Alven
Paris, FranceAlven is an independent early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2000 and based in Paris, France, managing over $500 million and backing more than 160 startups over 22 years. It focuses on supporting European category-defining startups…Read full bio
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6 funds tracked, 152 portfolio companies (100 active · 52 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
About Alven
Alven is a leading European venture capital firm with €500 million of assets under management as of December 2024, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Paris. The firm specialises in early-stage investments in European technology companies, with a multi-decade track record across consumer internet, enterprise software, marketplace and fintech verticals.
Investment thesis
Alven targets European technology companies at seed and Series A stages, with selective follow-on investments supporting portfolio companies through Series B and beyond. Sector focus spans consumer internet, enterprise software, marketplace platforms, fintech and selectively HealthTech verticals. Equity ticket sizes typically range from €500 thousand seed positions through to €10 million Series A commitments, with the early-stage mandate enabling Alven to capture European technology innovation at inception.
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