Organization · Venture Capital
Avelana
Avelana is a French venture capital and startup incubation firm focused on ecological transition and sustainable development, investing in early-stage companies with a global impact ambition.
Overview
What Avelana does
What Avelana is
Avelana is a French venture capital and startup incubation firm focused on ecological transition and sustainable development, investing in early-stage companies with a global impact ambition.
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
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 30, 2026
Official channels
Find Avelana elsewhere
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Capability profile
Avelana as a funder
Investment thesis
Avelana is focused on supporting ecological transition by connecting entrepreneurs and investors to foster sustainable development.
Focus narrative
Avelana invests in projects and companies that contribute to ecological transition, focusing on sectors such as agroecological agriculture, digital tools, sustainable food systems, and nature conservation. The firm provides patient capital, field-based incubation, and strategic advisory services to foster sustainable development.
Value beyond capital
Avelana adds value to its portfolio companies through patient capital, field-based incubation, strategic advisory, and operational support, helping them navigate the challenges of sustainable development.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 2
Portfolio context
Avelana's notable portfolio companies include PourDemain, invested in 2023, and Kikleo, invested in 2025, which focuses on food waste reduction.
Common questions
What to know about Avelana
Upseed classifies Avelana under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 30, 2026
Known limits
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