Here are ten active family offices from our database that are based in French and invest in startups, along with their websites:
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Financière Agache (Agache) (Paris)
Financière Agache (Agache) is the Arnault family's Paris-based holding company, controlling Christian Dior and LVMH along with other investments. -
Marco & Co (Angers)
Marco & Co is the family office of the Picot family in Angers, initiated by Emmanuel, entrepreneur and founder of Evolis, alongside Romain, an entrepreneur in the laundry sector, and Benjamin, who leads marketing. The firm supports innovative, ambitious founders working to improve human, animal, and plant well-being, focusing on early-stage startups at pre-seed, seed, and Series A, and providing advice, expertise, and its network. -
Avelana (Montpellier)
Avelana is an impact-focused investment and entrepreneurship company based in Montpellier, founded by committed entrepreneurs. Its mission centers on funding and nurturing businesses that contribute to the ecological transition. -
Caravelle SA (Paris)
Caravelle SA, the Martel Family Office, is a diversified industrial group based in Paris that invests its own funds to support French SMEs with €50 million to €300 million in turnover. With more than 25 years of experience, it invests particularly in industry, healthcare, agri-food, services, and tourism. -
Enthéos (Paris)
Enthéos is a Paris-based investment firm that backs companies working, at their own scale, to improve the world. It positions itself as an alliance of entrepreneurship and investment, serving efficient, sober, and sustainable SMEs. -
Famille C Participations (Paris)
Famille C Participations is the Courtin family's Paris-based investment company, focused on the beauty, well-being, and care sectors. It invests through venture, M&A, and growth strategies, taking majority or minority stakes with the aim of sustainably transforming the beauty industry through health- and environment-conscious innovation. -
Financiere Saint James (Paris)
Financière Saint James is the family office of Michaël Benabou, co-founder of vente-privee.com, based in Paris. The firm invests in innovative digital and technology companies alongside diversified real estate holdings, entering early from €200,000 and following on with up to €5 million per round. -
Florac (Paris)
Florac is a Paris-based private equity firm founded in 2009 and chaired by Marie-Jeanne Meyer, a historic shareholder and former officer of the Louis Dreyfus Group. Structured as an evergreen vehicle, the Meyer family firm partners with entrepreneurs on ambitious strategic projects to help build national and international leaders. -
Holnest (Lyon)
Holnest is a Lyon-based investment firm that supports entrepreneurs, particularly during the scaling phase, and invests directly in projects within its areas of expertise. -
K for Capital (Paris)
K for Capital is a Paris-based investment firm that fuels innovation through high-conviction bets in health, longevity, AI, and food tech, backing founders across more than eight countries. Its portfolio spans digital health, intelligent nutrition, and frontier technology aimed at human well-being and performance.
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