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We are a global community of early-stage investors. We are +160 members based in +25 different countries with a shared passion for supporting innovative founders. We have a wide array of skill sets and backgrounds, including VCs, founders, as well as employees in some of the top startups, scaleups, and big tech companies. What defines us is that we are a community. Our members work have relevant jobs across a variety of industries and we all act as Deal Partners by helping with deal flow sourcing, screening, due diligence, and taking advisory roles in our portfolio companies. Our members work in VC (Accel-KKR, Peak Capital, Atomico, GFC, EQT, DFF, Profounders, Lightrock, LT Capital, Partech...), Tech companies of all sizes (Google, Netflix, Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, Revolut, Capchase, Payflow...), and consulting and banking (BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, GP Bullhound...)

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We are a global community of early-stage investors. We are +160 members based in +25 different countries with a shared passion for supporting innovative founders. We have a wide array of skill sets and backgrounds, including VCs, founders, as well as employees in some of the top startups, scaleups, and big tech companies. What defines us is that we are a community. Our members work have relevant jobs across a variety of industries and we all act as Deal Partners by helping with deal flow sourcing, screening, due diligence, and taking advisory roles in our portfolio companies. Our members work in VC (Accel-KKR, Peak Capital, Atomico, GFC, EQT, DFF, Profounders, Lightrock, LT Capital, Partech...), Tech companies of all sizes (Google, Netflix, Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, Revolut, Capchase, Payflow...), and consulting and banking (BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, GP Bullhound...)

Harnessing the benefits of earth’s oldest life source, microalgae to create sustainable, nourishing and delicious products to power generations of tomorrow.

Meridiam was founded in 2005 by Thierry Déau, with the belief that the alignment of interests between the public and private sector can provide critical solutions to the collective needs of communities. Meridiam is an independent investment Benefit Corporation and an asset manager. The firm specializes in the development, financing, and long-term management of sustainable public infrastructure in three core sectors: sustainable mobility, critical public services and innovative low carbon solutions. With offices in Addis Ababa, Amman, Dakar, Istanbul, Luxembourg, Paris, Vienna, Libreville, Johannesburg and Washington, Meridiam currently manages over US$22 billion and more than 125 projects to date. Meridiam is certified ISO 9001: 2015, Advanced Sustainability Rating by VigeoEiris (Moody’s) and applies a unique methodology in relation to ESG and impact based on United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).