Yeast

About

Yeast is the premier Business Angel network in the Grand Est region of France. Founded in 2013 by a group of successful Lorraine-based entrepreneurs, the organization operates as a "benevolent" yet professional investment club. Unlike a passive fund, Yeast emphasizes a hands-on, "entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs" approach, where members actively pool their time, expertise, and capital to support early-stage founders. It is currently ranked as a top provincial angel network in France, often acting as the lead investor to structure rounds and attract further institutional leverage.

Key facts

Type

Angel Network

Stages

Pre-Seed, Seed

Sectors

Agnostic, B2B, B2C, Consumer, Business management software, Marketplace, Software/SaaS, Vertical SaaS, Advertising/Media, Agritech, AI & Automation, Beauty/Fashion, Blockchain/Crypto, Data & Infrastructure, Cyber & Security, Defense, Education, Energy, Fintech & Insurtech, Foodtech, Gaming, Hospitality/Tourism/Travel, Future of work/HR, Industry & Manufacturing, Legaltech/Regtech, Logistics/Supply chain, Martech, Mobility & Transportation, Proptech/Construction, Retail/Future of Commerce, Digital health

Headquarters

France

Offices

Nancy

Geographic focus

France,Europe

Lead / Follow

Follower

Founded

2014

Track record

• Portfolio companies: 49
• Total investments: 67

Notable investments in France

Abby, Ademus, Coqli, Cyber-Detect, Kwit