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Nicolas Dessaigne

Group Partner at Y Combinator

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Nicolas Dessaigne is a Group Partner at Y Combinator in San Francisco, with a background in founding Algolia and serving as its CEO, and holding leadership roles at Exalead and Arisem - Thales. He has invested in various startups at different stages and sectors, showcasing his expertise in entrepreneurship and product management within the tech industry.

Work Experience 

  • Group Partner

    2021 - Current

  • Visiting Partner

    2020 - 2021

  • Co-Founder & Board of Directors

    2020

  • Co-founder & CEO

    2012 - 2020

Algolia is the Search-as-a-Service platform that enables companies to deliver fast and relevant digital experiences that drive real results.

Raised $334,220,000.00 from Glynn Capital Management, Fidelity, WiL (World Innovation Lab), Twilio, Robin Haak, Lone Pine Capital, Salesforce Ventures, DAG Ventures, Owl Rock Capital and Revaia.

  • Independent Board Member

    2020 - 2023

  • VP R&D

    2011 - 2012

  • Director, Product Management

    2010 - 2011

  • CTO

    2007 - 2010

  • Chief Research and Development Officer

    2006 - 2007

  • R&D Software Developer

    2001 - 2006

  • Visiting Researcher

    1999 - 2000

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