Brunch with Sifted

November 23, 2023

Brunch with 2050’s Marie Ekeland: France’s VC rebel with a cause

The influential investor has a plan to save the world. Step 1: Blow up the venture capital model


Chris O’Brien

12 min read

Marie Ekeland of 2050

Marie Ekeland, one of France’s most renowned venture capitalists, has squeezed in breakfast with me one morning before she flies to Chicago to meet potential business partners. 

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Chris O’Brien

Chris O’Brien is a writer for Sifted. He covers French tech, and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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