Daphni is a Paris-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in user-oriented startups with a European foundation and strong international aspirations. The firm typically participates in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, providing capital to early-stage companies aiming for global impact. Daphni leverages a digital platform to ensure efficiency and transparency in its investment process.
Notable portfolio companies include Butterfly, Double, and Stockly, which have collectively raised significant funding. The firm is supported by daphnipolis, a community of over 200 entrepreneurs, executives, academics, artists, and advisors. This network provides unique value-add services, offering startups access to a wealth of knowledge and resources. Key partners at Daphni are deeply integrated into the European startup ecosystem, enhancing their ability to support portfolio companies effectively.
Daphni - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments10
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed4 (40.0%)
Series A3 (30.0%)
Convertible Note1 (10.0%)
Pre-Seed1 (10.0%)
Series Unknown1 (10.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 40%Series A 30%Convertible Note 10%Pre-Seed 10%Series Unknown 10%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Daphni - Classification
- Also Known As
- Daphni SAS
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
- ISIC
- 6630Fund management activities
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- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6300Insurance Carriers
- 6370Pension, Health, And Welfare Funds
- 6371Pension, Health, And Welfare Funds
- 6730Trusts
- 6733Trusts, Except Educational, Religious, And Charitable
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
- 7300Business Services
- 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6282Investment Advice
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end