Jean-Pierre Sedaghat

Partner at Velocity Ventures

Jean-Pierre Sedaghat is a seasoned venture capital investor and entrepreneur with extensive experience in early and growth-stage technology investments. Here are the key points about him:

Current Role: Partner at Velocity Ventures in Singapore, where he focuses on early and growth-stage technology investments.1 3 4
Previous Roles:
- Managing Partner at Vantage Capital Partners (January 2017 - Present) in Singapore.1 2
- Investment Professional at Hera Capital (May 2011 - December 2016) in Singapore, where he advised and executed numerous transactions, investing over USD 80 million across APAC and Europe.1 2
- Founder and CEO of Premium Advisory LLC (April 2007 - April 2011) in the United Arab Emirates, a fintech company providing investment and tax efficiency solutions for high net worth individuals (HNWI) and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI).1
- Information Technology Project Manager at Société Générale (January 2006 - August 2006) in Paris, France.1
Education:
- Master in Entrepreneurship from Grenoble Graduate School of Business (2006-2007).1 2
- Bachelor from EDHEC Business School (2002-2006).1
- Master from European Business School (EBS) - London (2002-2003).1
- Executive Education from UC Berkeley School of Law (2020).1
Languages: Native or bilingual proficiency in French and full professional proficiency in English.1

Jean-Pierre Sedaghat has a strong background in both entrepreneurial ventures and investment, with a significant track record in the technology, media, and consumer retail sectors in Asia.1 2

Experience

Partner at Velocity Ventures (June 2019 - Present)

Managing Partner at Vantage Capital Partners (January 2017 - Present), Investment Professional at Hera Capital (May 2011 - December 2016), Founder and CEO at Premium Advisory LLC (April 2007 - April 2011)

Education

UC Berkeley School of Law - Executive Education at University of California, Berkeley (2020), Master Entrepreneur - HEC School of Management at Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Grenoble (2006 - 2007)