Emblem

Emblem is a venture capital firm that focuses exclusively on the earliest stages of company building, providing concrete, pragmatic, and unreserved support to founders during the initial phase of their entrepreneurial journey. The firm partners with entrepreneurs in France, Denmark, and Sweden, investing in sectors such as technology, AI, and procurement. Emblem's first fund, launched in early 2023, has a size of €75 million and aims to back 25 to 30 startups with investments ranging from €1.5 million to €3 million.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying transformative technologies and business models with significant market impact potential. By engaging at the earliest stages of company development, Emblem offers hands-on support during the critical formative period. Their cross-border presence between France and the Nordics positions them uniquely to help startups scale across European markets, leveraging an extensive network of industry contacts, technical experts, and follow-on investors.

Emblem's investors include the Danish sovereign fund (Vaekstfonden), Edenred (a French Euronext-listed corporation), several prestigious European family offices, and over 70 French and Nordic tech entrepreneurs. This diverse backing underscores the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of European technology leaders.