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Supernova Invest

Venture capital

Paris · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 32 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Supernova Invest focuses on deeptech companies, backing teams whose businesses are built on complex underlying technologies. The firm invests across healthcare/life sciences, energy and environment, Industry 4.0, and digital technologies, spanning early-stage through growth via dedicated funds. Its investors combine scientific and operational expertise, offering hands-on support around intellectual property, international expansion and industrial scaling, while leveraging a network of research institutions and industrial partners. The firm also manages corporate-linked vehicles such as the Orano Venture Fund.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Paris, FR
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Tracked investments
7

Team · 32 people

from the firm's website
Celia Hart· General Partnerin

General Partner since 2005 responsible for the healthcare sector and the Supernova 2 fund; previously held senior roles at Cambridge Antibody Technology (AstraZeneca/Medimmune). Holds a PhD from Oxford and an MBA from Grenoble.

François Breniaux· General Partner

General Partner since 2007 focused on Industry 4.0; has made ~20 deeptech investments (Nawa, NanoMakers, Apix Analytics) and co-founded the Alchimer startup. Graduate of ESCP and École Centrale Paris.

Damien Bretegnier· Associate Partnerin

Associate Partner since 2020 covering digital technologies; previously led ICST & Engineering at SATT Lutech and spent 14 years in the semiconductor industry at Soitec, Altis and Infineon. Graduate of ISEP.

David Hansen· Partnerin

Partner since 2021 focused on energy & environment; formerly investment director at Suez Ventures and held roles at Lafarge and Suez. Graduate of ESSEC.

Etienne Moreau· Partnerin

Partner since 2021 responsible for the digital tech sector; founding member of Orange Ventures which he grew to €350M AuM, and former CEO/co-founder of Nexsport.

Pierre-Emmanuel Struyven· Managing Partnerin

Managing Partner since 2019 with 25+ years in innovation and digital industries; previously led SFR Développement corporate fund and worked at Streamezzo and Universal Music Group. Engineer from École Polytechnique de Bruxelles.

Régis Saleur· Managing Partnerin

Managing Partner since 2008 with 25+ years in private equity and operations; formerly general partner at Galileo (Talend, Sarenza) and MD at Seeft Ventures. Graduate of École Centrale Paris.

Rémi Spagnol· Partnerin

Partner since 2021 covering healthcare; a Life Sciences investor previously at Omnes Capital, Andera Partners and IPF Partners. Holds a PharmD and a specialized master from ESCP Europe.

Romain Sautrau· Partnerin

Partner since 2020 covering energy & environment; co-founded StartupFarmers (AgriFood Tech) and previously worked at CVA, Masdar and Climate Change Capital. INSEAD MBA and CFA.

Alexandre Biau· Investment Directorin

Investment Director since 2023 with 10 years in Agtech and Foodtech; developed those activities at Unigrains and later joined Seventure Partners' Blue Forward Fund. Agronomist from AgroParisTech.

Arthur Puig· Investment Managerin

Investment Manager since 2022 covering digital technologies; previously spent four years at Early Metrics and worked at Creadev, Wagram Corporate Finance and Safran. Master's from ESCP Europe.

Carole Cazassus· Investment Directorin

Investment Director since 2024 covering digital technologies; previously an associate at PE fund Bluester Capital and Investment Director at impact fund INCO Ventures. Graduate of Audencia.

Claude-Sebastien Lerbourg· Investment Directorin

Investment Director since 2024 for the Industry 4.0 sector; previously Investment Director for Europe at NOVA (Saint-Gobain's CVC) and held roles in China. Holds an MBA from CEIBS and a degree from ESSEC.

Diane Yakovlev· Investment Managerin

Investment Manager since 2024 with a cleantech background; joined from panafrican VC firm E3 Capital and works with Orano on the €50M Orano Venture Fund. Holds degrees from IFP School and in petroleum geosciences.

Jonathan Grooskopf· Investment Directorin

Investment Director since 2024 focused on industrial and clean technology early-stage investments; previously co-led BEL Ventures and invested growth capital at the IFC. Holds a master's from ESCP.

Marine Glon· Senior Investment Directorin

Senior Investment Director since 2017 responsible for the energy & environment sector; previously ran ADEME's Investments for the Future program and was a consultant at BCG. Graduate of ESSEC.

