Founders Future

Founders Future SAS is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Paris, France. The firm focuses on investing in startups at various stages, including pre-seed, seed, and series A. Founders Future targets a diverse range of sectors, including commercial services, commercial products, software, transportation, semiconductors, information technology, retail, SaaS, e-commerce, financial technology, and food technology, primarily within the European region. The firm's approach emphasizes supporting innovative businesses and fostering growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Valentine Barbelivien

Partner

Matthieu Benkerant

COO and Partner

Sarah Corne

Impact Partner

Louis Sautet

Principal

Maxime de Varine-Bohan

Principal

Paul Varrasso

Associate

Past deals in France

Bitstack

Seed Round in 2024
Bitstack is a financial technology company that began in 2021 with the goal of democratizing Bitcoin access in France. The company initially offered a simple product that rounded up everyday purchases, investing the spare change in Bitcoin. Over time, Bitstack has evolved into a comprehensive app designed to facilitate better management of personal finances. Its platform enables users to buy, sell, earn, and spend Bitcoin while seamlessly investing small amounts through rounded-up transactions. By focusing on creating a more open and inclusive financial system, Bitstack aims to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures and redefine consumer banking through the use of Bitcoin and stablecoins.

Daze

Series A in 2024
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.

Singulier

Venture Round in 2023
Singulier is a management consulting firm based in Paris, France, established in 2017. The firm specializes in digital transformation, combining expertise in business consultancy, digital design thinking, marketing, technology, and data analysis to address complex business challenges for executives and investors. Singulier offers a range of services, including due diligence, investment strategy, digital strategy, innovation, and customer relationship management. Its diverse clientele spans various sectors, including consumer products, financial services, healthcare, information technology, marketing, and advertising services. Through its multidisciplinary approach, Singulier aims to deliver effective solutions that drive business success.

Astran

Seed Round in 2023
Astran is a software development company that unlocks cloud adoption without compromising data confidentiality, security, and compliance. Astran is a zero-trust cloud-native platform that runs on multiple cloud providers. They connect preferred cloud providers, configure distributed data vaults, and switch cloud providers just as easily whenever they need. Founded by Yosra Jarraya in 2021 and is located in Paris, Île-de-France.

Beev

Seed Round in 2023
Beev is a mobility platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2020, that provides electric vehicle solutions for both businesses and households. The company facilitates the decarbonization of mobility by offering a comprehensive service that includes the purchase of electric vehicles and the installation of charging stations in various locations, such as homes and public spaces. Beev's platform emphasizes user convenience through features like online signatures, price transparency, and flexible payment options, enabling customers to save time and money while making the transition to electric mobility.

Bitstack

Seed Round in 2023
Bitstack is a financial technology company that began in 2021 with the goal of democratizing Bitcoin access in France. The company initially offered a simple product that rounded up everyday purchases, investing the spare change in Bitcoin. Over time, Bitstack has evolved into a comprehensive app designed to facilitate better management of personal finances. Its platform enables users to buy, sell, earn, and spend Bitcoin while seamlessly investing small amounts through rounded-up transactions. By focusing on creating a more open and inclusive financial system, Bitstack aims to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures and redefine consumer banking through the use of Bitcoin and stablecoins.

Audion

Series A in 2022
Audion, founded in 2018 by Arthur Larrey and Kamel El Hadef in Paris, specializes in developing a proprietary platform designed to automate, customize, and measure digital audio marketing. Its technology enables podcast editors to dynamically insert advertisements tailored to the local context in real-time personalized audio advertising on podcasts.

Cuvée Privée

Series A in 2022
Cuvée Privée SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, operates an online platform for wine retailing while also organizing events that connect winemakers with customers. The company offers a unique experience for wine enthusiasts and businesses by allowing them to adopt vines in prestigious French vineyards for a year. Customers can select their vines from Cuvée Privée's curated wineries, receive bottles from their chosen parcel along with a certificate of adoption, and follow their vines' progress under the guidance of the winemaker. At the end of the adoption period, they receive six bottles of the next vintage, personalized with their name on the label.

Bitstack

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bitstack is a financial technology company that began in 2021 with the goal of democratizing Bitcoin access in France. The company initially offered a simple product that rounded up everyday purchases, investing the spare change in Bitcoin. Over time, Bitstack has evolved into a comprehensive app designed to facilitate better management of personal finances. Its platform enables users to buy, sell, earn, and spend Bitcoin while seamlessly investing small amounts through rounded-up transactions. By focusing on creating a more open and inclusive financial system, Bitstack aims to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures and redefine consumer banking through the use of Bitcoin and stablecoins.

