Organization · Venture Capital
Alven
Alven is a Paris-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments across Europe, managing approximately €2 billion in assets. The firm focuses on partnering with technology entrepreneurs from pre-seed to Series A stages.
Overview
What Alven does
What Alven is
Alven is a Paris-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments across Europe, managing approximately €2 billion in assets. The firm focuses on partnering with technology entrepreneurs from pre-seed to Series A stages.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2000
- Approximate age
- About 26 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 4, 2026
Official channels
Find Alven elsewhere
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Capability profile
Alven as a funder
Investment thesis
Alven focuses on backing ambitious European-rooted founders early, from pre-seed to Series A, with a heart-led partnership model.
Focus narrative
Alven invests primarily in technology-driven sectors, including fintech, marketplaces, enterprise software, and consumer social. The firm is particularly interested in supporting European founders, whether they are based in Europe or building from the United States.
Value beyond capital
Alven provides a heart-led partnership model, concentrating ownership through follow-on capital to support portfolio companies in their growth journey. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to help founders succeed.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$15,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 160
- Recorded notable exits
- happn
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Qonto: A B2B neobank for SMBs and freelancers; unicorn. Algolia: A search and discovery API for product teams; unicorn. Dataiku: An enterprise data science and AI platform; unicorn. Ankorstore: A wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers and brands; unicorn. happn: A location-based dating app, recently acquired by Hello Group.
Common questions
What to know about Alven
Upseed classifies Alven under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 4, 2026
Known limits
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