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Prouesse
Prouesse is an independent impact-focused investment bank based in Paris, France, specializing in M&A advisory and fundraising services for socially and environmentally responsible companies.
Overview
What Prouesse does
What Prouesse is
Prouesse is an independent impact-focused investment bank based in Paris, France, specializing in M&A advisory and fundraising services for socially and environmentally responsible companies.
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
- Other
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Prouesse as a funder
Investment thesis
Prouesse focuses on supporting companies that prioritize social and environmental values through strategic and financial advisory services.
Focus narrative
Prouesse provides advisory services in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising (both equity and debt), and strategic consulting. The firm focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies (ETIs) in France, as well as emerging markets. Their investment thesis emphasizes the alignment of financial solutions with the long-term ambitions of responsible entrepreneurs.
Value beyond capital
Prouesse adds value by leveraging its extensive network built over 15 years to connect clients with the best investors who can preserve their values. The firm provides tailored advisory services that align with the social and environmental goals of its clients.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,100,000–$5,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $3,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Bridge
- Sectors
- HealthcareAgTech
Availability
- Currently deploying
- No
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 6
Portfolio context
Notable projects include: Cosima: A Series A funding for a coliving solution for dependent seniors, raising €5 million. Drive Innov: A Series A funding for eco-driving training, with a first tranche of €1.5 million. Myditek: A seed funding operation for an agricultural IoT product and SaaS, raising €1.1 million. Humapro: A bridge pre-Series A funding for a SaaS dedicated to workplace quality of life, raising €1 million.
Common questions
What to know about Prouesse
Upseed classifies Prouesse under the Other 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
April 25, 2026
Known limits
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