Veesion

Series A in 2022
Veesion is a company based in Paris, France, that specializes in gesture recognition technology aimed at detecting shoplifting in the retail sector. Founded in 2018, Veesion has developed an intelligent video surveillance software that employs deep learning algorithms to analyze the footage from security cameras in real-time. This technology identifies gestures associated with theft and sends alerts to human operators, who can then confirm the incident and respond appropriately. Veesion's solution integrates seamlessly with existing surveillance systems, providing retailers and distributors with an innovative and ethical means of safeguarding their assets while optimizing the allocation of security personnel.

Goshaba

Venture Round in 2022
Goshaba SAS is a technology company that specializes in recruitment and talent management solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, Goshaba offers a platform designed to automate candidate qualification through innovative methods. Its key offerings include Smart Screening, which identifies candidates that closely match job criteria; Cognitive Gaming, a gamified approach that assesses candidates' personality traits through engaging mini-games; and Talent Mapping, which analyzes the skills and personalities within a talent pool. By leveraging cognitive science, Goshaba enables recruiters to evaluate candidates effectively and make informed hiring decisions, ultimately empowering individuals to recognize their potential and align their career aspirations with suitable opportunities.

Lydia

Series C in 2021
Lydia is a mobile payment platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company provides a peer-to-peer payments application that simplifies financial transactions by linking phones with cards, allowing users to make payments to anyone using a single app. Lydia's service enables customers to manage their funds efficiently, offering features such as setting aside money for specific purposes and associating payment cards with various accounts. This innovative mobile wallet system eliminates the need for carrying checks or ATM cards, facilitating seamless and convenient payment experiences.

Astran

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Astran is a software development company that unlocks cloud adoption without compromising data confidentiality, security, and compliance. Astran is a zero-trust cloud-native platform that runs on multiple cloud providers. They connect preferred cloud providers, configure distributed data vaults, and switch cloud providers just as easily whenever they need. Founded by Yosra Jarraya in 2021 and is located in Paris, Île-de-France.

Epycure

Seed Round in 2021
Epycure specializes in providing personalized health and wellness supplements tailored to individual lifestyles and nutritional needs. The company offers a range of daily capsules that include a blend of vitamins, plants, and minerals, all made in France with clean, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and non-GMO ingredients. In addition to delivering customized supplements directly to consumers' doors, Epycure provides personalized support from a team of experts, including nutritionists, doctors, and naturopaths. This approach aims to help customers meet their micronutrient requirements, maintain healthy eating habits, and achieve their fitness goals.

Qovery

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Qovery is a Container as a Service (CaaS) platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The platform allows users to develop and deploy applications efficiently, significantly accelerating the application development cycle while eliminating the need for infrastructure management. By providing various developer-based accounts that integrate seamlessly into the application, Qovery enhances the development experience and empowers developers to work autonomously. This enables them to concentrate on application development and management without the complexities of underlying infrastructure.

Dancefloor Paris

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dancefloor Paris is a dance studio that specializes in offering a variety of dance classes tailored for beginners. The studio provides both in-person and online dance lessons, allowing students to learn from the comfort of their homes. Their curriculum includes diverse styles such as afro-classical, ballet-jazz, contemporary street jazz, cardio ballet, floor bar, and dancing yoga. In addition to traditional classes, Dancefloor Paris also offers dance initiation workshops and video lessons, making dance accessible to a broader audience and enhancing the learning experience for aspiring dancers.

Lydia

Series B in 2020
Lydia is a mobile payment platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company provides a peer-to-peer payments application that simplifies financial transactions by linking phones with cards, allowing users to make payments to anyone using a single app. Lydia's service enables customers to manage their funds efficiently, offering features such as setting aside money for specific purposes and associating payment cards with various accounts. This innovative mobile wallet system eliminates the need for carrying checks or ATM cards, facilitating seamless and convenient payment experiences.

Audion

Seed Round in 2019
Audion, founded in 2018 by Arthur Larrey and Kamel El Hadef in Paris, specializes in developing a proprietary platform designed to automate, customize, and measure digital audio marketing. Its technology enables podcast editors to dynamically insert advertisements tailored to the local context in real-time personalized audio advertising on podcasts.

Bandit Paris

Seed Round in 2019
Bandit Paris is an e-commerce company that specializes in providing animal accessories. The company provides a necklace and other style accessories for dogs. Bandit Paris was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France.

Epycure

Seed Round in 2019
Epycure specializes in providing personalized health and wellness supplements tailored to individual lifestyles and nutritional needs. The company offers a range of daily capsules that include a blend of vitamins, plants, and minerals, all made in France with clean, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and non-GMO ingredients. In addition to delivering customized supplements directly to consumers' doors, Epycure provides personalized support from a team of experts, including nutritionists, doctors, and naturopaths. This approach aims to help customers meet their micronutrient requirements, maintain healthy eating habits, and achieve their fitness goals.

