Joffe & Associés has a wealth of experience across a broad range of industries, including AI, technology, food, finance and agri-tech. Drawing on extensive kowledge of both the venture capital and startup sides, the team is led by Christophe JOFFE, Aymeric DEGREMONT, Virginie BELLE, Camille Malbezin and Thomas SALTIEL.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘One of the best French teams for venture capital transactions, among other services. Availability, expertise, situational awareness and excellent value for money.’
  • ‘Thomas Saltiel and Charlotte Viandaz have excellent expertise, immense availability and great situational awareness.’
  • ‘The team is responsive and adapts to our specific situations.’
  • ‘I work regularly with Virginie Belle, who has a real knack for understanding how I operate and for informing my decisions by clearly explaining the implications of each important clause in an agreement. I also appreciate her firm yet ego-free approach during negotiations.’

Key clients

  • ATAWEY
  • INNOVACOM
  • TIKEHAU CAPITAL
  • GROUP OF INVESTORS: EDF PULSE VENTURES & ISAI
  • SOCADIF & SEB ALLIANCE
  • STARQUEST ET CAISSE DES DEPOTS ET CONSIGNATION
  • THE BANQUE DES TERRITOIRES & THE YIELD LAB EUROPE
  • MIROVA
  • PONY
  • ACTON CAPITAL
  • MIROVA & BANQUE DES TERRITOIRES
  • KIC INNOENERGY SE & EIC FUND

Work highlights

Advised Atawey, a French pioneer in hydrogen refuelling stations, on its landmark equity fundraising of approximately €22m.
Advised Mirova, a Paris-based global asset management company, on a transaction with OpenAirlines. OpenAirlines has announced a €45m round of financing to accelerate its global expansion and reduce the carbon footprint of aviation.
Advised Pony, a start-up specialising in shared urban mobility, on a €23 million fundraising from Blast Club, Ademe Investissement, Colam Impact, La Poste Ventures and its historic investors.
Practice head

Christophe Joffe; Aymeric Degremont; Virginie Belle; Camille Malbezin; Thomas Saltiel

Other key lawyers

Charlotte Viandaz; Paddy Pascot; Antoine Lamy