Ludovic Copéré
InvestorInvestor at Sony Ventures Corporation
San Jose, California
Writes $300K – $10M checks · typically $1M
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
Education
- KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyMaster's Degree, Information and Communication Technology2003 — 2005
- T.I.M.E. AssociationDual Master of Science2003 — 2005
- Centrale LilleMaster's Degree, Industrial Engineering and Management2001 — 2005
- Stockholm School of EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship2004
- LES (Licensing Executives Society)Strategic Licensing: Advanced Skills & Tools, Intellectual Property2014
- IEEPI - Institut Européen Entreprise et Propriété IntellectuelleIP Licensing, Intellectual Property2011
- Lycée Claude FaurielClasses préparatoires aux grandes écoles, Mathematics1999 — 2001
- Lycée Jean PuyHigh School, Scientific Section1996 — 1999
Skills & more
Venture Capital4Corporate Venture CapitalStrategic Partnerships99Portfolio ManagementDue Diligence1Digital AssetsCryptocurrencyStartupsInvestmentsStart-ups65Business Development64Telecommunications43
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Consumer ElectronicsProduct ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsPatentsCorporate DevelopmentLicensingProduct MarketingMergersStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementWeb3Languages 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
From Ludovic's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sony Ventures Corporation
Aadit Parikh
Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation
Andrew Yi
Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation
Atsuto Ueno
Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation
Austin Noronha
Managing Director at Sony Ventures Corporation
Chieko Tazuke
Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation
Costantino Mariella
Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation
Emily (Goldberg) Tseng
Investor at Sony Ventures Corporation
Farrukh Hussain
Senior Associate at Sony Ventures Corporation
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Same school
Also attended Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship8
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Shared employers
Also worked at Sony Innovation Fund14
Lihi LubranskiPrincipal at TriventuresTiffany HuangPrincipal at TransLink CapitalMahesh KumarPrincipal at Rebright PartnersJoe TouGeneral Partner at Triptyq CapitalRoberta FerrariInvestor at Sony Ventures CorporationFarrukh HussainSenior Associate at Sony Ventures Corporation
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