Alven: Partner @Alven Capital, Rodolphe Menegaux, emphasizes the importance of long-term commitment to Scaler

## Rodolphe Menegaux, Partner at Alven Capital: Vision and Philosophy of Alven Capital (Video)

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Welcome to Startup Vision TV! In this video, Rodolphe Menegaux, Partner at Alven Capital, discusses the vision and philosophy of Alven Capital. Alven Capital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, with a focus on operational excellence, differentiated technology, and global ambition. Menegaux shares insights on what it takes for startups to raise money, hire and manage talent, define a market fit, develop a go-to-market strategy, and scale up.

Alven Capital has an impressive portfolio, including companies like Swing, which recently raised 10 million euros in a Series A funding round, and Dataiku, OpenClassrooms, and Algolia. The firm is highly diversified and invests in ambitious projects, aiming to support startups throughout their journey and subsequent funding rounds. Alven Capital seeks startups that can build physical assets and align with its core values. The firm’s diverse portfolio spans different sectors and technologies, focusing on market excellence, differentiated technology, and global ambition.

With a segmented approach, Alven Capital invests in various sub-sectors, including technology startups like Algolia and Stripe, B2B and B2C platforms, and investment families such as MadBox and Virgile. They have a broad range of experts and resources to support startups in different areas, from strategic decision-making to transactional processes, operational guidance, marketing, finance, and legal support. Alven Capital values building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and operates with a simple and sincere approach.

The French startup ecosystem is well-positioned, especially in terms of fundraising, and Alven Capital believes that the current crisis will strengthen the startup nation’s resilience. The firm has seen continued activity in deals during the pandemic, with some fully conducted through virtual means like Zoom. With a strong talent pool and support from the government, including significant financial assistance, Alven Capital is confident in the future success of the French startup ecosystem.

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Source: [Alven Capital website](https://www.alvencapital.com/investments/)

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Rodolphe Menegaux, Partner chez Alven Capital décrit la vision et la philosophie d’Alven: excellence opérationnelle, technologie différenciée et ambition globale sont les caractéristiques recherchées par le fonds.

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