Pierrick Cudonnec

EQT Ventures EQT Ventures is an early-stage lead investor striving to be the most impactful partner to generation-defining founders. Since launch, EQT Ventures has raised over €2.6 billion across its funds and partnered with more than 140 founding teams across Europe and the US to build enduring, category-defining companies. The team provides more than capital, offering deep operational expertise, strategic guidance, and access to EQT’s global platform to accelerate growth. With a team of former founders and operators, EQT Ventures delivers radical support to help startups scale with confidence. EQT Ventures is part of EQT Group and, together with EQT Growth, forms EQT’s early-stage tech platform. EQT Growth EQT Growth backs exceptional founders and management teams of companies supported by secular macro trends on their scale up journey. It partners with companies that have achieved product–market fit and are ready to scale, typically investing between €50–200 million. Since inception, EQT Growth supports ambitious teams to accelerate growth and expand globally. EQT Growth is part of EQT Group and, together with EQT Ventures, makes up EQT’s early-stage tech platform.

Heroez is on a mission to transform the esports industry, aiming to build the worlds greatest esports organization. Teams performance on Apex Legends: - World ranking: Top 24 in the Los Angeles World Cup / Top 30 in the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Saudi Arabia - APAC-South ranking: Top 7 in the Regional Pro League. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our vision: Heroez stands out through the native integration of blockchain technology to engage and reward its fans. We have conducted a series of over 10 major community votes, which have allowed us to lay the foundation for a thriving ecosystem. We are not merely aspiring to be the largest team in France or the United States; our vision is truly global. Our goal is to create Heroez clusters around the world, fostering an international community united by common values.

EQT Ventures EQT Ventures is an early-stage lead investor striving to be the most impactful partner to generation-defining founders. Since launch, EQT Ventures has raised over €2.6 billion across its funds and partnered with more than 140 founding teams across Europe and the US to build enduring, category-defining companies. The team provides more than capital, offering deep operational expertise, strategic guidance, and access to EQT’s global platform to accelerate growth. With a team of former founders and operators, EQT Ventures delivers radical support to help startups scale with confidence. EQT Ventures is part of EQT Group and, together with EQT Growth, forms EQT’s early-stage tech platform. EQT Growth EQT Growth backs exceptional founders and management teams of companies supported by secular macro trends on their scale up journey. It partners with companies that have achieved product–market fit and are ready to scale, typically investing between €50–200 million. Since inception, EQT Growth supports ambitious teams to accelerate growth and expand globally. EQT Growth is part of EQT Group and, together with EQT Ventures, makes up EQT’s early-stage tech platform.

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the worlds leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

Based in Paris, Sycomore Corporate Finance is a premium Corporate Finance boutique providing tailored investment banking services related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Team Advisory, Private Equity transactions as well as Capital structure & Financing advisory. We promote absolute independence and strong client commitment supported by high-end advisory and execution capabilities. We have a unique transaction experience across all sectors thanks to the strong complementarity of the three senior Partners that each brings specific industry and product knowledge.

In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities. As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, we provide investment and customized solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help our clients remain resilient in a changing world. We deliver multi-local expertise and long-term performance for our investors and partners as well as shared value for the broader society. Since Ardian’s inception in 1996, our pioneering approach to diversification and our ability to offer tailor-made solutions at scale have remained the heart of our strategy. Through commitment, knowledge and technology, we bring lasting value to our companies and contribute positively to the whole industry. Ardian currently manages or advises $200bn for more than 1,890 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit. Ardian. Mastering change for lasting value.