Multi-stage VC, Paris

Daphni

Venture capital firm · Paris · Founded May 2015

Quick read

Daphni is a multi-stage VC firm founded in 2015, headquartered in Paris, France. It backs tech startups from seed to Series A with a European DNA, focusing on new usages and deeptech with a strong science angle—biology, chemistry, physics, and life sciences. A B Corp-certified, mission-driven firm, it closed its latest fund, Daphni Blue, at €260 million in early 2026.

Key facts

Founded
May 2015
Founders
Pierre-Eric Leibovici, Michael Amar, Pierre-Yves Meerschman
Employees
29
Sectors
generalist, consumer, ai, climate
Website
www.daphni.com/

Investment thesis

Daphni backs European tech startups from seed to Series A that drive new usages or deeptech breakthroughs—particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, and life sciences—with a measurable positive social or environmental impact. The firm is sector-agnostic but prioritises companies with strong international ambition and a science-forward angle.

Recent activity

  • Mar 2026investment
    Led pre-seed round for TerraSpark, which raised over €5M for space-based solar energy systems. tracxn.com
  • Mar 2026investment
    Participated in baCta's €7M raise; baCta uses microorganisms as programmable molecular factories for industrial ingredients. tracxn.com
  • Feb 2026investment
    Led $3.5M pre-seed round in London-based Alpa. tracxn.com
  • Jan 2026fundraise
    Closed Daphni Blue at €260 million, a fund focused on commercialising scientific research in Europe, backed by Bpifrance, CMArkea, and the European Investment Fund. cbinsights.com
  • Jan 2026investment
    Made an investment in WISH ONE as part of an unattributed VC round. cbinsights.com

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Pierre-Eric Leibovici · Co-Founder
  • Michael Amar · Co-Founder
  • Pierre-Yves Meerschman · Co-Founder & Managing Partner
  • Marie Ekeland · Co-founder (founder, 2050)
  • Mathieu Daix · Partner
  • Pia d'Iribarne · Co-founder & Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Daphni?+

Daphni is a multi-stage VC firm founded in 2015, headquartered in Paris, France. It backs tech startups from seed to Series A with a European DNA, focusing on new usages and deeptech with a strong science angle—biology, chemistry, physics, and life sciences.

Where is Daphni headquartered?+

Daphni is headquartered in Paris, France.

When was Daphni founded?+

Daphni was founded in May 2015 by Pierre-Eric Leibovici, Michael Amar, Pierre-Yves Meerschman.

What sectors does Daphni invest in?+

Daphni focuses on generalist, consumer, ai, climate. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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