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Raise is a company.
Raise has raised $273.6M across 7 funding rounds.
Key people at Raise.
Raise was founded in 2013 by George Bousis (Founder, Chairman and CEO).
Raise has raised $273.6M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Raise delivers a technology-driven platform integrating commercial real estate brokerage with comprehensive workplace management. The company offers services across real estate transactions, workplace strategy, and project management. Its proprietary WorkplaceOS platform provides clients digital tools and data-driven insights, streamlining the process of securing, building, and managing optimal office environments.
Founded in San Francisco in 2016 by Justin Bedecarre and Carrie Nyden, Raise emerged from a vision to modernize commercial real estate. Bedecarre, leveraging experience at 42Floors, recognized technology’s potential to transform the sector. The co-founders aimed for a transparent, efficient real estate experience, combining expert advisory and digital capabilities.
Raise serves companies optimizing physical workspaces. Its vision empowers organizational leaders with tools and expertise to cultivate productive environments. Blending advisory services with innovative technology, Raise strives to redefine how businesses interact with and strategically manage commercial real estate portfolios.
Key people at Raise.
Raise was founded in 2013 by George Bousis (Founder, Chairman and CEO).
Raise has raised $273.6M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Raise's investors include Haun Ventures, 1/1 Capital, Accel, Alumni Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Initialized Capital, Listen, Tony Florence, Preston-Werner Ventures, RTP Ventures, Solana Ventures, Ulu Ventures.
RAISE (formerly known as Idinvest Partners) is a Paris-based investment and innovation platform founded in 2013, pioneering engaged sustainable finance. It functions as an asset management firm targeting venture capital investments in mid-sized companies across France, with a focus on sustainable and impact-driven opportunities.[2][3][4] Key partners include Clara Gaymard and Gonzague de Blignieres as founders, alongside figures like Aglae Touchard Le Drian (Partner & Co-Head, Impact).[3][4] The firm manages multiple funds, including one open as of December 2024, and emphasizes medium-sized operating companies, contributing to the startup ecosystem through innovation platforms and ESG integration.[2][4]
RAISE's investment philosophy centers on long-term, responsible growth, blending financial returns with sustainability. It has evolved into a key player in European VC, influencing the ecosystem by supporting mid-cap scaling and impact initiatives.[3][4]
RAISE was founded in 2013 by Clara Gaymard (former GE France CEO) and Gonzague de Blignieres (ex-Investor and banker), establishing it as a pioneer in sustainable finance from the outset.[3] Headquartered in Paris, the firm emerged from the need for engaged investing that combines capital with innovation support, initially under the Idinvest banner before rebranding to RAISE.[4] Early evolution shifted focus toward mid-sized French companies, building a track record with closed funds and ongoing strategies in venture and impact areas.[2][4] Pivotal moments include expanding its impact arm, led by partners like Aglae Touchard Le Drian, and launching funds targeting ESG-aligned growth.[4]
RAISE rides the wave of sustainable tech and impact investing, capitalizing on EU regulatory pushes like the Green Deal and SFDR for ESG-aligned VC.[3] Timing aligns with France's mid-cap boom, where medium-sized firms bridge startups and corporates amid talent shortages and energy transitions—market forces favoring specialized funders over generalists.[2][4] It influences the ecosystem by fostering innovation platforms that accelerate scaling for sustainable tech, from cleantech to fintech, enhancing France's position in Europe's €100B+ impact VC market.[3]
RAISE is poised to expand its fund pipeline, leveraging its 2024 in-market vehicle to capture rising demand for impact mid-caps amid climate tech surges.[4] Trends like AI-driven sustainability and EU funding will shape its path, potentially amplifying influence through deeper cross-border plays. As a sustainable finance trailblazer, RAISE will likely evolve from French specialist to pan-European leader, sustaining its mission of engaged wealth-building in a greening economy—echoing its origins in purposeful innovation.[3]
Raise has raised $273.6M across 7 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $63.0M Other Equity in February 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | Helios | $6.0M Seed | Racine | At One Ventures, Earth and beyond ventures, Metaplanet, Scrum Ventures, Sinai Ventures, SOSV, Vine Ventures LP, Ben Holmes, Hugues Le Bret, Angélique Elizé |
