Where does Ludovic Copéré work?

Ludovic Copéré is Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation.

What check size does Ludovic Copéré write?

Ludovic Copéré typically writes checks of $300K – $10M.

Where did Ludovic Copéré go to school?

Ludovic Copéré studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Master's Degree, Information and Communication Technology); T.I.M.E. Association (Dual Master of Science); Centrale Lille (Master's Degree, Industrial Engineering and Management).

Ludovic Copéré

Investor

Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation

Writes $300K – $10M checks · typically $1M

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About

Ludovic Copéré is a Senior Investment Director at Sony Ventures, where he has served as a core member of the Sony Innovation Fund since its inception. With two decades of experience in venture capital, corporate strategy, and strategic partnerships, he invests across FinTech, web3, AI, cybersecurity, and deep tech, managing the full investment lifecycle from thesis development through portfolio company scaling. Previously based in Tokyo at Sony's global headquarters focusing on long-term technology strategy, Copéré has held corporate strategy roles across Sony's electronics, gaming, entertainment, financial services, and telecommunications businesses in Europe and the United States.

Experience

Sony Innovation FundSenior Investment Director, Sony Venturescurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
SonyCrypto Business Department, Business Incubation Platformcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
KotobaInvestorcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, CA
Yellow CardBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
CREW CarbonInvestorcurrent2025 — presentBrooklyn, New York, United States
TalosInvestorcurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
BastionBoard Observercurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
PhaidraInvestorcurrent2025 — present
Resemble AIBoard Observercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Botrista Technology, Inc.Board Observercurrent2021 — presentRedwood City, California, United States
Arkose LabsInvestorcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
SiLC Technologies, IncInvestorcurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
TruepicInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
Sight MachineInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco, California
OishiiInvestorcurrent2019 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
Waffle LabsInvestorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, NY
TokenInvestorcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
MagicCube, Inc.Investorcurrent2020 — presentSanta Clara, California, United States
Cruz FoamInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSanta Cruz, California, United States
Theta NetworkInvestorcurrent2016 — presentSan Jose, California, United States
RidecellInvestorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
Delos™Investorcurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
Matternet IncInvestorcurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
PreAct TechnologiesInvestor2020 — 2025Portland, Oregon, United States
Covr Financial TechnologiesInvestor2021 — 2025Hartford, Connecticut, United States
SenteraInvestor2021 — 2025Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
MilesInvestor2019 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
Analytical Flavor Systems Inc.Investor2020 — 2025New York, New York, United States
SuperpedestrianInvestor2022 — 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
PlunkInvestor2021 — 2024Bellevue, Washington, United States
ZoomcarInvestor2019 — 2023Greater Bengaluru Area
Iris Automation IncInvestor2020 — 2023San Francisco, CA
StrongArm TechInvestor2018 — 2023New York City Metropolitan Area
Sony Corporation of AmericaSenior Director, Growth Ventures & Innovation2013 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
Sony Corporation of AmericaStrategist2012 — 2013Tokyo, Japan
Sony Corporation of AmericaCorporate Strategist2010 — 2012London, United Kingdom
Sony Corporation of AmericaStrategist2011 — 2012Greater New York City Area
Sony Corporation of AmericaAssistant Manager, Digital Home & Mobile Europe2008 — 2010Paris Area, France
Sony Corporation of AmericaAnalyst, Business Development & Innovation Group2004 — 2008Paris Area, France
CentrumutvecklingConsultant2004Stockholm, Sweden

Skills & more

Venture Capital4Corporate Venture CapitalStrategic Partnerships99Portfolio ManagementDue Diligence1Digital AssetsCryptocurrencyStartupsInvestmentsStart-ups65Business Development64Telecommunications43

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Consumer ElectronicsProduct ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsPatentsCorporate DevelopmentLicensingProduct MarketingMergersStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementWeb3

Languages English · French · Japanese · Spanish · Swedish

CVC Board Members & Board Observers — Global Corporate Venturing
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT/日本語能力試験) — The Japan Foundation
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English — University of Cambridge

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Atsushi Kitagawa

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Atsuto Ueno

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Austin Noronha

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Chieko Tazuke

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ludovic Copéré?: Ludovic Copéré is a Senior Investment Director at Sony Ventures, where he has served as a core member of the Sony Innovation Fund since its inception. With two decades of experience in venture capital, corporate strategy, and strategic partnerships, he invests across FinTech, web3, AI, cybersecurity, and deep tech, managing the full investment lifecycle from thesis development through portfolio company scaling. Previously based in Tokyo at Sony's global headquarters focusing on long-term technology strategy, Copéré has held corporate strategy roles across Sony's electronics, gaming, entertainment, financial services, and telecommunications businesses in Europe and the United States.
Where does Ludovic Copéré work?: Ludovic Copéré is Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation.
What check size does Ludovic Copéré write?: Ludovic Copéré typically writes checks of $300K – $10M.
Where did Ludovic Copéré go to school?: Ludovic Copéré studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Master's Degree, Information and Communication Technology); T.I.M.E. Association (Dual Master of Science); Centrale Lille (Master's Degree, Industrial Engineering and Management).