Goshaba

Seed Round in 2018
Goshaba SAS is a technology company that specializes in recruitment and talent management solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, Goshaba offers a platform designed to automate candidate qualification through innovative methods. Its key offerings include Smart Screening, which identifies candidates that closely match job criteria; Cognitive Gaming, a gamified approach that assesses candidates' personality traits through engaging mini-games; and Talent Mapping, which analyzes the skills and personalities within a talent pool. By leveraging cognitive science, Goshaba enables recruiters to evaluate candidates effectively and make informed hiring decisions, ultimately empowering individuals to recognize their potential and align their career aspirations with suitable opportunities.

Stockly

Seed Round in 2018
Stockly is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software to connect brands and e-retailers with a global inventory, ensuring that they can continue to sell products even when their own stock is depleted. By facilitating real-time access to the inventories of other merchants, Stockly addresses a significant challenge in e-commerce, where stock-outs can lead to a 30% drop in consumer purchasing intentions. This innovative approach allows e-commerce websites to enhance their product offerings, maintain customer engagement, and reduce potential revenue losses associated with low inventory levels. Additionally, Stockly provides solutions for individuals seeking to rent storage space for leisure vehicles, further diversifying its service offerings.

Veesion

Seed Round in 2018
Veesion is a company based in Paris, France, that specializes in gesture recognition technology aimed at detecting shoplifting in the retail sector. Founded in 2018, Veesion has developed an intelligent video surveillance software that employs deep learning algorithms to analyze the footage from security cameras in real-time. This technology identifies gestures associated with theft and sends alerts to human operators, who can then confirm the incident and respond appropriately. Veesion's solution integrates seamlessly with existing surveillance systems, providing retailers and distributors with an innovative and ethical means of safeguarding their assets while optimizing the allocation of security personnel.

Yuka

Seed Round in 2018
Yuka is a mobile application based in Noisy Le Sec, France, that enables consumers to scan barcodes on food and cosmetic products to evaluate their health impacts. The app uses a simple color code, ranging from green to red, to indicate the healthiness of a product, accompanied by a detailed explanation of its assessment method. When users scan an unhealthy product, Yuka suggests healthier alternatives, empowering consumers to make informed dietary choices. By providing clarity on the nutritional value of products, Yuka aims to enhance users' awareness of their consumption habits and promote healthier lifestyles.

Bonsoirs

Seed Round in 2018
Bonsoirs is a Paris-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling high-quality bed linen products, including sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, tablecloths, and bath towels. Established in 2014, the company operates primarily through an e-commerce platform, making its products accessible to a broad audience. Bonsoirs focuses on providing a range of materials, such as cotton percale, washed percale, cotton sateen, cotton gauze, and washed linen, all designed to enhance comfort and style in daily life. By offering affordable yet premium quality linens in timeless colors, Bonsoirs aims to rejuvenate the bed linen market while promoting sustainability and a positive environmental impact.

Eldorado

Seed Round in 2018
Eldorado is a Paris-based platform dedicated to facilitating access to financing for entrepreneurs at various stages of development. The company identifies and categorizes funding sources for both public and private entrepreneurs and project holders. Eldorado provides comprehensive resources including analysis of fundraising and market trends, along with templates and articles. Additionally, the platform offers exclusive benefits and essential tools to enhance financing options, banking solutions, and non-dilutive effects. Entrepreneurs can utilize these resources independently or receive dedicated support from experts, enabling them to effectively raise funds for their projects and startups.

Cautioneo

Seed Round in 2018
Cautioneo is a France-based company, established in 2018, that focuses on transforming the rental experience for both tenants and landlords. It operates a digital platform that connects these two parties, offering third-party guarantee services that mitigate rental risks. By validating tenants' rental risks through a streamlined, digital process, Cautioneo enhances the appeal of tenants to landlords by providing comprehensive guarantees. This approach ensures that landlords receive timely rent payments while providing tenants with access to desirable accommodations. Through its innovative services, Cautioneo aims to create a secure and efficient rental market.

YooMum

Seed Round in 2018
YooMum is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that has developed an application aimed at connecting future and young mothers. The platform facilitates various aspects of motherhood by offering assistance with finding joint custody arrangements, exchanging useful addresses, and organizing plans. YooMum's focus is on fostering a supportive community for mothers, helping them navigate the challenges of motherhood through collaboration and shared resources.

Veesion

Veesion is a company based in Paris, France, that specializes in gesture recognition technology aimed at detecting shoplifting in the retail sector. Founded in 2018, Veesion has developed an intelligent video surveillance software that employs deep learning algorithms to analyze the footage from security cameras in real-time. This technology identifies gestures associated with theft and sends alerts to human operators, who can then confirm the incident and respond appropriately. Veesion's solution integrates seamlessly with existing surveillance systems, providing retailers and distributors with an innovative and ethical means of safeguarding their assets while optimizing the allocation of security personnel.
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