Finaqui Overview
Finaqui Business Angels, established in 2007 and headquartered in Bordeaux, France, is an association comprising approximately 90 volunteer members dedicated to supporting innovative, high-potential startups in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The organization focuses on early-stage investments, providing both financial backing and mentorship to entrepreneurs. Investments are executed through dedicated vehicles, including Finaqui Capital 1, Finaqui Capital 2, and Finaqui Capital 3. Finaqui aims for an exit timeline of 5 to 7 years, aligning with the growth milestones of its portfolio companies. The association is a member of France Angels, a national network encompassing over 10,000 business angels across France.
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Finaqui
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€100,000 - €600,000
Contact information
DG
Sylvain Baret
Business Angel
Sebastien Berten
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Alexia Bresque
Business Angel
Thomas Gauchon
Business Angel
Jean-Etienne Palard
How to approach funds like Finaqui
When engaging Finaqui Business Angels, founders should highlight their regional impact and readiness for hands-on collaboration, as Finaqui values close, ongoing relationships with its portfolio. Emphasize how your startup leverages local networks or resources in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and demonstrate openness to mentorship and active investor involvement. Articulate a clear path to scalable growth that aligns with a medium-term exit, showing how you can benefit from both capital and the operational expertise of experienced business angels.
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