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Benoit Georis is a Venture Partner at Elaia Partners, a leading European venture capital firm. He focuses on identifying and supporting promising early-stage and growth-stage technology companies.
Benoit Georis primarily invests in deep tech and enterprise software companies. His focus areas include B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, fintech, and cloud-native solutions.
Benoit Georis works as a Venture Partner at Elaia Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm known for its investments in innovative technology companies.
Benoit Georis is a distinguished Venture Partner at Elaia Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm renowned for its commitment to funding groundbreaking technology companies. In his capacity, Benoit plays a crucial role in sourcing, evaluating, and nurturing investments across various stages, with a particular emphasis on early-stage and growth-stage opportunities. His strategic insights and operational experience are invaluable to the portfolio companies he supports, guiding them through critical phases of development and market expansion.
At Elaia Partners, Benoit's investment thesis is deeply rooted in identifying disruptive innovations within the deep tech and enterprise software sectors. He is keenly interested in companies leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and cloud-native solutions to solve complex business challenges. His portfolio interests often include B2B SaaS platforms, cybersecurity solutions, fintech innovations, and companies at the forefront of digital transformation. Benoit is known for his founder-centric approach, working closely with entrepreneurs to refine their strategies, build strong teams, and achieve significant milestones.
Benoit's career background is marked by a blend of entrepreneurial ventures and strategic advisory roles, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the startup ecosystem. Prior to joining Elaia Partners, he held leadership positions where he gained hands-on experience in product development, market entry, and scaling operations. This operational expertise allows him to offer practical, actionable advice to founders, helping them navigate the complexities of rapid growth and competitive markets. His journey has equipped him with a unique perspective on what it takes for a technology company to succeed, from ideation to exit.
While specific public details on all his notable investments are proprietary, Benoit has been instrumental in identifying and backing several high-potential companies that have gone on to achieve significant market traction and subsequent funding rounds. His involvement has often been critical in helping these startups secure follow-on investments, expand internationally, and solidify their market positions. His dedication to fostering innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs makes him a key figure in the European venture capital landscape, contributing significantly to Elaia Partners' continued success in backing the next generation of tech leaders.
Benoit Georis is the CEO of i-Virtual and a Venture Partner at Elaia Partners, based in Paris, France. He holds a PhD in Engineering and Computer Science from UCLouvain, specializing in machine learning and computer vision, which he initially applied to successfully found and eventually sell his first technology startup. Transitioning to venture capital, Georis accumulated over a decade of investment experience, serving as an Investment Director at Innovacom before joining Elaia Partners to lead early-stage deep tech deals. In his investment capacity, he has directed significant European funding rounds, including a €5 million seed investment in Continuity in November 2021 and a €2.5 million round for i-Virtual. His career bridges technical research and venture financing, with a current focus on scaling artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and life sciences startups across the broader European market.
