French Tech Leaders EP7: Christophe Raynaud
🚀 French Tech Leaders – Episode 7: Christophe Reynaud
Join us to hear from a pioneer of the French VC ecosystem: Christophe Reynaud. Christophe co-founder of:
ISAI: the leading french investement mega fund with close to 1BN under management, early investor in BlaBlaCar, 360Learning, Malt, and Evaneos
OPRTRS: his newly launch operator-led pre-seed fund.
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
📍 Location: HEC Alumni House
Christophe Reynaud has been instrumental in shaping the European tech landscape. At ISAI, a leading French tech entrepreneurs' investment fund established in 2009, he has overseen significant investments in companies such as BlaBlaCar, 360Learning, Malt, and Evaneos. ISAI manages over €1 billion across four investment strategies: Early-Stage Venture, Corporate Venture, Growth Lending, and Tech Buyout.
In addition, Christophe recently co-founded OPRTRS, an exclusive angel fund comprising over 100 tech operators. This invitation-only club focuses on pre-seed investments, offering €200k – €300k per venture, and provides hands-on support in achieving product-market fit and go-to-market strategies. Their mission is to back ex-operators transitioning into founders with international ambitions and capital-efficient models.
🔥 In this session, Christophe will discuss:
His transition from entrepreneur to investor and the growth trajectories of ISAI and OPRTRS.
Key factors that make startups attractive to venture capitalists in the current market.
The impact of operator-led investments on the venture capital landscape.
Common pitfalls founders encounter during fundraising and strategies to avoid them.
His perspective on the future of the French and European startup ecosystems.
This is a unique opportunity to gain direct insights from an industry leader who has been pivotal in numerous successful tech ventures.
Seats are limited—secure yours now!