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

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

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50 Profiles
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
TechnologyE-commerceStrategy
Thierry Gonnet
Thierry Gonnet
Membre du réseau Impact Business Angel
Impact Business Angels

Membre du réseau Impact Business Angel at Impact Business Angels

FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyPrivate EquityBusiness Strategy
Caroline Viarouge
Caroline Viarouge
Business Angel
Occitanie Angels

Business Angel at Occitanie Angels

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyBusiness TransformationEntrepreneurship
Pascal Stefani
Pascal Stefani
Business Angel
regroop

Business Angel at regroop

Le Grand-Bornand, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyEntrepreneuriat socialPrivate Equity
Marc Imbert
Marc Imbert
Angel Investor
MDIC

Angel Investor at MDIC

Lyon, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyStart-upsE-commerce
Alina Chateau
Alina Chateau
Business Angel
Linkee

Business Angel at Linkee

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyCoachingBusiness Strategy
Jean Canzoneri
Jean Canzoneri
Business angel
Fubiz Media

Business angel at Fubiz Media

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyMarketing mobileVenture Capital
Laurent Sachs
Laurent Sachs
Business Angel
L.T. Sachs

Business Angel at L.T. Sachs

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyStart-upsEntrepreneurship
Yves Desbrosses
Yves Desbrosses
Business Angel
WeLikeAngels - Investessor

Business Angel at WeLikeAngels - Investessor

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyRenewable EnergyContract Negotiation
Guy Gensollen
Guy Gensollen
Business Angel
Provence Angels

Business Angel at Provence Angels

Marseille, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyMergers and AcquisitionsSolution Selling
Jean-Pierre Detrie
Jean-Pierre Detrie
Board Member and Business Angel
Bilendi Wimi My Caddy Master Dr Sport

Board Member and Business Angel at Bilendi Wimi My Caddy Master Dr Sport

FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyBusiness StrategyStrategy
Christophe Chausson
Christophe Chausson
Founder
Chausson Finance (fund raising & venture capital)

Founder at Chausson Finance (fund raising & venture capital)

FranceInvestor
FintechAI/MLVenture CapitalEntrepreneurship
Marc Bevand
Marc Bevand
Angel Investor
Self-employed

Angel Investor at Self-employed

FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyAngel Investor
Andreas Schwarzenbrunner
Andreas Schwarzenbrunner
General Partner and MD
Speedinvest

General Partner and MD at Speedinvest

Paris, FranceVC Partner
TechnologyProjektmanagementPolitik
Frédéric da Conceicao
Frédéric da Conceicao
Managing Director - Kepler Corporate Finance - Head of Midcaps Solutions
Kepler Cheuvreux

Managing Director - Kepler Corporate Finance - Head of Midcaps Solutions at Kepler Cheuvreux

Paris, FranceManaging Director
TechnologyFintechInvestor RelationsFinancial Markets
François Felli
François Felli
Global Lead Counsel-Private Equity Funds-Principal Counsel
IFC - International Finance Corporation

Global Lead Counsel-Private Equity Funds-Principal Counsel at IFC - International Finance Corporation

Paris, FrancePrincipal
FintechCorporate LawPrivate Equity
Alain Pestre
Alain Pestre
Chief Financial Officer,Chief Investment Officer
Caisse d'Assurance Vieillesse des Pharmaciens

Chief Financial Officer,Chief Investment Officer at Caisse d'Assurance Vieillesse des Pharmaciens

FranceInvestor
FintechAI/MLEquitiesFixed Income
Jean-Philippe Boige
Jean-Philippe Boige
Co-founder - Partner
Reach Capital - Placement / Advisory

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

Paris, FranceVC Partner
TechnologyFundraisingPrivate Equity
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
SaaSStart-upsMergers
Djalil Reghis
Djalil Reghis
Co-founder and General Partner
Red Bridge Ventures

Co-founder and General Partner at Red Bridge Ventures

Paris, FranceVC Partner
TechnologyVenture CapitalEarly Stage Investment
Guillaume Aubin
Guillaume Aubin
co-Founder and Managing Partner
Alven Capital Partners

co-Founder and Managing Partner at Alven Capital Partners

FranceManaging Partner
TechnologyentrepreneurshipProject Management
Laurent Damiani
Laurent Damiani
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
INSPIRING SPORT CAPITAL

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at INSPIRING SPORT CAPITAL

FranceManaging Partner
TechnologyEvent ManagementSponsorship
Bruno Cohen
Bruno Cohen
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
BELVEDERE CAPITAL

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BELVEDERE CAPITAL

Neuilly-sur-Seine, FranceManaging Partner
TechnologyReal Estate TransactionsCorporate Finance
Michel Peretie
Michel Peretie
Partner and Chairman
RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP

Partner and Chairman at RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP

FranceVC Partner
AI/MLAlternative InvestmentsAsset Management
Emmanuel Roulin
Emmanuel Roulin
Founder and Managing Partner at Cordouan Capital
Cordouan Capital

Founder and Managing Partner at Cordouan Capital at Cordouan Capital

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLTechnologyAsset ManagementHedge Funds
Christophe Muyard
Christophe Muyard
Co-Founder
FIG Partners

Co-Founder at FIG Partners

Paris, FranceInvestor
TechnologyMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate Finance
Luc Farriaux
Luc Farriaux
Managing Partner
FL Finance & Développement - We unlock finance

