Julien Codorniou
Description
Julien Codorniou is a prominent investor at Felix Capital, a London-based venture capital firm known for its focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Having joined Felix Capital in 2021, Codorniou leverages his extensive background, notably as the former Vice President of Workplace by Facebook (now Meta), to specialize in SaaS, particularly Worktech, and gaming investments. His deep operational experience in building and scaling enterprise software platforms provides a unique perspective and valuable insights for founders in these sectors.
Felix Capital operates with significant capital, having closed its Fund IV at $600 million in 2022, bringing its total assets under management to over $1 billion across its various funds. This substantial financial backing allows Codorniou and his partners to deploy meaningful capital into promising startups. The firm typically targets Seed to Series B stage companies, seeking to partner with ambitious founders who are building disruptive digital lifestyle businesses.
Codorniou's investment thesis is heavily influenced by his prior roles, emphasizing the future of work and the evolving digital entertainment landscape. He looks for companies that are innovating in how people collaborate, communicate, and engage with digital content. While Felix Capital's initial investment checks generally range from $2 million to $20 million, they also have the capacity for substantial follow-on investments, providing long-term support to their portfolio companies as they grow and scale. His expertise in navigating the complexities of enterprise software adoption and consumer-facing platforms makes him a strategic partner for early-stage companies aiming for global impact.
Investor Profile
Julien Codorniou has backed more than 40 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Apps.
- Typical check size: $2M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series A (35%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Series E (3%)
- Series B (3%)
- Angel (3%)
Country Focus
- France (48%)
- United Kingdom (28%)
- United States (10%)
- Germany (5%)
- Australia (3%)
- Pakistan (3%)
- Israel (3%)
- Finland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Apps
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Mobile Apps
- Saas
- Human Resources
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