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Top 50 Angel Investors in France (2026): Paris & French Tech

Marie Dubois

Marie Dubois

France Market Analyst

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Top 50 Angel Investors in France (2026): Paris & French Tech

Featured Investors

50 Profiles
Andreas Schwarzenbrunner
Andreas Schwarzenbrunner
General Partner and MD
Speedinvest

General Partner and MD at Speedinvest

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceProjektmanagement
Jeremy Gabriel
Jeremy Gabriel
Managing Director - Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI)
Blackstone

Managing Director - Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI) at Blackstone

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:FranceGestion d’actifs
Jean-Philippe Boige
Jean-Philippe Boige
Co-founder - Partner
Reach Capital - Placement / Advisory

Co-founder - Partner at Reach Capital - Placement / Advisory

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceFundraising
Noemie Flammarion
Noemie Flammarion
Founding Partner, Ardabelle Capital
Ardabelle Capital

Founding Partner, Ardabelle Capital at Ardabelle Capital

FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Cyril Moulin
Cyril Moulin
Managing Director and Partner | Co-Head of Aerospace and Defence
Tikehau Capital

Managing Director and Partner | Co-Head of Aerospace and Defence at Tikehau Capital

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceInvestment Banking
Stefano Drago
Stefano Drago
Founding Partner PAI Mid-Market Fund
PAI Partners

Founding Partner PAI Mid-Market Fund at PAI Partners

Paris, FranceVC Partner
AI/MLcountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Antoine Papiernik
Antoine Papiernik
Chairman and Managing Partner
Sofinnova Partners

Chairman and Managing Partner at Sofinnova Partners

FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLcountry:FranceManagement
Hubert Catanese
Hubert Catanese
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Inflexion Points Technology Partners

Co-founder and Managing Partner at Inflexion Points Technology Partners

FranceManaging Partner
SaaScountry:FranceStart-ups
Djalil Reghis
Djalil Reghis
Co-founder and General Partner
Red Bridge Ventures

Co-founder and General Partner at Red Bridge Ventures

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceVenture Capital
Mathieu Viallard
Mathieu Viallard
Founding Partner - Axeleo Capital
Axeleo Capital

Founding Partner - Axeleo Capital at Axeleo Capital

FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceStratégie
Guillaume Aubin
Guillaume Aubin
co-Founder and Managing Partner
Alven Capital Partners

co-Founder and Managing Partner at Alven Capital Partners

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:Franceentrepreneurship
Laurent Damiani
Laurent Damiani
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
INSPIRING SPORT CAPITAL

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at INSPIRING SPORT CAPITAL

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceEvent Management
Michel de Guilhermier
Michel de Guilhermier
Co-founder and President, Day One Entrepreneurs and Partners
Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners

Co-founder and President, Day One Entrepreneurs and Partners at Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners

FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceE-commerce
Nicolas Audier
Nicolas Audier
Managing Partner APFL and Partners
APFL & PARTNERS

Managing Partner APFL and Partners at APFL & PARTNERS

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceCommercial Litigation
Michel Peretie
Michel Peretie
Partner and Chairman
RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP

Partner and Chairman at RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP

FranceVC Partner
AI/MLcountry:FranceAlternative Investments
Pierre-Edouard Coiffard
Pierre-Edouard Coiffard
Founding Partner, CEO
Itinerant Investment Partners - ITINERANT-IP

Founding Partner, CEO at Itinerant Investment Partners - ITINERANT-IP

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceAlternative Investments
Jean-Luc Chatelain
Jean-Luc Chatelain
Founder and Managing Partner
Verax Capital Advisors

Founder and Managing Partner at Verax Capital Advisors

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceBusiness Planning
Mounir Corm
Mounir Corm
Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Founding Partner
Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Founding Partner at Vauban Infrastructure Partners

FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceProject Finance
Ori Cohen
Ori Cohen
Managing Partner, and interim CTO and CPO
V6 Ventures

Managing Partner, and interim CTO and CPO at V6 Ventures

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceDue Diligence
Mathieu Cransac
Mathieu Cransac
Senior Managing Director
Blackstone

Senior Managing Director at Blackstone

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:FranceRestructuring
Lukas Denizot
Lukas Denizot
Managing Director - Private Equity
Blackstone

