Ulysse Laroche

Ulysse Laroche is an active early-stage venture capital investor deeply embedded in the European tech ecosystem. He currently serves as an Early stage VC at 1st Kind, a firm backed by the Peugeot Family, focusing on deeptech, industrial applications, and climate solutions. His investment portfolio includes numerous companies such as Syntetica, Hiverge, OSS Ventures, and Augmented Industries, showcasing a broad engagement with emerging technologies and innovative startups. 1stkind

Beyond his investment roles, Ulysse is a thought leader and editor of 'The Rookie VC' Substack. Through this platform, he shares his perspectives on venture capital, startup culture, and long-term trends in the innovation economy, as exemplified by his article on 'Building in Public'. This demonstrates his commitment to fostering transparency and knowledge sharing within the tech community. substack+2

With a strong background in finance and economics, Ulysse holds a Master of Science in Corporate Finance from emlyon business school and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Economy and Finance from Sciences Po Grenoble. His career trajectory includes experience in investment management at Evolem and investment banking analysis at Rothschild & Co and Messier Maris & Associés, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and corporate strategy. marketscreener+1