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Hugo Amsellem
Experienced Advisor and Investor in Paris
Hugo Amsellem is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Intuition, an early-stage venture capital fund that specializes in supporting consumer and culture-focused startups. Launched in 2024 with a fund size of €15 million (approximately $16 million), Intuition aims to address the "loneliness economy" by fostering a supportive community for founders through events and gatherings.134
Amsellem has a diverse background, having started in the music industry and co-founding several ventures. Prior to Intuition, he held roles such as Advisor and VP of Community at Jellysmack, where he focused on empowering creators. He also played a significant role at The Family, where he helped grow tech communities across Europe.23 His educational background includes degrees in Competitive Intelligence, Internet Business, and Marketing, and he is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.2
In interviews, Amsellem emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural movements and maintaining a consumer-first approach to successfully scale startups from initial stages to broader markets, particularly noting the entrepreneurial spirit of Gen Z.14
