Opportunity maker
from family office roots to a new kind of VC
Who we are |
Yaday is the evolution of the Afflelou FO, (AA&Sons). Over the past ten years, we have invested in more than 140 startups and 17 funds worldwide. This solid foundation has given us a proven track record thanks to a unique playground to learn, experiment, and validate our approach alongside leading VCs and entrepreneurs, including exposure into AI.
What we do |
Yaday is more than just a VC, we are an ecosystem of global strategic partners, to connect, test, scale and drive value creation. We are a 1 to X growth catalyst. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of Applied AI and to build a portfolio of scale-ups capable of becoming tomorrow’s global category leaders across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
we are more than just investors
As true partners, we work hand in hand with you to achieve your ambitions.
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capital
We back visionary founders with early traction who are building the next generation of sustainable category leaders. Our focus lies in startups that turn Applied AI into concrete, scalable, cross-industry solutions, bridging the gap between technological innovation and real-world adoption.
Through Yaday Capital, we invest in companies capable of transforming industries and shaping the future of applied intelligence.
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partners
Yaday Partners provides tailor-made strategic support to accelerate the growth of startups both locally and globally. Our offering is built around four core pillars:
• Strategic Advisory
• Financing
• Business Acceleration
• International Expansion
Our objective is to help founders move from 1 → X, faster and more strategically.
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club
Yaday Club brings together a curated community of business angels, entrepreneurs and family offices, both locally and globally.
Together, we co-invest in carefully selected opportunities, pooling our capital, expertise and networks to support the most promising founders.
The Club creates a powerful ecosystem where investors and entrepreneurs collaborate to build long-term value and impact.
we believe that a meeting can change the course of a destiny
YADAY brings together to multiply opportunities: for over 15 years, we have been building a dynamic network of over 300 startups, 500 investors, 100+ large companies/ETIs, and 5000 talents worldwide.
"We believe in the power of collective progress! Our ambition is to be a strong lever within this collective to nurture disruptive projects with a positive impact on society (improving transportation, healthcare, consumption, work, etc.). We leverage our own experience as investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, as well as the quality and diversity of our network both in France and abroad. This is the essence of YADAY ! "
Pauline BOVYN
international by design
YADAY acts as a catalyst for growth, fostering collaboration and synergies.
Yaday is an international multidisciplinary team connected to the global innovation and investor ecosystem covering Europe, the United States and Middle East. We operate as a global partner in fostering collaboration and creating synergies to provide our founders the strategic advantage to test & scale across global markets and become the next generation of category-defining leaders.
Paris · Miami · Luxembourg · Tel Aviv
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what they say
"As an entrepreneur, I am delighted to have YADAY as part of my capital. YADAY is an agile, fast, and insightful investor. Always available and proactive, YADAY has made several invaluable introductions for Shares."
Benjamin CHEMLA,
CEO and founder of Shares
"As a co-investor and a fund in which YADAY has invested, they are ideal partners. YADAY regularly shares high-quality deal flow. They always strive to capitalize on their international and extremely valuable network to bring value not only to our fund but also to portfolio companies."
Scott BIRNBAUM,
Founder of Red Sea Ventures
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