Augustin Sayer
General Partner at OVNI Capital and Deeptech Seed Investor
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Paris, France
Joined January 2026
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Augustin Sayer is a dedicated deep tech venture capitalist and evangelist. As a co-founder and General Partner at OVNI Capital, he focuses on early-stage, European deep tech startups with global ambitions, driven by the belief that Europe can produce world-changing companies. He actively writes and publishes on topics related to venture capital, deep tech innovation, and startup strategies, sharing insights from his experience. fromzerotodeep+4
Sayer has a strong entrepreneurial background, having co-founded and served as CEO of Rescata, Inc., a mobile refurbishing company in Mexico. This hands-on experience as a founder deeply informs his investment philosophy, where he prioritizes "Founder Market Fit" and emphasizes the importance of a clean cap table and surrounding oneself with diverse talent. unicorn-nest+2
His investment thesis, particularly articulated during his tenure at Newfund, stresses that French startups must be "global by default at birth" to achieve unicorn status. He advises founders to focus on short-term planning in dynamic environments and to be prepared for intense, 24/7 dedication to their ventures. foundersnetwork+1
Sayer has a comprehensive finance background, starting in M&A at Lazard Frères, moving into private equity at Colony Capital and Lomas Capital, and then transitioning into venture capital with Newfund and ultimately co-founding OVNI Capital. His diverse experience across different stages and types of investment vehicles showcases a broad understanding of financial markets. unicorn-nest
Work
Education
Writing
Demystifying Startup Term Sheets for Founders
March 1, 2025Article on Medium explaining legal jargon in term sheets for startup founders.
Why startups should think of VCs as customers
November 26, 2024Article on Medium advising startups to view venture capitalists as customers and focus on their needs.
Stop half-measuring: why day-one U.S. presence is your only shot at building a global winner
November 18, 2024Article on Medium advocating for immediate U.S. presence for startups aiming for global success.
The psychology of missing out: Why your sold stocks always seem to soar
November 15, 2024Article on Medium discussing the psychological phenomenon of FOMO in stock trading.
From Zero to Deep
A book exploring innovation frameworks from SpaceX, Moderna, Tesla, and fusion energy pioneers, emphasizing funding models, timelines, and approaches for breakthrough innovations in deep tech.
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consistently support founders beyond just capital as an angel investor.Apr 13, 2026
HDHeidy Daumassaid
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is one of the most insightful early-stage deeptech investors they've worked with.Mar 2, 2026
HDHeidy Daumassaid they've seen
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demonstrate truly deep understanding of business models and use cases similar to those of leading web3, blockchain, or fintech startups.Feb 10, 2026
TRThomas Renaudinsaid
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is one of the VCs they'd trust most to deeply understand and support complex deeptech startups.Dec 30, 2025