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Alexis Houssou

Investor

Founder and Managing Partner at HCVC · Founder & Managing Partner at Hardware Club

Paris

Writes $100K – $1M checks

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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Alexis Houssou @a_houssou

Got to play with the robots at Dyna last week and what they’re building is truly mind-blowing 🤯. Hard to believe they only started a year ago. https://t.co/F9uUjBodYq

Sep 16, 2025 · ♥ 1

Alexis Houssou @a_houssou

👀 https://t.co/anlMsopMAe

Oct 3, 2023 · ♥ 4 · ⇄ 1

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareRobotics

Experience

  1. HCVCFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
  2. Columbia Business SchoolGuest Lecturer2019 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Hello TomorrowFounding Team2014 — 2016Région de Paris, France
  4. BNP ParibasStructured Solutions2009 — 2013Région de Paris, France

Education

  1. emlyon business schoolMaster in Management - Grande Ecole, Business Administration and Management, General2006 — 2009

Skills & more

Languages English · French · German

From Alexis's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended emlyon business school89

Paul BazinInvestor at DaphniThomas JuvinManaging Director Europe at Burda Principal InvestmentsAdvika JalanResearch Analyst at MMC VenturesAnne-Sophie Saint-MartinPartner at Newfund CapitalConstant BeroulleAssociate at Newfund CapitalLaurie MenoudInvestor at At One Ventures

+ 83 more

Shared employers

Also worked at HCVC10

Pierre-Eric LeiboviciInvestor at DaphniJerry YangGeneral Partner at HCVCAymerik RenardGeneral Partner at HCVCAlexandre FlamantPartner at HCVCIsabel ZhangInvestor at HCVCCyril AbiteboulVenture Partner at HCVC

+ 4 more

Also worked at Columbia Business School87

Jeremy PhilipsInvestor at Spark CapitalGraham BrownManaging Partner at Lerer HippeauCharlie RexfordChief of Staff to CEO at Sapphire VenturesHalle TeccoFounder, Rock Health & Natalist at Giant Ventures Global LlpFlorin MihocVenture Partner at Ff Venture CapitalArthur BrennandCo-founder and Venture Partner at Onevc Venture Partners Llc

+ 81 more

Also worked at Hello Tomorrow1

Saurabh TakSenior Investment Manager at SAGANA

Also worked at BNP Paribas184

Alessandro De BenedettiAssociate at NorthzoneCarlos ContiManaging Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupPauline BréantFinance Manager at Newfund CapitalRoy ChngInvestment Manager - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMaxime BucaillePrincipal at Draper AssociatesGrégoire KairysCompliance & Internal Control at Iris Capital

+ 178 more

Deals · 1

HeywearBoard seat

via HCVC · filed May 2021 · $1.5M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at HCVC

Alexandre Flamant
Partner at HCVC
Aymerik Renard
General Partner at HCVC
Cyril Abiteboul
Venture Partner at HCVC
Isabel Zhang
Investor at HCVC
Jerry Yang
General Partner 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
Co-Founder, Chair and General Partner at B4 Capital
Kevin CarterScout
General Partner at SV Angel
Andrea Zitna
Partner at Speedinvest
Jerry Yang
General Partner at HCVC

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