The Bench Invest,
STAKES IN STARTUPS

The Bench also invests in your startup.

When the founders’ vision inspires us, and we strongly believe in the values and growth potential of the startup, The Bench invests its own capital.

Our investments target both startups from our incubator and talented companies aligned with our investment thesis.

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Zeni

ZENI is an impact-driven company offering a nature-inspired solution for sustainable water management in industry.
Our low-carbon approach leverages the ability of microalgae to purify water (removing nitrates, phosphates, and other pollutants). The solution is circular, producing: 1. Treated water that can be safely reused, 2. Microalgae biomass that can be valorized, for example in regenerative agriculture.

Our solution not only supports industrial players in their environmental transition but also delivers a unique ROI in the water treatment sector.

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Program followed: Invest

Lium

Securing and decarbonizing sensitive and natural sites.

Lium develops Horus, an autonomous tethered balloon powered by artificial intelligence, capable of continuously monitoring sensitive industrial sites and natural areas such as forests. Its technology enables early detection of fires, gas leaks, or intrusions. Already adopted by major players in the energy and chemical sectors, Lium works to protect territories and the environment by combining safety, innovation, and sustainability.

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Program followed: Invest

Ventra

VENTRA is to philanthropy what Pennylane is to accounting or Qonto is to corporate finance: an intelligent solution connecting impact, compliance, and performance. VENTRA enables corporate donors to manage their giving, tax obligations, budgets, and governance in a seamless, compliant, and transparent way. It is a key technological tool to take corporate philanthropy out of its silo, freeing up time, ensuring reliable practices, and enhancing the credibility of CSR commitments.

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Program followed: Emeraude

Query Juriste

Query Juriste is a legal AI that understands law and reasons like a lawyer. It does not provide instant answers but delivers reliable analyses based on a rigorous legal methodology. When you submit a question, the AI conducts exhaustive research across legal databases, identifies all relevant sources, and systematically contrasts supporting and opposing arguments. It deeply analyzes each document, structures the reasoning, and refines the argumentation. The result is a detailed, sourced, and tailored report, designed as a true decision-making tool. In just five minutes, Query Juriste guarantees zero hallucinations and a level of legal certainty compatible with professional legal practice.

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Program followed: Amazonite