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Denis Lafont-Trevisan

Investor

General Partner at OpenCapital.vc

Paris, France

Writes $10K – $200K checks · typically $100K

About

Denis Lafont-Trevisan is an investor in open source enterprise software at OpenCapital.vc. He brings twenty years of experience in bid and pre-sales management, having led RFP/RFI/RFQ processes for public and private-sector organizations in cloud, data, and AI sectors, with a track record of over 100 won bids representing €250M+ in revenue. He holds a degree in Mathematical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence from INSA and a master's degree in Information Systems, Strategy, and Organization from ESCP.

Experience

  1. OpenCapital.vcInvesting in Open Source Enterprise Softwarecurrent2025 — presentFrance
  2. Aerospace AngelsMember, Deal flow teamcurrent2024 — present
  3. Groupe Caisse des DépôtsExpert, Tech Premium Fundcurrent2023 — present
  4. GrowthSeeds - Helping Busy FoundersInvestor & angel operator (Personal Holding)current2015 — presentToulouse
  5. ZenikaBusiness Development & Pre-sales2024 — 2025Toulouse
  6. SOFTEAMBusiness Development, Pre-Sales2022 — 2024Paris
  7. Freelance.comBusiness Development2020 — 2022Paris
  8. MCapital PartnersInvestment Manager - Tech & Digital2014 — 2015Paris, Île-de-France, France
  9. CapgeminiBusiness Development, Tech & Digital Services Delivery, Aeronautic & Defence2004 — 2014Toulouse, Occitanie, France
  10. Fi SYSTEMPre-sales & business development1995 — 2003
  11. OléaneJack of all trades1993 — 1994

Education

  1. ESCPBS, Master in Information Systems1993 — 1994
  2. INSA Rouen NormandieBS, Mathematical Engineering & Artificial Intelligence1988 — 1993

Skills & more

Business Strategy61Software Development24Start-ups99Digital Marketing16Solution Architecture25Digital Strategy8Integration52Software Solutions4IT Strategy94Software Engineering10Cloud Computing99Public Relations9
+12 moreMarketing StrategyTechnical RecruitingCorporate FinanceP&L ManagementSocial MediaInvestor RelationsMergers & AcquisitionsProfessional ServicesManagementPublic SpeakingPeople ManagementIntégration des Logiciels Open Source

Languages English · French

From Denis's professional profile.

Network5

Darian ShiraziScout
General Partner at Gradient Ventures
Eric BurdierScout
Founding Partner at Axeleo Capital
Jonathan GoldenScout
Founding Partner at Deviation Capital
Konstantin VinogradovScout
General Partner at Runa Capital
Sergei AnikinScout
Investor at Karma Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Denis Lafont-Trevisan work?
Denis Lafont-Trevisan is General Partner at OpenCapital.vc.
What check size does Denis Lafont-Trevisan write?
Denis Lafont-Trevisan typically writes checks of $10K – $200K.

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Also attended ESCP301

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Also attended INSA Rouen Normandie1

Anne HorganPartner at Cambridge Innovation Capital

Shared employers

Also worked at Groupe Caisse des Dépôts15

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Also worked at SOFTEAM1

Gideon FarrellCTO at Converge - company

Also worked at Capgemini100

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