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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.
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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.
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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

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