Olivier Laplace

Olivier Laplace is a seasoned venture capital investor and Managing Partner at VI Partners, focusing on technology investments, particularly in B2B SaaS across Europe. He leverages his extensive background in tech entrepreneurship, software development, and investment banking to identify and support promising early-stage startups in areas such as Software/SaaS, FinTech, Blockchain, AI, machine learning, and IoT. vipartners+2

Before joining VI Partners, Olivier pioneered and led the corporate venture capital unit at Swiss Post, where he successfully invested in and nurtured 14 early-stage startups. Several of these companies, including TestingTime, Metaco, Bring!, and Hacknowledge, were subsequently acquired, demonstrating his strategic vision in corporate venturing and M&A. vipartners+2

Olivier's diverse career path includes foundational experience as a software developer, a startup CEO and co-founder of Balumpa, and roles in investment banking at JPMorgan and Citigroup. This broad operational and financial expertise provides him with a unique perspective on evaluating and supporting startup growth. vipartners+1

An active mentor and thought leader, Olivier shares his expertise through contributions to IMD Business School, where he earned his MBA. He participates in venture award panels and co-authored an article on venture capital, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation and guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs. imd+3