Evolem

Evolem is a family office based in Lyon, France, established in 1997 by entrepreneur Bruno Rousset, the founder of APRIL. The firm operates as a catalyst for sustainable initiatives, investing in and supporting entrepreneurs across various sectors. Evolem's activities are structured into four main pillars: 'Platform' for accompanying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their growth and consolidation into mid-sized companies (ETIs), 'Start' for supporting innovative start-up projects in their commercial acceleration phase, 'Property' for tailored real estate support, and 'Philanthropy' for non-profit projects focused on entrepreneurship, employment, and the environment.

The firm's founding ethos is rooted in Bruno Rousset's entrepreneurial vision, emphasizing long-term strategic partnerships, active assistance, and a commitment to societal impact without imposed exit horizons. This entrepreneurial culture is continued by Guillaume Rousset, Chairman of Evolem, and the family office teams, who have integrated new convictions around sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and responsible decision-making. Evolem aims to develop 100 new sustainable initiatives by 2030, promoting entrepreneurship, employment, education, and the environment.

Evolem has made numerous investments across diverse industries. Notable portfolio companies and investment areas include Qualnet (Business/Productivity Software), Chenot Paysage (Forestry Development/Harvesting), Ets Julien (Commercial Services), Acoem (environmental monitoring solutions), Cap Vert Group (landscape gardening), and RX Solutions (x-ray microtomography systems). The firm also supports innovative start-ups like Funguit (Series A), socium (Seed), Sopht (Series A for energy reduction SaaS), Crealo (Seed), Jimini AI (AI co-pilot), Teale (health technology), Ocus (visual content platform), Innovorder (digital solutions for catering), DataGalaxy (data governance), and Smile & Pay (mobile transactions).

The Evolem team, comprising approximately 26 members, including partners like Alexis Alfonsi and Samuel Saucourt, brings a blend of entrepreneurial and financial expertise. The Supervisory Board includes members of the Rousset family, such as Bruno Rousset (Founder, Honorary Chairman), Ingrid Rousset (Chairwoman), Guillaume Rousset (Chairman of Evolem), Loïc Rousset (Chairman of Domorrow Endowment Fund), Nicolas Rousset, and Raphaël Rousset. Their approach is characterized by entrepreneurial, family, and community roots, prioritizing human relationships, long-term value creation, and a concrete contribution to the economy and society through responsible investment practices.