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Yves Sisteron

Investor

Founding Partner at Upfront Ventures

Los Angeles, California

Writes $750K – $7M checks Β· typically $1M

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Mark SusterunlockedYves: together at Upfront Ventures (2007–2026)
Yves: together at Upfront Ventures
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About

Yves Sisteron, who co-founded a VC firm after leading Carrefour's North American investments and backing chains like Costco and Starbucks, brings retail-operator perspective, favoring scrappy, profitable founders and staying hands-off.

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Invests in

ConsumerHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentRetail TechSaaS

Experience

  1. Commodity CapitalPartnercurrent2026 β€” presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. Upfront VenturesFounder and Senior Advisorcurrent2023 β€” presentLos Angeles, CA
  3. Upfront VenturesFounder and Managing partner1996 β€” 2022Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Start-ups6Entrepreneurship4Strategic Partnerships5Business Strategy5Venture Capital1Mergers & Acquisitions2Corporate DevelopmentStrategy2Private Equity1Business Development2

Languages French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yves Sisteron?
Yves Sisteron, who co-founded a VC firm after leading Carrefour's North American investments and backing chains like Costco and Starbucks, brings retail-operator perspective, favoring scrappy, profitable founders and staying hands-off.
Where does Yves Sisteron work?
Yves Sisteron is Founding Partner at Upfront Ventures.
What does Yves Sisteron invest in?
Yves Sisteron invests in Consumer, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS.
What check size does Yves Sisteron write?
Yves Sisteron typically writes checks of $750K – $7M.
Where did Yves Sisteron go to school?
Yves Sisteron studied at New York University School of Law.

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