About
Alexis Houssou backs foundational platforms at the software–physical intersection, co‑founded an evolution of the Hardware Club community, using a network‑first approach supporting long‑cycle ventures in post‑silicon computing and cell‑free manufacturing.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareRobotics
Board director at Heywear
Intro paths
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Heywear's investors · 1
Experience
- HCVCFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
- Columbia Business SchoolGuest Lecturer2019 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
- Hello TomorrowFounding Team2014 — 2016Région de Paris, France
- BNP ParibasStructured Solutions2009 — 2013Région de Paris, France
Skills & more
Languages English · French · German
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Deals · 1
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Colleagues at HCVC
Network9
Lee FixelScout
Founder of Addition
Christer AnderssonScout
Investor at Sommet AB
David BarberScout
Partner at Astanor Ventures
Eric GossartScout
Partner at Serena
George TziralisScout
Partner at Marathon Venture Capital
Howard MorganScout
Early-internet and database researcher; founding Renaissance president; Idealab investor; First Round co-founder; B Capital chair
Kevin CarterScout
General Partner at SV Angel
Andrea Zitna
Partner at Speedinvest
Jerry Yang
General Partner at HCVC
Investors connected to Alexis in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alexis Houssou?
- Alexis Houssou backs foundational platforms at the software–physical intersection, co‑founded an evolution of the Hardware Club community, using a network‑first approach supporting long‑cycle ventures in post‑silicon computing and cell‑free manufacturing.
- Where does Alexis Houssou work?
- Alexis Houssou is Founder and Managing Partner at HCVC and Board director at Heywear.
- What does Alexis Houssou invest in?
- Alexis Houssou invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics.
- What check size does Alexis Houssou write?
- Alexis Houssou typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What boards does Alexis Houssou sit on?
- Alexis Houssou holds tracked board seats at Heywear.
- Where did Alexis Houssou go to school?
- Alexis Houssou studied at emlyon business school (Master in Management - Grande Ecole, Business Administration and Management, General).
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