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    Jean Sini

    Investor, Founder, Engineer.

    Jean Sini is a prominent venture capitalist serving as a General Partner at Partech, a global venture capital firm he joined in May 2019. He operates from both San Francisco and New York City, focusing on early-stage technology startups. With over 20 years of experience in various technology and product roles, Sini has held significant positions at several notable companies.

    Professional Background

    • Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Sini has served as CTO for multiple startups, including Cadre and One Kings Lane, where he was instrumental in shaping technical and product strategies. At One Kings Lane, he managed a team of 60 engineers and designers.12
    • Vice President of Engineering: He played a key role at Mint, a personal finance management tool acquired by Intuit for $175 million in 2010. Sini led the engineering team that developed Mint's award-winning user experience.125
    • Entrepreneurial Ventures: Sini co-founded and successfully sold two startups: Fountain, which was acquired by Porch, and Activeweave, sold to Twelvefold Media. His entrepreneurial spirit is complemented by his extensive experience in engineering roles at major firms like Oracle and Motorola.145

    Investment Focus

    As an investor, Sini has backed numerous successful companies, including:

    • Canva
    • Treasure Data
    • People.ai
    • ProdPerfect He typically invests between $100K to $12M, with a sweet spot around $8M.34

    Education

    Sini holds an MSc in Computer Science from Telecom ParisTech and a DEA in Computer Systems from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and entrepreneurship.12

    Personal Interests

    Outside of his professional pursuits, Jean Sini is an avid kiteboarder and snowboarder, reflecting his adventurous spirit.1

    Highlights

    Dec 15 · Silicon Canals
    Partech launches new €360M venture fund to invest across these 4 themes; backs Italy’s Smartpricing - Silicon Canals
    Partech launches new €360M venture fund to invest across these 4 themes; backs Italy’s Smartpricing
    Dec 15 · Silicon Canals
    Partech launches new €360M venture fund to invest across these 4 themes; backs Italy's Smartpricing - Silicon Canals
    Partech launches new €360M venture fund to invest across these 4 themes; backs Italy's Smartpricing

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    Location

    New York, New York, United States