# Top 40 Art Startup Investors in France in May 2026 ## Frédéric Jousset - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Art, FinTech, Finance Olivier Duha at Bain & Company, Frédéric co-founded Webhelp, which originally provided online support services for businesses and the general public, in June 2000. Rapid growth and innovation over the following years has resulted in the BPO provider and customer experience engineer that is Webhelp today.Frédéric graduated from HEC in 1992 andbegan his career in 1994 at L’Oréal. He handled marketing and familiarised himself with new product development, consumer brand management and advertising strategies. Paying close attention to new technologies, he decided to buy DIALOG, a software vendor, in 1998 and soon merged it with its competitor, IKOSOFT. He then joined Bain & Company in 1999 as part of the private equity practice, where he participated in several consulting assignments guiding the engagement strategy of major funding institutions.Frederic is a Knight of the Order of Merit and the Arts & Humanities, and Commander of Wissam Al-Aouite of the Kingdom of Morocco. Since October 2011, he has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ecole nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. ## Nicolas Julia - Type: Angel - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Gaming, Financial Services Nicolas Julia is a Blockchain entrepreneur. He is the CEO at Sorare, the leading platform to collect and play with officially licensed football Crypto-goodsNicolas dedicated his career to Blockchain in 2015, and was previously running operations at Stratumn, a $8M VC-backed blockchain company.Nicolas hosts the meetup Crypto-goods Club, theplace of expression for all Crypto-goods enthusiasts.He believes Crypto-goods will pave the way for a new era of digital ownership and change the internet. ## Thomas France - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Financial Services, Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur, Investor ## FJ Labs - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Financial Services FJ Labs is a stage-agnostic investment firm that focuses on marketplaces and consumer facing startups. ## Gabriel Jarrosson - Type: Angel - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software Gabriel Jarrosson created his first website at 13, then sold his first startup at 25. Serial entrepreneur and investor in more than 100 startups with 15 exits, he has since founded Leonis Investissement, a private club that offers its members the opportunity to invest in fast-growing startups in Silicon Valley that they would not have access toalone. He has invested more than $30M through this club. He is the creator of the YouTube channel "Leonis Investissement", the most followed in France on this theme. Since 2023, he has also manages Lobster Capital, a $10M investment fund that invests in Silicon Valley startups. ## Fonds Ambition Amorçage Angels - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Art is a fund launched by the Investments for the Future Program (PIA) and managed by Bpifrance ## Chantal Baudron - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Art, Internet, Software Chantal Baudron ## Premier Janvier Capital - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Art Premier Janvier Capital is an investment firm. ## Violette Taquet - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Art, Internet, Software Violette Taquet ## KIMPA - Impact Investing - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series C - Focus: Retail, Food and Beverage, Software KIMPA - Impact Family Office aims to deploy the capital of its clients towards investment that offers a positive environmental and social impact on our planet. ## Luc Doublet - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Art, Internet, Software Luc Doublet ## PIA - Type: VC Fund - Location: Higashi, Tokyo, Japan - Relevant deals: 1 - Focus: Art, Internet PIA sells tickets for concerts, sporting contests, and other events. ## Ardian - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Private Equity, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing We are an employee controlled company managing and/or advising more than $125 bn of assets. Our mission is to generate sustainable, long-term returns for our clients, alongside positive social impact that benefits all our stakeholders and society at large. ## Ventech - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Biotechnology On-the-ground expert investors in early-stage digital. Ready to meet you, wherever you are. ## Turenne Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Private Equity - Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology Turenne Capital is an independant private equity management company, with 4 offices in France : - Paris - Lyon - Marseilles - Lille (joint-venture). Since 1999, Turenne Capital has been taking significant minority or majority equity stakes alongside entrepreneurs who operate SMEs with revenues ranging from €5 million to € 100 million. Itinvests between €1 million and €10 million per transaction. Turenne Capital manages/advises more than € 500 million. 32 people, among which 21 investors work in the Group. