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Mathias Pastor
—Director
Mathias Pastor is a Director at Auctor, an evergreen holding company focused on building and investing in businesses. Previously, he founded Semper a VC-backed company which supported growth stage companies in offering liquidity to their shareholders. He served as a Director at The Family, where he supported early-stage entrepreneurs, worked as analyst at DE Shaw and co-founded the edtech startup Teech. He holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford.
Adrien de Malherbe
—Investor
I scale revenue from €1M to €10M+ ARR in Europe. I help B2B SaaS companies build and scale revenue in Europe — from first traction to structured growth, enterprise deals, and high-performing commercial teams.
Jean-Sébastien Wallez
—Director
Paris-based tech entrepreneur, a16z scout
Adrien Guilmineau
—Fellow
Startup founder and angel investor (a16z speedrun scout). Currently: building HumanDirectory.ai to build the world's first AI-friendly open social network. 🪩 Previously: Product Lead at Rippling, Head of Product at Hofy (acquired for $XXXm by Deel), founded 3 VC-backed startups: - Aria, AI video editor backed by Kima Ventures, Stride.VC, Antoine Martin and Alexis Bonillo - Sidekick, a B2B SaaS-enabled managed marketplace for coaching, backed by Afore Capital and TheFamily. - Tinbox, a crowdfunding platform for non-profits Kind of studied at Warwick University (UK) for 2 years. Angel invested in about 20+ startups with small checks. Backed some solo-GP funds from my friends: Pietro Invernizzi (Firedrop I & II), Michelangelo Valtancoli (Chaotica). And backed the community fund from the A16Z SPEEDRUN (SR004 & SR005).
Younès Rharbaoui
—Investment Manager
I am the co-founder of OPRTRS, an investment platform that leverages a community of over 180 tech operators to back early-stage founders. My professional background spans venture capital, financial leadership, and startup operations, including roles as Partner at The Family. I am also an active business angel.
Maxime Blondel
—Head of Student Entrepreneurship
I am the co-founder and CEO of THE QUEST, an entrepreneurship program dedicated to supporting and financing dropouts. My professional journey includes experience as an entrepreneur and investor. I am known for my commitment to helping the next generation of entrepreneurs turn their ambitious ideas into solid, scalable businesses.
Vincent Jouanne
—Fellow
Antoine Zins
—Associate
I am a venture investor and entrepreneur currently cofounder of Fund. My background spans leadership roles in the startup ecosystem, including my time as CEO of Camomille and an associate at The Family, as well as corporate experience at GE Healthcare. I hold a Master of Science in Management from ESSEC Business School.
Illan Glaubert
—Ventures Builder
I am the Co-Founder and CEO of Sovalue, where I provide fast and reliable valuation services for ventures. My background spans venture fundraising and secondary, and extensive experience in valuation and transfer pricing. I have been building Sovalue to provide 409A valuation reports for EU and US tech companies.
Jeddi Mees
—In-house builder & Growth Fellowship advisor
Côme Courteault
—Head of Growth
I am an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Esquisse Camera, where I am developing a premium, compact camera designed for photographers. Previously, I co-founded CitizenPlane, an operating system for airlines, and served as Head of Growth at TheFamily. I am known for my work in building ambitious growth strategies and my ongoing interest in the intersection of technology, travel, and photography.
Balthazar de Lavergne
—Managing Director
I am an investor focused on backing early-stage entrepreneurs, having previously been a partner at The Family and co-founded Semper. Throughout my career, I have supported the growth of numerous startups, including Payfit, Northflank, and Jow, by providing strategic investment and operational guidance. I am committed to aligning the interests of founders, teams, and investors to build high-impact companies.
Charles Rajjou
—Operations Manager
I am a co-founder of Givematic, where I help organizations structure long-term philanthropic strategies with a focus on governance and compliance. Previously, I served as the co-founder and CEO of CitizenPlane, an operating system for mid-tier airlines, where I remain a shareholder. My background includes extensive experience in startup operations and entrepreneurship.