Cyril Collon is a General Partner at Partech and co-leads the Partech Africa Fund. See sector focus and contact routes.
Cyril Collon is a General Partner at Partech and co-leads the Partech Africa Fund, a multi-stage tech fund dedicated exclusively to African digital markets, having joined the firm in May 2016 after holding executive roles at mobile and internet solution companies focused on Africa. His investment thesis targets startups that modify technological usage in education, mobility, finance, distribution, and energy, rather than pursuing “ultra tech” as seen in Europe, with a focus on African digital markets. Collon typically invests in the $200K to $50M range, with a sweet spot at $200K, and has served as the lead partner on 12 deals. Notable portfolio companies where he serves as a Board Member include Vendeasa, Beacon Power Services, and TradeDepot. He emphasizes Africa’s growing momentum in tech adoption and has publicly stated that the region is experiencing a significant shift in how technology is used across key sectors. Collon grew up in Africa until age 18 and built his career deploying early IP-based mobile networks across the continent, contributing to Africa’s mobile revolution.
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