Renaud Visage
Description
Renaud Visage is a highly respected figure in the European technology landscape, primarily recognized as the co-founder and former CTO of Eventbrite. This global event technology platform successfully went public on the NYSE in 2018, raising approximately $230 million in its initial public offering. Leveraging his profound operational experience in building and scaling a major tech company, Visage has since become an active angel investor and advisor, focusing on nurturing early-stage startups with strong potential for significant growth.
Visage's investment strategy is closely aligned with the seed stage, targeting disruptive technology companies, particularly within the B2B SaaS and marketplace sectors. His approach reflects the investment thesis of Point Nine Capital, a prominent European seed fund where he served as an advisor from 2011 to 2018. This close association means he frequently co-invests or provides strategic guidance to companies that fit Point Nine's investment criteria, helping them navigate the complexities of early-stage development and subsequent funding rounds.
As an angel investor, Visage offers more than just capital; he provides invaluable strategic insights, drawing from his deep expertise in product development, operational scaling, and international expansion gained during his tenure at Eventbrite. His extensive portfolio, which includes over 30 angel investments according to public records, features several notable European success stories such as Spendesk, Front, Aircall, Algolia, and Doctolib, many of which have gone on to raise substantial follow-on funding. While his personal angel checks may vary, he is typically involved in seed rounds where initial investments from funds like Point Nine Capital range from €500,000 to €3 million, reflecting the scale of companies he aims to support.
Investor Profile
Renaud Visage has backed more than 29 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Internet.
- Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (62%)
- Series A (17%)
- Pre Seed (17%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
Country Focus
- France (41%)
- United Kingdom (31%)
- United States (10%)
- Belgium (7%)
- Germany (7%)
- Sweden (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Internet
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Analytics
- Environmental Consulting
- Human Resources
- It Management
- Logistics
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