Madison Lenormand, PhD

Daphni is a European VC firm that invests in user-oriented startups with European DNA and strong international ambitions. The company is supported by the daphnipolis, a closely-knit community of 300+ entrepreneurs, executives, academics, artists and advisors, and a digital platform to ensure both efficiency and full transparency. The firm was established in 2015 and is based in Paris, France. ** daphni team ** https://youtu.be/ijw6Lw5td0E ** apply here** https://apply.daphni.com/

Daphni is a European VC firm that invests in user-oriented startups with European DNA and strong international ambitions. The company is supported by the daphnipolis, a closely-knit community of 300+ entrepreneurs, executives, academics, artists and advisors, and a digital platform to ensure both efficiency and full transparency. The firm was established in 2015 and is based in Paris, France. ** daphni team ** https://youtu.be/ijw6Lw5td0E ** apply here** https://apply.daphni.com/

Included VC is a Fellowship for individuals from diverse communities which are often overlooked or excluded, providing access, opportunity and knowledge into the world of Venture Capital. 76% of Included VC graduates actively seeking roles in VC, secured investment roles at VC funds within 3 months of graduating. This fully-funded 5 month fellowship comprises: masterclasses, mentoring, foundational learning, simulation investment committees and in-person retreats. Included VC Fellows all share a passion for entrepreneurialism, technology, and creating significant impact through venture investing. They share our belief that entrepreneurs and the VCs that invest in them can come from anywhere: any gender, ethnicity, geography, upbringing, age, neurodiversity, disability or belief system. The Included VC mission is to change the face of the VC industry, dramatically increasing diversity and maximising fund success by transforming networks, staff, dealflow and investments. We are committed to creating effective multi-generational change. Included VC is supported by an international consortium of Venture Capital Partners and Sponsors including: BITKRAFT, HSBC Ventures, Creandum, Daphni, Enern, K Fund, Mangrove Capital, M12 - Microsofts Venture Fund, Mouro Capital, Notion Capital, Seedcamp and Wilson Sonsini. They will receive training and exposure to the world of VC, with 1-1 mentoring, expert masterclasses, case study learning and dealflow deep dives, along with 2 European Summits. Applications now open!