May 9th, 2011

Alven Capital puts €1 million into custom travel site Planetveo

Whoa, so Alven Capital has been a pretty busy bee this year – especially for a French fund. This is something like the 5th investment that the fund has announced since January, totalling over €8.5 million ($12.25 million) invested in companies like Entropysoft, HappyView, MobPartner and QuelleEnergie. Today’s investment of €1 million ($1.4 million) goes to custom travel site, Planetveo. → Read More

March 24th, 2011

It's now easy being green: Alven Capital pumps another €1 million into QuelleEnergie

Wondering how you can make your home more eco-friendly? That’s easy, just let QuelleEnergie do the math. The Paris-based company has developed a platform allowing users to receive customized advice on how to maximize their energy efficiency. Users simply answer some 20 basic questions about their homes – including the size, shape, date of construction, roof type, etc.) – and QuelleEnergie then… → Read More

March 16th, 2011

Alven Capital invests €2.5 million in Entropysoft

French VC firm Alven Capital recently announced it’s second investment since the beginning of year. The firm participated in the €3 million round raised by “online optician” HappyView in February and is now announcing a new €2.5 million ($3.5 million) in Entropysoft.

It’s the first-round of funding for the company specializing in content integration solutions, which will go towards… → Read More

December 14th, 2010

Need a gift for your kid? Alven Capital puts €2 million into Smallable

It’s December 14th. The holidays are getting closer…and closer…And with only 10 days until Christmas, I am sure there are tons of parents still frantically searching for something for their kids. Hoping to avoid crowded malls, many are perhaps buying gifts online. So what better time to announce a €2 million ($2.6 million) investment in an online store with over 150 of the hottest clothing… → Read More

December 14th, 2010

Alven Capital Pumps €2 Million into Smallable's Designer Rag Dolls and Eco-Friendly Puzzles for Children

It’s December 14th. The holidays are getting closer…and closer…And with only 10 days until Christmas, I am sure there are tons of parents still frantically searching for something for their kids. Hoping to avoid crowded malls, many are perhaps buying gifts online. So what better time to announce a €2 million ($2.6 million) investment in an online store with over 150 of the hottest clothing… → Read More

June 12th, 2009

Online Furniture Shop MyFab Raises €5 Million In Series B Funding

Paris-based MyFab has just raised €5 million in a second round, coming from previous investor Alven Capital and led by BV Capital. The total amount invested in the company is now €7 million. MyFab – which is currently available only in French and German – is an interesting e-commerce play in that its mission consists of cutting out all middlemen in the process of consumers buying… → Read More

June 12th, 2009

Online Furniture Outlet MyFab Raises An Extra €5 Million

Paris-based MyFab has just raised €5 million ($7 million) in a second round, coming from previous investor Alven Capital and led by BV Capital. The total amount invested in the company is now €7 million ($8.9 million). MyFab – which is currently available only in French and German – is an interesting e-commerce play in that its mission consists of cutting out all middlemen in the process of… → Read More