Alto Invest

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Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

1994

AUM

$1 600 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Alto Invest is a wealth management firm based in Paris, France, established in 2001 by Antoine Valdès and Jean-François Paumelle, both seasoned private equity professionals. The firm operates as a subsidiary of the Eiffel Investment Group and has a team that manages and advises on investments across various sectors. Alto Invest is known for its focus on innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and has a strong presence in Europe.

The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare services, software, transportation, and financial services. They focus on early revenue to growth stages, primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia. Alto Invest has managed or advised funds that have invested in over 250 companies across France, Germany, the UK, and Scandinavia. The firm does not disclose its total assets under management publicly.

Notable investments by Alto Invest include companies in various industries, although specific portfolio companies are not detailed in the available sources. The firm is recognized for its strategic approach to investing in SMEs, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to drive growth and innovation in its portfolio companies.

Industry

Education Healthcare Services Software Transportation Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Telecommunications MedTech Energy HealthTech

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FAQs about Alto Invest

Alto Invest is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Alto Invest is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Alto Invest was founded in 1994.
Alto Invest invests in companies and startups in Education, Healthcare Services, Software, Transportation, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, MedTech, Energy, HealthTech.
Alto Invest invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Alto Invest invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Alto Invest usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Alto Invest has around $1 600m assets under management.
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