Augustin Sayer

Augustin Sayer is a venture capital investor based in Paris, France.1 He was previously a Partner at Newfund, a transatlantic VC fund with offices in Paris and San Francisco, from September 2017 to January 2023.1

Currently, Augustin is a General Partner and Co-Founder at OVNI Capital, a position he has held since January 2023.1 OVNI Capital is a Paris-based first-check venture capital firm that focuses on investing in startups with global market potential, particularly those based in France and Israel.1

Investment Focus

Augustin specializes in seed-stage investments, with ticket sizes ranging from €250,000 to €2 million.1 His areas of interest include:

• Fintech
• Climatetech
• Deeptech

Investment Portfolio

As a Partner at Newfund, Augustin was involved in several notable investments, including:

• FairMoney (Neobank for emerging markets)
• Umiami (Plant-based meat technology)
• Homeland (Digitized property manager)
• Dipli (B2B Electronics Platform)
• Cuure (Health supply chain)
• HD Rain (Rain detection technology)

Experience and Approach

Augustin has extensive experience in the venture capital industry. During his time at Newfund, he:

• Received over 2000 deals
• Met with 1000 entrepreneurs
• Invested in numerous startups2

His approach to venture capital emphasizes the importance of technology and innovation. Augustin believes in the need for VC funds to adapt and incorporate technology into their core operations to remain relevant in the industry.3

Current Role

At OVNI Capital, Augustin continues to focus on early-stage investments, particularly in startups that have the potential to become global market leaders and make a significant impact on human lives.1 He maintains a strong interest in companies with an international mindset from day one, primarily investing in France and Israel.1