The check
and
the craft

Some founders don’t chase a market. They’ve seen something.

Mesh invests at that exact moment, when a founder driven by a rare insight meets the capital, network, and ecosystem that can turn it into reality.

€100K first-check

First round

VC ready

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our beliefs

It’s never a metric that convinces us.
It’s a moment.

The moment a founder says something, a sentence where everything shifts. Not a market datapoint. Not a growth curve. A way of seeing the world you hadn’t considered, and once you hear it, it feels obvious.

“I’ve never thought about it that way.”

That’s what we call a Unique Insight. A rare combination of an old problem and a new solution, seen earlier than anyone else, by someone who truly understands it. These founders don’t pitch. They reveal. And you don’t recognize them by their deck but by the conviction that shows in everything they do.

It is never a metric that convinces us.

It's a moment. The moment when a founder says something: a phrase where something shifts. Not a market data point. Not a growth rate. A way of seeing the world that we hadn't envisaged, and which, once heard, seems obvious.

"Oh, I had never thought of it like that."

This is what we call a Unique Insight. The rare combination of an old problem and a new solution, carried by someone who saw it before everyone else. These founders do not pitch. They reveal. And we recognize them less by their deck than by the conviction that overflows from everything they do.

Why
Mesh?

Our difference

100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.

100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.

100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.
100K€ first-check, first-round
€100K initial investment at pre-seed or seed Follow-on up to €400K in later rounds
Patient, founder-aligned capital
We back ambitious founders without short-term pressure. We invest with patience, proximity, and trust.
A network that shows up
Hands-on support powered by a strong ecosystem: founders, corporates, decision-makers and public leaders — all mobilized to help you succeed.

Finance and connect ambitions.

Understanding Mesh in 1 minute

Portfolio

Funding ambition. Unlocking connections.

Companies built on a different way of seeing things. Startups based in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, led by founders who saw something others didn’t.

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SOFTWARE

AMI Labs

SOFTWARE

KOLUS

SOFTWARE

KOLUS

SOFTWARE

CLEAR SURGERY

HEALTHTECH

CLEAR SURGERY

HEALTHTECH

Who we build rounds with

Conviction travels well.
We never invest alone. Each round is built with partners : French and international funds, operator angels, sector specialists.

Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."
Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."
Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."
Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."

Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."
Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."
Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."
Quentin François
CEO of Previa Medical
"Thank you to Mesh for their investment in 2022. Their support has been crucial for our development. We are proud to have them as investors. The CCI is also important for our local growth."
Aneta Ozieranska
Co-founder and CEO of Oligofeed
"Mesh has played a key role in our development through their financial support and guidance. Their trust and expertise enable us to confidently pursue our mission to innovate for the health of bees. "
Emmanuel Thery
Co-founder and CEO of Digital Kin
"Mesh trusted us from the pre-seed stage, even before our first subscription. Thanks to them, we have come a long way in just a few months! Their support and network have had a measurable impact every week, whether we are in an easy or difficult moment."

Your startup, our mission

THE MESH TEAM

The team

Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.
Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.
Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.
Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.

Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.
Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.
Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.
Nicolas Chapdelaine
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Former founder turned investor, Nicolas brings first-hand experience of startup challenges. He works closely with founders to help them navigate their earliest and most critical growth stages.
Gaëlle Dupuy
HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
After a career in market finance and investment banking, Gaëlle joined the CCI to rethink its business model and foster new forms of value creation with mid-sized and large corporates. She thrives on building meaningful connections across ecosystems.
Claire Defaucheux
PRESS RELATIONS MANAGER
Claire supports Mesh startups in shaping compelling narratives, capturing media attention, and increasing their visibility to attract both customers and investors.
Marion Leclerc
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
With 15 years of experience in 360° communications, Marion strengthens Mesh’s visibility and enhances the positioning of its startups across key ecosystems.

Special
Advisors

The team

Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.

Special
Advisors

The team

Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.

Special
Advisors

The team

Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.
Céline Charvin
Investment Director
Demeter
Benefits
Céline leads investments in sustainable industrial startups.
With a hybrid background in engineering, banking, and deeptech financing, she focuses on climate and energy transition.
Eric Burdier
Founding Partner
Axeleo
Benefits
Co-founder of Axeleo Capital (€285M AUM, 80+ startups)
Eric brings over 20 years of experience in tech and venture capital, with a strong founder-first approach across B2B and climate tech.
Rémi Berthier
Investment Director
Evolem
Benefits
Engineer, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor, Rémi has spent 15+ years in the ecosystem.
He supports impactful and sustainable innovation through long-term capital.
Sébastien Touvron
Partner
UI Investment
Benefits
Former President of Kreaxi and experienced VC
Sébastien has led over €250M in investments across 120+ companies, with successful exits to major players such as Intel, IBM, Orange, and Cisco.
Elsa Gesner
Investment Director
Angelor
Benefits
Investor and former operator, Elsa combines private equity experience with executive leadership.
She is deeply committed to impact-driven venture capital, staying close to founders and real-world challenges.
Maud Charaf
Managing Director
Hub612
Benefits
Ecosystem builder and co-president of French Tech Saint-Étienne Lyon, Maud brings strong operational VC experience.
She specializes in strategy, fundraising, and scaling startups.

our beliefs

Stage

We invest when everything is still to be proven — at pre-seed and seed. That’s where we can make the biggest difference.

Sectors

We focus on technology-driven companies, with particular interest in Applied AI, Industrial deeptech and Medtech. Areas where the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ecosystem is especially strong.

Geography

We invest primarily in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.

Based in Lyon and deeply embedded locally, we remain open to exceptional founders building beyond regional boundaries.

The stadium.

We intervene at the moment when everything is at stake: pre-seed and seed, when the project exists but still has everything to prove. This is where our support has the most impact.

The sectors.

We look at all sectors with a strong technological DNA, with particular attention to AI applied to professions, industrial deeptech, and Medtech, where the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ecosystem excels.

The territory.

We invest in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, one of the most innovation-dense regions in France. Based in Lyon, rooted in the local ecosystem, Mesh remains open to exceptional projects that shine beyond.

The checkandthe craft

WhyMesh?

Finance and connect ambitions.

Portfolio

AMI Labs

AMI Labs

KOLUS

KOLUS

CLEAR SURGERY

CLEAR SURGERY

Who we build rounds with

Your startup, our mission

THE MESH TEAM

Nicolas Chapdelaine

Gaëlle Dupuy

Claire Defaucheux

Marion Leclerc

Nicolas Chapdelaine

Gaëlle Dupuy

Claire Defaucheux

Marion Leclerc

SpecialAdvisors

SpecialAdvisors

SpecialAdvisors

FUNDING STARTUPS,CONNECTING AMBITIONS.

The check
and
the craft

Why
Mesh?

Special
Advisors

Special
Advisors

Special
Advisors

FUNDING STARTUPS,
CONNECTING AMBITIONS.