About Me
Éric Gossart is part of a new wave of venture capitalists proving that impact and performance go hand in hand. As Partner at Serena, he co-founded Racine² with makesense —an €85M fund, among the largest impact VC funds in France, and focusing on underserved fields like health, education, and biodiversity.
He backs game-changer startups like Accenta, Helios, CarbonFarm, Kelvin and ties 50% of carried interest to sustainability KPIs, while rethinking exit strategies to preserve long-term mission.
Under his leadership, Serena has become a mission-driven company, and Éric is now working to raise €300M for impact by 2029. Transparent about both wins and failures, he challenges the industry’s obsession with unicorns. His vision: move beyond extractive growth, and build a VC model that’s resilient, fair, and regenerative by design.
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The AI Investment Equation: Balancing Innovation and Risk
As AI continues to transform industries, the potential for investment is enormous. However, with this opportunity comes a need to carefully navigate the associated pitfalls and unknowns. This panel will explore the key risks investors must consider—ranging from regulatory challenges and security concerns to ethical implications. How can investors balance the promise of AI with the need for responsible investment.