EMBLEM

Q: When was EMBLEM last fund created?

EMBLEM last fund was created/launched in 2023-03-24.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2023

AUM

$100 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

EMBLEM is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2023. The firm was established by a team of entrepreneurs, VCs, business angels, and investment bankers, including Guillaume Durao, a former Venture Partner at Idinvest Partners. With a team of 21 people, including 5 partners, EMBLEM is committed to maintaining close relationships with its portfolio companies and decision-makers.

The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments, primarily in Europe, with a particular emphasis on France, Denmark, and Sweden. EMBLEM has raised $100 million to support early-stage founders, investing in sectors such as SaaS, Fintech, AI, and marketplaces. The firm is known for its high-risk, high-reward investment strategy and flexibility in deal-making, including equity stake and check size.

Notable investments by EMBLEM include All Gravy - financial wellness platform, Ark Kapital - financial services, Claap - video collaboration tool, Corti - AI for healthcare, and Lumapps - enterprise communication platform. The firm has also backed companies like Sorare and Wix, which have achieved significant milestones such as IPOs and unicorn status.

Industry

Biotechnology Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Internet and Web Services SaaS Software Blockchain/Crypto AI Technology CleanTech Cybersecurity HealthTech

EMBLEM Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Emblem Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	AI Technology CleanTech Cybersecurity	Pre-seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$51 M	March 2023
European Pre-Seed Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	E-commerce/Marketplace Internet and Web Services SaaS Blockchain/Crypto AI HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$0-1 m	—	September 2026

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FAQs about EMBLEM

Is EMBLEM a venture capital or private equity firm?

EMBLEM is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is EMBLEM located?

EMBLEM is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

When was EMBLEM founded?

EMBLEM was founded in 2023.

What sectors and industries does EMBLEM invest in?

EMBLEM invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, SaaS, Software, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Technology, CleanTech, Cybersecurity, HealthTech.

What is EMBLEM geographical focus of investments?

EMBLEM invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

EMBLEM invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of EMBLEM investment?

EMBLEM usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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

EMBLEM has around $100m assets under management.

When was EMBLEM last fund created?

EMBLEM last fund was created/launched in 2023-03-24

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