What does Awake Partners do?

We help European startups prepare and close fundraising rounds from Seed to Series A — from strategy and pitch materials to investor outreach, due diligence support, and term sheet negotiation.

Which stages do you support?

We work with Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A startups, including DeepTech. Our approach adapts to your maturity, metrics, and objectives.

How quickly can we start?

We can start immediately. After a short assessment of your needs and timeline, we align scope and kick off with priorities that accelerate fundraising outcomes.

We connect startup founders
with strategic investors, worldwide.

Awake Partners facilitates the entire fundraising process to maximize their success rate.

Fundraising Strategy — Investor Introductions — Deal Closing

Let's Get Funded

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They Leveraged The Network

Access a Global Network of Investors

The global reach of our investment partners provides access to diverse funding opportunities and opens doors to significant cross-border growth.

64% in Europe

6% in APAC

8% in Middle

East

8% in South America

12% in North America

2% in Africa

From Europe, to 40+ countries Worldwide!

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Our Investors' Focus

We believe that true progress comes from supporting projects that deliver financial returns while making a positive difference in society and the environment, through disruptive technologies.

These focuses are widely shared by our network of investors.

Impact

We believe in backing ventures that drive both financial returns and positive societal and environmental change.

DeepTech

Driven by the belief that groundbreaking technologies can deliver both financial success and transformative impact on the world.

Health

Empowered by the vision that innovative healthcare solutions can enhance lives and advance global well-being.

"Your network is your net worth."
— Porter Gale

Our investors are dedicated to fueling the growth of early-stage startups.

Series A

Seed

Pre-Seed

By focusing on these key phases of development, we aim to provide the essential funding and strategic support that startups need to refine their products, scale their operations, and achieve growth milestones.

Track Record

We helped them to raise funds!

MarTech, Pre-Seed, €1.1m

TWAINS

Twains creates AI chatbots for your brand or partner influencers to boost your marketing and engage directly with your audience on WhatsApp.

Deep Tech, Pre-Seed, €680k

CLEARDROP TECHNOLOGY

Cleardrop is a deeptech startup that has developed a nanotechnology, that cleans the solar panels thanks to sound waves.

Web3, Seed, €1M

LOBSTER PROTOCOL

Lobster protocol is a Web3 startup, that revolutionizes the DeFi world.

See our Track Record

The Team

Elie Zemmour

Co-Founder, Startups Relationship

Computer engineer by background, he worked for major French corporations before launching a business consulting activity that led him to build up a powerful network of investors in Europe, Africa and Middle East.

Mathieu Turban

Co-Founder, Investors Relationship

He has worked for over 5 years in the startup ecosystem in Europe, Asia and the US. Helping startups to find clients and investors, he has a solid experience in business development and international partnerships building.

Sourcing team

New investors outreach

5+ freelancers’ business developers dedicated to sourcing new financial partners worldwide, customized to startups' needs and targets.

Oury Chetboun

Advisor, CEO Entrepreneur

A successful entrepreneur in the biotech industry, Oury has built and scaled businesses at the intersection of science and innovation. As the scientific expert of the team, he brings deep expertise and insight, driving forward groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of biotechnology.

Daniel Baloche

Advisor, Strategic Alliances (USA)

With 24 years of experience in the US, Daniel is an expert in digital transformation and cloud solutions. He specializes in helping French startups successfully enter and thrive in the U.S. market, leveraging his deep understanding of the local business environment and technology landscape to drive their growth and success.

Aymeric Kerguen

Advisor, Financial expert

With a solid background in banking and strategic consulting, Aymeric brings extensive experience in managing complex financial projects and advising on corporate strategy. His expertise lies in driving business transformation and growth, with a focus on delivering strategic insights .

Ash Butt

Advisor, Talent Management

As a recruiter specializing in C-level talent, Ash excels at identifying and placing top executives who can drive growth and innovation within startups. His extensive network allows him to connect startups with the best leaders to help them scale.

Alexandre Tartarin

Non-dilutive financing partner

With a strong background in consulting and public funding, he supports start-ups in their innovation projects, helping them secure grants and tax credits. Former entrepreneur through IncubAlliance, his expertise covers funding acquisition, development strategy, and support for innovative companies.

Marc Baudy

Advisor, Pitch Coach

As a seasoned pitch coach and communication expert, Marc helps entrepreneurs and executives refine their messaging and presentation skills. His goal is to empower clients to deliver compelling pitches that resonate with investors and stakeholders alike.

Méhann CAÏLASSON

Advisor, Startup Advisor

Méhann is a passionate professional focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment strategy. She has developed solid experience in investment analysis, managing deal flows, and providing strategic support to entrepreneurs during their fundraising rounds.

Jean-François BLOCH

Advisor, IP Expert

Seasoned biotech entrepreneur and intellectual property strategist, with extensive experience in building ventures at the crossroads of science, innovation, and IP, Jean-François brings a unique combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and entrepreneurial drive.

Q&A

What are Awake Partners' services?

We maximize the success of startup fundraising by focusing on the 3 key phases:

1) Preparing the founders and their materials
An investor-ready pitch deck, a detailed business plan, a complete data room, oral pitch coaching, and the right mindset.

2) Investor introductions
Direct connections with active investors, exclusively from Awake Partners’ personal network (VCs, CVCs, Business Angels, Family Offices).

3) Closing the round
Full support throughout investor discussions, from the term sheet to the final closing.

Our mission goes beyond connecting startups with investors, we provide strategic and operational support all the way to a successful raise.

About Awake Partners

We love impact and innovation, worldwide.

Awake Partners was established by a team of entrepreneurs & investors to address the challenges startups face in securing funding.

Our vision is to connect innovative startups with strategic investors, offering tailored support to foster growth. We help startups successfully raise funds through personalized investor relationships and strategic financial consulting.

Committed to supporting projects with positive societal and environmental impacts, we prioritize working with startups that share our vision of driving change through innovation.

Our mission remains to be proactive, engaged partners for startups, helping them achieve their full potential.