Rhône Vallée Angels

What they do

Founded in 2008 with local support, Rhône Vallée Angels is an association of 60 to 65 active private investors, affiliated with France Angels. The network is dedicated to local economic development by financing the creation, takeover, or growth of innovative SMEs. They employ a collaborative approach, frequently syndicating deals with neighboring angel groups to fund larger seed rounds while providing hands-on mentorship to local founders.

What they look for

The network's core philosophy is "S'investir autant qu'investir" (Investing oneself as much as investing money). They aim to support local entrepreneurs by providing seed capital to bridge the funding gap for innovative projects that drive regional economic growth and job creation. They explicitly look for founders with a well-structured business plan, an established proof of concept, and readiness for growth, requiring clear articulation of capital needs and utilization.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

Healthcare, Deeptech, Consumer, SaaS

Based

Valence, FR