SOFINNOVA-PARTNERS
Sofinnova Partners , a leading European life sciences venture capital firm based in Paris, London and Milan, announced today the appointment of Geraldine Usseglio as Head of Human Resources. The creation of this position reinforces the ongoing expansion of the firm’s teams and the diversification of its investment strategies across sector, stage and geography.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211028005376/en/
Ms. Usseglio will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s human resources strategy, supporting the development of its global team to empower individuals to reach their full potential, while maximizing the performance of the firm. She will report to Monique Saulnier, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer.
Ms. Usseglio has over two decades of experience in generalist human resources functions, most recently as HR Director at Idinvest Partners, a European private equity and venture capital firm that is now part of Eurazeo, and prior to that, at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, a global law firm, as the Head of HR for France and Morocco. Ms. Usseglio began her career in the publishing industry at Pearson Education, France, as HR Manager.
Monique Saulnier said: “Geraldine’s appointment comes at a time of significant growth at Sofinnova Partners. Over the last three years we have doubled the size of our team and now count over 50 employees. With Geraldine’s knowledge and experience, I am confident we will continue to gain in global reach, while reinforcing a central pillar of long-term success: the well-being of our staff.”
Ms. Usseglio said: “I am delighted to join Sofinnova Partners, whose values and strong commitment to healthcare and sustainability are critical in today’s world. I am honored to be part of a team that puts people and science at the heart of all its activities, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s central mission to positively impact our collective future through innovation.”
Ms. Usseglio holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Development from IGS in Paris, France, and a Master’s degree in Business Management from IAE in Lyon, France.
About Sofinnova Partners
Sofinnova Partners is a leading European venture capital firm in life sciences, specializing in healthcare and sustainability. Based in Paris, London and Milan, the firm brings together a team of professionals from all over the world with strong scientific, medical and business expertise. Sofinnova Partners is a hands-on company builder across the entire value chain of life sciences investments, from seed to later-stage. The firm actively partners with ambitious entrepreneurs as a lead or cornerstone investor to develop transformative innovations that have the potential to positively impact our collective future.
Founded in 1972, Sofinnova Partners is a deeply-established venture capital firm in Europe, with 50 years of experience backing over 500 companies and creating market leaders around the globe. Today, Sofinnova Partners has over €2 billion under management. For more information, please visit: www.sofinnovapartners.com
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211028005376/en/
Link:
About Business Wire
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Biocytogen and Acepodia Expand Collaboration Through Option-based Evaluation Framework for First-in-Class Bispecific and Dual-Payload ADCs (BsAD2C)9.1.2026 13:00:00 CET | Press release
Expanded collaboration builds on Acepodia and Biocytogen’s recent co-development efforts to evaluate selected bispecific antibody and dual-payload ADC programs Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Biocytogen, SSE: 688796; HKEX: 02315) and Acepodia (6976:TT), today announced that the companies have entered into an option and license agreement designed to enable the structured evaluation of bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (BsADC) programs to further advance the development of dual-payload bispecific antibody-drug conjugates (BsAD2Cs). The agreement grants Acepodia an option to obtain an exclusive worldwide license from Biocytogen for two BsADC programs. Under the terms of the agreement, Biocytogen is eligible to receive an upfront option fee and, upon Acepodia’s exercise of the option, additional payments including option exercise fees, development, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments, as well as royalties on future product sales. The financial terms of the agreem
Blockstream Capital Partners Announces Strategic Acquisition of Derivatives Trading Team from Numeus Group, Leveraging Strategic Partnership with Komainu9.1.2026 11:08:00 CET | Press release
Blockstream Capital Partners (“BCP”) today announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire a division within Numeus Group’s digital asset trading and investment business. The transaction includes the absorption of select Bitcoin focused trading strategies with a focus on yield generation as well as a ten person derivatives trading team led by Chief Investment Officer Deepak Gulati, a specialist in volatility and derivatives markets. Deepak Gulati, appointed Co-Chief Investment Officer of Blockstream Capital Management alongside Rodrigo Rodriguez, previously served as Global Head of Proprietary Trading at JPMorgan, before founding Argentiere Capital, a multibillion-dollar volatility-focused hedge fund. With a thesis that derivatives would drive Bitcoin and digital asset market maturity, he co-founded Numeus Group in 2021 to develop institutional-grade trading, risk management and market-structure capabilities. Komainu, an existing BCP strategic investment, has played
Autel Unveils Strategic Shift at CES 2026: Building the AI-Powered Infrastructure of Future Cities9.1.2026 10:44:00 CET | Press release
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Autel Energy is presenting its latest AI-driven smart hardware and software systems for the future of intelligent urban operations. This year’s showcase highlights Autel’s shift from AI concept validation to scenario-based engineering deployment, emphasizing closed-loop execution across real-world infrastructure. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260101511436/en/ Autel Energy New Product Debut at CES 2026 Focusing on two key domains — Smart Energy and Smart Inspection — the company is unveiling a range of new products. In Smart Energy, Autel is introducing V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) AC charger for homes and DC charging solution for fleets, strengthening its multi-tier energy touchpoint strategy from households to commercial operations. Live demonstrations at the booth will feature a smart charging robot showcasing automated plug-in capabilities. In Smart Inspection, Autel will
Allianz and Anthropic Forge Global Partnership to Advance Responsible AI in Insurance9.1.2026 10:00:00 CET | Press release
Anthropic’s safety-first AI meets Allianz's dedication to customer centricity, stakeholder trust, and regulatory excellenceThree focus areas of the partnership: workforce empowerment, operations automation through agentic AI, and regulatory compliance Allianz SE and Anthropic today announced a global partnership to accelerate the adoption of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Allianz. The collaboration centers on three transformative projects within Allianz Group designed to empower Allianz employees and accelerate operations, while setting new benchmarks for accuracy. “With this partnership, Allianz is taking a decisive step to address critical AI challenges in insurance. Anthropic’s focus on safety and transparency complements our strong dedication to customer excellence and stakeholder trust. Together, we are building solutions that prioritize what matters most to our customers while setting new standards for innovation and resilience,” said Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz SE.
MRM Health Secures FDA IND Clearance to Launch its Phase 2b Trial of MH002 in Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis9.1.2026 07:00:00 CET | Press release
MH002 is currently the most advanced Live Biotherapeutic Product (LBP) based on a rationally-designed combination of disease specific bacteria (microbial consortia), for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) STARFISH-UC Phase 2b trial is designed to confirm MH002’s early efficacy signals and favorable safety observed in Phase 2a studies MRM Health NV, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering microbiome-based therapeutics for inflammatory diseases and immune-oncology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its lead program MH002. This enables the initiation of the STARFISH-UC Phase 2b clinical trial in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis, marking a significant step forward in the development of next-generation therapies for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). About the STARFISH-UC Phase 2b Trial The STARFISH-UC trial is a randomized, double-blind,
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom