Alto Invest

Alto Invest is a wealth management firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2001 by Antoine Valdès and Jean-François Paumelle, who have extensive experience in private equity. The firm focuses on investing in innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe, having made over 250 investments in countries such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia. With a track record of more than 15 years, Alto Invest is known for managing diverse portfolios on behalf of both institutional and private clients. The firm operates under the umbrella of the Eiffel Investment Group and is supported by a dedicated executive management team.

Paumelle, Jean-Francois

Managing Director

31 past transactions

Karos

Convertible Note in 2019
Karos transform available car seats into public transport networks, leveraging AI and mobile technologies.

Crème de la Crème

Series A in 2018
Crème de la Crème connects companies with the most talented freelancers in Europe. Crème de la Crème was launched by Jean-Charles Varlet, Théo Dorp and Romain Abidonn in April 2015.

Karos

Series A in 2018
Karos transform available car seats into public transport networks, leveraging AI and mobile technologies.

Yousign

Venture Round in 2018
Yousign is a leading European SaaS player in the e-signature space, mainly active in France, Germany, and Italy. Having anticipated the shift towards paperless long before any European competitors, Yousign helps thousands of sales, purchasing, HR, legal, IT teams to digitalise and automate their contract processes. Yousign seeks to support SMBs of various sectors through its easy-to-use electronic signature application. It also features a powerful API that is easy to integrate and facilitates adoption by smaller companies. The e-signature company aims to expand its product further up the value chain into document automation, approval management, and additional workflows. Founded in 2013 by Luc Pallavidino and Antoine Louiset, Yousign has more than 6000 customers, 1.5M+ monthly signers, 100+ employees, growing at a x2.5 rate YoY, making it the most performing e-signature scale-up in Europe.

Arcad Software

Venture Round in 2017
Arcad Software provides application lifecycle management solutions that focus on IBM. The ARCAD Software Group is leading provider of DevOps and Modernization solutions, covering a multitude of platforms including IBM i, UNIX, Linux, Windows and z/OS. The company operates through its head office based in France and subsidiaries in Europe, the USA, India and Asia. ARCAD technology is distributed globally by IBM. ARCAD solutions integrate with the most popular multi-platform tools such as GitHub, JIRA, Jenkins or Docker.

Unow

Venture Round in 2017
Unow delivers tutored training programs on project management, soft skills and business skills. With a portfolio of 50+ training programs and a network of 100+ field experts, our goal is to improve team collaboration and productivity. Unow is headquartered in Paris, France.

Nosopharm

Venture Round in 2017
Nosopharm is a young innovative biotechnology company dedicated to anti-infective drug discovery. Nosopharm addresses the unmet medical need of the bacterial multidrug resistance to antibiotics, a very concerning issue for hospital-acquired infections. Nosopharm has set up an innovative anti-infective drug discovery platform based on the medicinal mining of the microbial biodiversity. The company has developed a unique expertise in the screening and the characterization of bioactive secondary metabolites produced by an original microbial bioresource: the bacterial genera Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus.

Ubleam

Seed Round in 2017
Ubleam helps manufacturers to increase their sales and customer knowledge with a smart mobile tag (bleam) for B2B services on mobile. More than 200 B2B customers use the bleam to for pro services on their product or improve maintenance processes in their industry. Awarded in France in 2015, Ubleam grows fast thanks to its BleamCard and IOT Platform to become the european leader in B2B Augmented Reality.

EasyVista

Convertible Note in 2016
EasyVista S.A. is a provider of IT service management solutions designed to enhance service delivery for enterprises globally. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Noisy-le-Grand, France, the company offers a cloud-based platform that includes the EV Service Manager, which facilitates the creation and management of IT services, and EV Self Help, a solution aimed at minimizing service requests. EasyVista focuses on automating and personalizing service delivery, particularly for mobile users, thereby improving the overall service experience. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including higher education, healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector, assisting over 1,000 enterprises in optimizing their IT operations. Its offerings encompass various features such as remote monitoring, business intelligence, and asset management, which contribute to enhanced employee productivity and customer satisfaction while controlling service delivery costs.

