French entrepreneur Samuel Tual has launched Clover, a €30 million early-stage evergreen fund focused on companies shaping the future of work and education. Tual is Vice-President of MEDEF and Chairman & CEO of Actual Group, a major employment services provider in France and Europe.
Clover intends to establish itself as the “VC for Work”, positioning the fund as both an investor and an ecosystem contributor. The firm is structured like a startup, enabling faster decisions, flexible engagement, and practical support for founders.
The goal is clear: build a platform that offers more than capital and becomes a key partner for entrepreneurs in these sectors.
The fund plans to deploy €100,000 to €200,000 per startup across 20 to 30 deals annually, focusing on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. Clover supports founders across Europe and the United States, where it has already formed deep relationships in the entrepreneurial community.
Since May, the fund has invested around €1 million, with one-third directed to US-based companies. These investments span AI, productivity software, workflow automation, and workplace health.
Clover’s investment thesis rests on two priorities: becoming the benchmark “VC for Work” and redesigning the venture model together with founders.
The future of work is shifting due to AI adoption, new collaboration norms, and the growing push for flexibility, inclusion, and sustainability. In France, a national AI target aims for full adoption among large enterprises by 2030. Meanwhile, global productivity gains from AI could reach US$4.4 trillion over time.
However, France faces broader uncertainty. Budget constraints and a tighter investment climate continue to affect risk appetite, even as innovation needs accelerate.
“I believe in the future of work globally, and I believe that it is precisely in times of uncertainty that one must be daring and innovative. It is imperative to accelerate so we do not fall behind and to safeguard the longevity of our businesses. If the environment is fragile, the future of work is being written now, invented globally, and the rest of the world doesn’t wait”, declares Samuel Tual.
The fund’s construction and management will be led by Managing Partner Hugo Mendes, a former entrepreneur and investor at Origins.
“Investing is like recruiting: you must recognise talent before everyone else does. With Clover, our goal is to be a true partner beyond the check, because founders don’t just look for capital, they look for teammates who care, who respond quickly, and who show up again and again.
I’m proud to lead this initiative alongside the Tual family, with whom I share strong entrepreneurial values.”
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