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Pierre Antoine Dusoulier

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier is a highly active and influential angel investor based in Paris, France, renowned for his strategic early-stage investments, primarily in the European tech ecosystem. As the CEO of iBanFirst, a leading FinTech platform that successfully raised a €200 million Series D round in 2022, Dusoulier brings a wealth of operational expertise and deep industry insights to his investment activities. His background in financial services, including his previous role as Head of Western Europe at Saxo Bank, heavily influences his investment thesis, which often centers on B2B SaaS, FinTech, and HR tech solutions.

Dusoulier's investment portfolio is extensive, with public records indicating over 30 distinct angel investments, predominantly at the Seed stage. This high volume underscores his commitment to nurturing nascent companies with high growth potential. Notable companies in his portfolio include French unicorns such as Spendesk, PayFit, Swile, and Pigment, demonstrating his keen eye for identifying future market leaders. His involvement typically occurs when companies are just beginning their journey, providing crucial early capital and strategic guidance.

As an individual angel, Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier typically deploys first checks ranging from approximately $50,000 to $300,000. This range positions him as a significant early backer for startups, often participating alongside other prominent angels or early-stage venture capital firms. Beyond capital, he is known for leveraging his extensive network and operational experience to support his portfolio companies, assisting them in navigating market challenges and scaling their operations. His consistent focus on innovative B2B solutions that address real-world business needs makes him a sought-after investor for ambitious founders in the European tech scene.

Investor Profile

Pierre Antoine Dusoulier has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Angel, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, United States, Denmark.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $300K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (44%)
  • Angel (24%)
  • Undisclosed (12%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)

Country Focus

  • France (72%)
  • United States (8%)
  • Denmark (4%)
  • Belgium (4%)
  • Luxembourg (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Payments
  • Service Industry
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Information Technology
  • Cyber Security
  • Saas
  • Sales
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Who does Pierre Antoine Dusoulier frequently co-invest with?

Seedcamp
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Angular Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
NewAlpha Asset Management VC
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Outward VC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Axeleo Capital
Europe, Rhone-Alpes, France, Lyon
Co-Investments: 1
byFounders
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Co-Investments: 1
Kima Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
13books Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Pierre Antoine Dusoulier often collaborate with?

DK
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
PK
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
ER
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 2
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
AC
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
JR
Europe, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Marseille
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Pierre Antoine Dusoulier?

Corporate Online Schoo

E-LearningEducationOnline Portals
SeedApr 11, 2023
Roundtable

Boulogne-billancourt, Ile-de-France, France

Roundtable is a social media network for high-end private equity transactions.

Angel InvestmentInternetPublishingSocial NetworkVenture Capital
SeedMar 8, 2023
Bastion

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Bastion is a cloud-based cyber security platform that is built to scale with security, compliance, insurance and risk management needs.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityRisk Management
UndisclosedJan 6, 2023
CAPSULE

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Customer Collaboration Platform

B2BCollaborationSaaS
Pre SeedDec 7, 2022
spyne

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

spyne is the first business operation platform enabling marketing and growth teams to grow their business.

AngelDec 5, 2022
Caocao Mobility

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

The Caocao Mobility platform provides chauffeur services for people.

AutomotiveInternetTransportation
AngelAug 5, 2022
Januar

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Januar is a provider of infrastructure for cryptocurrency businesses.

CryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
SeedMay 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,323,804
Amalia.io

Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France

Sales commission software that accelerates your business while uniting your team.

FinanceSalesSoftware
SeedMay 3, 2022
REFLECT

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

the analytics tool for HR

AngelApr 30, 2022
Beyond Aero

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Beyond Aero is developing a zero-emission private aircraft powered by hydrogen-electric propulsion.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
AngelMar 17, 2022