Speexx

Series A in 2015
Speexx is a Time Magazine Top 20 Edtech company and the leading platform for people development in the digital workplace. The platform is built on the latest technology and a global network of top trainers and coaches to provide corporate language training, business coaching, mentoring, and skills assessment services to large organizations everywhere – fully integrated with client people tech and within a safe online environment. Over 1,800 organizations use Speexx for language skills training and business coaching services. With over 8 million users worldwide, and 300,000 sessions delivered 1:1 each year, Speexx is one of the most widely used corporate training solutions, with ongoing support in 14 languages. The Speexx platform meets all GDPR and CCPA requirements and holds certifications for ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, TISAX, and AZAV. Speexx also maintains all essential ESG and CSR certifications. The company has earned over 200 tech innovation awards and industry recognition worldwide. Speexx was established in 2012 and has 2,000 staff and coaches and offices in Munich, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Sao Paulo, New York, and Shanghai, plus representation in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information visit: www.speexx.com

EZ Wheel

Series B in 2015
ez-Wheel SAS is an innovative technology company founded in 2009. Registered in France with a capital of 168 660 €, the company develops a range of industrial electric traction solutions dedicated to handling tools and soft mobility. Located in Charente, in the heart of the Mecatronic Valley, ez-Wheel benefit from geographical and economical opportunities entertained by a number of industrials players and SMEs implanted locally. ez-Wheel's innovative technology and industrial know-how represent a direct outcome of synergies between well-known technologies and proven methodologies.

NOVACYT

Venture Round in 2014
The Novacyt Group is a rapidly growing, international diagnostics business generating an increasing portfolio of in vitro and molecular diagnostic tests. Its core strengths lie in diagnostics product development, commercialisation, contract design and manufacturing. The Company’s lead business units comprise of Primerdesign and Lab21 Products, supplying an extensive range of high quality assays and reagents worldwide. The Group directly serves oncology, microbiology, haematology and serology markets as do its global partners, which include major corporates.

Nosopharm

Venture Round in 2013
Nosopharm is a young innovative biotechnology company dedicated to anti-infective drug discovery. Nosopharm addresses the unmet medical need of the bacterial multidrug resistance to antibiotics, a very concerning issue for hospital-acquired infections. Nosopharm has set up an innovative anti-infective drug discovery platform based on the medicinal mining of the microbial biodiversity. The company has developed a unique expertise in the screening and the characterization of bioactive secondary metabolites produced by an original microbial bioresource: the bacterial genera Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus.

NovaWatt SAS

Private Equity Round in 2013
NovaWatt SAS produces alternative electricity.

DigiSchool

Series A in 2013
digiSchool offers various learning tools for each educational stage from primary school through to postbaccalaureate, with the majority of their users in the 15-25 year old range. They were one of the first e-learning outfits to anticipate the eventual dominance of mobile in the learning space amongst younger generations, and seamlessly made the transition to mobile earlier on.

SpineVision

Venture Round in 2013
SpineVision is a spinal technology company focused on the development and marketing of implants and instrumentation for spinal treatment. The company offers spinal systems addressing a wide range of spinal pathologies including degenerative disc disease, deformity, cervical disorders, trauma and tumors. These products have been developed in collaboration with leading neurological and orthopedic surgeons which has resulted in over 20 patents. SpineVision was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Antony in France, with subsidiaries in Belgium, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

SuperSonic Imagine

Private Equity Round in 2013
SuperSonic Imagine SA develops and manufactures ultrasound medical imaging systems for measuring and visualizing tissue elasticity. The company provides Aixplorer, an ultrasound system for breast lesion imaging; and ShearWave, an ultrasound technology platform for quantitative elastography. It offers its products through its offices and a network of distributors in France, Belgium, Austria, Croatia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. SuperSonic Imagine SA was founded in 2005 and is based in Aix-en-Provence, France with additional offices in Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Talentsoft

Venture Round in 2011
TalentSoft SA is a developer of cloud-based talent management software, founded in 2007 and based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that support various aspects of talent management, including employee recruitment, performance appraisal, career development, learning, and compensation management. Its software facilitates multilingual employee portals, enhances employer branding, and allows for the customization of appraisal documents and development plans. Additionally, TalentSoft promotes internal mobility and provides tools for effective workforce and competency planning. The company has established a global presence with subsidiaries and partnerships across Africa, North America, Asia, and Europe, demonstrating its commitment to international growth. TalentSoft’s innovative approach and strategic collaborations with major technology firms, such as Microsoft, have solidified its position as a leader in the SaaS-based talent management sector.

DBV Technologies

Series C in 2011
DBV Technologies is a global clinical stage biopharmaceutical company founded by pediatricians and entrepreneurs who believed that food allergies could one day be treated safely and effectively. With this mission driving their commitment to the advancement of treatments in this field, they are investigating a potential new class of immunotherapy that aims to activate the immune system of patients through the skin.

Sellsy

Series A in 2011
Sellsy is an online customer relationship management (CRM) and sales management platform. It offers solutions such as CRM pipeline, invoicing, time-tracking, helpdesk, ERP, POS, and more. Sellsy was launched on January 1, 2009 in La Rochelle, France.

