Bruno Raillard
VCCo-Founder & Partner, Frst
Paris seed investor in deep tech and climate
Paris, France€100K–€5M checks3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeed
AIDeep TechClimateHealthcareEnterprise SaaS
Background
Bruno Raillard co-founded Frst in 2015 alongside Pierre Entremont, previously operating under the Otium Venture banner. His background spans financial consulting at EY and Eight Advisory, private equity at Otium Capital, and general management at Gault&Millau. He holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School. Frst has backed over 70 companies including PayFit, Owkin, Pigment, and Electra, collectively raising €3.5B.
Investment Thesis
High-conviction day-one bets in deep tech, AI, and climate; backing bold European founders early
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Typical check: €100K–€5M
Sectors
AIDeep TechClimateHealthcareEnterprise SaaS
Based in: Paris, France (Europe)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026