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Jean de La Rochebrochard

Investor

Managing Partner at New Wave · Managing Partner at Kima Ventures

Paris, France

Writes $50K – $2M checks · typically $150K

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Deals · 1

BlocktoolBoard seat

via Kima Ventures · filed Jan 2026 · $6.7M raise

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Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Forest

Investor

Acquire AppAiva TechnologiesAmataArrowBrainboardClaapDeelDuffelFriday FinanceHrFlow.aiImpalaKwitmedGoMontvelNablaObatOlyzonOriginalPalettePricemoovSalo AppSqreenStoïkSwile

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean de La Rochebrochard?
Managing Partner at Kima Ventures
Where does Jean de La Rochebrochard work?
Jean de La Rochebrochard is Managing Partner at New Wave and Managing Partner at Kima Ventures.
What check size does Jean de La Rochebrochard write?
Jean de La Rochebrochard typically writes checks of $50K – $2M.
What boards does Jean de La Rochebrochard sit on?
Jean de La Rochebrochard holds tracked board seats at Blocktool, Forest.
What companies has Jean de La Rochebrochard invested in?
Investments tracked here include Acquire App, Aiva Technologies, Amata, Arrow, Brainboard, Claap, Deel, Duffel, Friday Finance, HrFlow.ai, Impala, Kwit, and 12 more.

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