Managing Director - Private Equity at Blackstone

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Hortense Badarani
Hortense Badarani
Managing Director
CVC Capital Partners

Managing Director at CVC Capital Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:FranceBloomberg
Philippe Peltier
Philippe Peltier
Managing Partner
Kurma Partners

Managing Partner at Kurma Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceBoard Experience
Jean-Christophe Renondin
Jean-Christophe Renondin
Managing Partner
Vesalius Biocapital IV

Managing Partner at Vesalius Biocapital IV

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:Francecountry:United States
Marie-Christine Levet
Marie-Christine Levet
Founder and Partner
Educapital

Founder and Partner at Educapital

FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceEntrepreneurship
Erwin Roex
Erwin Roex
Managing Partner
Bex Capital

Managing Partner at Bex Capital

Nice, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceFund of Funds
Jean-Philippe Keravec
Jean-Philippe Keravec
Managing Partner
IRoise Partners

Managing Partner at IRoise Partners

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceCorporate Finance
Philippe Crochet
Philippe Crochet
Managing Partner
Keensight Capital

Managing Partner at Keensight Capital

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceStart-ups
Sonia Page
Sonia Page
Founder and Managing Partner
Nantucket Capital

Founder and Managing Partner at Nantucket Capital

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceExecutive Leadership
Mathieu Daouphars
Mathieu Daouphars
Managing Partner
Shamrock Capital Partners

Managing Partner at Shamrock Capital Partners

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceVenture Capital
Sebastien Goge
Sebastien Goge
Managing Partner
Onesa Partners

Managing Partner at Onesa Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceMergers
Christophe Parier
Christophe Parier
Managing Partner
Activa Capital

Managing Partner at Activa Capital

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceLBO
Francois Roux
Francois Roux
Managing Partner
Roux Capital

Managing Partner at Roux Capital

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Minh Tran
Minh Tran
Founder and Managing Partner
Mandalore Partners

Founder and Managing Partner at Mandalore Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceVenture Capital
Stephane Petrossian
Stephane Petrossian
Managing Partner
Olma Capital Management

Managing Partner at Olma Capital Management

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Walid Sfeir
Walid Sfeir
Founder & Managing Partner
Valquest Partners

Founder & Managing Partner at Valquest Partners

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceManagement Consulting
Thomas Gubler
Thomas Gubler
Managing Partner
EKAPARTNERS

Managing Partner at EKAPARTNERS

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Nicolas Evin
Nicolas Evin
Managing Partner
Intuitu Partners

Managing Partner at Intuitu Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceValuation
Vincent Deltrieu
Vincent Deltrieu
Managing Partner
Yotta Capital Partners

Managing Partner at Yotta Capital Partners

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceLBO
Jean-Michel Beghin
Jean-Michel Beghin
Managing Partner
Keensight Capital

Managing Partner at Keensight Capital

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Graziano Seghezzi
Graziano Seghezzi
Managing Partner
Sofinnova Partners

Managing Partner at Sofinnova Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceMergers & Acquisitions
Mathieu de la Rochefoucauld
Mathieu de la Rochefoucauld
Managing Partner
Orange Ventures

Managing Partner at Orange Ventures

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Michel de Lempdes
Michel de Lempdes
Managing Partner Venture Capital
Omnes Capital

Managing Partner Venture Capital at Omnes Capital

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Romain Vidal
Romain Vidal
Co-Founder and Partner
Teampact.ventures

Co-Founder and Partner at Teampact.ventures

Marseille, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:FranceLeadership
Thierry Laugel
Thierry Laugel
Managing Partner
Kurma Partners

Managing Partner at Kurma Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceVenture Capital
William Watson
William Watson
Managing Partner
Value4Capital

Managing Partner at Value4Capital

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Philippe Guérin
Philippe Guérin
Managing Partner
Chequers Capital

Managing Partner at Chequers Capital

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Rodolphe Ossola
Rodolphe Ossola
Managing Partner
ATOUT CAPITAL

Managing Partner at ATOUT CAPITAL

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceInvestment Banking
Philippe der Megreditchian
Philippe der Megreditchian
Managing Partner
OLMA Capital Management

Managing Partner at OLMA Capital Management

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FrancePrivate Equity
Jean-Marc Bally
Jean-Marc Bally
Managing Partner
Aster Capital

Managing Partner at Aster Capital

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:FranceRenewable Energy

Angel Investors in France: Europe's Startup Superpower

Looking for angel investors in France? This French angel investors list covers 60+ verified investors in Paris and beyond. France has transformed into Europe's leading startup ecosystem with President Macron's "La French Tech" initiative, producing over 25 unicorns.

