Marc Simoncini
Venture Partner
Marc Simoncini is a renowned serial entrepreneur and investor. He founded iFrance, which was later sold to Vivendi, and is best known as the creator of Meetic, the online dating platform. Meetic went public on Euronext before being acquired by the American group Match.com.
Beyond Meetic, Marc also launched Sensee, later sold to Acuitis, and more recently, Angell, the innovative electric smart bike.
As the founder of Jaïna Capital, a leading Family Office specializing in Seed and Series A investments in France, he has personally invested over €70 million. Marc further expanded his investment activities by joining daphni as a partner in the Yellow fund.
In addition to wearing these different hats, Marc Simoncini is committed to the animal rights cause and is the co-founder of the European School of Internet Business.
Marc brings his operational experience as an entrepreneur and investor to daphni.He is also a judge on the M6 television show Qui Veut Etre Mon Associé.
