Daphni is a venture capital platform, based in Paris, renowned for its investment in user-centric startups with roots in Europe and ambitions to scale globally. Notable investments include Back Market, Swile, and Made.com. Established in 2015, daphni manages assets worth €350 million and benefits from the support of daphnipolis, a community of over 300 entrepreneurs, executives, academics, artists, and advisors. The management team, with more than two decades active in the French tech ecosystem, includes Marc Simoncini, Pierre-Eric Leibovici, Pierre-Yves Meerschman, and Charles-Henry Tranié. They leverage digital platforms to optimize efficiency and ensure transparency in operations, focusing on technology as a leveraging tool driven by practical applications, product-market fit, and user-oriented services.
