Plateau de Saclay Business Angels

Overview

Plateau de Saclay Business Angels (PSBA) is a network of business angels supporting innovative startups in France. Established in 1999, PSBA is a generalist network backed by the Finance & Technologie association. The association is a member of France Angels and the Paris Region Angels (PRA) coordination. In 2024, PSBA supported 200 young entrepreneurs in structuring their business creation projects, advised 50 startups, and assisted 30% in their search and arrangement of financing. Over the past decade, PSBA has mobilized €10 million in investments from individuals to support local entrepreneurs. PSBA's mission includes improving the detection of innovative projects, assisting project leaders in accessing growth financing, facilitating connections between entrepreneurs and investors, and developing a network of business angels capable of significantly intervening in these projects. The association is managed by a board of directors and organizes an annual general assembly. PSBA collaborates closely with other partner networks such as France Angels to strengthen its impact and multiply opportunities for project leaders. This collective approach, driven by values of benevolence, rigor, and commitment, aims to bring forth tomorrow's solutions in a spirit of cooperation and sharing. PSBA's members are convinced that innovation is a key lever for economic, social, and environmental transformation. They leverage their skills, experiences, and financial resources to support ambitious and high-potential entrepreneurial projects. The network is deeply rooted in the Plateau de Saclay area, at the heart of a dynamic ecosystem, and is part of France Angels. PSBA's members are experienced individuals from various sectors, allowing for enriched project analysis and providing entrepreneurs with relevant and concrete feedback. They not only provide funding but also personally engage in the success of projects by offering their time, expertise, network, and sound advice to help founders grow. In 2024, PSBA invested €700,000, bringing the total investments since its creation to over €10 million. The network has supported over 200 entrepreneurs in 2024, with 50 startups receiving advice from its members, and 30% assisted in their search and arrangement of financing. PSBA's approach is collective, driven by values of benevolence, rigor, and commitment, aiming to bring forth tomorrow's solutions in a spirit of cooperation and sharing. The network is deeply rooted in the Plateau de Saclay area, at the heart of a dynamic ecosystem, and is part of France Angels. PSBA's members are experienced individuals from various sectors, allowing for enriched project analysis and providing entrepreneurs with relevant and concrete feedback. They not only provide funding but also personally engage in the success of projects by offering their time, expertise, network, and sound advice to help founders grow. In 2024, PSBA invested €700,000, bringing the total investments since its creation to over €10 million. The network has supported over 200 entrepreneurs in 2024, with 50 startups receiving advice from its members, and 30% assisted in their search and arrangement of financing.

Investment Focus

• Innovative projects with high growth potential
• Early-stage startups seeking seed or early-stage funding
• Projects aligned with PSBA's mission and values

Portfolio Companies