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Marc Simoncini

Investor

Venture Partner at Daphni

Paris, France

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

About

Marc Simoncini coaches founders to treat exit timing as a personal CEO instinct, creates shareholder structures preventing minority-investor hold-ups, and leverages US, Asian and European exits for cross-cultural M&A.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerFintechSaaS

Experience

  1. Self-employedConférenciercurrent2024 — presentFrance
  2. daphniPartnercurrent2020 — present
  3. Jaïna Capitalownercurrent2011 — present
  4. AngellEntrepreneur2017 — 2025Région de Paris, France
  5. AngellC.E.O2017Région de Paris, France
  6. MEETICEx-CEO2001 — 2011

Skills & more

E-commerce71Start-ups68Entrepreneurship62Venture Capital6Online Advertising14E-business8Strategic Partnerships14SEM4Web Analytics5SEO7Digital Marketing19Mobile Devices4
+8 moreCorporate DevelopmentAffiliate MarketingMergers & AcquisitionsProduct ManagementMobile MarketingOnline MarketingDigital StrategyMobile Applications

From Marc's professional profile.

Investments

Led

AngelliFranceMeeticSensee

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Daphni

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc Simoncini?
Marc Simoncini coaches founders to treat exit timing as a personal CEO instinct, creates shareholder structures preventing minority-investor hold-ups, and leverages US, Asian and European exits for cross-cultural M&A.
Where does Marc Simoncini work?
Marc Simoncini is Venture Partner at Daphni.
What does Marc Simoncini invest in?
Marc Simoncini invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Marc Simoncini write?
Marc Simoncini typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Marc Simoncini invested in?
Investments tracked here include Angell, iFrance, Meetic, Sensee.
Where did Marc Simoncini go to school?
Marc Simoncini studied at E.S.I.
Does Marc Simoncini lead rounds?
Yes — Marc Simoncini has led 4 tracked investments.

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