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Turenne Capital est une Société de gestion indépendante spécialisée en capital investissement. Turenne Capital accompagne depuis 1999 des entrepreneurs dans leur développement et la transmission de leur société et est implantée à : - Paris - Lyon - Marseille - Lille (filiale) Les tickets d'investissement vont de '1 à 10 millions d'euros en minoritaire et majoritaire dans des PME de 5 à 100 M€ de Chiffre d'affaires. Le Groupe Turenne Capital compte 32 professionnels dont 21 investisseurs, et gère/conseille plus de 500 M€ confiés par des institutionnels et des particuliers. ## Aglaé Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS Aglaé Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Paris, New York and San Francisco backed by Groupe Arnault, the controlling shareholder of LVMH, global leader in luxury goods. Aglaé invests from € 100k up to € 100m in asset light tech businesses at all stages. Groupe Arnault-backed companies include Netflix, Spotify, Backmarket, Betfair, Airbnb,Slack, Algolia, Lyft and others. ## Cygni Capital - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software Investing in the future of trust (Blockchain, Privacy, AI) ## Guillaume Houzé - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Art, Web Apps, Communities Guillaume Houzé Directeur de l’Image et de la Communication, Membre du Directoire chez Groupe Galeries Lafayette ## Kima Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, SaaS Kima Ventures is one of the world's most active early-stage investors, investing in 2 to 3 startups per week all over the world; providing founders with funding, network, and support for them to reach the next steps of their journey.The firm invests from seed to Series A, mostly as lead investor but also working alongside other investors;backing ambitious founders who work hard to build awesome things that more and more people use everyday. The company helps them to build a great team, to learn very quickly, to keep the right focus and execute towards growth.Kima takes pride of itself in working side-by-side with entrepreneurs. They claim to understand that fundraising is only one step in the company’s journey, that’s why they take quick decisions and make the fundraising process as smooth as possible so the founders can get back to the work of building their business. Kima considers itself not only an investor, but a network of founders and experts sharing a pay it forward mindset.Headquartered in Paris with an office in London, the company was founded and backed by Xavier Niel, founder of Iliad and supporter of entrepreneurs through such projects as 42, Station F and 101projets. Over the last 5 years Kima has invested in over 400 startups in 24 different countries. ## Denis Fayolle - Type: Angel - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel, Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace Denis Fayolle is the Co-founder & Board Member at Seed & Seeds. ## Siparex Groupe - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Private Equity, Seed - Focus: Manufacturing, Software, Information Technology Siparex, France,s first multi-sectoral private equity investment company, is founded in Lyon.It was a start-up at a time when the spirit of enterprise was flagging. It emerged in one of France's regions, listed the shares of the original company one of its main vehicles on the stock market, grew internationally, and has become one of theindependent groups in its line of business in the space of 30 years. ## WeLikeStartup - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Food and Beverage, Augmented Reality WeLikeStartup is a crowdfunding platform. WeLikeStartup brings startups their initial financing by the pre-sale or fundraising capital and provides investors to support entrepreneurship and job creation in France while providing services tailored to their security concerns and liquidity. Created by a recognized entrepreneurs and financeprofessionals team is WeLikeStartup Financial Investment Adviser, registered with ORIAS ( Unique Register of Insurance Intermediaries, Banking and Finance ), Member of the CNCIF ( National Chamber of Investment Advisers financial ) and Associate Partner of the first Business Angels network in France ( Investessor ). ## AXA Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology AVP invests in enterprise software, fintech/insurtech, digital health, and consumer tech, as well as other relevant technologies. ## Punk DAO - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Social Network, Financial Services Punk DAO offers community stewardship of CryptoPunks, an iconic collectible. Punk DAO's mission is to support, collect, invest in, and interact with various artists and entrepreneurs in the crypto ecosystem. ## Fabric Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Initial Coin Offering - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software Fabric backs the founders of the Open Economy. Investing in builders, businesses, and networks from inception to scaling since 2012. ## Everyrealm - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Software, Gaming Everyrealm is an immersive media company, specializing in technology and infrastructure that drives social, community-driven gaming experiences and platforms. ## Daedalus Angel Syndicate - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech Daedalus Angel Syndicate is a blockchain-focused angel collective. ## Alven - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Internet, SaaS Alven is an independent early-stage venture capital firm that backs European category-defining startups with global reach starting at Series A or Seed stage ## Steven E. Spooner - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Art, Internet, Software