Philippe Vuagnat
Private Equity Investor chez Sofimac Innovation SAS
Profil
Mr. Philippe Vuagnat’s career has been unusual.
After completing a doctorate in geology at the Université Claude Bernard in Lyon in 1984, he worked as a geologist for four years for companies such as Elf Aquitaine and BRGM.
He then studied business administration at the Centre Supérieure d’Etudes Industrielles in Lyon prior to taking on responsibility for the Executive Management of Axone, an incubator for innovative companies in Les Monts du Lyonnais, where he stayed for 12 years.
Mr. Vuagnat joined Sofimac in November 2000 as the head of investments for the seed capital fund Le Lanceur.
“Sofimac needed someone to take on responsibility for Le Lanceur and I had the background needed for this new role.
I had the ability to understand thoroughly the technology content of deals, was able to coach project sponsors and knew how young innovative companies operated”.
Mr. Vuagnat has been the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Management Board of Sofimac Partners since 2004.
Postes actifs de Philippe Vuagnat
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Sofimac Innovation SAS
 Sofimac Innovation SAS Investment ManagersFinance Sofimac Innovation SAS is an independent, early-stage venture capital firm which was created in 1998 by Eric Harlé and Didier Moret. Headquartered in Paris, France, Sofimac Innovation manages venture capital funds which provide equity financing for start-ups and early-stage companies in the Information and Communication Technologies (Software, SaaS, Multimedia and Telecom) sector. | Private Equity Investor | 01/12/2000 |
Anciens postes connus de Philippe Vuagnat
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Glycode SAS
 Glycode SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Glycode SAS is a biotechnology company specializing in protein glycosylation. It develops strains of humanised microorganisms for glycosylation in order to produce active principles for the pharmaceutical industry. The company was founded by Christophe Javaud and Vincent Carré in 2004 and is headquartered in Uzerche, France. | Director/Board Member | 21/03/2014 |
Axone SA
 Axone SA Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Axone SA provides health care services. The company was founded in 2010 and is located in Genas, France | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2000 |
| VALBIOTIS | Director/Board Member | - |
CERADROP SA
 CERADROP SA Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing CERADROP SA specializes in equipment for printed electronics. It designs and markets materials deposition digital printers exclusively for printed electronics industry and smart 3D printing. The firm provides ink formulation, equipment maintenance and support, and process development services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Limoges, France. | Director/Board Member | - |
Formation de Philippe Vuagnat
| Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 | Doctorate Degree |
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| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| VALBIOTIS | Health Technology |
| Entreprise privées | 4 |
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Sofimac Innovation SAS
Sofimac Innovation SAS Investment ManagersFinance Sofimac Innovation SAS is an independent, early-stage venture capital firm which was created in 1998 by Eric Harlé and Didier Moret. Headquartered in Paris, France, Sofimac Innovation manages venture capital funds which provide equity financing for start-ups and early-stage companies in the Information and Communication Technologies (Software, SaaS, Multimedia and Telecom) sector. | Finance |
Axone SA
Axone SA Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Axone SA provides health care services. The company was founded in 2010 and is located in Genas, France | Health Services |
CERADROP SA
CERADROP SA Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing CERADROP SA specializes in equipment for printed electronics. It designs and markets materials deposition digital printers exclusively for printed electronics industry and smart 3D printing. The firm provides ink formulation, equipment maintenance and support, and process development services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Limoges, France. | Producer Manufacturing |
Glycode SAS
Glycode SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Glycode SAS is a biotechnology company specializing in protein glycosylation. It develops strains of humanised microorganisms for glycosylation in order to produce active principles for the pharmaceutical industry. The company was founded by Christophe Javaud and Vincent Carré in 2004 and is headquartered in Uzerche, France. | Commercial Services |
