Group Arnault

Aglaé Ventures is a global technology-focused investment firm that operates across all stages of a company's development, from seed to pre-IPO rounds. The firm is backed by Agache, formerly known as Groupe Arnault, which serves as the principal investment vehicle for Bernard Arnault, the controlling shareholder of the luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. Aglaé Ventures strategically invests in fast-growing, asset-light technology companies, with individual investments ranging from €100K up to €100MM.

Established in 2017, Aglaé Ventures was founded with the vision to support innovative technology companies with significant scalability potential. While sector-agnostic, the firm concentrates its investments on business models such as marketplaces, SaaS, content platforms, consumer applications, and digitally native vertical brands. This approach allows them to partner with exceptional founders who possess global ambitions, fostering the growth of enduring technology enterprises.

The firm boasts a notable portfolio of high-profile companies, including early investments in industry giants like Airbnb, Lyft, Netflix, Slack, and Spotify. More recent investments include companies such as BackMarket, a marketplace for refurbished electronics; Meero, a platform for professional photography services; and fintech platforms like Trade Republic and eToro. Aglaé Ventures has also backed companies in the AI space, such as AMI Labs, Function Health, and Glean, demonstrating a commitment to cutting-edge technology.

Aglaé Ventures is led by a dedicated team of experienced investors and entrepreneurs, including co-founders Cyril Guenoun and Antoine Loison, and Managing Partner Miyuki Matsumoto. The team provides extensive expertise in areas such as growth management, brand building, digital marketing, global expansion strategies, and talent acquisition. Furthermore, the firm offers unparalleled access to a vast global tech network and leverages the extensive LVMH ecosystem, which includes over 70 unique brands and a global footprint, to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies.