Serena

What they do

Serena is one of Europe's leading venture capital funds, with $750m under management. Founded in 2008, Serena invests at early stages, from seed to series B, and supports the success of innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs to service a better world. Born of the profound conviction that a venture capital fund should be at the service of its portfolio companies, Serena has set up the largest operational support team in Europe and the most active startup community, the Serena Squad, with more than 550 active C-levels. Serena has a strong focus on AI, SaaS, Climate Tech, Digital Transformation, and Impact. Serena has invested in more than 100 startups with several international success stories such as Dataiku, Malt, The Fork, Electra, Descartes Underwriting, Accenta, Lifen, and AramisAuto. Combating climate change, protecting biodiversity, promoting sustainability, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Serena's DNA.

What they look for

Serena seeks durable solutions to systemic challenges ranging from climate transitions to deep tech and AI, backing Europe-based and US entrepreneurs building global category leaders with a strong preference for leading or co-leading rounds.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

AI, Climate, Consumer, Deeptech, Edtech, SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplace, Media

Based

Paris, FR