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Salim Hassad

Salim Hassad

Early-stage VC investor — Principal at Newfund (tech/AI)

Paris, France
Joined November 2025

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Early-stage VC with a strong focus on French tech and AI — Salim joined Newfund in February 2021 and publishes market analyses (e.g., Newfund's VC mapping and commentary on French fundraising dynamics). He combines active investing with public-facing content to help founders navigate fundraising. newfundcap+2
Background in investment banking and strategy consulting — prior roles at J.P. Morgan (investment management) and Roland Berger gave him hands‑on experience in deal execution, tech due diligence, and M&A support, which inform his diligence approach as an investor. theorg+1
Public commentator and ecosystem builder — appears regularly on BFM Business (Tech & Co) and writes analysis for Newfund's blog, positioning him as both an operator-investor and a visible voice in France's startup / VC conversation. bfmtv+1

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Frequent guest / commentator on French tech business media (BFM Business / Tech & Co), participating in panels and podcasts about tech, AI, and fundraising. bfmtv+1