Michael Thomas· Investment Directorin

Investment Director since 2023 focused on Industrial Tech and infrastructure software for the Tech Growth fund; previously invested at Karista and co-founded a SpaceTech startup. Also acts as the team's data scientist.

Pascal-André Chenal· Investment Directorin

Investment Director (Manager since 2017) covering healthcare; began as a strategy consultant in the health sector. Holds a PharmD from Lyon and an engineering degree from École Polytechnique de Montréal.

Aladin Zeghbib· General Counselin

General Counsel (Legal Officer) since 2021; formerly a lawyer at international firms handling LBOs and restructurings. Holds law degrees from Toulouse and Montpellier and an advanced master from ESSEC.

Alexandre Cordier· Associatein

Associate since 2023 covering healthcare; began as a VC investor at Merieux Equity Partners in Life Sciences. Holds a PharmD from Lyon and an MSc from EM Lyon.

Benjamin Gourbeyre· Financial Controllerin

Financial Controller since 2023 handling middle office and financial control; began as a financial auditor in asset management and PE. Graduate of Neoma BS.

Grégoire Viot· Chief Financial Officerin

CFO since 2020 with 20+ years in private equity; previously CFO of Flexam Invest and worked at Cathay Capital and Access Capital Partners. Graduate of Montpellier Business School.

Ines Triki· Financial Controllerin

Financial Controller since 2024; began with apprenticeships at an accountancy firm and the Banque de France before becoming a financial auditor at PwC. Master's in corporate finance from Paris Nanterre.

Jean Hastings· Senior Associatein

Senior Associate since 2024 focused on growth-stage energy & environment investments; began at BCG and previously worked at family office Stellar Impact. Graduate of HEC Paris.

Jules de Butler· Analystin

Analyst since 2025 with an interest in quantum technologies; previously worked at Bpifrance on non-dilutive funding and at Pasqal as a strategist. Holds engineering and management degrees from Arts et Métiers and HEC Paris.

Léo Fernandes· Associate

Associate since 2024 covering digital technologies; previously worked at Dolphin Design, GreenWaves Technologies and STMicroelectronics. Engineering degree from INP ENSEEIHT and a business degree from GEM.

Lucille Benoit· Associatein

Associate since 2024 specializing in food and agritech; began as a strategy and innovation consultant at Alcimed. Biotech engineer from EBI with a master's from AgroParisTech and NEOMA.

Maxime Alazet· Investor Relations Directorin

Investor Relations Director; began at SGCIB in New York, worked in asset management at La Financière de l'Echiquier, and served as Chief Sales and Operations Officer at crypto firm Coinhouse. Graduate of EM Strasbourg.

Natacha Buldee· Risk and Compliance Managerin

Compliance & Risk Manager since September 2025 with 8+ years in compliance; previously Legal Counsel at Partech Partners and a Compliance & Risk Analyst at EY Société d'Avocats.

Nicolas Topuz· Senior Associatein

Senior Associate since 2023 covering Industry 4.0; began as a strategy consultant in innovation across banking, energy and public services. Graduate of École Centrale Paris.

Sandrine Fourage· Back Office Managerin

Back Office Manager since 2004; previously purchasing and administrative manager for a medical laboratories group. Holds a postgraduate degree from Université Grenoble Alpes.

Wendy Wepsiec· Office Managerin

Office Manager since 2024, a role she has held since 2011 across various sectors; previously worked at a data strategy and AI consulting firm.

Investments · 7 tracked

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Blackstone/Stow Group (acquired)
Boston Scientific (acquired)
Loft Orbital

French-American space tech company building ready-to-use in-orbit infrastructure; raised €170m Series C reaching a billion-dollar valuation.

Marguerite (acquired)
Merck (acquired)
Radnet (acquired)
Stereotaxis (acquired)

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Supernova Invest invest at?
Supernova Invest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Supernova Invest focus on?
Supernova Invest focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
Where is Supernova Invest located?
Supernova Invest is headquartered in Paris, FR.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

PhDTalent Career Fair - Interview de Régis Saleur, Directeur Général de Supernova Invest - YouTube

PhDTalent · Régis Saleur

Amundi Private Equity Funds - Supernova Invest - Interview de Régis Saleur - YouTube

Amundi · Régis Saleur

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