Elise Stern

Elise Stern is a rising star in European venture capital, recognized by Business Insider in 2023. As an Investment Director at Eurazeo's Venture Digital team, she focuses on AI-enabled services and innovative solutions for complex, regulated workflows, having led investments in companies like Kota (employee benefits infrastructure) and Arbio (AI-native property management). businessinsider+3

Elise possesses a strong academic foundation with degrees from top European institutions. She holds a Master in Management from HEC Paris, a Master in Public Policy and a Licence (Economics, Summa Cum Laude) from Sciences Po, and completed the General Course in Philosophy, Politics and Economics with First-Class Distinction from the London School of Economics (LSE). eurazeo+1

Her diverse professional background includes experience in both the public and private sectors, with roles in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and Rothschild & Co, the French Ministry of Digital Affairs (Cabinet de Cédric O), and the Strategy & Innovation Division at Monoprix. This breadth of experience provides her with a comprehensive understanding of business, policy, and technology. eurazeo+1

Elise actively contributes to the startup ecosystem beyond her primary VC role. She is a Founding Member of Syndicate One, an angel syndicate supporting Belgian startups, and also serves as a Lecturer at Sciences Po, sharing her expertise with future generations. syndicate+1

As a triple national (French, American, and Belgian), Elise brings a global perspective to her work, which is further reinforced by her international education and work experience across London, Paris, and Washington D.C. This multi-cultural background is a distinctive asset in the European venture capital landscape. medium