Founded in 2006 in Montpellier, MELIES Business Angels is a non-profit association that has brought together over 300 individual investors to finance and support young innovative companies with high growth potential. The network focuses on startups seeking funding between €100,000 and €1 million, contributing to the economic development of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. MELIES Business Angels emphasizes active involvement from its members, who participate in project evaluation, investment decisions, and ongoing support for portfolio companies. In June 2025, MELIES Business Angels merged with Capitole Angels to form Occitanie Angels, a regional network with over 200 investor members, aiming to invest €2 million annually in innovative companies across the Occitanie region.
Is MELIES BUSINESS ANGELS the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with MELIES BUSINESS ANGELS, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€100,000 - €1,000,000
When approaching MELIES Business Angels, highlight your startup’s regional impact and readiness for hands-on collaboration. Emphasize how your team welcomes active investor engagement, as their members often provide operational and strategic support beyond capital. Demonstrate a clear path to scalable growth and show how your business aligns with the network’s preference for innovative, high-potential ventures in the Occitanie region.
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