This comprehensive Paris angel investor database includes successful entrepreneurs who've built BlaBlaCar, Doctolib, and Datadog, now reinvesting in the next generation of French founders. Updated for 2026.

France Startup Ecosystem (2026)

€8.5B+
VC Investment (2023)
60+
Active Angels
25+
Unicorns
Paris
#3 in Europe

Top French Angel Investors

Why France for Startups?

🏛️ Government Support

La French Tech, BpiFrance funding, and tax incentives for investors and startups.

🎓 Talent Pool

World-class engineering schools (Polytechnique, HEC) producing top talent.

🏢 Station F

World's largest startup campus in Paris, home to 1,000+ startups.

French Startup Hubs

🗼 Paris

The undisputed center. Home to Station F, most VCs, and the majority of French unicorns.

🍷 Lyon

France's second tech hub. Strong in biotech, cleantech, and industrial innovation.

🌊 Bordeaux

Emerging hub for wine tech, sustainability, and lifestyle startups.

🏖️ Nice/Sophia Antipolis

Tech park in the French Riviera. Strong in telecom and hardware.

Hot Sectors in France

🏥
HealthTech
Doctolib effect
🌱
Climate Tech
Green transition
🤖
AI/ML
World-class research
💳
Fintech
Banking innovation
🛡️
Cybersecurity
Defense expertise
🚀
SpaceTech
Ariane heritage

Key French Angel Networks

France Angels
National Federation

Umbrella organization connecting 80+ angel networks across France.

BADGE (Business Angels des Grandes Écoles)
Elite Network

Alumni from top French schools investing together.

Femmes Business Angels
Women-Led

Network of women investors supporting diverse founders.

Paris Business Angels
Paris Focus

One of France's oldest and most active angel groups.

Access France Investor Database

Get verified contact info for 60+ France-based investors including angels, VCs, and corporate investors.

Browse France Investors →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top angel investors in France?+
France's leading angels include Xavier Niel (Iliad/Free, Kima Ventures), Jean-Baptiste Rudelle (Criteo founder), Marc Simoncini (Meetic founder), Oleg Tscheltzoff (Fotolia), and Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet (PriceMinister). Kima Ventures alone backs roughly 100 startups per year with €150K tickets, making it one of the most active angel funds in Europe.
How do I find angel investors in France?+
Find French angels through France Angels (the national federation), Paris Business Angels, ISAI, and Kima Ventures. La French Tech, Bpifrance, and Station F (the world's largest startup campus) regularly host pitch events that attract active investors. You can also use Datapile's France investor database to access 60+ verified contacts with direct emails.
How much do French angel investors invest?+
French angels typically invest €25,000 to €150,000 per deal, with super angels and ex-founder investors writing checks up to €500K. Kima Ventures standardizes at €150K. French seed rounds (angel plus early-stage VC) commonly land between €500K and €2M, and Bpifrance frequently matches private commitments to extend the round.
Which French cities have the most angel investors?+
Paris dominates with around 65% of France's angel activity, followed by Lyon (12%), Bordeaux (8%), Nice/Sophia Antipolis (6%), and Toulouse (5%). Paris concentrates fintech, SaaS, and consumer tech; Toulouse is strong in aerospace and SpaceTech; and Sophia Antipolis hosts a dense cluster of HealthTech and cybersecurity startups.
What sectors do French angel investors prefer?+
French angels are most active in HealthTech and biotech (22%), climate tech (20%), AI/ML (18%), fintech (15%), cybersecurity (13%), and SpaceTech (12%). France's deep talent pool in mathematics and engineering, combined with strong public research institutions like Inria and CNRS, has made AI and deep tech particularly attractive to angel capital.
Are French angel investors active in 2025?+
Yes. La French Tech ecosystem has continued to grow through 2024-2025, with France ranking among the top three European startup ecosystems alongside the UK and Germany. Bpifrance's strong public co-investment, French Tech Visa incentives, and Station F's pipeline of seed-stage companies have kept angel deal flow consistently active even during global slowdowns.