With over 23 years in the high-tech and telecommunications sector, Steve Spooner brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance and strategic business planning to Mitel®. As Chief Financial Officer, Steve is responsible for global financial operations and investor relations for Mitel. Prior to Mitel, Steve was Chief Executive Officer ofprivately-held Stream Intelligent Networks Corp. During his time as CEO, Steve led the company to substantial growth during a recessed telecom market, through focused activities in investor relations, corporate strategy and development, strategic alliances and marketing. Steve also brings a tech-savvy understanding of finance and corporate strategy from his time as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CrossKeys Systems Corporation. Steve led the strategic implementation of private financing, acquisitions, and divestitures for the company. In December of 1997, Steve successfully spearheaded CrossKey's Initial Public Offering on the NASDAQ and TSE. In addition, Steve brings extensive experience in financial governance from senior positions at SHL Systemhouse Inc.,Wang Canada Ltd., Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd., and Arthur Anderson & Co. Steve is a seasoned industry speaker having spoken at a variety of venues on topics ranging from Metropolitan Networks to Entrepeneurship. Steve sits on numerous strategic advisory boards and is an active board member of the Canadian Wireless Telecom Association (CWTA) as well as a former chairman of CWTA's fixed wireless committee. ## NextStage - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Post-IPO Equity - Focus: Software, Advertising, Manufacturing NextStage is a private equity fund manager (venture capital funds (“FCPR”), local investment funds (“FIP”) and innovation investment funds (“FCPI”)) certified by the AutoritÃ:copyright: des MarchÃ:copyright:s Financiers. As committed investors, they provide private equity capital to support the growth of Champion SMEs in France andelsewhere in Europe. ## Educapital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Education, E-Learning, EdTech The first European Edtech & Future of Work fund. ## Angelsquare - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Internet, Artificial Intelligence AngelSquare is a venture capital firm that prefers to provide seed and series A investments to companies operating in the fintech, SaaS, artificial intelligence and software sectors. ## Finovam Gestion - Type: VC Fund - Location: Villeneuve, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Medical Device Finovam Gestion is an investment company approved by the AMF which takes minority stakes in innovative SMEs with high growth potential.The company, which manages €50M, invests in companies that have developed innovative offers in the following target sectors: Information and Communication Technology, Health and Biotechnologies, Agro-resources andEcotechnologies.Finovam Gestion has built solid relationships with the ecosystem of entrepreneurship (Industrials, Poles of Competitiveness, Incubators, Accelerators, Universities, and Research Centers) in all the sectors that we target in order to be able to source and do emerge the best companies.Among our investors (LPs), we can count BPI France, manufacturers (ADEO, LESAFFRE, TEREOS), banks (BNP Paribas, Caisse d´Epargne, Crédit Agricole) and the Haut de France and Grand-Est regions. ## Tezos Foundation - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zug, Zug, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, FinTech, Blockchain We believe that Tezos will drive social, political and economic innovation on a global scale. ## Union Square Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City. ## Tané - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 1 Crypto builders incubator. Nurture the soil for Web3. ## Breega - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Software, Financial Services VCs use all sorts of tricks to attract the best companies. We do too. But as founders, we know that the main reason you choose an investor to be a part of your journey is because you like them. You trust them. Their values align with yours. ## Motier Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: FinTech, Information Technology, Financial Services Motier Ventures is the Family Office managing the investments in Tech start-ups made by the Moulin-Houzés, owners of the Galeries Lafayette Group.We back founders who use technology to unlock creativity at scale.We provide agile and patient capital, investing up to €300k as Business Angel in your early days and following with up to €3m on nextrounds. Our favorite investment themes include Future of Commerce, FinTech, Web3 Picks & Shovels, and Creative Technologies.We bring for your business 125 years of experience in entrepreneurship and a wide network within our brands (Galeries Lafayette, La Redoute, BHV, Citynove...) and across many industries.If you are aiming at changing the game in your industry, we would be happy to connect. ## Artnova - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Art Artnova is a museum guides and art historians agency focusing on high-end, tailormade services for corporations and institutions. ## 1kx - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech 1kx is an early-stage investment firm focused on ecosystem growth. # About Shizune Shizune.co is an investor database. 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