Sorbonne_Venture

Sorbonne Venture is an investment fund supporting French Deeptech and Healthtech startups, targeting the Sorbonne University ecosystem. Managed with Audacia and Aloe PE, the fund provides capital to commercialize scientific innovations. It specializes in backing companies translating academic research into market applications.

Established in 2023, Sorbonne Venture was co-founded by Charles Beigbeder and Jean-Pascal Tranié. Their insight was to create a vehicle commercializing disruptive innovations directly from Sorbonne University research. This initiative leverages the university's scientific pedigree, bridging academic discovery and successful market entry.

The fund primarily backs early-stage companies developing solutions based on scientific or technological advancements, often originating from university laboratories. Sorbonne Venture's mission is to nurture future innovators, guiding complex academic work to impactful businesses. It aims to cultivate industry leaders from nascent scientific concepts, driving progress.