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Julien Baumont

Partner

I started my career in finance and audit in 2007. In 2012, I joined a corporate accelerator powered by tier one consulting firm, PwC, where I advised European tech start-ups and SMEs on their international expansion. I led number of projects from commercial and financial due diligence, strategic planning and fundraising in software and industrial goods, exclusively in B-to-B.

From 2016, I spent close to 7 years with European Investment Fund doing investments in European VC funds focusing on disruptive technology and climate innovation. I led 40+ investments in tech funds across the whole VC value chain (from technology transfer to late stage) taking Advisory Board positions in 50+ funds in 14 different countries. Throughout those years I enjoyed a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the best-in-class VC firms.

Following this deep dive in the European VC eco-system, I decided in 2023 to embark on the journey with Shift4Good as Partner with the intention to build the firm into Europe’s leading early-stage investor in sustainable mobility.

What I Love Doing

Former handball player I am fond of sports of all kinds and an avid reader. Although proud of my Vosgian and alpine roots, I am always thriving to broaden my horizon. I’ve a passion for investment and see tech as one of the key enablers of positive and systemic social and environmental changes. When I am not doing any of the above you can find me taking care of my young daughter… or the other way around.

Education

DEA (Master Research) in International Economy from Université Grenoble Alpes.