • Ownpage Technology: (mid stage)
  • Sparkow:
  • E-Blink: (early stage)
  • SIEN Solutions: (mid stage)
  • eYeka: (mid stage)
  • IJENKO: (early stage)
  • BeamExpress SA:
  • Aldebaran Robotics: (early stage)
  • Sequans Communications (NYSE:SQNS): (early stage)
  • Advestigo:
  • OpenPlug: (early stage)
  • Realeyes3D: (early stage)
  • iSource Venture Capital:

Nicolas Landrin

Clermont-Ferrand, France

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science

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Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at ESSEC Business School

Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at ESSEC Business School

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Alexandre Neuvéglise
Investing in Education • Businesses Solution...
 Paris, France
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Previous Investments
  • Agorize: (late stage)
  • Foodles.: (mid stage)
  • YES 'N'​ YOU: (late stage)
  • Doctopolitan: (early stage)
  • Otium Capital: (early stage)

Alexandre Neuvéglise

Paris, France

Investing In

Education • Businesses Solutions • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Material Science

Description

Investment Director at Creadev

Investment Director at Creadev

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Anvita Mudkani
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Berlin, Germany
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Previous Investments
  • Brandless, Inc.: (early stage)
  • MasterClass: (early stage)
  • Casper: (early stage)
  • Blinkist: (mid stage)
  • Skoove: (early stage)
  • P & T - Paper & Tea GmbH: (mid stage)
  • Berlin Partner GmbH:

Anvita Mudkani

Berlin, Germany

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Consumer

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Venture Capitalist @ IBB Bet (public VC in Berlin)

Senior Investment Manager at IBB Ventures

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Mark Robinson
Investing in Energy • CleanTech • A.I. ...
 Massachusetts, United Kingdom
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Previous Investments
  • Dash Water: (mid stage)
  • LiquidNano Inc:
  • PensionBee: (mid stage)
  • Various Companies:
  • Matchdeck: (early stage)
  • Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SB):
  • ING Barings: (mid stage)

Mark Robinson

Massachusetts, United Kingdom

Investing In

Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Food & Beverage • Material Science

Description

Financial Services Professional || Fintech Adviser|| Trustee

Financial Services Professional || Fintech Adviser|| Trustee

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Akhil Chainwala
Investing in Education • FinTech (& Financia...
 WS EP - Stockholm, United Kingdom - U.K. - Sweden
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Previous Investments
  • Indus (Business/Productivity Software): $77030000 (Angel)
  • HungryPanda: $130000000 (Series D)
  • TravelPerk: (mid stage)
  • Global Fashion Group: (late stage)
  • Saltside: (mid stage)
  • Goldman Sachs:

Akhil Chainwala

WS EP - Stockholm, United Kingdom - U.K. - Sweden

Investing In

Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer

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Venture and Growth Investor at Kinnevik

Investment Director at Kinnevik


Mr. Akhil Chainwala serves as Investment Director at Kinnevik. He is the Advisor at Indus OS. He serves as Board Member at Common Living, TravelPerk, and HungryPanda. He is also a Board Member at Global Fashion Group. He is an alumni of London School of Economics & Political Science. He started his career at Goldman Sachs and he is currently a board member at Quikr & Saltside Technologies.

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Carman Chan
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 Hong Kong Hong Kong ,..., Hong Kong SAR
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Previous Investments
  • Get (social ticketing platform): $2500000
  • Arthena: $1000000
  • BITE Investments:
  • Commaful: (mid stage)
  • Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide: (mid stage)
  • SoGal Ventures: (mid stage)
  • ZiffyHomes: (mid stage)
  • iComply Investor Services:
  • Jumpstart:
  • Reby:
  • ArcticStartup:
  • Arcus: (mid stage)
  • Butterfleye Inc.: (mid stage)
  • KitSplit:
  • KYC- Chain Ltd.:
  • ORii - The world's first voice powered ring: (early stage)
  • Sana:
  • Starcity: (early stage)
  • Blocks:
  • Entro - The Best Tool for Email Introductions:
  • Mogul Inc.: (early stage)
  • Qnect: (early stage)
  • Wonderlabs.io: (early stage)
  • YouAppi: (mid stage)
  • Captiv8: (early stage)
  • DocuSign:
  • Hello Scout, Inc.: (early stage)
  • LYNK (previously The Straits Network): (early stage)
  • Memebox Corporation: (mid stage)
  • Oddup: (early stage)
  • Sourceeasy:
  • True Global Ventures: (mid stage)
  • Cozymeal: (early stage)
  • FutureLeague (FKA Camperoo, Inc.): (early stage)
  • Kabam: (late stage)
  • Palantir Technologies:
  • ParkLU.com: (mid stage)
  • Spotify: (late stage)
  • Testlio: (early stage)
  • Click Ventures: (early stage)
  • Crave:
  • Goldbely.com: (early stage)
  • Launchpilots: (early stage)
  • Wefunder: (early stage)
  • Click Limited:
  • EnglishStreet.com:

