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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
Emmanuel Guillemet
Emmanuel Guillemet
Managing Director, Strategic Advisory
PJT Partners

Managing Director, Strategic Advisory at PJT Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Sofia Hmich
Sofia Hmich
Founder and Managing Director
Future Positive Capital

Founder and Managing Director at Future Positive Capital

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Xavier Lambert
Xavier Lambert
Managing Director - Head of Europe
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners

Managing Director - Head of Europe at Pacific Avenue Capital Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Marina Barthelemy
Marina Barthelemy
Managing Partner
ICHIBA - Project Financing

Managing Partner at ICHIBA - Project Financing

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Erwan le Tanneur
Erwan le Tanneur
Managing Director
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)

Managing Director at Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Anthony Denaix
Anthony Denaix
Managing Director, Head of European Business Development
MiddleGround Capital

Managing Director, Head of European Business Development at MiddleGround Capital

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Vincent Archimbaud
Vincent Archimbaud
Managing Director - Head of Wholesale Europe
Tikehau Capital

Managing Director - Head of Wholesale Europe at Tikehau Capital

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Stephan Clerjaud
Stephan Clerjaud
Founding Partner
Equitri Multi Family Office

Founding Partner at Equitri Multi Family Office

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:France
Diederik Frics
Diederik Frics
Managing Director, Asset Management Europe
Europa Capital

Managing Director, Asset Management Europe at Europa Capital

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Séverine de Wulf
Séverine de Wulf
Portfolio Talent, Leadership and Governance - Managing Director
PAI Partners

Portfolio Talent, Leadership and Governance - Managing Director at PAI Partners

FranceManaging Director
AI/MLcountry:France
Henri de Bodinat
Henri de Bodinat
Managing Partner
Time for Growth

Managing Partner at Time for Growth

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Clarisse Magnin
Clarisse Magnin
Managing Partner France and Senior Partner (Director)
McKinsey & Company

Managing Partner France and Senior Partner (Director) at McKinsey & Company

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Olivier Marchal
Olivier Marchal
Partner and Chairman France
Bain & Company France

Partner and Chairman France at Bain & Company France

Paris, FranceVC Partner
AI/MLcountry:France
Thomas Bertier
Thomas Bertier
Managing Director
Cambon Partners

Managing Director at Cambon Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Pierre Miallot
Pierre Miallot
Founder and Managing Partner
Croissance Partenaires

Founder and Managing Partner at Croissance Partenaires

FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLcountry:France
Guillaume Cardon
Guillaume Cardon
Managing Partner and Co-Founder Jakala France
JAKALA

Managing Partner and Co-Founder Jakala France at JAKALA

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Olivier Sanviti
Olivier Sanviti
Founder, Managing Partner and Head of the Private Equity and M and A Department
act legal France

Founder, Managing Partner and Head of the Private Equity and M and A Department at act legal France

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Olivier Barret
Olivier Barret
Founder and Managing Partner
Sycomore Corporate Finance

Founder and Managing Partner at Sycomore Corporate Finance

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Fintechcountry:France
Michael Ogrinz
Michael Ogrinz
Partner - Managing Director, Head of France
Advent International

Partner - Managing Director, Head of France at Advent International

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:France
Julien Bobin
Julien Bobin
Managing Director
Ondra Partners

Managing Director at Ondra Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Serge Prager
Serge Prager
Managing Director
goetzpartners

Managing Director at goetzpartners

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Jean-Bernard Tellio
Jean-Bernard Tellio
Founder and Managing Partner
Yelowa Management LLC

Founder and Managing Partner at Yelowa Management LLC

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Renaud Haberkorn
Renaud Haberkorn
Managing Partner Eurazeo and Chief Investment Officer Eurazeo Real Assets
Eurazeo

Managing Partner Eurazeo and Chief Investment Officer Eurazeo Real Assets at Eurazeo

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Ambroise Huret
Ambroise Huret
Managing Partner - Strategy Consulting - Strategy X AI
eleven strategy

Managing Partner - Strategy Consulting - Strategy X AI at eleven strategy

FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLcountry:France
Luc Farriaux
Luc Farriaux
Managing Partner
FL Finance & Développement - We unlock finance

Managing Partner at FL Finance & Développement - We unlock finance

FranceManaging Partner
Fintechcountry:France
Laurent Arbona de Soler
Laurent Arbona de Soler
Managing Director
Indigo Capital

