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David de Picciotto is a Partner at Eurazeo, a leading global investment company, where he is part of the firm's Growth team. He is an experienced investor focused on high-growth technology companies.
David de Picciotto primarily invests in the technology sector, with a focus on tech-enabled services, software solutions, and digital platforms. His interests span both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) models.
David de Picciotto works as a Partner within the Growth team at Eurazeo, a global investment company with offices in various major cities.
David de Picciotto is a distinguished Partner at Eurazeo, a leading global investment company, where he is an integral part of the firm's dynamic Growth team. In this pivotal role, David is instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and nurturing high-potential technology companies across Europe and beyond. His expertise lies in pinpointing innovative businesses that are poised for significant scale and market disruption.
David's investment focus is primarily centered on the rapidly evolving technology sector. He actively seeks out opportunities in tech-enabled services, cutting-edge software solutions, and robust digital platforms. His portfolio interests span both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) models, demonstrating a versatile approach to market analysis and investment strategy. He is particularly drawn to companies that leverage technology to create substantial value, streamline operations, or enhance user experiences.
Before joining Eurazeo in 2017, David de Picciotto built a strong foundation in finance and strategic advisory. He honed his skills in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) at Lazard, a prominent financial advisory and asset management firm, where he gained invaluable experience in complex corporate transactions. Prior to Lazard, he worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, focusing on the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sector. This background provided him with deep insights into the financial intricacies and market dynamics of the technology industry, which he now applies to his investment decisions at Eurazeo. David is an alumnus of HEC Paris, a globally recognized business school, where he cultivated a strong analytical and strategic mindset.
Throughout his tenure at Eurazeo Growth, David has been involved with several notable investments that underscore his commitment to fostering innovation and growth. While specific individual deal leads are often collaborative within a firm, companies associated with Eurazeo Growth during his time include prominent names like Back Market, a leading marketplace for refurbished electronics; Doctolib, a major online booking platform for medical appointments; ManoMano, an online DIY and gardening retailer; Contentsquare, a digital experience analytics platform; Wefox, an insurtech company; and LumApps, an enterprise portal solution. His involvement helps these companies navigate growth challenges, expand into new markets, and solidify their leadership positions.
David de Picciotto's strategic vision and deep industry knowledge make him a valuable partner for entrepreneurs and a key contributor to Eurazeo's success in the growth equity landscape. He is dedicated to empowering founders and management teams, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help them achieve their ambitious goals. His work continues to shape the future of technology by backing the next generation of market leaders.
David de Picciotto is the Co-founder and CEO of Pledge, a carbon accounting platform for the freight industry, based in London, United Kingdom. Before launching the climate tech startup in 2021, he served as Vice President of Growth and Head of International Expansion at Revolut, where he was instrumental in the financial technology company's global scaling efforts. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Operations and Logistics Manager at Uber, gaining foundational experience in complex mobility networks. Under his leadership, Pledge secured a $10 million Series A funding round in October 2023 from investors including Lowercarbon Capital and Zinal Growth to expand its supply chain decarbonization software. Today, his primary focus remains on bridging logistics and sustainability through enterprise software while actively participating in the European technology ecosystem as an active early-stage angel investor.