Elaia Partners

Elaia Partners Elaia Partners was founded in 2002 by Philippe Gire and Xavier Lazarus, making it one of the more established independent VCs in Paris. The firm manages €700M+ with 182 portfolio companies and 3 unicorns. SandboxAQ, Shift, and Mirakl. A 2024 strategic partnership with Lazard gives portfolio companies seed-to-IPO coverage. The deep tech focus covers AI/ML, quantum computing (Alice & Bob), cybersecurity, and biotech, with the DTS3 fund (€120M target, €60M first close) dedicated to