Emblem Overview

Emblem is a venture capital firm headquartered in Paris, France, specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments. Founded in 2023 by Bénédicte de Raphélis Soissan and Guillaume Durao, the firm targets startups in France, Denmark, and Sweden. Emblem's inaugural fund closed at €80 million in February 2025, with plans to invest in 25 to 30 startups, offering investment amounts between €500,000 and €3 million. The firm prefers to lead or co-lead funding rounds but remains open to participating as a follow-on investor. Emblem's investors include the Danish sovereign fund (Vaekstfonden), Edenred, several European family offices, and over 70 French and Nordic tech entrepreneurs. The firm emphasizes a flexible approach to deal-making, focusing on high-risk, high-reward opportunities, and is committed to supporting its portfolio companies through to Series A funding.

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