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On March 18, 2026, the European Commission unveiled EU Inc, a single legal status for founding a startup anywhere in Europe. Fully digital incorporation in 48 hours, zero minimum capital, and stock options harmonized across all 27 member states.
You have a startup idea, a validated market, maybe your first customers. But you don't code. And the same question keeps you up at night: how do you find a CTO?
A startup KPI only matters if it fits your growth stage. In pre-seed, you're proving demand, and the only KPI that counts is weekly retention.
Founded in 2013 by three entrepreneurs, Breega manages 700 million euros with a distinctive philosophy: "Built by founders, for founders." The only major French VC certified BCorp, Breega stands out for its Scaling Squad and its expansion into Africa. A complete portrait of the fund.
Founded in 2015 by Marie Ekeland, Daphni manages over one billion euros with a "VC as a Platform" model that is unique in Europe. With Back Market and Swile in its portfolio and a deep tech pivot through the Blue fund (€260M), Daphni is reinventing community-driven venture capital.
Founded in 2002, Elaia Partners is the reference point for deep tech in French venture capital. With €850 million under management, Criteo as its founding success story, and a joint venture with Lazard, Elaia backs B2B and deep tech startups from pre-seed to Series B.
Kima Ventures, Xavier Niel's family office, is the world's most active VC fund in early-stage: 1,288 startups backed, 21 unicorns, a fixed 150K€ ticket and decisions in 48-72h. A full portrait of the fund, its investment thesis and its portfolio.
Founded in San Francisco in 1982, Partech is one of the few truly global VC funds, with 3 billion euros under management, offices across four continents, and a portfolio ranging from Doctolib to pan-African digital champions. A full portrait of the multi-stage fund.
