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Jerome Zois

Investor at Cycle Group

Luxembourg

Overview 

Jerome Zois is a seasoned Venture Capital professional with a strong background in corporate development, business strategy, and financial modeling, holding key roles at reputable firms like Palantir Technologies and Goldman Sachs. Currently serving as an Artisan VC in Luxembourg, he specializes in investing in FinTech startups at various stages, showcasing a successful track record in capital raising and strategic consulting. Jerome's career highlights include holding leadership positions at renowned organizations such as Palantir Technologies and Goldman Sachs, and his current role as an Artisan VC in Luxembourg, focusing on investing in FinTech startups at different stages, demonstrating expertise in venture capital and corporate development.

Work Experience 

  • Investor

    2024 - Current

    Focus on "energy efficiency" & semiconductors

  • Advisor

    2023 - 2024

    Co-leadership of CVC deal team. Focus on life sciences & deep tech

  • Venture Partner

    2020 - 2024

    Focus on “emerging manager” VC funds

  • Advisor

    2022 - 2023

    Leadership of CVC team. Focus on advanced manufacturing, new materials, renewable energy, supply chain & logistics, mobility

  • Principal

    2021 - 2022

    Co-leadership of CVC team: 1 Series B investment. Focus on fintech & insurtech. Built our deal sourcing platform through investment research & tools. Team mgmt. up to & incl. investment mgrs

  • Investment Director

    2019 - 2020

    Investment mgmt: 1 seed investment

  • Vice President

    2017 - 2019

    Co-leadership of VC team: 22 Seed investments, 5 Series A investments, 1 growth restructuring. Formalized the investment process across research, sourcing, due diligence, execution, reporting, active support & divestment. Fundraising & investor relations. Team mgmt up to & incl. associates

  • Co-founder & Associate

    2015 - 2016

    Investment mgmt: 6 growth investments, 7 fund investments. Fundraising and investor relations: drafting of marketing (teaser, presentation) and legal (LPA, PPM) documents. Mgmt of investor pipeline/ roadshow incl. investor sourcing, pitching, onboarding, reporting, as well as boarding meeting, AGM and event organization. Conducting officer

  • International Cultivator

    2013 - 2014

    Sales: public and private sector business development (7 clients). Forward deployed engineering: technology implementation (product/ client mgmt), technology development (new product launch). Corporate communication (PR, public speaking)

  • Finance Manager

    2012 - 2013

    Financial planning and analysis: data architecture definition for the finance department, company-wide budgeting and cash flow mgmt. Fundraising and investor relations: engagement manager (due diligence lead for late-stage funding rounds), mgmt. of the shareholder register and equity incentive plan. Internal consulting: optimization of revenue and cost drivers, implementation of recommendations, special C-level projects

Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data analytics and data integration software solutions.

Raised $3,027,970,015.00 from ARK Investment Management and ARK Investment Management.

  • IB Analyst, TMT

    2012 - 2012

    Presentations (industry analysis, company profiles), assisted in one IPO and one RFP process

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

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