The Family

The Family

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JW

Jean-Sébastien Wallez

Director

Paris-based tech entrepreneur, a16z scout

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Vincent Jouanne

Fellow

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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.

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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.

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Jeddi Mees

In-house builder & Growth Fellowship advisor

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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.

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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.

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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.