Managing Partner at FL Finance & Développement - We unlock finance

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
FintechFinancial AnalysisRestructuring
Edouard Thomazeau
Edouard Thomazeau
Managing Partner
Industries & Finances Partenaires

Managing Partner at Industries & Finances Partenaires

FranceManaging Partner
FintechAI/MLCorporate FinancePrivate Equity
Fabrice Scheer
Fabrice Scheer
Managing Partner
Alantra France Corporate Finance

Managing Partner at Alantra France Corporate Finance

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
FintechUnterhaltungBusiness Development
Sébastien Policastro
Sébastien Policastro
Managing Partner - Directeur Associé - Corporate Finance
YOU ADVISORY

Managing Partner - Directeur Associé - Corporate Finance at YOU ADVISORY

Lyon, FranceManaging Partner
FintechCorporate FinanceMergers & Acquisitions
Bertrand Sasson
Bertrand Sasson
Managing Partner Real Estate
Transactions & Cie

Managing Partner Real Estate at Transactions & Cie

France
Nabil Mabed
Nabil Mabed
Managing Director, Head of Value-Add Equity Europe and Head of France, Spain and Portugal
PGIM Real Estate

Managing Director, Head of Value-Add Equity Europe and Head of France, Spain and Portugal at PGIM Real Estate

FranceManaging Director
AI/ML
Antoine Papiernik
Antoine Papiernik
Chairman and Managing Partner
Sofinnova Partners

Chairman and Managing Partner at Sofinnova Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLManagementFinancial Modeling
Jonny Leppin
Jonny Leppin
Principal
OpenGate Capital

Principal at OpenGate Capital

Paris, FrancePrincipal
TechnologyMergers & AcquisitionsStrategy
Olivier Vermeulen
Olivier Vermeulen
Partner - Head Paris Finance Practice - Vice Chair Paris Office
Paul Hastings

Partner - Head Paris Finance Practice - Vice Chair Paris Office at Paul Hastings

FranceVC Partner
FintechAI/MLLeveraged FinancePrivate Equity
Damien Lestang
Damien Lestang
Partner
BlackFin Capital Partners | Investors in Financial Services

Partner at BlackFin Capital Partners | Investors in Financial Services

Paris, FranceVC Partner
FintechInvestment BankingSocial Media
Frederic le Brun
Frederic le Brun
Partner
GO CAPITAL

Partner at GO CAPITAL

FranceVC Partner
TechnologyVenture Capital & Private Equitypre-seed SaaS Fintech E-commerce Web3 MarketplaceSaaS
Celine Schulze
Celine Schulze
Partner
Narwhale Ventures / 10power9 Pte Ltd

Partner at Narwhale Ventures / 10power9 Pte Ltd

Paris, FranceVC Partner
TechnologyMulti-cultural Team ManagementStart-ups
Adrien Choquet
Adrien Choquet
Partner - Tech M and A and fundraising
Banque Hottinguer

Partner - Tech M and A and fundraising at Banque Hottinguer

Paris, FranceVC Partner
SaaSAI/MLValuationFinancial Modeling
Wim Froon
Wim Froon
co founder PERELLE ASSETS PCC in process
Perelle Assets Management PCC Limited

co founder PERELLE ASSETS PCC in process at Perelle Assets Management PCC Limited

Prayssas, FranceInvestor
Technology
Mostaq Ahmmed
Mostaq Ahmmed
Founder and Managing Director
Green Housing and Energy Ltd

Founder and Managing Director at Green Housing and Energy Ltd

Paris, FranceManaging Director
TechnologyMicrofinance ExpertSME Expert
Heike O'Donnell
Heike O'Donnell
Founder and Managing Director
Chronos Kairos Consulting

Founder and Managing Director at Chronos Kairos Consulting

FranceManaging Director
AI/MLStartupsInternational Development
Rémi Said
Rémi Said
Co-Founder, Co-Head and General Partner Partech Impact
Partech

Co-Founder, Co-Head and General Partner Partech Impact at Partech

FranceVC Partner
SaaSInvestmentsPortfolio Management
Fabrice Lombardo
Fabrice Lombardo
Founder and Managing Partner - Chairman
Gereje Corporate Finance

Founder and Managing Partner - Chairman at Gereje Corporate Finance

FranceManaging Partner
FintechAI/MLCross-border M&AInvestment Advisory
Marc Fournier
Marc Fournier
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Serena

Co-founder and Managing Partner at Serena

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
TechnologyVenture Capital & Private Equityangel investorsangel investor
Alexis Houssou
Alexis Houssou
Founder and Managing Partner
HCVC

Founder and Managing Partner at HCVC

FranceManaging Partner
TechnologyMicrosoft ExcelProject Management
Frederic Boucherat
Frederic Boucherat
Head of Asset Management and Letting for Western Europe Region (France and Benelux)
Generali Real Estate

Head of Asset Management and Letting for Western Europe Region (France and Benelux) at Generali Real Estate

FranceInvestor
Technology
Murat Peksavaş
Murat Peksavaş
Chairman
BINOVATIVE Consulting

Chairman at BINOVATIVE Consulting

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
AI/MLInnovation ManagementAngel Investor
Giosue' Guastaferro
Giosue' Guastaferro
Co-Founder
Stealth

Co-Founder at Stealth

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyDigital MarketingMobile Marketing
Olivier Legrand
Olivier Legrand
Co-Founder and CEO
Little John

Co-Founder and CEO at Little John

Paris, FranceAngel Investor
TechnologyStartupsDigital Strategy

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.

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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 2026?+
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.