Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyEurope
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
AIQuantumCybersecurityBiotech
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Specialist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
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), cyberse...
Notable Investments
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SandboxAQS
Shift TechnologyM
MiraklA
Alice & BobA
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