Casual VC Drinks

An informal afterwork drinks evening for venture investors during VivaTech 2026, on 18 June at a Paris bar, co-hosted by Fund F, Racine2 and Breega. It gathers investor peers for relaxed networking without an agenda.

DATES
18 June 2026
From 19:00
VENUE
Bar in Paris
Shared on RSVP
ORGANISER
Fund F, Racine2, Breega
Three VC firms
ATTENDANCE
not disclosed
private, fully booked

Definition

Casual VC Drinks is an informal afterwork gathering for venture investors during VivaTech 2026, held on 18 June 2026 from 19:00 at a Paris bar, with the address shared on RSVP. It is co-hosted by three venture firms, Fund F, Racine2 and Breega, and is described as a small, relaxed get-together for investor peers. Drinks are not covered.

The 2026 edition: 18 June at a Paris bar

The evening is positioned as a less institutional alternative to the week's private dinners, creating space for investors, operators and early-stage founders to connect. It is a private event, and at the time of verification the Luma page showed it as full with a waitlist. The personal hosts are Lucy Izquierdo, Alix Trebaol and Myriam Rouverand.

Where it sits in the VivaTech week

The drinks run on the evening of 18 June, the second business day of VivaTech, among the night's informal investor formats. Its low-key framing contrasts with the curated dinners and premium receptions of the week.

Who attends Casual VC Drinks

What the format includes

FAQ · Identity and audience

What is the link with VivaTech?

It is a side event on the evening of 18 June, the second business day of VivaTech, co-hosted by Fund F, Racine2 and Breega. It is independent of VivaTech ticketing.

Who hosts it?

Three venture firms: Fund F, Racine2 and Breega, with personal hosts from each.

Who is Casual VC Drinks NOT designed for?

It is not designed for: founders or service providers seeking investor meetings, since the room is for investor peers; the general public, given the private guest list; attendees expecting a programme or speakers, since there are none; and late registrants, since it was full at the time of verification.

The venue: a Paris bar

The drinks are held at a bar in Paris, with the address shared on RSVP rather than published. The setting suits an informal afterwork gathering.

The organiser: Fund F, Racine2 and Breega

Fund F is a venture firm focused on female founders. Racine2 is an impact venture firm linked to Serena and makesense. Breega is a European venture firm investing from pre-seed to Series A and beyond across digital, climate and deeptech. The three co-host the informal investor drinks.

Editorial take

The informal afterwork of the VivaTech week, where three European funds gather investor peers over drinks without an agenda.

How to register and what it costs

Registration is handled through Luma as a private event, with drinks not covered. At the time of verification the event was full, with a waitlist.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

Can you still register?

At the time of verification the event was full, with a waitlist on the Luma page.

When and where does it take place?

On the evening of 18 June 2026, from 19:00, at a Paris bar shared with RSVP guests.

What should attendees expect?

Casual afterwork drinks and open networking among venture investors, with no agenda.

Resources

Luma page https://lu.ma/f7ls984a
Breega https://www.breega.com/
Racine2 https://racine2.vc/
Parent event https://eventsindex.org/events/viva-technology.html