Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Angel network |
Industries | IT (& TMT) |
Stages | Early Stage, Seed |
Investing | France |
Investment Range | €50,000 - €1,500,000 |
Femmes Business Angels is an angel network based in Paris, France, operating as the foremost female-led business angel network in the country and Europe. They focus on funding innovative French companies, often steered by female entrepreneurship. As an angel network, they invest in early-stage and seed ventures, prioritizing diversity in leadership and aiming to empower women in the business ecosystem. With a minimum investment threshold of €50,000 and a maximum of €1,500,000, they cater to various stages of business growth.The organization also organizes events like WinDays to connect entrepreneurs and investors, providing training for new angels and offering resources such as white papers to inform and educate about investments and market trends. With over 200 startups financed and a strong community of 170 investors, Femmes Business Angels has a significant role in driving innovation with a 70% minimum quota of startups founded or co-founded by women. Their commitment goes beyond financing as they contribute to the capital of innovative startups, exceeding €20 million to date. Besides investment activities, the network conducts regular events for its members and the wider community to foster connections and knowledge-sharing. This approach has helped in nurturing a vibrant ecosystem where female founders and co-founders can thrive. They maintain a strong digital presence through their social media and their website which acts as a portal for both investors looking to join the network and entrepreneurs seeking funding.
We invest in innovative French companies often (but not always) founded by female led-teams.