Sofia Dahoune

Sofia Dahoune is a prominent investor and advisor in the deep tech and venture capital space, currently serving as a Partner at daphni. She is particularly passionate about science-based entrepreneurship and supports the development of deep tech companies, leveraging her extensive experience in identifying and nurturing innovative startups. daphni

Her career is marked by significant roles in venture capital, including a period as Partner at Elaia where she led investments in over ten startups, and early career experience at Bpifrance Investissement focusing on private equity and venture investments in digital sectors. This diverse background highlights her expertise across the investment lifecycle. daphni+1

Beyond investment, Sofia actively contributes to the entrepreneurship ecosystem through education and community building. She co-founded Little Panda, a circular economy startup, and served as the Head of Startup Programs at École Polytechnique, where she mentored over 20 deep tech projects. She also lectures on innovation and entrepreneurship at ENS Ulm and co-founded Qarawin, a community for Moroccan innovators. daphni+1

Sofia Dahoune possesses a strong academic foundation with degrees in Finance from ESSEC Business School, Engineering from the National University of Singapore, and Industrial Engineering and Applied Mathematics from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy. Her educational background complements her practical experience in fostering technological innovation. rocketreach+1