Nicolas Landrin

Executive Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation | VC In Residence at ESSEC Business School

📍 Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France🔄 Updated September 2026💼 24 investments📅 23 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2021𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board observer & Member of the Investment Commitee
Mar 2021
Erganeo is a team of passionate people, who defend the utopia of bringing scientific innovation to the economic world, so that the industry of the future is above all at the service of people.
Investor
Mar 2019
Nestwave enables the proliferation of IoT geolocation by providing the smallest, most efficient, lowest component count solutions. Our combination of IP and cloud services eliminates the need for conventional GPS/GNSS chipsets and dramatically reduces power consumption. Because of this, our technologies minimize the bill of materials, extend the battery life and speed the time-to-market of accurate indoor and outdoor positioning and tracking applications. Combining GNSS, 5G and WiFi location, Nestwave IP can be incorporated into existing DSPs and modems without re-design. Cloud-assisted implementation leverages the computation power of the cloud and keeps power consumption to a minimum. The unprecedented power and BoM savings realized by Nestwave’s innovative technology significantly improve existing positioning and tracking applications. They also open the door to the integration of geolocation in applications where power and size limitations would previously have made this impossible. And by combining lower power consumption with the use of fewer components, Nestwave solutions contribute to environmental sustainability and reduced carbon footprints. ---> Moving to NextNavs LinkedIn page on March 1st, 2023. Be sure to follow us there: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextnav
Board Member
Jan 2017
Fenotek develops innovative products for the Smart Home bringing real comfort to the user and a clear value proposition. These products are simple to use but technologically complex making them difficult to imitate. Fenotek address low visibility market segments where, through innovation, it can quickly take substantial market share. "The value of a connected object is the associated service it provides to the user. The technology becomes innovation only when it creates new usage. Thus Fenotek, as a designer of innovative products, is in fact a publisher of mobile solutions"​ (Bruno Davoine – CEO).
early stageConsumer Goods
Board Observer
Oct 2016
Algodone was founded in 2015 with a vision of enabling a new business paradigm for the semiconductor industry, “Silicon-as-a-Service”. Through its patented Silicon Activation Licensing Technology (SALT), developed in collaboration with the University of Montpellier, semiconductor companies can activate/de-activate functionalities, configure features throughout silicon’s life cycle, monitor/control device usage through time, space, or special events, and most importantly, protect silicon Intellectual Property (IP) assets. “Silicon-as-a-Service” offers enhanced flexibility, profitability and security for the semiconductor industry. For more information, visit http://www.algodone.com.
Board Observer
Mar 2016
Fondée en 2014, Arioneo est une startup française spécialisée dans la conception d’objets connectés dédiés au monde équin, permettant une analyse précise du confort, bien-être et de la performance des chevaux ainsi qu’une interprétation simplifiée des données recueillies pour l’utilisateur. Afin de répondre aux besoins et attentes de ces derniers, la jeune pousse a développé trois gammes de produits : Care, Racing & Sport. Elle compte 15 collaborateurs aux profils variés et complémentaires. Pour plus d’informations : www.arioneo.com
early stageSpectator Sports
Board Observer
Mar 2016
Founded in 2013, Apizee is a CPaaS (Communication Plateform as a Service) provider of real-time web video communication, on all kind of mobile devices, without installation for business applications and based on WebRTC technology. Apizee’s solutions enable businesses and professionals to facilitate internal and external real-time collaboration remotely as well as on-site. These solutions make it possible in particular to provide remote expertise and support for physical goods, customer support in complex sales processes, telemedicine and medical tele-expertise. Apizee’s solutions and APIs are used by Safran Aircraft Engines, Groupe Atlantic, Crédit Agricole, Caisse d’Epargne, Enedis, Eurexo, GCS E-santé Bretagne and many integrators and editors of business applications. More than 150 business customers in France and abroad trust Apizee. For more information, please visit www.apizee.com Developers, please visit www.apirtc.com
Board Observer
Oct 2015
Medicapp Connect, a start-up specializing in the design of software, applications and Cloud in the field of Healthcare. Our apps have been downloaded over 30 000 times ! We help healthcare professionals to ease care-coordination and medical data sharing among doctors and with their patients for better patient care and outcomes. Medicapp Pro is an innovative digital medical record and medical forms system composed of native iOS app and a web access on desktop. Healthcare professional can track and structure data easily, and transform them into legible and professional documents that can be shared safely and confidentially. We provide them with Health Cloud system with current, flexible, secure and speedy technology solutions to keep data accessible at all times, even operating in offline mode. Thanks to a user-friendly interface, you are set to using it within minutes.