Managing Director at Indigo Capital

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Jean-Marc Sabiani
Jean-Marc Sabiani
Co-Founder - Managing Partner
Aquila Asset Management

Co-Founder - Managing Partner at Aquila Asset Management

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Bertrand Hermez
Bertrand Hermez
Managing Partner and TMT leader
Clairfield International

Managing Partner and TMT leader at Clairfield International

FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLcountry:France
Georges Chabenne
Georges Chabenne
Managing Director
Natixis Partners

Managing Director at Natixis Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Benjamin Romain
Benjamin Romain
Managing Partner
Okan - Conseil stratégique et financier

Managing Partner at Okan - Conseil stratégique et financier

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Edouard Thomazeau
Edouard Thomazeau
Managing Partner
Industries & Finances Partenaires

Managing Partner at Industries & Finances Partenaires

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
FintechAI/MLcountry:France
Matthieu de Chanville
Matthieu de Chanville
Co-Founder, Partner and Managing Director Shift4Good, VC in Smart Mobility and Circular Economy
Shift4Good

Co-Founder, Partner and Managing Director Shift4Good, VC in Smart Mobility and Circular Economy at Shift4Good

Paris, FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:France
Morgan Hunault-Berret
Morgan Hunault-Berret
Managing partner and Associée gérante
Villechenon

Managing partner and Associée gérante at Villechenon

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Ian McBain
Ian McBain
Managing Director
SkyWorks Capital

Managing Director at SkyWorks Capital

Uzès, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Jérôme Vivien
Jérôme Vivien
Managing Director
Natixis Partners

Managing Director at Natixis Partners

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Baudouin D'Herouville
Baudouin D'Herouville
Partner, Head of MidCap, Founder of "Tomorrow Private Equity Fund"
Initiative & Finance

Partner, Head of MidCap, Founder of "Tomorrow Private Equity Fund" at Initiative & Finance

FranceVC Partner
Fintechcountry:France
Christian Menard
Christian Menard
Managing Partner - Transactions and Cie
Transactions & Cie

Managing Partner - Transactions and Cie at Transactions & Cie

FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Bruno Cohen
Bruno Cohen
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Alpha Logistics Real Estate

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Logistics Real Estate

Neuilly-sur-Seine, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Louis Comptour
Louis Comptour
Managing Director
RBC Capital Markets

Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Clément Chenost
Clément Chenost
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
The SHARED WOOD COMPANY

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at The SHARED WOOD COMPANY

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Severin de Mortemart
Severin de Mortemart
Managing Director
Hayfin Capital Management LLP

Managing Director at Hayfin Capital Management LLP

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Amaury de Féligonde
Amaury de Féligonde
Managing Partner
Okan - Conseil stratégique et financier

Managing Partner at Okan - Conseil stratégique et financier

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Guillaume Laboureix
Guillaume Laboureix
Managing Director
Quilvest Capital Partners

Managing Director at Quilvest Capital Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Edouard-Nicolas Dubar
Edouard-Nicolas Dubar
Managing Partner - Paris Office
Elsinore Executive Search Retail

Managing Partner - Paris Office at Elsinore Executive Search Retail

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLcountry:France
Teddy Singeot
Teddy Singeot
Managing Director
Allfunds

Managing Director at Allfunds

FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Valerie Pellereau
Valerie Pellereau
Managing Director M and A
Natixis Partners

Managing Director M and A at Natixis Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France
Benoit Desforges
Benoit Desforges
Managing Partner, Fonds France Nucléaire
Siparex

Managing Partner, Fonds France Nucléaire at Siparex

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
AI/MLcountry:France
Benjamin Teszner
Benjamin Teszner
Partner and Chief Investment Officer
FOR TALENTS

Partner and Chief Investment Officer at FOR TALENTS

FranceVC Partner
Technologycountry:France
Thierry Gibert
Thierry Gibert
Managing Partner of CDI Global France (Paris-Lyon)
CDI Global

Managing Partner of CDI Global France (Paris-Lyon) at CDI Global

Paris, FranceManaging Partner
Technologycountry:France
Alexandre Aymard
Alexandre Aymard
Managing Director
Cambon Partners

Managing Director at Cambon Partners

Paris, FranceManaging Director
Technologycountry:France

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

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HealthTech
Doctolib effect
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Green transition
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World-class research
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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.

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Paris Focus

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

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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.