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Nicolas Celier

Co-Founder

Ring Capital

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Climate Tech
EdTech
Growth & Investment

About Me

Nicolas is the cofounder and Managing Partner of Ring Capital, a management company dedicated to impact investment. Ring Capital supports companies at different stages of maturity, from pre-seed to growth, in Europe and internationally. He is also a board member of France Invest (the association representing Private Equity in France). Before co-founding Ring Capital, Nicolas was a partner in the venture capital fund Alven Capital, where he invested in over 20 start-ups, including Platform.sh, Qosmos, Sezane and Dataïku. Nicolas began his career in mergers & acquisitions for Paribas in Hong Kong, China. In 1999, he sailed from Hong Kong to France. Back in France in 2000, he helped create Crédit Lyonnais Venture Capital, before joining Alven Capital in 2005. He is a graduate of HEC and holds a master's degree from Luigi Bocconi University (Milan).

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Governance for Growth: The Key to Sustainable Startup Success?

Privately funded ventures, particularly early-stage startups and family businesses, often neglect to focus on building robust corporate governance.  And even VC-funded scaleups often look to their Board of Directors for little more than auditing financials and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Today’s troubled economic climate, diminished trust in institutions, and concerns about data privacy demand that these companies view governance as an engine of sustainable growth. In an era marked by funding volatility and heightened expectations for accountability, neglecting investor relationship management and transparency can severely hinder a startup's long-term viability. This session delves into how effective governance frameworks are no longer a "nice-to-have" but a critical necessity for attracting investment, navigating potential downturns, and fostering the trust of customers and talent. Our panel of three experts will explore practical strategies for building governance structures that help companies survive and thrive.