Emmanuel Daugeras
Emmanuel Daugeras is a venture capital investor focused on backing disruptive companies that deliver compelling customer benefits, operate with strong capital efficiency, and have the potential for exponential growth. He has built a track record of identifying and supporting startups across Europe that challenge established markets and bring breakthrough technologies to life.
As a partner at Karista, Emmanuel has been directly involved in investments spanning Internet platforms, deep tech, cybersecurity, robotics, sensors, and dual-use technologies. His portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy: to support founders who combine technological excellence with scalable business models.
In the Internet and marketplace sector, Emmanuel was part of the investment in Mercateo, a pioneering B2B marketplace that reshaped how companies source and manage procurement. This early bet on digital efficiency in corporate purchasing demonstrated his focus on platforms that unlock tangible value for their users.
In deep tech, Emmanuel supported Cube Optics, a company that emerged as a global leader in fiber optic technologies before its acquisition. More recently, he invested in Miratlas, a French startup enabling optical satellite communications and quantum key distribution, positioning Europe at the forefront of secure communications infrastructure.
Dual-use technologies, with applications spanning civilian and defense needs, form a core pillar of his investment thesis. Emmanuel backs LookUpSpace, a company building solutions to monitor orbital environments and provide early detection of threats in space. With space becoming a contested and strategic domain, this investment reflects his conviction in startups that strengthen resilience while unlocking commercial opportunities.
Cybersecurity is another critical area where Emmanuel is active. He invested in BforeAI, a company that leverages predictive AI to stop cyberattacks before they occur. In a world where digital risks are escalating, BforeAI exemplifies his interest in solutions that are not only innovative but also mission-critical for enterprises and governments.
In robotics, Emmanuel invested in 10Lines, which develops autonomous robots to automate the striping of roads and parking lots. By reducing labor costs and improving precision, 10Lines demonstrates how robotics can bring immediate operational benefits while scaling globally.
In the sensor space, Emmanuel backed TiHive, which develops CMOS-based terahertz sensors coupled with an AI-driven platform. This breakthrough technology has applications across manufacturing, quality control, and even space, offering industries a tool to improve performance while reducing waste.
Across these sectors, Emmanuel’s investment philosophy is clear: he looks for companies that combine groundbreaking technologies with scalable, capital-efficient business models. He believes that the next generation of market leaders will not only disrupt industries but also create reinforcing ecosystems that extend their reach and impact.
At the investor event, Emmanuel will share perspectives on building and supporting frontier companies at the intersection of technology, scalability, and resilience. His portfolio is a testament to his conviction: bold entrepreneurs with disruptive innovations can reshape industries, deliver exponential growth, and create lasting value.
