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Marc Menasé

Investor

Chief Investment Officer at Founders Future

Paris, France

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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47 people in our graph share verified history with Marc — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Patrick AmielunlockedMarc: together at France Digitale (2015)
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About

Marc Menasé is the founder of Founders Future, a transatlantic investment platform backing entrepreneurs building tomorrow's technology leaders. Since 2018, the firm has made over 150 investments across applied AI, SaaS, ClimateTech, Fintech and Insurtech, Industry 4.0, and health, spanning stages from pre-seed to growth. Founders Future positions itself at the intersection of Europe and the United States, connecting capital, networks, and communities across the transatlantic corridor, with a presence in Silicon Valley to support ambitious American founders and European scale-ups entering the US market.

Contact· published on Marc's own website

Invests in

E-commerceImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

Beyond investing

Founded
Founded Founders Future, a transatlantic technology investment platform active since 2018.

From Marc's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

  1. Founders FutureFounding Partnercurrent2018 — present
  2. Self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2005 — presentÉtats-Unis , Europe
  3. DEE tech SPACCo-founder & CEO2021 — 2024Paris
  4. Zadig & VoltaireMember of the Board2017 — 2023Région de Paris, France
  5. epiceryCo-founder (acquired by Group la Poste)2016 — 2021
  6. Teads.tvFounding partner, board member (acquired by Altice)2008 — 2018
  7. MENINVESTFounder2010 — 2016Paris Area, France
  8. MensquareCo-founder (acquired by le Figaro)2010 — 2016Paris
  9. France DigitaleCo-founder and Co-president2013 — 2015
  10. 25AMNon Executive Board Member (acceleration media)2008 — 2010Région de Cape Town, Afrique du Sud
  11. NEXTEDIAco-founder & MD (acquired by Lagardere)2004 — 2009Paris
  12. KelkooHead of Ecommerce partnerships Kelkoo (acquired by yahoo!)2002 — 2004Paris Area, France

Skills & more

AI3Capital-risque20Entrepreneurship50International M&A37Digital Strategy31E-commerce51Marketing Strategy20Management13Digital Marketing32Online Advertising27Fashion18Online Marketing14
+12 moreE-businessAffiliate MarketingWeb AnalyticsSEMSEOBusiness StrategyWeb MarketingMobile MarketingSocial Media MarketingWeb Project ManagementGoogle AnalyticsFashion Design

Languages English · Italian · Spanish

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Investments

Investor

1001PharmaciesAttractive WorldAudionBeevBitstackCosmo ConnectedElynEpiceryEveroad by sennderFithouseGetinsideHyperlexJolimoiKredityLe Petit BallonLePetitBallonLuna FoodMensquare SASMilesBoosterMimbiMiraklMolotovMoonwattMy MediaNeo (getneo.com)NestorNextediaOctoberOmiPampa ParisPinterestPooolPousse-PousseROOFSilvrSingulierSupliTalent AgencyTasterTeadsTiller SystemsWhydwilgo.aiZazu Africa

Sources: curated public sources · the firm's website.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Marc Menasé

$20B AI CEO: The ONLY trait for success in the AI era | Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder of Perplexity

Silicon Valley Girl

Colleagues at Founders Future

Amanda Wu
Chief of Staff at Founders Future
Dulcie Fforde
Principal - US Team at Founders Future
Gabrielle Fourey
Communication at Founders Future
Guillaume Simonaire
Partner at Founders Future
Jonathan Karlson
Senior Associate - US Team at Founders Future
Louis Sautet
Partner at Founders Future
Marc Menase
General Partner at Founders Future
Matthieu Benkerant
Partner - COO at Founders Future

Network2

Alexis BonilloScout
Investor at Aglae Ventures
Frederic HalleyScout
Managing Partner at Sonorcap

Investors connected to Marc in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc Menasé?
Marc Menasé is the founder of Founders Future, a transatlantic investment platform backing entrepreneurs building tomorrow's technology leaders. Since 2018, the firm has made over 150 investments across applied AI, SaaS, ClimateTech, Fintech and Insurtech, Industry 4.0, and health, spanning stages from pre-seed to growth. Founders Future positions itself at the intersection of Europe and the United States, connecting capital, networks, and communities across the transatlantic corridor, with a presence in Silicon Valley to support ambitious American founders and European scale-ups entering the US market.
Where does Marc Menasé work?
Marc Menasé is Chief Investment Officer at Founders Future.
What does Marc Menasé invest in?
Marc Menasé invests in E-commerce, Impact & Social Good, Marketing Tech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment.
What check size does Marc Menasé write?
Marc Menasé typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Marc Menasé invested in?
Investments tracked here include 1001Pharmacies, Attractive World, Audion, Beev, Bitstack, Cosmo Connected, Elyn, Epicery, Everoad by sennder, Fithouse, Getinside, Hyperlex, and 32 more.
Where did Marc Menasé go to school?
Marc Menasé studied at HEC Paris; MSG.
What podcasts and interviews feature Marc Menasé?
Tracked appearances include "$20B AI CEO: The ONLY trait for success in the AI era | Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder of Perplexity".

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