Clara Gaymard is the co-founder and co-CEO of RAISE, a Paris-based investment group she launched in 2013 with Gonzague de Blignières. See contact routes.
Clara Gaymard is the co-founder and co-CEO of RAISE, a Paris-based investment group she launched in 2013 with Gonzague de Blignières after serving as President of GE France from 2006 to 2016. RAISE operates as a pioneer in “committed finance,” managing approximately €2 billion across five units including RAISE Ventures, which targets innovative start-ups from seed to Series C in sectors like fintech, payments, and green technology. The firm typically invests in early to mid-stage French and European companies, supporting portfolio firms such as Mooncard and NeoCarbon with check sizes spanning the seed through Series C range. While specific lead/follow behavior is not explicitly detailed, RAISE’s structure emphasizes direct support and ecosystem building through its venture arm and philanthropic RAISE Sherpas foundation. Notable portfolio companies include Mooncard, a fintech payment card provider, and NeoCarbon, a green technology firm, both backed by RAISE Ventures. Gaymard’s distinctive point of view centers on “benevolent economy” and the integration of performance with philanthropy, notably through RAISE’s 2018 launch of the Mouvement pour l’économie
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