Yaday is an independent family office based in Paris, launched in 2024 by Romain Afflelou and Pauline Bovyn. The firm was founded to combine capital investment with strategic advisory for AI-driven innovation in B2B markets. With additional offices in Miami and Tel Aviv, Yaday operates with a global outlook and seeks to support entrepreneurs and corporate leaders shaping the future of applied artificial intelligence across multiple sectors.
Yaday focuses on B2B startups that place artificial intelligence at the core of their business models.
The firm targets early-growth stage companies, specifically at Series A and B, operating in verticals such as healthcare, finance, climate, HR, industrial technologies, and mobility.
While sector-diverse, the common denominator is the transformative application of AI in enterprise environments.
The firm also allocates a portion of capital to other funds, primarily those with complementary thematic focus or geographic reach.
In July 2025, Yaday announced the launch of its inaugural €100 million fund. The investment strategy divides capital into two allocations: 70 percent will be deployed directly into AI-first B2B startups, while the remaining 30 percent will be invested through commitments to partner funds.
The fund reflects Yaday’s dual mission of capital deployment and ecosystem building, aiming to generate both financial returns and strategic alliances.
Through this model, Yaday not only backs startups but also integrates them into a broader network of advisors, investors, and corporate partners.
Leadership
Yaday was co-founded by Romain Afflelou, a French entrepreneur and investor, and Pauline Bovyn, who brings experience in strategic operations and venture building. Together, they lead Yaday Capital, which handles the direct investment arm, and Yaday Partners, which provides strategic support to startups and corporate clients. The leadership team also manages Club Yaday, a global community of nearly 200 members including business angels and family offices.
Investment Strategy
Yaday blends capital with strategic acceleration. The firm selects startups with strong AI capabilities and supports them beyond funding, offering connections to talent, co-investors, and corporate partners through its advisory arm and community.
The model is designed to amplify value creation through collaboration, offering founders access to strategic partnerships and market insights from a network spanning Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and the U.S.
Yaday’s stage focus on Series A and B allows it to support companies at inflection points in product and commercial growth.
Notable Investments
As the fund was recently launched, specific portfolio companies have not yet been publicly disclosed. However, the fund is actively deploying capital across its focus sectors, and early investments are expected to be announced in the coming quarters.
Notable Exits
There are no exits reported from Yaday at this stage, as the fund is newly launched.
Other
Yaday also oversees Club Yaday, a cross-border investment and advisory community that includes family offices and angel investors from Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
The club provides a platform for deal sharing, co-investment, and strategic networking, enhancing the value of Yaday’s portfolio support model.
2BThe firm is quickly emerging as a hub for AI-driven enterprise innovation with global connectivity and sector-diverse impact.
