Béatrice Cointreau

Béatrice Cointreau is an internationally recognized entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over four decades of experience in the wine and spirits industry. She holds an MBA from Cornell University and an International Board of Directors certification from INSEAD. As the founder and chair of byBC Ventures, Béatrice invests in and advises ventures spanning luxury, technology, and sustainable innovation. Her firm focuses on early-stage investments, partnerships, business acceleration, and global scaling, bringing operational expertise and strategic capital to help entrepreneurs build resilient businesses with lasting impact. Throughout her career, Béatrice has been honored with France’s Légion d’Honneur and Ordre du Mérite Agricole for her contributions to the agricultural industry and civilian activities. She continues to advocate for diversity, entrepreneurship, and cross-Atlantic collaboration through her work with global boards and women’s leadership networks.

Innovative startups in the wine and spirits industry, Companies with a focus on sustainability and technology, Entrepreneurial ventures with a strong leadership team