Axelle Girardot

Board Director · C-Suite Executive · Early-Stage Investor | 25+ years scaling technology companies | INSEAD MBA, ex-Bain

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026
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Jan 2026
Join fuses wired and wireless networking with Secure Access Service Edge into Graphite™, the first unified Secure Agentic Networking Platform. Powered by AgenticOps and delivered on OpenLAN standard hardware, Graphite’s novel architecture delivers superior business outcomes with best in class reliability and performance. Join’s modular approach allows customers to respond flexibly to their business priorities, implementing the elements of the platform they need today, while seamlessly growing their implementation as their needs evolve. The result is industry-leading contextual, real-time telemetry and observability that automates network operations and reduces operational complexity.
Investor & Advisor
Dec 2024
At Diexell, we believe that credit should be a tool for growth and opportunity, not a barrier. As a purpose-driven private credit lender, we are closing the credit gap for Mexico’s SMBs (PyMEs)—89% of which lack access to the financing they need to thrive. Our asset-backed loans focus on productive assets in high-growth sectors like transportation and logistics, empowering businesses to capitalize on the once-in-a-generation nearshoring shift. Our inclusive credit analysis model evaluates clients based on cash flow and future potential, rather than rigid historical data. This allows us to serve high-potential businesses often overlooked by traditional lenders. Our streamlined process eliminates common barriers to financing, delivering fast, frictionless access to capital and building lasting partnerships with our clients. By focusing on fair, transparent lending practices, we deliver risk-adjusted returns for our investors while driving meaningful economic growth. We are committed to creating a financial ecosystem that aligns purpose with profit, supporting SMBs on their journey to success.
Board Member
Dec 2024
WE HELP RECOVER MISSING KIDS. WE PROVIDE CARE TO GET THEM ON THEIR HEALING JOURNEY. WE TARGET PREDATORS WHO EXPLOIT THEM.
Board Member
2020
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the worlds greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
Board Member
2016
Cake4Kids was founded in September, 2010 in Sunnyvale, CA by Libby Gruender. The primary mission is to provide free birthday cakes to foster care and at-risk youth who wouldn’t otherwise have a birthday celebration. Cake4Kids serves Bay Area agencies that cater to disadvantaged children and youth. Partnering with them, we are able to help raise a childs self esteem, at least one significant day a year, by letting them know people care for them thus increasing their chances of success in school and life. Cake4Kids is powered by an amazing group of volunteers who bake cakes in their homes; delivering the magnificent birthday cakes to youth signed up with our organization. Youth range in age from 1 year to 24 years but each one is delighted to be recognized and receive a special cake baked just for them. The delight and joy in their faces when they receive their large pink or white box is so rewarding. Cake4Kids is growing everyday. We are currently seeking volunteer bakers in each of the four regions that we serve; South Bay, Peninsula, East Bay and North Bay. Cake4Kids is a made up of dedicated volunteers who bake one or two cakes a year. For more information or donations, please visit www.cake4kids.org
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2026
Board Member
Jan 2026
Join fuses wired and wireless networking with Secure Access Service Edge into Graphite™, the first unified Secure Agentic Networking Platform. Powered by AgenticOps and delivered on OpenLAN standard hardware, Graphite’s novel architecture delivers superior business outcomes with best in class reliability and performance. Join’s modular approach allows customers to respond flexibly to their business priorities, implementing the elements of the platform they need today, while seamlessly growing their implementation as their needs evolve. The result is industry-leading contextual, real-time telemetry and observability that automates network operations and reduces operational complexity.
2024
Investor & Advisor
Dec 2024
At Diexell, we believe that credit should be a tool for growth and opportunity, not a barrier. As a purpose-driven private credit lender, we are closing the credit gap for Mexico’s SMBs (PyMEs)—89% of which lack access to the financing they need to thrive. Our asset-backed loans focus on productive assets in high-growth sectors like transportation and logistics, empowering businesses to capitalize on the once-in-a-generation nearshoring shift. Our inclusive credit analysis model evaluates clients based on cash flow and future potential, rather than rigid historical data. This allows us to serve high-potential businesses often overlooked by traditional lenders. Our streamlined process eliminates common barriers to financing, delivering fast, frictionless access to capital and building lasting partnerships with our clients. By focusing on fair, transparent lending practices, we deliver risk-adjusted returns for our investors while driving meaningful economic growth. We are committed to creating a financial ecosystem that aligns purpose with profit, supporting SMBs on their journey to success.
Board Member
Dec 2024
WE HELP RECOVER MISSING KIDS. WE PROVIDE CARE TO GET THEM ON THEIR HEALING JOURNEY. WE TARGET PREDATORS WHO EXPLOIT THEM.
2021
Board Member
2021
Since 1919, Rosendin has created a reputation for building quality electrical and communications installations, building value for clients, and building people. Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects and rely on us for our knowledge, ability to scale, and dedication to quality. At Rosendin, we provide opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential by building a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture.
2020
Board Member
2020
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the worlds greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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