Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Paris, France
Countries of investment
- France
- United States
- Spain
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Growth
Industries
- SaaS
- Marketplaces
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence
About
ISAI is a leading French tech investment fund founded in 2010 by a collective of successful entrepreneurs. They manage over €500 million through multiple specialized funds, backing digital companies at every stage of their growth, from early-stage ventures to established tech buyouts. Their mission is to finance and support tech champions with capital and the collective experience of their entrepreneur network.
ISAI is a leading French tech investment fund founded in 2010 by a collective of successful entrepreneurs. They manage over €500 million through multiple specialized funds, backing digital companies at every stage of their growth, from early-stage ventures to established tech buyouts. Their mission is to finance and support tech champions with capital and the collective experience of their entrepreneur network.
Investment Thesis
ISAI positions itself as 'the entrepreneurs' fund,' founded and backed by over 400 tech entrepreneurs to support the next generation of digital companies. They invest across multiple stages, from Seed/Series A (tickets €100k-€5M) to Tech Buyout (€15M-€50M) and Late Stage growth equity. Their focus is on the broad digital ecosystem, including SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, insurtech, and retailtech, primarily in France and Europe. Their unique value lies in providing both capital and hands-on support from their extensive network of experienced founders.
Manager's Experience
The management team consists of co-founders and partners with extensive backgrounds as both entrepreneurs and investors. Key figures like Jean-David Chamboredon (co-founder) bring experience from established investment firms like 3i Group, while others have direct startup operational experience. This blend of venture capital, private equity, M&A, and entrepreneurial history shapes their investment approach, particularly within the French and European tech ecosystems.
Team
Jean-David Chamboredon - Executive Chairman
Pierre Martini - Managing Partner
Christophe Raynaud - Managing Partner
Jean-François Rivassou - Managing Partner
Thibault de L'Eprevier - Partner
Nicolas Debock - Partner
Karine Lellouche - Partner
François-Xavier Leduc - Partner
Portfolio
BlaBlaCar
Malt
Ledger
Aircall
Evaneos
OpenClassrooms
The Sandbox
Younited
Meero
Tinyclues
fifty-five
Arianee
Comet