Anne-Sophie Carrese
Partner
Elaia Partners
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Artificial Intelligence
Deep Tech & Quantum Computing
Cybersecurity
About Me
Anne-Sophie joined Elaia Partners in 2017 to launch investments in deep tech seed. She structured PSL Innovation fund dedicated to deep tech startups from PSL Paris Sciences et Lettres University, and Elaia Alpha 2 Fund, a digital seed fund in partnership with INRIA.
Prior to joining Elaia, she worked as a test engineer in aircraft engines, negociating critical partnerships with large industrial corporates and managing the production team. She then worked for the Direction du Trésor to finance mobility projects abroad, and afterwards, Caisse des Dépôts to launch investments in renewable energy infrastructure. In 2009, she joined Bpifrance Investissement to launch the mezzanine fund and to structure the ecotechnologies Venture Fund.
Hear My Insights
Scaling Deep Tech: Funding Challenges and Opportunities in Europe
This panel will focus on the funding challenges and opportunities faced by Deep Tech startups in Europe, particularly at the scale-up stage. Key perspectives will be shared on topics such as funding requirements specific to the European ecosystem, high-growth technologies and sectors to prioritize for investment, and the types of investors needed to bridge funding gaps. The discussion will also cover strategic considerations for scaling, exit planning, and the regional distribution of funding across Europe, highlighting market-specific gaps.