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Paris-based Alven is an early-stage venture capital firm with over $500 million under management. Alven backs primarily ambitious European entrepreneurs in the digital technology space. Alven’s sectors of interest include notably AI, data management platforms, Saas, security solutions, as well as disruptive consumer models with a particular focus on marketplaces and web brands.
Industry
Alven Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Alven Capital VI FPCI
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Telecommunications
Software
Security
SaaS
Real Estate
Media and Entertainment
Marketing and Advertising
Gaming
Foodtech
Food and Beverage
Fintech
Financial Services
Fashion/Beauty
Consumer Services (B2C)
HRTech
AI
Travel
Transportation
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Seed
Series A
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North America
Europe
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$10-50 m
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$370 M
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January 2022
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FAQs about Alven
Is Alven a venture capital or private equity firm?
Alven is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Alven located?
Alven is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
When was Alven founded?
Alven was founded in 2000.
What sectors and industries does Alven invest in?
Alven invests in companies and startups in Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Consumer Services (B2C), HRTech, AI, Travel, Transportation.
What is Alven geographical focus of investments?
Alven invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Alven typically invest in?
Alven invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Alven investment?
Alven usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of Alven?
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