Alven Overview
Alven is an independent early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Guillaume Aubin and Charles Letourneur. With over €2 billion in assets under management as of 2022, Alven has invested in more than 160 startups over 22 years. The firm focuses on supporting European startups with global potential, specializing in sectors like B2C/B2B marketplaces, productivity tools, AI platforms, social & entertainment, financial services, and wellness brands. Notable investments include Qonto, Dataiku, Algolia, Stripe, and Ankorstore.
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Alven
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€100,000 - €15,000,000
Contact information
co-Founder and Managing Partner
Guillaume Aubin
Co-fondateur
Jerome Bestel
VC Principal
Victor Charpentier
Managing Partner
Anice Chlagou
Investment Associate @ Alven | MBA Candidate
Gil Gilboa
How to approach funds like Alven
When reaching out to Alven, founders should highlight a clear path to international scale and demonstrate strong product-market fit within their initial market. Alven values teams with a data-driven approach and a deep understanding of their sector, especially those leveraging technology to disrupt established industries. Articulate how your startup’s traction and vision align with scaling beyond Europe, and be prepared to discuss both your operational metrics and your long-term defensibility.
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