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Government-backed FundPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 5 SOURCES

Mesh

Wholly owned investment subsidiary of CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne

Also known as MESH, Mesh Ventures, CCI Capital Croissance

Evergreen pre-seed/seed fund (CCI Capital Croissance SAS, 2021) wholly owned by CCI Lyon Métropole; €100K first cheques in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes startups, follow-on up to €400K.

Lyon seed fund of CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne (mesh-ventures.com).

HEADQUARTERS
Lyon, France
FOUNDED
2021
AUM
—
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only
TEAM LISTED
1 people

Focus

STAGES
Pre-SeedSeed
SECTORS
Software & SaaSHealthTech
GEOGRAPHY
France

Overview

Mesh is the seed fund of CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne, operated by CCI Capital Croissance SAS, a wholly owned subsidiary created in 2021. It invests €100K first cheques in pre-seed and seed rounds of technology startups in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, always alongside other investors, and can follow on up to €400K in later rounds. As an evergreen structure it has no fixed exit horizon. Maddyness lists €5M under management and four known investments.

Investment thesis

Founders with a “unique insight” and a strong technology base, any sector, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; co-invests with French and international funds and business angels and gives portfolio companies access to the CCI’s support teams.

PORTFOLIO (6)

  • AMI Labs
    Software & SaaS
  • Kolus
    Software & SaaS
  • Clear Surgery
    HealthTech
  • Previa Medical
    HealthTech · since 2022
  • Oligofeed
    Food & Agriculture
  • Digital Kin
    Software & SaaS

People

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Frequently asked questions

Mesh is a government-backed fund based in Lyon, France, founded in 2021.

Yes. Mesh invests its own capital in private companies.

Mesh invests at Pre-Seed and Seed stages in Software & SaaS and HealthTech.

Mesh's stated ticket size is €100K–€400K.

Key people at Mesh include Nicolas Chapdelaine (Investment Director (Directeur CCI Capital Croissance)).

Mesh's investments include AMI Labs, Kolus, Clear Surgery, Previa Medical, Oligofeed and Digital Kin.

Mesh states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

No. Mesh invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.