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Michael Thomas

Investor

Investor at Karista

Paris, France

Writes $600K – $6M checks · typically $3.3M

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Steve VassallounlockedMichael: together at Loft Orbital (2024–2026)
Michael: together at Kraken Technology Group
Michael: together at Anybotics
×8Michael: together at McMaster University

About

Michael Thomas is Investment Director and Data Product Lead at Supernova Invest, where he focuses on late-stage DeepTech companies across areas including AI infrastructure, software, Physical AI, spacetech, and defensetech. His background spans venture capital, M&A consulting, entrepreneurship, and operations, and he is trained in AI and machine learning. At Supernova, he built the firm's data-driven automation and AI platform, Stardust.

Experience

  1. Supernova InvestInvestment Director & Data Product Leadcurrent2023 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
  2. Kraken Technology GroupInvestorcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  3. OrbemInvestorcurrent2025 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  4. ANYboticsInvestorcurrent2024 — presentZurich, Switzerland
  5. Loft OrbitalInvestorcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. CailabsInvestorcurrent2024 — presentRennes, Brittany, France
  7. KaristaInvestment Director2018 — 2023Paris Area, France
  8. OSECo-founder & CEO2016 — 2018Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
  9. SICAME GroupNorth America Strategy and Business Development Manager2014 — 2016Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
  10. Grant-Thornton FranceM&A Analyst2011 — 2013Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Skills & more

Deep LearningLarge Language Models (LLM)Exit StrategiesGrowth InvestingSoftwareSoftware InfrastructureInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Business InnovationMachine LearningAlgorithmsData AnalysisBusiness Acumen
+12 moreFinancial ModelingData ScienceCorporate FinanceBusiness StrategyVenture CapitalAerospace EngineeringInternational Project ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsVertical aiData-Driven InvestmentGrowth EquityDeeptech

Languages English · French

  • Private Equity Chair — ESSEC Business School
  • Bachelor's degree - Data Science & Machine Learning — Le Wagon
  • Certification AMF - Grade: 100% — Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) – France

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Colleagues at Karista

Agathe Biard
Chief Compliance Officer at Karista
Alain Gavin
Venture Partner at Karista
Amine Benmoussa
Partner at Karista
Anna Casal
Head of Communication at Karista
Baudouin Hue
Partner at Karista
Benjamin Zerbib
Investment Director at Karista
Catherine Boule
Managing Partner at Karista
Emmanuel Daugeras
Investment Director at Karista

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Baudouin Hue
Partner at Karista
Benjamin Zerbib
Investment Director at Karista
Catherine Boule
Managing Partner at Karista
Emmanuel Daugeras
Investment Director at Karista

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Thomas?
Michael Thomas is Investment Director and Data Product Lead at Supernova Invest, where he focuses on late-stage DeepTech companies across areas including AI infrastructure, software, Physical AI, spacetech, and defensetech. His background spans venture capital, M&A consulting, entrepreneurship, and operations, and he is trained in AI and machine learning. At Supernova, he built the firm's data-driven automation and AI platform, Stardust.
Where does Michael Thomas work?
Michael Thomas is Investor at Karista.
What check size does Michael Thomas write?
Michael Thomas typically writes checks of $600K – $6M.
Where did Michael Thomas go to school?
Michael Thomas studied at ESSEC Business School (Master's degree, Strategy & Finance); McMaster University (Master of Science - MS, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering).

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