AFI Ventures

AFI Ventures, established in 2020 and based in Paris, France, is the seed fund of Alliance for Impact, a notable launchpad for impact-driven initiatives in Europe. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups that aim to transform various sectors of the economy in a more equitable and sustainable manner. With a commitment to financing up to two companies each month, AFI Ventures provides pre-seed and seed funding ranging from €100,000 to €500,000. In addition to its investment activities, the firm offers equity-free acceleration to support the growth of these impact-driven ventures.

Constantin de Chaudenay

Associate

Mamadou Dembele

Senior Associate

30 past transactions

Moonwatt

Seed Round in 2025
Moonwatt solves problems of the energy transition through innovative energy products hardware and software.

Nova Carbon

Seed Round in 2025
Nova Carbon's mission is to democratize the use of carbon fiber by developing a range of high-performance semi-finished products made from carbon fiber waste.

Alpagga

Funding Round in 2024
Alpagga operates an online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of decommissioned agri-food equipment. The platform simplifies transactions in the food industry by connecting sellers of used professional equipment with potential buyers. Alpagga enhances the purchasing experience by providing a range of services, including delivery management, consignment-sale storage, guaranteed equipment purchase, and invoice generation. These offerings help professionals in the cooking industry save costs while accessing quality second-hand equipment.

Toasty

Seed Round in 2024
Our mission at Toasty is to make sustainable lifestyle accessible to everyone.

Highcast

Seed Round in 2024
Highcast is a company focused on optimizing energy consumption within factories through an AI-powered software platform. This platform employs machine learning algorithms to analyze historical energy usage data, allowing manufacturers to predict future energy needs. By doing so, Highcast helps businesses manage their budgets effectively, supports the transition to sustainable energy practices, and enhances procurement strategies. The company aims to enable manufacturers to proactively adjust their production processes, thereby reducing environmental impact and lowering operational costs. In the context of rising energy prices and the urgent need for energy transition, Highcast addresses the critical challenge of monitoring and forecasting energy consumption.

Jinko

Seed Round in 2024
Jinko provides tailored supportive care to those impacted by cancer.

Bohr Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Democratize power market access for independent renewable energy producers

Kor

Seed Round in 2024
Kor is the leading proactive care platform to prevent disease and optimize health – starting with a next-gen health check-up for employees. With our unique approach powered by cutting-edge science, efficient and patient-first, we’re aiming to make proactive care available to everyone.

Green Praxis

Seed Round in 2024
Green PRAXIS' goal is to identify value-creation opportunities from natural assets (e.g. forests, roadsides) to boost economic returns and preserve biodiversity sustainably. The diversity and complexity of data and scientific facts required to make the right decisions are very high. Information, technology and expertise are the foundation of our automated solution. After diagnosing the biotope, candidate scenarios are tested thanks to data and AI to produce value-generating recommendations.

Prolong

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Prolong has developed a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that assists brands and retailers in launching, trialing, and scaling white label maintenance and repair services. The company aims to revolutionize how brands approach product care and repair, making these services an integral part of the product lifecycle rather than an afterthought. By providing tools and services that facilitate the integration of repair and maintenance, Prolong promotes sustainable consumption and helps reduce waste. This approach encourages customers to engage in responsible consumption practices, contributing to a more circular economy.

Dionymer

Seed Round in 2023
Dionymer is a biotechnology company focused on transforming industrial organic waste into high-performance biodegradable polymers known as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). Utilizing a biomimetic technology, the company employs microorganisms to convert organic waste, such as grape pomace, through a bacterial fermentation process. This innovative approach allows for the creation of customizable PHA polymers, providing farmers and manufacturers with low-carbon alternatives to traditional petrochemical plastics. By investing in the circular economy, Dionymer aims to address waste management challenges while offering sustainable solutions for various industries.

Sirona Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Pioneering direct air capture technology to remove CO2 from the air, with a focus on speed, scalability and a low capex design.

Bon Vivant

Venture Round in 2023
Bon Vivant is a French biotechnology startup founded by Hélène Briand and Stéphane Mac Millan, specializing in the development of plant-based milk alternatives. The company utilizes precision fermentation technology to create non-dairy products that closely mimic the texture and taste of traditional dairy. By cultivating milk proteins in a vegetable culture medium, Bon Vivant aims to provide accessible and pure alternatives to cheese and other dairy items, catering to consumers seeking dairy-free options without compromising on quality.

