Daphni Fund III | 2016 VC Fund

Daphni

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Paris, France

Countries of investment

France
Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
Finland

Investment stages

Seed
Series A

Industries

Climate Tech
Fintech
SaaS
Consumer Products

About
Daphni is a Paris-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage European tech startups. They differentiate themselves through a strong, community-driven model, leveraging their proprietary 'daftizens' platform to connect entrepreneurs with a network of experts for support and guidance.

Min check size: $550K
Max check size: $10M
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Investment Thesis

Daphni is a European venture capital firm investing from seed to Series B in tech startups with strong international ambitions and user-oriented business models. They focus on supporting entrepreneurs who are building the future European digital champions. Their unique approach is centered around their 'daftizens' platform, a digital community of over 300 experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who actively contribute to the growth and success of their portfolio companies.

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Manager's Experience

The founding partners bring a blend of venture capital and entrepreneurial experience, with several partners previously at firms like Elaia Partners. The team's expertise covers technology, finance, and marketing, with a strong focus on the European tech ecosystem. They have a track record of founding companies, co-founding industry organizations like France Digitale, and serving on the boards of numerous startups.