Deep-tech VC, Paris

Elaia

Venture capital firm · Paris · Founded October 2002

Quick read

Elaia is a Paris-based deep-tech and digital VC founded in 2002, investing from seed through growth across Europe. It backs science-driven founders in AI, B2B software, and hardware — with notable wins including Criteo, Mirakl, and Aqemia. A joint venture with Lazard, Lazard Elaia Capital, extends its reach into late-stage and growth equity (Series C+).

Key facts

Founded
October 2002
Founders
Xavier Lazarus
Employees
49
Sectors
ai, enterprise, hardware, saas
Website
www.elaia.com

Investment thesis

Elaia backs science-driven founders across digital and deep-tech — AI, enterprise software, and hardware — from seed through growth, with a focus on building European technology champions. Through Lazard Elaia Capital, it also targets B2B growth tech companies at Series C+ to buyout stages.

Recent activity

  • Feb 2026investment
    MyC raised €10M to digitalise medical operations at complex worksites, with Elaia participating in the round alongside OSS Ventures and IXO. tracxn.com
  • Jan 2026investment
    Aviwell closed an €11M Series A for its AI-powered microbiota platform for sustainable animal nutrition, with Elaia participating alongside SWEN Capital Partners and Blast.Club. tracxn.com
  • 2025fundraise
    Announced first close of DTS3, its newest deep-tech seed fund, at €60M — continuing Elaia's two-decade focus on science-driven European technology companies. linkedin.com
  • 2025investment
    Backed Nijta, whose Voice Harbor technology anonymises voice biometrics to enable enterprise use of voice data for generative AI tools without privacy risk. linkedin.com
  • Jun 2024leadership
    Lazard Elaia Capital (LEC), the Elaia–Lazard joint venture targeting B2B European growth tech at Series C+ to buyout stages, hired Alexandre Margoline and Anna Vershebeniuk to build out its investment team alongside Xavier Lazarus. lazard.com
  • 2024investment
    Moments Lab raised $24M for its AI video discovery platform, with Elaia participating alongside Oxx, Orange Ventures, Kadmos, and Supernova Invest. zoominfo.com
  • 2024investment
    Inheart raised $11M for its medical device platform, co-led by Elaia alongside Vesalius Biocapital IV. zoominfo.com

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Xavier Lazarus · CEO & Co-founder
  • Marie Brayer · Partner
  • Anne-Sophie Carrese · Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Elaia?+

Elaia is a Paris-based deep-tech and digital VC founded in 2002, investing from seed through growth across Europe. It backs science-driven founders in AI, B2B software, and hardware — with notable wins including Criteo, Mirakl, and Aqemia.

Where is Elaia headquartered?+

Elaia is headquartered in Paris, France.

When was Elaia founded?+

Elaia was founded in October 2002 by Xavier Lazarus.

What sectors does Elaia invest in?+

Elaia focuses on ai, enterprise, hardware, saas. They primarily invest in these sectors.

Who is the CEO of Elaia?+

Xavier Lazarus is the CEO of Elaia.

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