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Provence Angels

Also known as Provence Business Angels, PBA

Marseille business-angel association (with a Toulon branch) of 100+ members, mostly company heads; invests from €120k per round in pre-seed to Series A startups, mainly in Région Sud.

HEADQUARTERS
Marseille, France
FOUNDED
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AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
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TEAM LISTED
5 people

Focus

STAGES
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
SECTORS
Software & SaaSHealthTechDeep TechClimate & EnergyConsumer & E-commerceFintechIndustrial & ManufacturingMobility & Logistics
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
France

Overview

Provence Angels (legal name Provence Business Angels) is a non-profit association based at Marseille Innovation’s Hôtel Technologique, with a second branch in Toulon, and a member of France Angels. Its 100+ members, 95% of them business owners or executives, invest collectively in innovative startups selected through a monthly committee and due diligence, often via a joint vehicle per deal. The network reports about ten closings a year, first rounds and follow-ons, with a minimum ticket of €120k per round in raises of €500k–€3M. Portfolio companies include Dualsun, Hublo, Firecell, K-Motors and Skydrone Robotics.

Investment thesis

Generalist: innovative, high-growth companies in all sectors (industry, health, digital, cleantech, medical devices, fintech, deeptech); pre-seed to Series A; raises of €500k–€3M with founders remaining majority; minimum €120k per round; national scope with a large majority in Région Sud.

PORTFOLIO (20)

  • FirecellNOTABLE
    Deep Tech · since 2022
  • HubloNOTABLE
    HealthTech · since 2018
  • DualsunNOTABLE
    Climate & Energy · since 2012
  • Shadow
    Software & SaaS · since 2026
  • Waiter
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2019
  • Gimii
    Software & SaaS · since 2026
  • K-Motors
    Mobility & Logistics · since 2022
  • Drinkee
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2025
  • Skydrone Robotics
    Deep Tech · since 2025
  • fluiidd
    Industrial & Manufacturing · since 2025
  • My Fit Solutions
    HealthTech · since 2025
  • AI4DENTAL
    Artificial Intelligence · since 2024
  • Akidaia
    Software & SaaS · since 2024
  • Drone Geofencing
    Deep Tech · since 2023
  • Ooba Ooba
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2023
  • Squadeasy
    Software & SaaS · since 2022
  • Kresus
    Fintech · since 2021
  • Azuvia
    Climate & Energy · since 2021
  • C2Care
    HealthTech · since 2019
  • Navily
    Software & SaaS · since 2018

People

  • Christophe Baralotto
    President · source
  • Jacques Meler
    Vice-President · source
  • Laurence Chauliac
    Treasurer / board member · source
  • Julie Cortial
    Board member · source
  • Charles Richardson
    Board member · source

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Frequently asked questions

Provence Angels is a angel network based in Marseille, France.

Yes. Provence Angels invests its own capital in private companies.

Provence Angels invests at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages in Software & SaaS, HealthTech, Deep Tech, Climate & Energy, Consumer & E-commerce, Fintech, Industrial & Manufacturing and Mobility & Logistics.

Provence Angels's stated ticket size is From €120K.

Key people at Provence Angels include Christophe Baralotto (President), Jacques Meler (Vice-President), Laurence Chauliac (Treasurer / board member) and Julie Cortial (Board member).

Provence Angels's investments include Firecell, Hublo, Dualsun, Shadow, Waiter, Gimii, K-Motors and Drinkee, among others.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Provence Angels is Shadow (€2.5M financing (€1.5M equity) via a joint SPV with Angels Santé and Paris Business Angels, alongside Good Only Ventures, Caisse d’Épargne Côte d’Azur and Impact Seed Ventures), announced in Oct 2026.

Provence Angels states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.