Evolem

Evolem, established in 1997 by April Group founder Bruno Rousset, operates as a distinguished family office dedicated to fostering sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives. With a team of 23 professionals, this investment entity stands on the triple foundation of entrepreneurial expertise, family values, and civic responsibility to implement a conscientious business approach. Evolem's mission extends beyond traditional investment activities to actively promote employment opportunities, educational advancement, and environmental sustainability through strategic capital deployment and operational guidance.

As a long-term investment partner, Evolem specializes in transforming small and medium-sized enterprises into mid-market companies while simultaneously providing crucial support to emerging startups seeking to solidify their business models. Their investment philosophy emphasizes patient capital, operational expertise, and value creation through sustainable growth strategies rather than financial engineering. Since inception, Evolem has built an impressive track record, supporting approximately 100 companies across various sectors with investments totaling over €250 million.

The organization's commitment to social responsibility manifested in 2006 when Evolem spearheaded the creation of the Entrepreneurs de la Cité Foundation, which provides microinsurance solutions to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds. Further demonstrating its dedication to social causes, Evolem became a founding member of l'Entreprise des Possibles, a collective initiative that mobilizes companies and their employees to address homelessness and vulnerability in the Lyon metropolitan area. These initiatives reflect Evolem's belief that business success and social progress are fundamentally interconnected.

In 2014, Evolem formalized its philanthropic activities by establishing the Evolem Citoyen endowment fund, which focuses specifically on employment generation, vocational training, and economic development with a particular emphasis on youth employment. The fund identifies and supports innovative projects that create pathways to meaningful employment for young people facing barriers to entry in the job market. Through this structured approach to philanthropy, Evolem has created a comprehensive ecosystem that bridges traditional investment activities with targeted social impact initiatives, embodying a holistic model of responsible capitalism that addresses both economic and social challenges.