Augustin Applegate

We are an early-stage venture capital firm born in Europe, committed to empowering European founders with global ambitions, across all sectors, from Seed to Series B - with a strong focus on Series A companies. By combining the speed and agility of a smaller fund with the resources and infrastructure of larger platforms, we aim to be adaptable and swift in our decision-making, while also having the capacity to invest in any type of company, anywhere in Europe. From our offices in London and Paris and a team of both investors and operators committed to supporting founders on critical topics, we strive to be strategic sparring partners to founders and their teams, delivering real value from day one through every stage of their growth journey.

We are an early-stage venture capital firm born in Europe, committed to empowering European founders with global ambitions, across all sectors, from Seed to Series B - with a strong focus on Series A companies. By combining the speed and agility of a smaller fund with the resources and infrastructure of larger platforms, we aim to be adaptable and swift in our decision-making, while also having the capacity to invest in any type of company, anywhere in Europe. From our offices in London and Paris and a team of both investors and operators committed to supporting founders on critical topics, we strive to be strategic sparring partners to founders and their teams, delivering real value from day one through every stage of their growth journey.

Bridgepoint Group is one of the worlds leading mid-market investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. With $98 billion of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global scale with local market insight and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.

Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit Lazard.com. Social Media Disclosure: https://www.lazard.com/social-media-community-guidelines/

ODDO BHF is a European financial group with a history dating back to more than 180 years. The Group serves more than 60,000 clients, including institutional investors, companies, distribution partners and large private clients. We advise them, manage and invest their financial assets worth €142 billion across our three business lines: Private Wealth Management, Asset Management and Corporate and Investment banking. Our success relies on the talent of our employees. That is why we strive to promote an environment where they can develop their skills, find opportunities to grow and feel valued. We support each and every talent so that they can become active players in their own careers, create a positive impact and write their own story within the Group. Driven by the same entrepreneurial spirit, we involve our employees in the Groups success by offering them the opportunity to become shareholders alongside the ODDO family, who together hold 90% of the capital. The resulting commitment and alignment of mutual interests enable us to grow together over the long term. Our promise: to promote, alongside our clients and employees, a world where every day is an opportunity.