Board Observer
Jun 2015
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Board Member
May 2015
Founded in 2007, LeddarTech is an automotive ADAS and AD software company that offers comprehensive end-to-end raw data fusion and perception solutions enabling customers to solve critical challenges across the entire value chain. LeddarTech’s automotive-grade software technology, LeddarVision™, is a flexible, robust, cost-effective, sensor-agnostic solution that delivers highly accurate 3D environmental models. This scalable software supports all SAE autonomy levels by applying AI and computer vision algorithms to fuse raw data from sensors employed in L2-L5 applications. LeddarTech’s use of raw data fusion detects very small obstacles on the road with better detection rates and fewer false alarms than legacy “object fusion” solutions. In addition, unclassified obstacles are also detected, providing an additional layer of safety to the vehicle. LeddarTech is responsible for several innovations in cutting-edge automotive and mobility applications, with over 150 patents granted or applied for, enhancing ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities. https://leddartech.com https://investors.leddartech.com/
Board Member
May 2015
Sparkow est un éditeur de solutions expertes en mode SaaS qui permettent aux commerçants de booster leur performance en motorisant une expérience d’achat efficiente. Les solutions Sparkow répondent à trois objectifs : améliorer l’expérience d’achat des clients, booster la performance de l’ensemble des dispositifs commerciaux et augmenter la productivité des équipes en charge des ventes. Plus de 150 dispositifs marchands (sites web, applications mobiles, call center, digital en magasin, etc.) dans plus de 20 pays sont optimisés grâce aux solutions Sparkow, dans tous les secteurs d’activité du commerce.
Board Member
Nov 2012
Acep Trylive belongs to the Acep group, n° 1 in augmented reality simulation and measurement of lenses in far vision, near vision and intermediate vision. To respond to a complete offer to opticians, Acep Trylive has developed assistive technologies in the choice of frames, enhancing the customer journey. Acep TryLive works perfectly on modern platforms such as office computers, tablets and smartphones. In stores, on tablets or on digital screens, the shopping experience is reinvented.
Board Member
Sep 2012
Based on its founding vision of evolving mobile network architectures, EBlink offers mobile operators innovative, flexible and cost-effective deployment solutions. This vision led to the genesis of hybrid A/D fronthaul, a technology pioneered by EBlink and now widely considered as a key element of Centralized and Virtualized Radio Access Networks. EBlink’s R&D team is at the forefront of efficient fronthaul technologies and systems, paving the way to the transport infrastructure for 5G networks. The company's patented technology was nominated for a GSMA Award in March 2015 in the category « best mobile infrastructure », and again in 2016 at the 5G Conference in London. EBlink’s R&D operations are based just outside of Paris. The company also has offices in Antwerp and Silicon Valley. In 2017, the company’s technology was acquired by Capital-E, a European investment fund.
Board Member
Sep 2012
SIEN designs and develops innovative products for web users. We specialize in creating digital products for mobile and desktop, as well as outlining tailor-made monetization solutions for our partners. With an emphasis on adaptive technology, we create a highly-personalized user experience for each individual. Committed to technical excellence, research and innovation, we have quickly grown from a small company in 2007 to an international enterprise that distributes around 250 million products and 5 billion virtual goods per year. Today, SIEN counts around 75 employees in Paris, Bucharest and London; two thirds of whom are involved in software development. For more information about our products, please visit: www.sien.com www.ividence.com www.urlauncher.com www.1stbrowser.com
Board Member
May 2011
On March 13, 2023, eÿeka (part of InSites Consulting) rebranded to Human8, the new human-driven consultancy that connects brands with people and culture to drive positive change. Human8 is the result of smartly mixing the success ingredients from 10 industry game-changers (eÿeka, InSites Consulting, Direction First, Columinate, Join the Dots, ABN Impact, Answer, Space Doctors, Gongos and Happy Thinking People) who have joined forces over the last 5 years. Come visit us at www.wearehuman8.com to find out more!
