Team
Guillaume Aubin co-founded Alven with Charles Letourneur. He graduated from Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and IEP Paris. Guillaume joined Paribas in 1991 and worked successively in Paris, New York and London in the Corporate Finance department (M&A, IPO) for French and European companies, more particularly in the technology sector. He then developed an activity of investor in fast growing companies which led in 2000 to the creation of Alven.
Guillaume holds & has held over 30 board positions in wide range of companies including marketplaces, DNVB, Saas and Fintech companies
Charles Letourneur co-founded Alven with Guillaume Aubin. He graduated from Ecole Polytechnique, ENSAE, and IEP Paris. Charles joined the M&A department of Lazard in 1991 in New York, and then in Paris where he was appointed Executive Director in 1999. In 2000, he was also appointed member of the Executive Committee of Eurazeo. He then developed an activity of investor in fast growing companies which led in 2000 to the creation of Alven.
Charles has been involved in all aspects of Alven’s development over the past 20 years, and focuses notably on opportunities in Saas, Fintech and Marketplaces.
With a strong track record of building giant marketplaces, insurtech companies or consumer businesses, Rodolphe mainly backs companies with transactional business models.
As a VC, I’ve been lucky to work alongside entrepreneurs who had both bravery and vision to disrupt existing industries or create new categories: it’s the hardest job on earth, and that’s why I have infinite respect for those who risk everything and dedicate their time and energy to making a difference and leaving a legacy. If you have that ambition, we should definitely meet!
After studying finance and economics in Paris and Boston, Rodolphe joined the VC industry in 2003 and participated in the rise of the European tech ecosystem. He joined Alven in 2015.
François focuses on new forms of consumer communication, education and entertainment – especially for younger generations. He is also interested in next frontier technologies and applications – autonomy, robotics, brain and space.
I’m looking for a combination of binary plays and founders with super bold ambitions but the necessary risk-taking and resilient mindset to eventually get there.
Given the likely uneven journey, I care a lot about founders transparency and authentic will to welcome me as a partner and play intellectual and emotional pong on whatever key topic.
As a former founder, I consider myself a co-pilot, trying to leverage as much knowledge, pattern, network, creativity and empathy, but never touching the wheel, to help founders drive as fast and steep as they can.
François Meteyer started his career in technologies and Internet in 2010 in the Strategy & Innovation Department of Vivendi. In 2012, he created Decovery, a home design social platform that Altice Media Group acquired in 2014. He then worked with HEC Group to foster entrepreneurship and advise young founding teams. François Meteyer graduated from EDHEC and joined Alven in 2015.
Victor focuses on early-stage investment in data infrastructure and tooling, as well as security software.
“I like to engage very early into the relationship with the entrepreneurs as I’m persuaded that only a personal connection based on ‘straightforward honesty’ can lead to long term partnership success.
I’m looking for entrepreneurs driven by a mission to solve a huge issue shared by many, structured, data driven, and with limitless ambition.”
Victor started his career as an entrepreneur and founder but switched to investing in 2017 joining XAnge where he worked in a number of investment roles. He then joined Alven in 2020.
Maria looks at early-stage investments in all verticals and is particularly interested in Insurtech, consumer projects, and the health space.
When I meet an entrepreneur, the things I care about the most are his/her determination and honesty. The first one will enable them to push further than others, reach incredible heights, and more importantly, stay up in difficult periods like the ones we’ve experienced recently. The second one will build trust around him/her, and enable us to partner for the long run no matter the situation.
Born & raised in Morocco, I moved to several countries in Europe, the US, and Oceania, experiencing a cultural shock every time, that’s how I learned to adapt quickly. My friends and family call me a 4×4. I am looking for 4×4 entrepreneurs that find joy & accomplishment in adversity.
Maria started her career in 2019 at a startup called CareOS, a Baracoda company where she was a product manager. Prior to that, she had internships in strategy consulting at Oliver Wyman and as a supply chain manager at Danone. She graduated from HEC Paris & Polytechnique in 2019 and joined Alven in September 2021.
Pauline looks at early-stage opportunities across all verticals, with a particular interest in Deeptech, notably space, industrials and robotics.
“I feel very lucky to do this job, meeting incredible individuals and teams every day. What I value most in this ecosystem is humility, from both entrepreneurs and investors. To me, it’s the bedrock of trust and the mindset that allows us to keep learning in a complex, fast-moving world. Today launching a product has never been easier, but building a company that endures, one with a true moat and defensibility against time and competition, has never been more challenging. That’s why humility matters: it keeps us curious, ready to rethink, and willing to learn. And you know what they say: if you’re not winning, you’re learning!”
After graduating from ESCP, Pauline started her career in banking in London at J.P. Morgan before moving into tech investing. She joined Quadrille Capital in Paris in 2022, focusing on growth equity and secondaries in Europe and the US, before joining Alven in 2024.
“With years of experience shaping People strategy across the tech ecosystem — from early-stage startups through hyper-growth to IPOs — I joined Alven in 2022 to support our portfolio on all things People: organization design, HR strategy, talent density, and culture.”
A certified coach and accredited mediator, with more than 15 years navigating organizational growth and transformation in startups, I’m passionate about helping founders build resilient, human-centered organizations.
Yves de Rocquigny holds an Executive Master in Corporate Finance at Paris IX Dauphine University and a master’s degree in management.
He started his career as a financial auditor at EY. He then spent 5 years at Bridgepoint, where he was in charge of the fund operations at the Paris office. He then switched to venture capital in 2018 as CFO of 360 Capital a Paris/Milan-based VC fund. Yves joined Alven in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer.
Léo-Paul Lajoinie holds a Master in Corporate Finance at Paris IX Dauphine University. He started his career as a Financial controller at Perenco. Prior to that, he completed two internships in banking: one at Bpifrance as a short term financing analyst and the other one at Clearwater International as a M&A and Business Development analyst. Leo-Paul joined Alven in May 2023 as a financial controller, supporting Yves de Rocquigny, CFO, on every aspect of the Finance function.
Aude Steinberg is heading the legal department as Alven’s Legal Counsel. With over 7 years of experience, she has a strong background in venture capital financings and M&A transactions.
She started her career working for companies and law firms such as Orange, Baker & Mc Kenzie and Allen & Overy. Then she was a venture capital associate at Dechert LLP and Goodwin Procter where she advised clients through every stage of the corporate life cycle.
She has a legal educational background and is also a graduate of ESCP Business School.
After 10 years in the hospitality field, she chose a career of the future by joining Alven as an Office manager. She defines her main goal as leading the Alven Family to its best team spirit.