Elaia Partners
About
Elaia Partners Elaia Partners was founded in 2002 by Philippe Gire and Xavier Lazarus, making it one of the more established independent VCs in Paris. The firm manages €700M+ with 182 portfolio companies and 3 unicorns. SandboxAQ, Shift, and Mirakl. A 2024 strategic partnership with Lazard gives portfolio companies seed-to-IPO coverage. The deep tech focus covers AI/ML, quantum computing (Alice & Bob), cybersecurity, and biotech, with the DTS3 fund (€120M target, €60M first close) dedicated to
Industries
Stage focus
SeedSeries A
Geography
Europe
Notable investments
- SandboxAQ
- Shift Technology
- Mirakl
- Alice & Bob
- Aqemia
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