Daphni
Investor profile | Builders Republic
About
Daphni is a "Mutant VC" based in Paris, self-described as a "VC-as-a-platform." Founded in 2015, it disrupted the traditional French VC model by building its own digital platform ("Daphnipolis") to manage deal flow and leverage a massive community of over 300 "Builders" (innovators, executives, and experts) who help select and support startups. Daphni is highly mission-driven and B Corp certified. They focus heavily on "Tech for Good" and sustainable innovation across their various funds (Purple, Yellow, and the new climate-focused Blue). They also manage Dastore, a specialized retail-tech fund in partnership with Carrefour.
Key facts
- Type
- Venture Capital
- Stages
- Seed,Series A
- Sectors
- B2B, B2C, Deeptech, Climate/Cleantech/Greentech, Education
- Headquarters
- France
- Offices
- Paris
- Geographic focus
- France,Europe
- Lead / Follow
- Lead / co-lead
- Founded
- 2015
Track record
- Portfolio companies: 70
- Total investments: 112
- Exits: 6
- Unicorns: 2
Notable investments in France
Backmarket, Swile, Lifen, Witco, Shine, Modjo, Stockly