Edenred Capital Partners

Profile

Edenred Capital Partners is a corporate venture capital (CVC) firm based in London, established in 2012. The firm was co-founded by Philippe Dufour, a financial expert and entrepreneur who previously founded and sold Prepay Technologies to Edenred, and Norbert Furnion, who has a strong background in investment banking. The team is composed of experienced professionals with diverse entrepreneurial and financial backgrounds, leveraging Edenred’s global presence and local expertise to support portfolio companies. They offer a unique value proposition by integrating innovation and venture within the Edenred ecosystem, aiming to foster growth beyond financial investment.

Focusing primarily on B2B software companies, Edenred Capital Partners targets four main areas: the future of work, professional mobility, corporate payments, and retail technology. With an emphasis on early-stage investments, they provide funding typically ranging from €0.5 to 5 million. The firm operates in Europe and Latin America, maintaining independent venture capital governance. Their investments are guided by Edenred’s expertise as a leading digital platform provider in food, engagement, mobility, and corporate payments.

Notable investments by Edenred Capital Partners include companies like Abakar Saidov, Andreas Brenner, and Jeremy Lappin. The firm plays a crucial role in accelerating the growth of these companies by leveraging strategic relationships and resources from Edenred’s global operations. Although explicit details of specific portfolio companies beyond these names are minimal, Edenred Ventures is known for its impact and involvement in the development of numerous successful startups within its focus areas.