Concentric Fund of Funds has invested in Emblem, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups in France and the Nordics, aiming to raise €75 million by year-end.

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Emblem is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage (pre)seed startups within France and the Nordic regions. Co-founded by Guillaume Durao and Bénédicte de Raphélis Soissan, Emblem aims to provide comprehensive support to founders. Their investment approach is hands-on, offering not only financial backing but also emotional and practical guidance to help entrepreneurs flourish.

With a successful initial fundraising of €54 million, Emblem is on track to reach a target of €75 million before the year's end. This funding will enable Emblem to further enhance its impact on the startup ecosystem in the targeted regions.

Industry Overview in France and the Nordics

The startup landscape in France has seen remarkable growth over the past decade, particularly in technology and innovation sectors. With a robust ecosystem backed by government initiatives, France

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Concentric Fund of Fund

invested in

Emblem

in 2023

in a Seed Stage deal

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Transaction Size: $54M

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