33 Californie Launches CaLySeed to Support Healthcare Startups
Summary
The aim of this new initiative is to finance innovations in human health, including therapeutics, medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, e-health, technology platforms and nutraceuticals. CaLySeed will invest in equity — following French public funding and business development initiatives — to help new companies find vital seed capital. The company will act as a financial and strategic partner for entrepreneurs and innovative startups, supporting them in their early stages, from the initial proof of concept through to finalizing their first fundraising. Led by President Stéphane Legastelois and Elodie Panier, CaLySeed will focus primarily on investments in Auvergne Rhône‑Alpes region of France. In addition to providing financial backing, CaLySeed will call on the services of select partners within its network and identify experts to help analyze each start‑ups’ positioning.