SpotLight

Series A in 2023
SpotLight SAS, founded in 2017 and based in Massy, France, specializes in advanced monitoring technology for the petroleum industry. The company offers a seismic monitoring solution that provides real-time information on subsurface movements, utilizing a lightweight single source and receiver. This innovative technology enables effective 4-D seismic monitoring, allowing reservoir engineers to detect dynamic changes in the subsurface with precision. By streamlining the monitoring process, SpotLight helps petroleum companies reduce costs while enhancing their ability to respond to evolving reservoir conditions.

Stokelp

Seed Round in 2023
Stokelp is an innovative overstock recovery marketplace specifically designed for food manufacturers. The platform focuses on the recovery of untapped raw materials from the food industry, aiming to minimize food waste. By fostering a community among manufacturers, Stokelp helps optimize the management of raw material stocks and provides farmers with an alternative solution to dealing with excess inventory. This approach not only enhances efficiency in the food production process but also contributes to sustainability efforts within the industry.

Tilt

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
We are passionate engineers, PhD, business grads on a mission to help the energy transition using our skills: software and AI ! As we need to produce and consume energy in a more responsible, efficient and low-carbon way, our solution enables decentralized energy consumers to better integrate into the grid. We are building an innovative platform that empowers the widespread adoption of renewable energies and everyone to take charge of their energy consumption. If energy is a topic at heart and you like challenge then join us !

Optimiz Construction

Seed Round in 2023
Optimiz Construction offers a construction management platform designed to enhance the efficiency of material cutting and laying processes. By focusing on the optimization of steel cuttings on site, the platform generates automated installation plans that seamlessly integrate into existing workflows without the need for intermediaries or alterations to current tools. This approach allows construction companies to improve performance at their reinforcement stations while simultaneously saving time, reducing costs, and lowering CO2 emissions.

Resortecs

Seed Round in 2023
Resortecs is a company focused on advancing sustainability in the fashion industry through innovative design for disassembly. It offers heat-dissolvable stitching threads and thermal disassembly systems that simplify the recycling process for brands and recyclers. The Smart Stitch™ thread is designed to dissolve at specific temperatures, allowing garments to be easily transformed into recyclable materials from the manufacturing stage. Additionally, the Smart Disassembly™ system enables recyclers to efficiently process large volumes of garments, recovering up to 90% of the original fabric without damaging the material. This solution enhances the ability to recycle textiles, aiming to meet the environmental challenges of the fashion industry while maintaining high standards of quality and design. Resortecs is committed to facilitating the circular economy by making recycling more accessible and effective, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future in fashion.

Inarix

Seed Round in 2023
Inarix is a technology company that leverages artificial intelligence and image analysis to revolutionize quality measurement and monitoring in the agricultural sector. Its innovative software allows users to obtain reliable results from samples by simply taking a photograph, facilitating quick and efficient quality analysis. Inarix provides a global monitoring platform that enables real-time oversight of cereal production flows, offering tailored management tools to meet specific client needs. This approach not only streamlines decision-making processes but also presents simple and disruptive alternatives for farming practices, enhancing efficiency and quality in agricultural operations.

MORFO

Seed Round in 2022
MORFO incorporates biological symbioses, drones, and AI technologies to sustainably reforest and fight against global warming.

ClimeFi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Carbonx is a climate-focused startup that supports businesses in reaching their net-zero objectives by mitigating the risks associated with sourcing permanent carbon credits. The company offers a platform showcasing carbon removal projects that emphasize permanence, additionality, verifiability, and net negativity. Through this platform, Carbonx enables clients to secure genuine net-zero outcomes by procuring strictly permanent carbon removal credits. Additionally, the startup aims to create a catalytic demand within the carbon dioxide removal sector, thereby fostering growth and investment in emissions reduction initiatives.

