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Salim Hassad

Salim Hassad

Early-stage VC investor — Principal at Newfund (tech/AI)

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Paris, France
Joined November 2025
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Early-stage VC with a strong focus on French tech and AI — Salim joined Newfund in February 2021 and publishes market analyses (e.g., Newfund's VC mapping and commentary on French fundraising dynamics). He combines active investing with public-facing content to help founders navigate fundraising. newfundcap+2
Background in investment banking and strategy consulting — prior roles at J.P. Morgan (investment management) and Roland Berger gave him hands‑on experience in deal execution, tech due diligence, and M&A support, which inform his diligence approach as an investor. theorg+1
Public commentator and ecosystem builder — appears regularly on BFM Business (Tech & Co) and writes analysis for Newfund's blog, positioning him as both an operator-investor and a visible voice in France's startup / VC conversation. bfmtv+1

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Writing

The collapsing French fundraising market and the AI hope: Time to invest or time to wait?

November 1, 2024

Analysis of the French venture ecosystem in the context of liquidity constraints and the surge in generative AI investing; argues why the market shows a paradoxical combination of contraction and AI-driven heat, and offers a view on deployment timing for early-stage investors.

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Ultimate 2024 VC Guide for your fundraising in France

October 1, 2024

Newfund's 2024 VC mapping and practical fundraising guide for founders raising in France (categorizes funds by stage and provides data / contacts for founders).

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Hobbies

Frequent guest / commentator on French tech business media (BFM Business / Tech & Co), participating in panels and podcasts about tech, AI, and fundraising. bfmtv+1