Daphni
About
Daphni is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Pierre-Eric Leibovici, managing over €500 million in assets under management across three funds. The firm targets seed and Series A investments in European technology startups, writing cheques from €500K to €10M, and distinguishes itself through a community-driven model that engages its network of founders, operators, and investors as active contributors to portfolio companies. Daphni's third fund, Daphni Blue, began its first close at €200 million in March 2025, backed by LPs including Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, Bpifrance, and the European Investment Fund. Notable portfolio companies include Back Market, Swile, and Epic, with three unicorns, one IPO, and 22 acquisitions across the portfolio.
Portfolio 2
- Back Market Startup · Paris
- Swile Startup · Paris
Co-investors 2
Team 1
- Marc Simoncini Angel Investor · Paris Venture Partner
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Recent news
- Daphni secures $215M for its third fund 2025-03-24 · TechCrunch