Allies to global outliers

Serena was founded in 2008 upon a resolute eagerness to be the VC our team dreamed of as entrepreneurs. Today, +50% of our team are battle-tested Operators who have founded or led companies, empowering Intrapreneurship through our PALM platform. Built on this entrepreneurial DNA, Serena operates through agile, fast-moving teams that combine deep operational experience with sharp business acumen. As pioneers, we are first-movers investing in future transitions ahead of the market—illustrated by our launch of one of France’s first AI funds. Our founders leverage this extensive know-how across all sectors to reuse proven playbooks and scale faster. 

Because we aim to build a lasting future, we act with a purpose that transcends the immediate. We seek durable solutions to systemic challenges: from climate transitions to Deep Tech and AI—fostering profound transformations rather than brief opportunities. We provide a patient horizon, giving entrepreneurs the time to build resilient, world-class companies.

This long-term vision defines our bonds with LPs and founders alike. By joining adventures at the earliest stages, we remain a steady ally through every phase of scaling. Our entrepreneurs know they can count on us from the first round to international conquest, providing unwavering support through both rapid growth and more fragile moments.

Since our inception, we have delivered value far beyond capital by building an advanced operational engine. Our unique “Investment–Operating” duo addresses both equity stories and the strategic hurdles founders face. Today, we boast Europe’s largest task force: a powerhouse of investment teams, sector specialists, and the Serena Squad community, a massive lever for collective intelligence.

Together, they form a unique execution platform that intervenes where it matters most: product, structuring, and international growth. By combining capital with high-level tools and entrepreunerial experience, we empower “outliers”—companies capable of outperforming in any market condition. This platform is our engine for creating leaders that truly stand out.