Hugo Amsellem
Description
Hugo Amsellem is a prominent angel investor and advisor based in Paris, France, known for his deep expertise in the consumer sector, particularly the burgeoning creator economy. His investment thesis is sharply focused on startups operating in content, community, commerce, and the broader creator landscape. Amsellem brings a unique blend of operational experience and strategic insight, having been a foundational member of The Family, a renowned European startup accelerator, where he played a pivotal role in community building and ecosystem development from 2013 to 2020. This background has equipped him with a profound understanding of early-stage company dynamics and the challenges of scaling.
Currently, Amsellem serves as an advisor to Jellysmack, a global creator company, further solidifying his position at the forefront of the creator economy. This role provides him with real-time insights into market trends, creator needs, and monetization strategies, which he leverages in his investment decisions. His investment approach is hands-on, often providing strategic guidance and leveraging his extensive network to support portfolio companies. He is recognized for his thought leadership, frequently sharing insights on consumer trends and the future of digital communities through various platforms.
As an angel investor, Hugo Amsellem typically targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies. He explicitly states his investment range, committing first checks that generally fall between $50,000 and $200,000. This positions him as a crucial early-stage capital provider for founders building innovative consumer products and services. His portfolio reflects his stated interests, with investments in companies poised to capitalize on shifts in how people consume content, interact online, and engage with brands. Founders seeking capital and strategic partnership in the consumer, creator, or community-driven spaces would find Amsellem a highly relevant and value-additive investor.
Investor Profile
Hugo Amsellem has backed more than 26 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Software, Content Creators.
- Typical check size: $50K – $200K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (77%)
- Pre Seed (19%)
- Angel (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (46%)
- France (35%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- India (4%)
- Mexico (4%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Software
- Content Creators
- Information Technology
- Fintech
- Human Resources
- Apps
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Business Intelligence
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