TXCOM

Venture Round in 2010
TXCOM is the first European manufacturer dedicated to the RF terminals and software applied to the ID environment and the management of the physical flows TXCOM has been involved in the ID environment for 19 years and has been willing to comply with the specific requirements of the end customers in several fields of activities such as industry, logistics, transport, administration or large-scale retailing. More than 40.000 RF terminals and about 2000 LAN networks have been set up until now by TXCOM, not only in Europe but also in some other regions of the world.

Ma-papeterie

Series A in 2009
Ma-papeterie is an online retailer of stationery products based in France.

Decalog

Venture Round in 2009
The company Decalog, a French company of 45 employees with a capital of € 342,000, offers a range of software to meet the needs of professionals in libraries and media centers.

Akamedia

Series A in 2008
Akamedia provides Premium Content and Advanced Distribution solutions for all screens. Akamedia both offers its white label solution "The VIP Room" to rights holders wanting to distribute their productions in broadcast or HD quality and runs the first news on-demand service "Newspusher" for TV newsrooms, TV magazines, Websites, Mobile operators and Digital signage.

Memobox

Series A in 2008
Memobox specializes in telecom cost management solutions for fixed and mobile telephony, VoIP and ToIP. Memobox was founded in 1994 and is based in Saint-Aubin, France.

Dmailer

Series A in 2007
Dmailer S.A., a software editor, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets portable backup and synchronization software solutions for mobile devices for consumers and original equipment manufacturers. It offers Dmailer Sync PC/data synchronization software that enables the user to synchronize and save the personal data, including files, photos, music, emails, contacts, calendars, favorites/bookmarks, and desktop background to the portable storage devices, such as USB keys, external hard disk drives, SIM cards, and MP3 players. The company also provides Dmailer Backup, a data backup software that enables the users to backup the personal data on various storage devices; Dmailer Online, a subscription-based online storage service that enables to safeguard the data by backing it up online on a remote server; and mediamove that enables users to transfer and organize videos, photos, and music between phones, camera or music players, and PC or Mac. Dmailer S.A. has strategic partnerships with Skype, Micro Soft, Corel, Developer Connection, Paca Mobile Center, USB, and SIMposium. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Marseille, France with a location in Claymont, Delaware.

Cedip Infrared Systems

Venture Round in 2006
Cedip Infrared Systems provides infrared imaging cameras and systems to industrial, research, medical, and defense organizations worldwide. It designs and manufactures a line of infrared imaging cameras and systems, which include high performance cameras, industrial and automation cameras, and defense and security systems. The company's high performance cameras primarily comprise Silver 450M, a focal plane array camera for research and development applications; Jade J510M, a camera for access to infrared imaging; and Orion system, an infrared multispectral imager capable of producing IR sub-band images at video rate within the SW-MWIR or LWIR region.

RFI Informatique

Series A in 2005
RFI Informatique, SA designs, develops, and markets solutions for system integration applications. Its products include MBS Navision that assists in the management of finance, sales and marketing, human resources, analytics, and distribution and production activities; and MS CRM, which helps in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services. The company also offers tailored solutions for Web-based front-end and back-end office applications. Additionally, it provides network security, systems installation, and network administration and support services. The company’s clients include Demeures Caladoises, Editions Glйnat, Bernard Julhiet Consulting, Giraud International, and Roche Diagnostics. RFI Informatique was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Seyssinet, France with additional offices in Lyon, Biarritz, and Boulogne Billancourt.

Netfective Technology

Venture Round in 2005
Netfective Technology SA operates as a software vendor. It provides UML and MDA training; BLU AGE 2009 Edition, a MDA compliant software that enables automated transformation of UML application process into Java EE and .Net Enterprise business applications; BLU AGE 'Build' and 'Deliver' Modules, which allow setting up technical environments for source code generation; BLU AGE 'Reverse Modeling' Module that allows automatically extract UML models up from the source code of existing Java; and UML modeling tools to create, manipulate, and store models and metamodels. The company also offers professional services to support BLU AGE UML and MDA training, and consulting and product customization through specific cartridges and software development. In addition, Netfective Technology SA involves in the development of customized enterprise business applications, maintenance of MDA-based applications, modernization of legacy application, and industrialization of your agile developments. Further, it offers specialized microfinance for micro-entrepreneurs. Netfective Technology SA was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Suresnes, France with additional locations in Paris, Bordeaux, and Montrouge, France; Dover, Delaware; and Casablanca, Morocco.
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