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.

Raise your first
fundraising round
with VC.

Awake Partners supports early-stage European startups in their entire fundraising journey with venture capitals.

Fundraising Strategy — Investor Introductions — Deal Closing

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Anchor 1

95% of startups get rejected by VCs before even the 1st meeting. Be in the top 5%.

They Leveraged The Network

Access a Global Network of +1600 Investors

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

From Europe, to 40+ countries Worldwide!

↳ They Spoke on our Podcasts🎙️

Investment manager at BLAST.CLUB: “€120 MILLION invested in 2 years!”

with Romain François

How to raise funds in 2025: with Elie Zemmour

VC Analyst at HUB 612: with Alessio Mestrinaro

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

We work we institutional investors (VCs, CVCs, Family Offices, Business Angels Groups) 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.

Alexandre Tartarin

Advisor, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

Q&A

What industries do you operate in?

We work with early-stage startups across several sectors, with a strong focus on technology-driven and scalable business models.

Our main areas of activity include DeepTech, AI, SaaS, fintech, climate tech, deeptech, marketplaces, and digital platforms. More broadly, we support companies that have high growth potential.

What matters most to us is the quality of the team, the scalability of the model, and the clarity of the investment story, rather than a strict industry limitation.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the project. Each week, our internal committee reviews new opportunities to assess their readiness for fundraising.

For the most mature startups, with strong traction, already committed investors and a complete data room, the committee may decide to work on a success-fee basis.

In other cases, we may charge consulting fees to support the preparation phase (refining the equity story, financial model, and investor materials) to ensure the company is fully investor-ready before starting the fundraising process.

How long does it take to close the round?

The timeline depends on the maturity of the project.

If the company is already well-prepared (clear equity story, financial model, and complete data room), a fundraising round typically takes around 6 to 10 months from the start of investor outreach to closing.

If additional preparation is needed to make the company fully investor-ready, a preparation phase of a few weeks may be required before launching the fundraising process.

Is it mandatory to raise through an investment bank?

No, some founders successfully raise capital on their own, leveraging their personal network of VCs and their experience from previous fundraising processes.

If they are also able to keep the business running at the same time, that can work very well.

However, fundraising is often time-consuming and highly process-driven. Working with an investment bank can help save valuable time, structure the process, refine the equity story, and open the right doors of investors, while founders can focus on maintaining traction and growing the business.

Manifesto

Europe must build and support its own leaders in strategic industries, from AI and climate techs, to deeptech and digital infrastructure.

Startups play a central role in driving this innovation. They move fast, take risks, and develop the technologies that shape the future. Yet for many founders, access to capital remains one of the biggest barriers to turning ambitious ideas into global companies.

Our role is to help bridge that gap by opening the doors of investment to the most ambitious entrepreneurs. We support founders in structuring their fundraising, connecting with the right investors, and building the financial foundations needed to scale.

At Awake Partners, we believe in a strong, sovereign, and innovative Europe, capable of nurturing its own champions and developing the technologies that will help humanity face its greatest challenges.

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