Clement Benoit, Founder and CEO, Paris, Ile-de-France, France — Clément Benoit is the Founder and CEO. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Clément Benoit is the Founder and CEO of Clone, a French entrepreneur and early-stage investor who has launched over 30 tech startups and achieved 12 successful exits, including selling his first food delivery platform for over $50 million and engineering Stuart’s acquisition by Geopost in under two years. His investment thesis focuses on early-stage technology startups, with a portfolio spanning sectors like AI, B2B software, and food tech across Europe, particularly France. Benoit typically makes individual angel investments with check sizes not publicly specified, acting as an active investor who sits on multiple boards to support founders. Notable portfolio companies include Hugging Face, Aircall, Spendesk, and Animoca Brands, reflecting his focus on high-growth tech ventures. He distinguishes himself by emphasizing hands-on mentorship, helping “techpreneurs navigate the startup maze” rather than just providing capital. While Benoit has not published public writing or a distinctive theoretical framework, his operational experience with virtual brand franchising at Not So Dark informs his practical approach to food tech investing.
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