Carman Chan

Hong Kong Hong Kong - Valley California - Europe - China, Hong Kong SAR

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Advertising • Analytics • Developer tools • Food & Beverage • Consumer

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Entrepreneur and tech columnist turned Venture Capitalist!

Carman Chan is the Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Click Ventures. She is also an Angel Investor. She serves as Partner and Member of the Investment Committee at True Global Ventures.

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Suranga Chandratillake
Investing in Businesses Solutions • FinTech ...
 London, U.K.
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Previous Investments
  • LoveCrafts: $28790000 (Later stage VC)
  • Infarm: $25000000 (Early stage VC)
  • GoCardless: $22500000 (Later stage VC)
  • Depop: $20000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Hiya: $18000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Jobbio: $10000000 (Early stage VC)
  • Luno: $9000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Zego: $6000000 (Early stage VC)
  • The Curious AI Company: $3670000 (Later stage VC)
  • TrademarkNow: $3000000 (Later stage VC)
  • Dinghy: $1200000 (Seed Round)
  • Credit Benchmark:
  • Healx Ltd: (mid stage)
  • Dalia Research: (mid stage)
  • The Tab: (late stage)
  • Rang De: (early stage)
  • Blinkx:
  • Cobee: $41000000 (Series B)
  • Cobee: $17000000 (Series A)
  • Better Origin: $16000000 (Series A)
  • Wayve: $200000000 (Series B)
  • Wayve: $20000000 (Series A)
  • Wayve: $20000000 (Series A)
  • GitGuardian: $44000000 (Series B)
  • GitGuardian: $12000000 (Series A)
  • Hubilo: $130000000 (Series B)
  • Hubilo: $24000000 (Series A)
  • Funnel: $66000000 (Series C)
  • Funnel: $47000000 (Series B)
  • Funnel: $8000000 (Series Unknown)
  • Funnel: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Tessian: $65000000 (Series C)
  • Tessian: $42000000 (Series B)
  • Tessian: $13000000 (Series A)
  • Smol: $34000000 (Series B)
  • Smol: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Riff: $2000000 (Seed)
  • Healx: $56000000 (Series B)
  • Healx: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Contentful: $34000000 (Series D)
  • Contentful: $28000000 (Series C)
  • Contentful: $13000000 (Series B)
  • Contentful: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Contentful: $800000 (Seed)
  • Forethought: $1000000 (Seed)
  • Vivino: $20000000 (Series C)
  • Vivino: $25000000 (Series B)
  • Vivino: $10000000 (Series A)
  • Mojiworks: $3000000 (Series A)
  • Dalia: $7000000 (Series A)
  • Adludio: $2000000 (Series A)
  • Magic Pony Technology: (Series A)
  • Tab Media: $3000000 (Seed)
  • Cloud9 IDE: $3000000 (Series B)
  • Upside: $1000000 (Series Unknown)
  • Banjo: $16000000 (Series B)

Suranga Chandratillake

London, U.K.

Investing In

Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobility

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General Partner at Balderton Capital

General Partner at Balderton Capital

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Cyrille Bessiere
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
 New York - Paris, France, United States
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Previous Investments
  • Nous Anti: (Gaspi)
  • Organic Basics:
  • 60-60 Eyewear:
  • Ana Luisa (we are hiring!): (early stage)
  • CHNGE:
  • Dossier.io:
  • Lunii: (mid stage)
  • Eutopia:
  • Feed.: (early stage)
  • Hapik: (early stage)
  • HARi&CO: (mid stage)
  • Merci Handy: (mid stage)
  • Otium Capital: (mid stage)

Cyrille Bessiere

New York - Paris, France, United States

Investing In

Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness)

Description

Investor in consumer brands (Europe & USA)

Investor in consumer brands (Europe & USA)

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