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Elaia Partners

Q: When was Elaia Partners last fund created?

Elaia Partners last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-13.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2002

AUM

$850 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+) Seed Pre-seed

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Elaia Partners is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2002. The firm is known for its focus on tech and deep tech investments, partnering with entrepreneurs from early stages to leadership. Elaia combines scientific and technological expertise with operational experience, supporting over 100 startups including notable names like Criteo, Mirakl, and Shift Technology. The team consists of 22 professionals, and the firm operates from offices in Paris, Barcelona, and Tel Aviv.

Elaia invests primarily in tech-intensive B2B, digital, deep technology, and biotech sectors. The firm supports companies from pre-seed to pre-IPO stages, with a typical investment size not explicitly stated in the sources. Elaia manages several funds, including the Elaia Delta Fund and the PSL Innovation Fund, with a total AUM of over $500 million. The firm has a joint venture with Lazard, known as Lazard Elaia Capital, which enhances its ability to support founders at various stages.

Notable investments by Elaia include Proxima Fusion - alternative energy equipment, Aylight - industrial supplies, and Enodia Therapeutics - biotechnology. The firm has a strong track record with 296 investments and 102 exits, showcasing its active role in the venture capital landscape.

Industry

HealthTech MedTech Transportation Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education Software Security Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Biotechnology Digital Internet and Web Services IT Services Technology SaaS Energy

Elaia Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Elaia Delta Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$150 M	May 2017
PSL Innovation Fund (DTS1)	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$77 M	February 2020
Elaia DV4	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$200 M	March 2023
Elaia DV5	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$120 M	February 2026
Elaia DTS3	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$140 M	March 2026

Contacts

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Anne-Sophie Carrese Managing Partner

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Xavier Lazarus Managing Partner

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FAQs about Elaia Partners

Is Elaia Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Elaia Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+), Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Elaia Partners located?

Elaia Partners is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

When was Elaia Partners founded?

Elaia Partners was founded in 2002.

What sectors and industries does Elaia Partners invest in?

Elaia Partners invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, MedTech, Transportation, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, Software, Security, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Biotechnology, Digital, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Technology, SaaS, Energy.

What is Elaia Partners geographical focus of investments?

Elaia Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Elaia Partners typically invest in?

Elaia Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+), Seed, Pre-seed.

What is the usual amount of Elaia Partners investment?

Elaia Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Elaia Partners?

Elaia Partners has around $850m assets under management.

When was Elaia Partners last fund created?

Elaia Partners last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-13

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