Havas Startup Accelerator
Overview
Havas Startup Accelerator is the innovation and partnerships entity of the Havas Group, located at the Station F campus in Paris. Its mission is to connect innovative startups in the communication, media, and creativity sectors with Havas agencies and brands. The accelerator runs a program (typically 6-9 months) offering personalized support from communication experts, connections with Havas entities for synergies, and access to the Station F ecosystem. While its primary website mentions a model with a monthly fee and no equity taken, it is listed as an investor in PitchBook for deals such as a 2025 investment in Laizy. The program's focus areas for 2025 include Generative AI, new content formats, media solutions, and consumer insights.
Portfolio Companies
3
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADYOUNEED | Aug 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Rumble Studio | Jul 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Viewst | Jul 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Havas Startup Accelerator based?
Havas Startup Accelerator is headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
When was Havas Startup Accelerator founded?
Founding year information for Havas Startup Accelerator is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Havas Startup Accelerator have?
Havas Startup Accelerator has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Havas Startup Accelerator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ADYOUNEED, Rumble Studio, Viewst.
What was Havas Startup Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?
Havas Startup Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rumble Studio in 2022.
What sectors does Havas Startup Accelerator focus on?
Havas Startup Accelerator focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Havas Startup Accelerator focus on?
Havas Startup Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.