Hexa

Hexa is a prominent startup studio that collaborates with entrepreneurs to create and develop innovative technology companies. Founded in 2011 as eFounders, the studio specializes in launching startups by providing founders with ideas, seed funding, and strategic guidance. Initially focused on software as a service (SaaS), Hexa has expanded its scope to include sectors such as artificial intelligence, Web3, fintech, and healthcare. The studio's business model involves identifying specific challenges faced by its founders or startups and launching new projects with an average investment of €800,000. This funding is utilized to recruit two co-founders—a CEO and a CTO—and establish a dedicated team for initial product development. Over the years, Hexa has successfully launched over 40 companies, including notable successes like Front, Aircall, and Spendesk, which have collectively achieved valuations exceeding $4.5 billion. The studio's portfolio has created approximately 2,800 jobs and raised €700 million in funding. In 2022, Hexa rebranded from eFounders to reflect its broader ambitions and the expansion into new verticals. The studio aims to launch 30 new startups annually by 2030, supported by substantial funding and a network of investors. Hexa's approach is highly scalable, with ambitions to launch 30 startups annually by 2030.

In 2023, Hexa introduced Hexa Scale, a program designed to support mature startups in their development. This initiative functions similarly to growth capital or private equity funds but on a smaller scale, with Hexa taking minority or majority stakes and directly intervening in the startup's day-to-day operations. The goal is to trigger a new phase of growth, with support over twelve to eighteen months, during which the startup's founders can sell part of their shares and a new CEO can be appointed. This program reflects Hexa's commitment to fostering exceptional companies at every stage of their journey.

Hexa's founder, Thibaud Elzière, has been instrumental in the studio's success. Prior to establishing Hexa, Elzière co-founded Fotolia in 2004, an online marketplace for digital photographs, which was acquired by Adobe in 2014 for €800 million. His entrepreneurial experience and vision have been pivotal in shaping Hexa's strategy and growth. Under his leadership, Hexa continues to empower ambitious founders to build exceptional companies that leave a significant impact on the world.