Paris, France — Long regarded as Europe’s cultural capital, Paris has also emerged as a formidable force in technology and innovation. At the heart of this transformation is a growing circle of women angel investors based in Paris, whose early-stage capital, strategic guidance, and global networks are fueling the next generation of startups. From fintech and artificial intelligence to climate tech and digital health, these investors are shaping the Paris startup ecosystem well beyond funding, acting as mentors, board advisors, and ecosystem builders. Below are the Top Women Angel Investors in Paris, selected for their activity, influence, and contribution to early-stage innovation.
1. Roxanne Varza — Paris Tech Ecosystem Architect
As Director of Station F, the world’s largest startup campus located in Paris, Roxanne Varza is one of the city’s most influential figures in early-stage tech. In addition to her operational leadership, she is an active angel investor, supporting Paris-based founders at the seed and pre-seed stages. Her role gives her a unique vantage point over emerging trends and high-potential startups. Focus areas: SaaS, digital platforms, founder communities
2. Céline Lazorthes — Serial Founder & Angel Investor
Based in Paris, Céline Lazorthes is the founder of Leetchi and Mangopay, two fintech successes born in the French capital. Having exited her companies, she reinvests actively as an angel investor in Paris-based startups, particularly those addressing consumer finance, marketplaces, and scalable digital products. Focus areas: Fintech, consumer tech, marketplaces
3. Marie Ekeland — Deep Tech & Long-Term Vision Investor
Marie Ekeland is a Paris-based investor known for co-founding venture firm Daphni and later launching 2050, an investment structure dedicated to ambitious, future-oriented ventures. While active at the fund level, she also operates as an angel investor, supporting early-stage Paris startups with transformative technological ambition. Focus areas: Deep tech, digital transformation, platform innovation
4. Bénédicte de Raphélis Soissan — SaaS & AI Angel Investor
Founder of HR analytics startup Clustree (acquired by Cornerstone), Bénédicte de Raphélis Soissan is now a Paris-based angel investor and seed-stage fund founder. She actively backs SaaS, AI, and enterprise software startups emerging from the Paris tech scene. Focus areas: AI, SaaS, enterprise software
5. Angélique Gérard — Corporate Leader Turned Angel Investor
Angélique Gérard brings decades of executive experience in telecom and digital strategy into her angel investing activity in Paris. She supports early-stage startups where governance, scale, and strategic clarity are critical often acting as a trusted advisor alongside capital provider. Focus areas: Digital infrastructure, telecom, B2B platforms
Website: Public investor profiles and interviews
6. Valentine Baudouin Barbelivien — Legal Expertise Meets Angel Capital
Based in Paris, Valentine Baudouin Barbelivien is a recognized expert in asset management and investment law who also operates as an angel investor. Her investments frequently target SaaS and legaltech startups, where her regulatory insight adds exceptional value beyond funding. Focus areas: Legaltech, SaaS, financial services
Website: Professional legal and investment profiles
7. Coralie de Fontenay — Luxury, Data & Fashion Tech Investor
With a strong Parisian background in luxury and corporate leadership, Coralie de Fontenay is an active angel investor supporting startups at the intersection of fashion, data analytics, and technology. Her work helps traditional Paris luxury sectors adapt to digital innovation. Focus areas: Fashion tech, data intelligence, luxury innovation
Website: Industry profiles and investor listings
8. Gaëlle Olivier — Fintech & Automation Angel Investor
Gaëlle Olivier is a Paris-based angel investor with a strong foundation in finance and technology. She supports early-stage companies working on automation, data processing, and financial innovation often engaging during the first institutional or angel rounds. Focus areas: Fintech, automation, B2B technology
Website: Professional investment networks
9. Marion Carrette — Mobility & Platform Economy Investor
Founder of car-sharing platform OuiCar, Marion Carrette remains closely tied to the Paris startup ecosystem as an angel investor. Her investments often focus on platform-based business models and mobility solutions emerging from Parisian founders. Focus areas: Mobility, marketplaces, collaborative economy
Website: Founder and investor profiles
10. Mylène Romano — Impact-Driven Paris Angel Investor
Operating from Paris, Mylène Romano combines entrepreneurial leadership with angel investing, supporting startups that emphasize community building, professional development, and social impact. She is also active in Paris-based entrepreneurial networks. Focus areas: Impact startups, community platforms
Website: Network and association profiles
Women Angel Investor Networks Based in Paris
Femmes Business Angels (Paris Headquarters)
Femmes Business Angels (FBA) is the largest and oldest women angel investor network in France, headquartered in Paris. Its members invest collectively and individually in early-stage Paris startups across technology, healthcare, industry, and services.
WIT Angels (Paris-Founded Network)
Founded in Paris, WIT Angels is an all-female angel investment collective focused on technology with purpose. The network supports early-stage founders with capital, mentoring, and access to international investor communities.
Why Paris’ Women Angel Investors Matter
Women angel investors in Paris are not simply correcting a gender imbalance they are reshaping how early-stage capital is deployed. Their approach often emphasizes sustainable growth, founder resilience, and long-term value creation, reinforcing Paris’s reputation as a mature and globally competitive startup hub. As Paris continues to attract international founders and investors, these women remain central to the city’s innovation engine quietly but decisively backing the companies that will define its future.