Key people at Serena Capital.
Key people at Serena Capital.
Serena Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm specializing in seed, early-stage, and growth investments in companies with proven business models. Its investment philosophy centers on a founder-first approach, leveraging deep entrepreneurial experience to support startups across various sectors, with a strong focus on applied artificial intelligence (AI) and climate technology. The firm actively invests in startups that advance digital intelligence and technologies that reduce carbon risk, such as climate risk insurance, sustainable energy, and carbon tech. Serena Capital plays a significant role in the European startup ecosystem by providing not only capital but also hands-on operational support through its network of senior operators and sustainability experts, helping portfolio companies scale effectively[1][2][4].
Founded in 2008 by Xavier Lorphelin and Marc Fournier, Serena Capital emerged from a desire to be the kind of venture capital firm its founders wished existed when they were entrepreneurs themselves. The firm has evolved to become one of Europe’s most disciplined and founder-centric VCs, with a team including partners like Sébastien Le Roy, Olivier Martret, and Paul Moriou. Over time, Serena has expanded its focus to include not only digital and SaaS companies but also climate tech ventures, reflecting broader market trends and the growing importance of sustainability in technology investments[2][4].
Serena Capital is riding the convergence of AI and climate tech trends, two sectors experiencing rapid innovation and significant market demand. The timing is critical as Europe intensifies its focus on climate transition and digital transformation, creating fertile ground for startups in these domains. Serena’s investments help accelerate the adoption of technologies that address climate risk and sustainability challenges while also advancing data-driven business models. By combining deep sector expertise with active operational support, Serena influences the broader ecosystem by enabling startups to scale efficiently and responsibly, contributing to Europe’s leadership in sustainable innovation[2].
Looking ahead, Serena Capital is poised to continue expanding its influence in applied AI and climate technology, supported by its recently closed €200 million fund targeting €250 million by 2026. The firm’s founder-first, hands-on approach and strong network position it well to capitalize on emerging trends such as ESG integration and digital intelligence scaling. As climate tech and AI become increasingly intertwined with global economic priorities, Serena’s role as a key financier and strategic partner to startups will likely grow, further shaping the European venture capital landscape and driving impactful innovation[2].
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | Pelico | $40.0M Venture Round | — | 83North, Alven, Capnamic Ventures, General Catalyst, La Famiglia, Alexis Le-Quoc, Bastian Nominacher, Florian Douetteau |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Altertable | $3.0M Seed | — | Felix Capital, Motier Ventures, Pareto Holdings, Seedcamp, Seventure Partners, Amirhossein Malekzadeh, Romain Niccoli |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Propolis | $500K Seed | — | Y Combinator |
| May 1, 2025 | Tamtam | $3.0M Seed | — | Trustbridge Partners, Florian Douetteau, Jeffrey Vinik, Romain Niccoli, Thibaud Elziere |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ResiQuant | $4.0M Seed | — | B Capital Group, Hardware Club, LDV Capital |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Shippeo | $30.0M Venture Round | — | Austin Walne, Battery Ventures, Aaron Jacobson, Nokia Growth Partners, OurCrowd, Partech Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Vertex Ventures Israel, Aaron Peterman |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Keey Aerogel | $19.0M Series A | — | ISAI, Frédéric Mazzella |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Wecasa | $19.0M Series B | — | 50 Partners Impact, DN Capital, ISAI, Frédéric Mazzella |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Pretto | $15.0M Venture Round | — | Hugues le Bret |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Quiet | $5.0M Seed | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Hubcycle | $16.0M Series A | — | 50 Partners Impact, Bleu Capital, Daphni, DN Capital, eFounders, Kima Ventures, Pareto Holdings, #SecretFund, Alexis Bonillo, Antoine Martin, Franck Le Ouay, Guillaume Lestrade, Michael Benabou, Nicolas Steegmann, Oleg Tscheltzoff, Paulin Dementhon, Pierre Valade, Thibaud Elziere |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Formality | $6.0M Seed | — | FJ Labs, General Atlantic, Giza Polish Ventures, Partech Ventures, Hakan Koc |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Electra | $330.0M Series B | — | 50 Partners Impact, Daphni, eFounders, Kima Ventures, Pareto Holdings, #SecretFund, Alexis Bonillo, Antoine Martin, Franck Le Ouay, Guillaume Lestrade, Michael Benabou, Nicolas Steegmann, Oleg Tscheltzoff, Paulin Dementhon, Pierre Valade, Thibaud Elziere |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nūmi | $3.0M Seed | — | B Capital Group, Hardware Club, Heartcore Capital, LDV Capital |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Koyeb | $7.0M Seed | — | 83North, Acequia Capital, Alven, Base10 (Base10 Partners), Blackhorn Ventures, BoxGroup, First Star Ventures, General Catalyst, Green Bay Ventures, Index Ventures, Kima Ventures, La Famiglia, Mango Capital, Motier Ventures, Orca Climate Fund, Pace Capital, Pentagram Ventures, Seedcamp, Alexis Le-Quoc, Allison Pickens (Allison Pickens Ventures), Amirhossein Malekzadeh, Bastian Nominacher, Didier Valet, Florian Douetteau, Justin Ziegler, Matthew Chagan, Niraj Mehta, Nkechi Iregbulem |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 50inTech | $2.0M Seed | — | 83North, Alven, General Catalyst, La Famiglia, Alexis Le-Quoc, Bastian Nominacher |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Boston Metal | $120.0M Series C | — | Innovacom, Microsoft, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Cantos Ventures, Piva Capital, Prelude Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, The Engine |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Evaneos | $21.0M Venture Round | — | ISAI |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Shippeo | $40.0M Series C | — | Austin Walne, Battery Ventures, Aaron Jacobson, Nokia Growth Partners, OurCrowd, Partech Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Vertex Ventures Israel, Aaron Peterman |
| Sep 1, 2022 | DataGuard | $60.0M Series B | — | 83North, Alven, Atomico, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, La Famiglia, Team8, Alexis Le-Quoc, Bastian Nominacher, Christian Reber, Florian Douetteau, Gloria Baeuerlein, Jeppe Rindom, Jonas Rieke, Omri Dahan, Susanna Campbell |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Valuecase | $3.0M Seed | — | 10x Group, 468 Capital, 83North, Accel, Alven, BlueYard Capital, Canaan Partners, Matt Ocko, Zachary Bogue, eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners, FirstMark Capital, Firstminute Capital, General Catalyst, HOF Capital, Insight Partners, La Famiglia, Picus Capital, Team Global, XAnge, Alexander Ljung, Alexis Le-Quoc, Bastian Nominacher, Chris Schagen, Dominic McGregor, Felix Jahn, Florian Douetteau, Hanno Renner, Jacob Haddad, Julian Weselek, Max-Josef Meier, Phillip Chambers, Rubin Ritter, Tom Blomfield, Victoria van Lennep, Victor Jacobsson |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Numias | $2.0M Seed | — | Motier Ventures, Hugues le Bret |
| May 1, 2022 | Fullview | $7.0M Seed | — | 83North, Alven, Atomico, General Catalyst, Index Ventures, La Famiglia, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Ulu Ventures, Alexis Le-Quoc, Christian Reber, Florian Douetteau, Gloria Baeuerlein, Hanno Renner, Jonas Rieke, Susanna Campbell |
| May 1, 2022 | Arianee | $21.0M Series A | — | Bessemer Venture Partners, Fundamentum, Motier Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Alexis Bonillo, Andrew Robb, Charlie Songhurst, Hugues le Bret, Kunal Shah, Prashant Malik, Thomas Vu |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Helios.do | $10.0M Seed | — | Alven, B Capital Group, Fabric Ventures, Founders Future, Hardware Club, LDV Capital, Motier Ventures, PS Investments, Team8, Viola Ventures, Didier Valet, Nicolas Julia, Sebastien Borget, Valentine Baudouin |
