Summary
Alexis Robert is a seasoned technology leader and investor, currently General Partner at Kima Ventures in Paris, guiding one of the world’s most active early-stage portfolios. He combines hands-on engineering with strategic venture leadership, having co-founded ShowMango and led hardware-centric roles at MyBee PayinTech, where he built NFC terminals and resilient event networks. His tech background spans software engineering at Hachette Livre and the ESA Summer of Code in Space, plus embedded systems and PCB design, illustrating a rare blend of software, hardware, and operations. Based in France, he backs a diverse slate of founders (Sorare, Alma, Pigment, Pennylane, Agicap, Ledger) and contributes to a portfolio of 1000+ companies, with Kima’s high-velocity investing approach. Notable yet not obvious: his career demonstrates a knack for turning complex technical challenges into scalable, market-ready solutions across startups and large-scale deployments.
17 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Specialized Master in Management and New Technologies (MNT), Specialized Master in Management and New Technologies (MNT) at HEC School of Management
MPSI/MP*, MPSI/MP* at Lycée Fénelon
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, Master of Science (MS), Computer Science at Telecom ParisTech
French, English