About
Damien Bretegnier is a 14-year semiconductor operator-turned-investor who built a memory design team in India, evaluated 30+ Paris tech-transfer deeptech projects, and is a recognized expert on French microelectronics policy.
Invests in
Deep TechEnergyHardwareMedical DevicesRoboticsSemiconductors
Experience
- Supernova InvestAssociate Partnercurrent2026 — presentParis
- Supernova InvestInvestment Director2020 — 2025Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
- SATT LUTECHHead of ICT & Engineering Department2013 — 2019Paris Area, France
- Altis SemiconductorProgram Manager2008 — 2013Paris Area, France
- SOITECApplication Marketing Manager2007 — 2008
- Infineon TechnologiesProgram Manager2006 — 2007Sophia-Antipolis, France
- Infineon TechnologiesTeam Manager, Bangalore, India2003 — 2006Bangalore, India
- Infineon TechnologiesProject Leader2001 — 2003
- Infineon TechnologiesDesigner1999 — 2001
Education
- Isep - École d'ingénieurs du numériqueHigh School Diploma1996 — 1999
Skills & more
Semiconductors32IC26SoC13ASIC10CMOS10Semiconductor Industry16Design Management1Analog Circuit Design1Analog2EDA9Integrated Circuit Design2Microelectronics5
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Mixed SignalProcess IntegrationProduct EngineeringProgram ManagementSiliconLean StartupElectronicsInnovation ManagementManagementInnovation ouverteConseil en innovationStrategyFrom Damien's professional profile.
Colleagues at Supernova Invest
Aladin Zeghbib
General Counsel at Supernova Invest
Alexandre Biau
Investment Director at Supernova Invest
Alexandre Cordier
Associate at Supernova Invest
Arthur Puig
Investment Manager at Supernova Invest
Benjamin Gourbeyre
Financial Controller at Supernova Invest
Carole Cazassus
Investment Director at Supernova Invest
Celia Hart
General Partner at Supernova Invest
Claude-Sebastien Lerbourg
Investment Director at Supernova Invest
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Damien Bretegnier work?
- Damien Bretegnier is Associate Partner at Supernova Invest.
- What does Damien Bretegnier invest in?
- Damien Bretegnier invests in Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Medical Devices, Robotics, Semiconductors.
Same school
Also attended Isep - École d'ingénieurs du numérique9
Jocelyn FournierInvestor at DaphniMatthieu RepellinPrincipal at Airbus VenturesAlix de BarjacAssociate at Starquest CapitalBertrand SchmittSenior Advisor (Co-Founder, Chairman App Annie) at Grishin RoboticsDomitille DubernVenture Capital at ISAI GestionOlivier DangHead of Ventures at Laser Digital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Supernova Invest32
Benjamin WainstainPartner at InnovacomLaura AchachAssociate at Kurma PartnersPierre-Emmanuel StruyvenManaging Partner at Supernova InvestRégis SaleurManaging Partner at Supernova InvestCelia HartGeneral Partner at Supernova InvestEtienne MoreauPartner at Supernova Invest
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Also worked at SATT LUTECH1
Also worked at SOITEC2
Also worked at Infineon Technologies29
Andrew TangPartner at Draper AssociatesGil RosenGP at Blockchain BuildersJay ChongManaging Partner at Millennium New HorizonsMehmet ÇelimliData Engineer at Planet A VenturesPeter HerzGeneral Partner at 1st Course CapitalKelly ChenInvestor, Brand Capital Fund at XRC
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