Lou Arzur

Lou Arzur is an Investment Manager at Vireo Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, specializing in electrification and energy-tech startups. She played a key role in the closing of their €50 million Electrification Fund I, focusing on investments in grid intelligence, heat decarbonization, and electric mobility infrastructure. She champions diversity within the portfolio, noting that about one-third of their investments include at least one female founder. vireo+2

With a multidisciplinary background spanning legal, operational, and investment roles, Lou brings a unique perspective to supporting early-stage companies. She began her career in legal and risk at J.P. Morgan, then transitioned to Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy and Operations roles at early-stage startups, where she advised on fundraising, go-to-market strategies, and product development. vireo

Lou is a Co-Founder of XAura Ventures, an initiative within the IESE Business School network aimed at creating a collaborative investment community. This project focuses on making quality private investments more accessible and bringing together different generations of alumni, emphasizing connection, quality, and long-term value creation. linkedin+1

Her educational background includes an MBA from IESE Business School with a focus on corporate finance, a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School, and an LLM in Business Law from Université de La Réunion. She also holds a certification in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge, underscoring her commitment to sustainable business practices. vireo