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Raise Sherpas
Raise Sherpas has funded over 250 startups and nonprofits since 2015 through a zero-cost, equity-free acceleration model sustained by the RAISE Group.
Raise Sherpas
Raise Sherpas is a Paris-based investment company that employs a Venture Capital strategy.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2015
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Principals
Gonzague de Blignières
President RAISE Sherpas
Anne-Sophie Gervais
Head
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Frequently asked questions
Does Raise Sherpas take equity in the companies it backs?
No. Raise Sherpas operates a 100% free acceleration model. It does not charge fees or take equity from the startups and associations in its programs. Its operations are funded by the RAISE Group's commercial investment arms and corporate partners such as Edenred and AXA.
How is Raise Sherpas related to the RAISE Group?
Raise Sherpas is the philanthropic accelerator arm of the RAISE Group, which was co-founded by Clara Gaymard and Gonzague de Blignières. The group also operates commercial asset management and real estate investment activities through entities like RAISE REIM. Profits from those arms help sustain Raise Sherpas' zero-cost model.
Who runs investment decisions at Raise Sherpas?
Operational leadership sits with Gonzague de Blignières as President and Anne-Sophie Gervais as Head, supported by a dedicated team including a Philanthropic Impact Investor and program-specific leads. Final decision-making and overall group strategy are shaped by the RAISE Group founders and investment committee.
What kind of companies does Raise Sherpas work with?
Raise Sherpas works with early-stage to growth-stage startups across generalist technology sectors, as well as associations with a social-impact focus. Its programs are designed to onboard C-level executives and provide strategic and operational acceleration rather than pure capital deployment.
Does Raise Sherpas manage committed funds like a traditional VC?
No. Unlike a traditional venture capital fund, Raise Sherpas does not manage blind-pool capital raised from LPs. It is a philanthropic accelerator sustained by the RAISE Group's commercial returns and partnered co-investors like AXA and Edenred, who participate in labelled funds such as Invest for Childhood and Seed for Good.
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