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The Bench Invest® is the investment pillar of The Bench ecosystem.
Whether you are a startup already incubated or accelerated at The Bench Incubateur® or an external project, we support you in your fundraising journey, especially through The Bench Angels, our club of committed Business Angels.

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OUR FUNDRAISING support

Raising funds is not just a financial matter.

It is a strategic meeting with investors and new partners who share your vision and commit to your journey.

At The Bench, an ecosystem dedicated to impact-driven entrepreneurship, we do everything we can to connect you with the investors that are right for you.

Raise funds

IDENTIFY

Find the investors that match your project within The Bench Angels and our network of partners (investment funds, family offices, non-dilutive sources…).

PITCH

Present your project individually to identified investors, and during our quarterly Demo Days gathering a wide panel of investors and strategic partners.

RAISE FUNDS

Secure financing from the investors you meet.

The Bench charges a one-time success fee on funds received from the investors we introduce. No fixed fee (retainer) is required from the startup.

FUNDS RAISED

€749K+

STARTUPS FUNDED

5

AVERAGE TICKET / STARTUP

€149K+

The Bench Invest, OUR STAKES IN STARTUPS

When a vision inspires us, a project aligns with our convictions, and we truly believe in the startup’s growth potential, The Bench also invests its own capital. Our investments cover both startups from our incubator and talented companies under a fundraising support agreement.

Our investment thesis:

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT

Initiatives with a strong and measurable positive impact, from any sector (decarbonization, renewable energy, circular economy, health, education, sports…).

STRONG TEAMS & RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE

Founding teams with genuine leadership, a clear vision, and a commitment to transparency, accountability, fairness, and best practices from day one.

POTENTIAL & AMBITION

Projects designed to grow beyond their initial market: scalable, replicable, and deployable internationally.

FOCUS ON STUDENT STARTUPS

In line with one of The Bench’s primary missions: encouraging and developing student entrepreneurship.

PRE-SEED OR SEED

Early-stage investments via common equity or BSA-AIR, tailored to the needs of startups in the seed phase.

FOLLOWER INVESTMENTS

Minority co-investments, up to €20K.

OUR investment portfolio

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The Bench Angels: A UNIQUE CLUB OF PURPOSE-DRIVEN Business Angels


The Bench Angels is the Business Angel club of The Bench ecosystem.
It brings together investors who act on strong human values and a genuine commitment to the environment and society. Their priority: supporting entrepreneurs delivering concrete solutions that combine positive impact with financial vision.

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Business Angels

+30

Opportunities per year

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Demo Days per year

€749K+

Invested

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The Bench Angels EVENTS

Join The Bench Angels and take part in our quarterly Demo Days, selection committees and program Pitch Days, as well as thematic masterclasses and webinars exclusively reserved for club members.

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