Our Team

We bring together investors, operators, scientists, and builders around one shared ambition: turning frontier technologies into real-world companies.

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Dr. Pierrick Bouffaron

Pierrick is a seasoned corporate executive and serial venture builder with extensive enterprise management and investment expertise, spanning startups to multi-billion-dollar international corporations such as VINCI, BNP Paribas, Orano, and EDF.

Known for his deep understanding of market dynamics and a robust global network, he excels in identifying and leveraging emerging tech to drive innovation and growth. His primary focus is on frontier and industrial tech.

Pierrick holds master’s and doctoral degrees from Centrale Nantes, Mines Paris, and the Polytechnic Institute of Paris.

Managing Partner, based in Singapore
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Alana Brantley

With over two decades of experience as a senior economist at UNDP and the World Bank, Alana brings exceptional expertise in global economic policy and strategic leadership.

Following her tenure with these international organizations, she spent 12 years as a senior partner at PwC, ultimately serving as the Global Leader of the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs practice. Alana’s work spans critical sectors, including enterprise tech, defense and space, and fintech.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Georgetown University.

Managing Partner, based in New York

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Managing Partner, based in Paris

Cédric Barrier

Cédric Barrier is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in education and technology, with a strong focus on shaping the future of finance through cryptocurrencies and Web 3.0, as well as related AI, cybersecurity, and IoT innovations.

Cédric supports the portfolio’s cross-border European expansion by identifying technology gaps, building commercial partnerships, securing new investors, and facilitating fundraising. Before co-founding Entropia Capital, Cédric spent several years in China.

He holds an engineering degree from École des Mines Saint-Étienne and is fluent in Mandarin, Japanese, English, and French.

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Operating Partner, based in Dubai

Foghor Kathy

Foghor Kagho is a seasoned venture builder and early-stage startup enthusiast with a focus on deeptech, healthtech, innovative technologies, and emerging markets.

He brings over 15 years of experience driving startup growth, product development, and investment readiness across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. With a sharp eye for scalable innovation and a hands-on approach, Foghor partners with founders and funds to turn high-impact ideas into investable, growth-stage ventures.

He holds a degree in Computer Science and an MBA from the International University of Monaco.

Backers & Operators

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Emmanuel Montet

Emmanuel is a seasoned life sciences executive with extensive experience in corporate strategy and business development across pharma leaders such as Ipsen and GSK, currently working on advanced cell therapy and polyclonal antibodies. Emmanuel holds postgraduate and master’s degrees in finance and business administration from Paris Dauphine University.

Senior Advisor, Biotechnology
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Michel Birnbaum

Michel Birnbaum is a seasoned operator, banker, and investor, involved in multiple healthcare spinouts, IPOs, and M&A transactions across Asia and Europe. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at GE Military and Hambrecht & Quist Europe, before becoming entrepreneur in residence at NTU. Michel holds a BSc from NYU Polytechnic and an MBA from London Business School.

Senior Advisor, Medical Technology
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Pham Quang Cuong is the co-founder and CEO of Eureka Robotics, startup that creates software that allows industrial robots to perform high-accuracy and high-agility tasks. Cuong is a Professor (on leave) at NTU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He graduated from École Normale Supérieure rue d'Ulm, Université Paris VI, and Collège de France.

Senior Advisor, Robotics

Prof. Pham Quang Cuong

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Perrine Hamel is a Professor at NTU’s Asian School of the Environment, specializing in urban ecosystem services, ecosystem-based management, and water resource management. Before NTU, she was part of the Natural Capital Project at Stanford University and a co-founder of the Co-Risk Labs collective. Perrine holds degrees from Centrale Nantes and Monash University.

Senior Advisor, Sustainability

Prof. Perrine Hamel

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Thomas Budin

Thomas is the founder of Noodle, a marketing agency helping startups and SMEs clarify their positioning, sharpen their story, and scale with purpose. Over the years, he has built and contributed to ventures spanning consumer products, retail, digital experiences, data, and marketplaces, developing a hands-on approach to strategy grounded in experimentation and execution.

Entrepreneur in Residence, Marketing
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Thibaud Lefèvre

Thibaud Lefèvre is an engineering leader and product strategist with more than a decade of experience building tech platforms and digital health solutions. Having led engineering teams at iAdvize and advised multiple technology startups, he specializes in scaling products, managing cross-functional teams, and translating complex technical challenges into user-centric solutions.

Entrepreneur in Residence, CTO
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Charles Dassonville

Charles is a data and AI magician with experience spanning geospatial data engineering, machine learning integration, and AI-enabled automation across infrastructure, software, and digital health applications. Today, he is co-founder and CTO of Kairn, where he is developing new technology-driven approaches in mental health.

Entrepreneur in Residence, Data & AI
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Jenny Parker

Jenny Parker is a strategic operator with two decades of experience across consulting, investment banking, and media. Before joining Entropia Capital, she held leadership roles at BCG, Vox Media, Accenture, and UBS. Jenny partners across dealflow, venture building, and investor relations, bringing structure to help high-potential scientific ventures scale.

Chief of Staff

Hunters & Hustlers

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Sean Ang

Sean Ang co-founded Seads and Garnet Ventures. He is co-president of NUS Alumni Ventures, an angel investor network centered on the National University of Singapore ecosystem, which serves as a platform connecting NUS alumni angel investors with SEA startups. He is passionate about developing disruptive deep-tech technologies from academia.

Venture Partner, Seads
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Ophélie Clément

Ophélie Clément a venture builder specializing in ocean and climate innovation in Southeast Asia. She founded Blue Shift and supports the venture build-out of Pulse, helping nature-positive solutions scale across the region. Previously, she co-founded Solveo and held program management roles in marine and aerospace sectors, including at Airbus Helicopters.

Venture Partner, Sustainability
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Jong-Mun Goh bring with him 20 years as an operator and an investor in the tech sector, focusing on gaming, edtech, and entertainment sports. Having built, managed, and sold businesses across four continents, he has advised some major cross-border M&A deals in the region. JM co-founded Niantic Ventures in 2021 and serves as Venture Partner at Brinc China.

Venture Partner, Hong-Kong & China

Jong-Mun Goh

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Emilie Dinh Vedrenne

Emilie Dinh Vedrenne is a scientist at the University of Helsinki, specializing in neuroscience and innovation. After earning her PhD in Neuroscience from Aix-Marseille University, she gained extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector and contributed to several startups. Her work bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical solutions for real-world challenges.

Venture Scout, Neurosciences
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Paul Peyrucq

Paul Peyrucq is an experienced operator and entrepreneur with a background in corporate leadership, venture-building, and emerging technologies in the F&B and manufacturing sectors. He spent 12 years with Danaher and TotalEnergies, leading commercial transformations and scaling GTM strategies. In 2023, Paul joined Tanyno, a wine distribution startup, to accelerate its growth.

Venture Scout, F&B Tech
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Igor Vujic is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of expertise across R&D, education, and entrepreneurship. He has a proven track record in leading high-tech ventures, including blockchain academies and data and innovation labs for MNCs like Safran and Thales. Igor holds Computer Science and Innovation Management degrees from ENSICAEN and PSL University.

Venture Scout, Quantum Tech

Igor Vujic

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Romain Nussmann

Romain Nussmann is the CEO of Solveo and former founder of the NutsR poker school. He dedicated his career to coaching entrepreneurs and athletes and fostering environments that drive excellence. A former poker world champion, Romain combines his passion for mentoring with strategic leadership, empowering individuals and teams to achieve their full potential.

Venture Scout, Gametech

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