About
Daniel Pilaud is a venture partner with CEO/operator experience leading French tech firms (C-Radar, ACTIYON) and strong ties to Grenoble Institut National Polytechnique and the French deep‑tech research ecosystem.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechHardwareHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- ElaiaVenture Partnercurrent2019 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
- CASSEROUSSE CONSULTINGPresidentcurrent2009 — presentGreater Grenoble Metropolitan Area
- ACTIYONPresident2024 — 2025Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- IT-translationmanaging partner2011 — 2019
- PolySpace TechnologiesCEO1999 — 2007
- polyspaceceo1999 — 2007
- Verilogbusiness unit manager1989 — 1998
- VERIMAGco manager1992 — 1998
- VERILOG / Telelogichead of verilog grenoble R and D center1989 — 1998
- ensimagresearcher1982 — 1989
Education
- INPGDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science1979 — 1982
Skills & more
Software Engineering33Software Development20Software Design20Embedded Systems12Embedded Software15C3
From Daniel's professional profile.
Colleagues at Elaia
Alexis Frentz
Investment Director at Elaia
Anne Bouverot
Independent Board Member at Elaia
Anne-Sophie Carrese
Managing Partner at Elaia
Anya Brochier
Marketing & Communications Senior Associate at Elaia
Armelle de Tinguy
Partner at 115K
Arthur Liabastre
Senior Finance Officer at Elaia
Arturo Ancira García
Associate at Elaia
Benoit Georis
Venture Partner at Elaia
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Daniel Pilaud work?
- Daniel Pilaud is Venture Partner at Elaia.
- What does Daniel Pilaud invest in?
- Daniel Pilaud invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
