Elaia Partners

Elaia Partners is a European venture capital firm specializing in digital and deep tech startups, focusing on early-stage to growth development investments. With over 20 years of experience, they have been active partners in more than 100 startups, including notable successes like Criteo, Orchestra Networks, Volterra, Mirakl, Shift Technology, Mablink Bioscience, Aqemia, and Alice&Bob. Their commitment is to deliver high performance with values, supporting entrepreneurs from inception to leadership.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes backing technology disruptors with global ambition, providing support from seed to growth stages. They have a strong presence in France, with offices in Paris, Barcelona, and Tel Aviv, and have been involved in strategic partnerships to expand their impact. In April 2024, Elaia Partners formed a strategic partnership with Lazard to create Lazard Elaia Capital, aiming to support technology and deep tech leaders at all stages of development, from seed to public markets.

Elaia Partners' portfolio spans various industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, media, transportation, energy, education, retail, telecommunications, real estate, agriculture, automotive, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. Their investment size typically ranges from €1.5 million to €3 million, focusing on early-stage investments with the potential for significant growth and global impact.