Youcef Oudjidane

Youcef Oudjidane is an angel investor specializing in early-stage technology startups, with a focus on fintech, AI, and Web3 sectors. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Byld Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, that invests in high-growth technology companies. Through Byld Ventures, he leads investment strategy and portfolio development, working closely with founding teams to accelerate growth and drive transformative impact across emerging technology landscapes. Prior to founding Byld Ventures, Oudjidane was the Managing Partner and Head of EMEA at Class 5 Global, a San Francisco-based venture fund with a keen interest in emerging markets. In this role, he led investments in African startups such as Telda, Dash, Moove, and Chari. Before joining Class 5 Global, he was a Senior Associate at Solebury Capital, a boutique investment bank, where he worked on several tech IPOs, including Snapchat. Additionally, Oudjidane served as Head of Strategy and Investments at the Dubai Future Foundation, where he played a prominent role in establishing the Dubai Future Fund, a 1 billion AED venture capital fund. His diverse experience positions him as a forward-thinking investor committed to backing visionary founders and breakthrough innovations in rapidly evolving markets.

Founder-driven teams, Technical and intellectual moats, Early-stage companies with high growth potential