Cécile Tharaud
Managing Partner
Works at Polytechnique Ventures
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About
Managing Partner at Polytechnique Ventures in Paris, Cécile Tharaud invests in Pre-Seed and Seed with check sizes ranging from €0.3 to €2.5 million, with a deeptech thesis rooted in life sciences, health, and industrial decarbonization. Her portfolio reflects a strong expertise in biotech and medtech, notably through her roles as a board member at bYoRNA, Docent, REEV, and Okomera, and also includes investments in PACT, Néolithe, and Descartes & Mauss. Her operational background in the sector is extensive: she led Inserm Transfert for eight years, then held leadership positions at L'Oréal R&I, ValiGen, and Genset. She also serves as a Senior Advisor to Inserm and Bioscience Managers. A graduate of École polytechnique, she holds a PhD from AgroParisTech and an MBA from INSEAD.
Profile
- Role
- Managing Partner
- Fund
- Polytechnique Ventures
- Nationality
- French