Marc Fournier

Co-founder & Managing Partner

2008 - Current

Serena was founded in 2008 by Marc Fournier, Philippe Hayat and Xavier Lorphelin. Our DNA is to be growth enablers for our portfolio companies : our founders receive undivided attention, either in good or in bad times thanks to our fully-dedicated operating team. This provides us with a unique positioning in the VC funds ecosystem, and thanks to it we have reached in less than ten years a top tier status in Europe.

Affiliate Professor - Entrepreneurship

1999

Academic Director of the Specialised Masters in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

2010

Board Member

2016

The leading online platform that directly connects travellers to local travel agencies. With Evaneos, travellers build their tailor-made holidays at local prices. Evaneos radically transforms the way people plan, live and share their holidays.

Holding Board Member

2019

The world's largest sports retailer.

Board Member

2018

Privateaser is a free online reservation for more than 3000 bars and restaurants in France. The platform enables customers to discover and book rooms, bars, restaurants, and other venues to hold events or gatherings.

Board Member

2016

Curated local marketplace, connecting the best freelancers and customers.

Board Member

2011

Open-source e-commerce solution that powers more than 250,000 stores worldwide.

Co-founder

2009

Producers of essential oils, extracts, spices and herbs made from sustainably sourced natural ingredients in Latam.

Co-founder

2013

A leading fast food restaurant chain specialized in crafting fresh bagels.

Co-owner

2014

Co-owner of several Amorino boutiques : Boston, Cambridge, Paris.