Board Member
Jan 2010
Ijenko develops, operates and markets a Platform of services combining the Internet of Energy and the Internet of Everything so that our customers deploy powerful business and consumer services for the smart home. IJENKO creates services such as: - the Internet of Energy: a unique suite of downstream and upstream applications on energy efficiency, demand response, micro-generation management, Electric Vehicle charging control and adaptive smart heating. Our context-aware platform is also used to develop and run flexibility plans for smart cities. Monitoring, Control and Automation services, which enable telecom providers to supply Home protection and automation services - Interaction with the Internet of Everything: we’re constantly widening the interoperability of our platform by integrating protocols and new objects according to the services strategies of our clients. We work with standards bodies, technology alliances and new open IoT Eco-systems to develop interactions between different environments for the benefit of the end customers and to enrich the business value of Service Providers. http://www.ijenko.com http://blog.ijenko.com/
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2025
Independent member of the Investment Committee
Mar 2025
We empower mission-driven founders using technology to build sustainable and transformative business models in emerging markets. We back them early and accelerate their growth
2023
Co-Founder
Apr 2023
Momentum Studio est un talent studio deeptech-for-good. Notre ambition : transformer les défis complexes en solutions concrètes, faire passer des inventions de rupture à des innovations disruptives, et accompagner des startups prometteuses pour en faire des acteurs du changement à l’échelle mondiale. Nous réunissons scientifiques, fondateurs deeptech et visionnaires pour créer des startups basées sur la recherche, capables de générer un impact positif dans des secteurs clés tels que : 🌿 Le climat et la biodiversité 🌎 L’économie durable 🏥 La santé Notre mission : favoriser la coopération entre écosystèmes, générations et idées pour relever les enjeux majeurs de notre époque. Pour renforcer cet écosystème, nous avons lancé Deeptech Leaders, une communauté pensée comme un espace de co-création et de développement mutuel. Cette communauté offre aux passionnés de deeptech un environnement propice pour développer leurs compétences et accéder à des opportunités uniques. Rejoignez-nous : joinmomentum.studio 💙 Momentum Studio est soutenu par l’ESSEC et financé par France 2030.
Non Executive Director
Mar 2023
Al Mada Ventures invests in scalable, sustainable and innovative companies that have the power to reshape industries. Sponsored exclusively by African capital, and fueled by a 100-year long heritage of investing on the continent, AMV is a multi-tool partner for visionary entrepreneurs looking to develop and scale globally transformative ideas. We are shaping the future through Africa.
2021
Board observer & Member of the Investment Commitee
Mar 2021
Erganeo is a team of passionate people, who defend the utopia of bringing scientific innovation to the economic world, so that the industry of the future is above all at the service of people.
2019
Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation | VC in Residence
Sep 2019
The mission of ESSEC Business School, a world school with French roots, is to infuse leadership with meaning in order to prepare leaders ready to address contemporary economic, environmental and social challenges. In order to do so, it produces innovative and relevant knowledge to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills, know-how and savoir-être that will make them truly responsible, inclusive and respectful of the environment. Convinced that knowledge provides a path to freedom - Per scientiam ad libertatem - ESSEC inculcates in its students critical thinking and creativity skills that prepare them to anticipate and address the challenges of an increasingly uncertain world. ESSEC supports students in making their actions both meaningful and impactful by relying on both technology and people. It also seeks to enlighten the actions of businesses and organizations in a world transformed by the new industrial revolution, the environmental crisis, a new world balance and other major societal changes. Key figures: 79,000 ESSEC Alumni members 4 campuses (Cergy, Paris-La Défense, Singapore and Rabat) 240 partner universities in 50 countries 171 permanent faculty of 37 nationalities 23 learning and research chairs +1000 partner companies 8,543 students in full-time undergraduate and graduate programs 38,29% international students +100 nationalities represented +100 student organizations 5,000 managers in executive education
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