Christophe Maire

Christophe Maire is a highly experienced and recognized founder and early-stage investor, particularly in the tech and food sectors. He has been named 'Europe's best seed investor' by TechCrunch for two consecutive years (2011 and 2012), highlighting his keen eye for promising ventures and significant impact on the European startup ecosystem. felixcap+3

He is the Founding Partner of both Atlantic Labs and FoodLabs, Berlin-based venture capital firms. Through Atlantic Labs, he invests in early-stage tech companies, including category leaders like SoundCloud, GetYourGuide, and Clue. FoodLabs, on the other hand, focuses on Food & Climate startups, backing companies tackling challenges in climate, food security, and human health. foodlabs+2

Maire has a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded and successfully exited multiple companies. Notable ventures include gate5, a mobile navigation software company sold to Nokia in 2006, and txtr, a digital reading platform that became Europe's largest e-books distribution network. His first startup, CyberCinema, was founded in 1995 and was the first European network of electronic cinema venues. felixcap+2