Captain Cause

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Captain Cause operates an online platform that enables businesses to facilitate pre-financed donations to charitable organizations. By allowing companies to allocate portions of their marketing budgets toward funding associative projects, Captain Cause empowers clients, partners, and employees to participate in the donation process. Users can establish fundraising campaigns, where the pre-financed contributions are distributed to participants, who then donate to causes of their choice. This innovative approach makes it possible for businesses to support meaningful initiatives without incurring direct costs, fostering engagement and accountability in corporate social responsibility efforts.

Apryl

Seed Round in 2022
Apryl is a fertility benefits platform designed to address inequality in the workplace by providing comprehensive support for employees seeking family planning options. The platform assists employers in attracting and retaining top talent by offering a range of fertility and family planning benefits, including consultations, access to clinics, and treatments such as egg freezing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and adoption services. By enabling employees to receive confidential support from their employers, Apryl fosters a more inclusive work environment that prioritizes the diverse needs of its workforce.

Bon Vivant

Seed Round in 2022
Bon Vivant is a French biotechnology startup founded by Hélène Briand and Stéphane Mac Millan, specializing in the development of plant-based milk alternatives. The company utilizes precision fermentation technology to create non-dairy products that closely mimic the texture and taste of traditional dairy. By cultivating milk proteins in a vegetable culture medium, Bon Vivant aims to provide accessible and pure alternatives to cheese and other dairy items, catering to consumers seeking dairy-free options without compromising on quality.

Kompozite

Seed Round in 2022
Kompozite operates a digital platform designed to enhance the construction industry's efficiency and sustainability by accelerating the decarbonization process. The platform aggregates comprehensive material data and automatically generates optimized construction solutions tailored to the specific needs of its users. It features an extensive material library, integrates technical and environmental data, and calculates and assigns carbon values. By providing a collaborative and user-friendly interface, the platform facilitates the transition to low-carbon practices in building construction and renovation, supporting clients in making informed, environmentally conscious decisions.

Pyxo

Seed Round in 2021
Pyxo is a company focused on providing ecological solutions that enhance convenience and practicality in food delivery and catering. It offers reusable containers known as PyxoBoxes, which replace disposable packaging and cutlery, thereby promoting a zero-waste approach to meals. The PyxoBox network is designed for ease of use, featuring no setup fees or complex return processes. Businesses can rent collectors, while restaurants can sell the containers for takeout. Employees of corporate clients can conveniently take their meals in PyxoBoxes and return them to designated collection points at their workplaces. Pyxo manages the logistics and cleaning of these containers, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.

FairCraft

Seed Round in 2021
FairCraft is a company focused on creating a sustainable alternative to traditional animal leather through innovative synthetic biology and material science techniques. By utilizing cellular culture, tissue engineering, and advanced material science, FairCraft develops lab-grown leather that provides a slaughter-free option for the fashion industry. This approach not only aims to reduce CO2 emissions associated with conventional leather production but also ensures high mechanical strength and durability for consumers. Through its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, FairCraft is positioned to transform the leather market by offering environmentally friendly solutions.

Ecosystem Restoration Standard

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The Ecosystem Restoration Standard is a certification initiative focused on nature-based restoration projects within the Voluntary Carbon Markets. It aims to support small-scale, community-driven restoration efforts that address climate change, enhance biodiversity, and improve local livelihoods. By incorporating advanced Digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) methods, the Standard facilitates continuous tracking of project progress across various baselines. This approach enhances traceability and transparency for both project developers and buyers, ensuring that restoration efforts are effectively monitored and verified.

Colette

Angel Round in 2020
Colette is a company that facilitates co-living arrangements, primarily targeting students and young workers seeking housing. It connects these individuals with hosts who have spare rooms available for rent, providing a solution for both parties. Homeowners can earn additional income by renting out their vacant rooms, while guests benefit from affordable accommodation and the opportunity for daily social interaction. Colette aims to create mutually beneficial living situations that address the housing needs of young people and the companionship desires of hosts.

Tilt

We are passionate engineers, PhD, business grads on a mission to help the energy transition using our skills: software and AI ! As we need to produce and consume energy in a more responsible, efficient and low-carbon way, our solution enables decentralized energy consumers to better integrate into the grid. We are building an innovative platform that empowers the widespread adoption of renewable energies and everyone to take charge of their energy consumption. If energy is a topic at heart and you like challenge then join us !
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