Sophia Business Angels

Sophia Business Angels is an angel investment network established in 2003 and based in Sophia Antipolis, France. Comprising over 50 members from 15 countries, the group consists of experienced entrepreneurs and senior managers who meet monthly to identify and fund promising start-up projects across various sectors, including finance technology, information and communications technology, energy, and lifestyle. The members leverage their combined expertise to provide not only financial support but also mentorship and coaching to emerging businesses. Their collaborative efforts have garnered recognition, including a national grant for Business Angels in France. Additionally, the group has established two investment vehicles, Innovation Europe and Croissance Europe, to enhance private investing across the continent. Sophia Business Angels has also played a significant role in hosting investment forums and events that showcase innovative projects in MedTech, CleanTech, Hi-Tech, and Space sectors.

Candace Johnson

Co-President

3 past transactions

Faveeo

Angel Round in 2014
Faveeo SA is a company based in Geneva, Switzerland, that provides collaborative intelligence solutions focused on web and social media management. Founded in 2012, Faveeo offers a suite of integrated tools designed to assist large organizations in handling both external and internal data streams. Its platform features a filtering and refining engine that identifies key concepts and sources relevant to various topics, industries, or brands. Additionally, Faveeo provides tools for content curation and analysis, as well as collaboration and publishing capabilities, which enhance organizations' access to essential insights. The company's solutions are utilized in media monitoring, competitive intelligence analysis, market research, social media engagement, and content marketing. Faveeo's services cater to a diverse range of clients, including research centers, non-governmental organizations, and international groups, aiming to streamline their information validation and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.

3Roam

Venture Round in 2008
3Roam SA specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling equipment for wireless backhaul infrastructure. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including high-capacity microwave transmission solutions that support various frequencies, such as 3 GHz and 5 GHz, as well as advanced options like 80 GHz millimeter wave technology. 3Roam's equipment is capable of providing wireless point-to-point links with speeds ranging from 2 Mbps to over 1 Gbps, covering distances up to 80 km. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides network design, RF planning, and training services, focusing on the needs of sectors such as oil and gas, government, and private networks. Founded in 2005 and based in Sophia-Antipolis, France, 3Roam is recognized for its innovative solutions that address the increasing demand for capacity among mobile operators and broadband service providers.

Exploredge

Series A in 2008
Exploredge SAS, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sophia-Antipolis, France, specializes in the development of search engine software. The company's technology enhances search results by suggesting related terms, leveraging a semantic field that is both hierarchical and validated by experts. This approach allows users to improve their search experiences, whether they choose to use the company's proposals or not, across various search engines.
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