SOPHIA BUSINESS ANGELS
The SBA is a group of Business Angels who operate Internationally. Business Angels invest their personal funds in startups with innovative products, services and business models that carry the potential to disrupt a market sector.
However, the contribution of a Business Angel goes far beyond financial support. They actively connect the startups to their professional network and an entire Global Startup Ecosystem of Investors and Subject Matter Experts. Finally, throughout the startup’s development, the Angel uses their skills and experience to coach the entrepreneur and their team.
This is what makes angel investment “smart” money.
Sophia Business Angels has 30 members with diverse backgrounds from 10 countries all working collaboratively to target innovative startups from various sectors. FinTech, BioTech, ICT, Energy, IoT and Lifestyle are among those represented. The potential to disrupt a sector is a key consideration during the startup selection process.
TEAM & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020
Supported by an office and 30 active members
Daniel DIB
President
JONATHAN LAROUSSINIE
Vice-President & Head of Deal Flow
Annie PROD’HOMME
General Secretary
FRANÇOIS RUPPLI
Treasurer
BARBARA ANGIUS SAXBY
Board member – Marketing
OLIVIER DE LA MESLIERE
Board member – Investors Liaison
Marcel DRIDJE
President EMERITUS
Jean-Louis BRELET
President EMERITUS
Eric COKINI
President EMERITUS
Burton Gintell
Board Member EMERITUS
DOMINIQUE POULIQUEN
President EMERITUS
Candace JOHNSON
President EMERITUS
SBA IN NUMBERS
Since 2003, the SBA has been providing solutions to launch and grow startups, plus develop entrepreneurs.
2500
SUPPORTED PROJECTS
123
EVENTS
92
SUBMISSIONS PER YEAR
40