David Jouarisse is a knowledgeable and experienced partner at Akka Venture, with a passion for entrepreneurship and technology. He began his career in finance as a financial controller for Vivendi, Havas Media Communication, and JCDecaux before moving on to SGAM (SG Asset Management) Alternative Investments and eventually becoming a partner at Henderton. In 1998, Jouarisse wrote his final year essay on fostering entrepreneurship in France, which sparked his interest in supporting entrepreneurs in their endeavors.

He believes that entrepreneurship is essential to value creation, technical progress, economic growth, and social welfare, and that venture capital is a noble part of finance that helps entrepreneurs make a difference in the world. Jouarisse's skills in sourcing high-quality deals have led to transactions resulting in thousands of job creations, including taking a pro-active role in choosing Kelkoo investment opportunities resulting in an EVCA Deal 2004 win. His entrepreneurial experience spans multiple sectors and industries, where he has taken a human, sales and marketing, strategic, and financial approach.