Hélène FALCHIER

Hélène Falchier is a Partner at Portage Ventures, with a focus on supporting innovative, impact-driven companies in the financial sector. With a proven track record of success, she has worked for companies such as Open CNP and Ecureuil Vie, managing investment portfolios across a variety of industries. Hélène is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech and financial sectors, recognizing the importance of empowering women to drive innovation and create a more equitable future. As Chairman of the AFIC LPs club, she actively promotes investment in growth-oriented companies and supports entrepreneurship in France. Hélène's academic background includes a master's degree in economics and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, making her a highly respected and sought-after partner in early-stage investment.

Hélène Falchier is a distinguished Partner at Portage Ventures who is dedicated to supporting the next generation of innovative, impact-driven companies, particularly in the financial sector. With a proven track record of success, Hélène has been influencing the fintech space for years and is committed to empowering more female representation in this industry.

Before joining Portage Ventures, Hélène served as CEO of Open CNP, the corporate venture program for CNP Assurances. During her time there, she gained invaluable experience managing a portfolio of €7.5bn AUM with investments in Europe and the US. Hélène also served as the Head of Private Equity for CNP before joining Open CNP, where she was responsible for managing a portfolio of private equity investments.

Before joining CNP, Hélène was the Head of Investments in real estate, private equity, and stocks for Ecureuil Vie. This role gave her extensive experience in managing investments in a variety of industries, including real estate, technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.

Throughout her career, Hélène has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly in the tech and financial sectors. She believes that empowering more women to take leadership positions in these industries is essential for driving innovation and creating a more equitable future for all.

As the Chairman of the AFIC LPs club (French Association for Investors for Growth), Hélène plays an active role in promoting investment in growth-oriented companies and supporting entrepreneurship in France. Her work with Portage Ventures further demonstrates her commitment to backing the bold and ambitious entrepreneurs who are working to make a positive impact on the world.

Hélène holds a master's degree in economics and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris. Her education, combined with her extensive experience and dedication to empowering innovation and diversity, make her a highly respected and sought-after partner in the world of early-stage investment.

Hélène Falchier's vision is to back the next generation of innovative, impact-driven companies, particularly in the financial sector. She believes in supporting bold and ambitious entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating innovative solutions that benefit consumers globally.

As a Partner at Portage Ventures, Hélène has been influential in the fintech space, helping to empower more female representation in the industry. She believes that diversity and inclusion are essential in building successful and sustainable businesses.