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At the recent Geneva Wealth Day, Hubfinance had the privilege of speaking with Marc Menasé, Founding Partner of Founders Future. In a world increasingly defined by technical sophistication and rapid change, Marc Menasé offered a compelling vision of strategic support that goes far beyond simply injecting capital, highlighting the crucial interaction between human capital and financial capital.
Founded in 2018, Founders Future stands out in the venture capital landscape. As Marc Menasé explained, their unique “hallmark” lies in their ability to combine human and financial capital to support ambitious entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams. This approach is not just a philosophy; it is deeply embedded in their operational structure.
The Power of Ambidextrous Teams
A key differentiator for Founders Future is the “ambidexterity” of their team.
They bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds:
Investment excellence: professionals with solid investment experience.
Operational depth: individuals who have either managed major projects and teams within large corporations for over a decade or who have direct entrepreneurial experience.
This mix ensures a holistic understanding of the day-to-day realities companies face, combined with a solid and disciplined financial perspective. This balance, says Marc Menasé, is what drives Founders Future’s performance, positioning them as a significant, long-term shareholder—often the largest after the founders themselves—actively involved in governance. This strong sense of responsibility translates into tangible value for entrepreneurs.
Family Offices: Catalysts for a New Generation of Impact Entrepreneurs
Marc Menasé also highlighted the pivotal role played by Family Offices (Single and Multi-Family Offices) in Founders Future’s journey. From the outset, Founders Future’s value proposition has been to bring together, as LPs (Limited Partners), families that own their own businesses with entrepreneurs. This creates a direct and tangible connection, fostering synergies both commercially and in terms of investment.
The appeal of Family Offices, according to Marc Menasé, lies in their intrinsic DNA: a preference for longer-term capital, a deeper understanding of operational challenges, and a strong desire to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs. Founders Future actively leverages this, particularly through its “Value Creation” division, led by Mathieu Benqueran. This team’s mission extends beyond providing operational support to their portfolio companies; it actively fosters connections between investor families and businesses, facilitating valuable commercial and investment synergies.
Geneva Wealth Day: A Forum for Connection and Innovation
Marc Menasé expressed his appreciation for Geneva Wealth Day, acknowledging its success in bringing together such a diverse range of figures from the ecosystem with varied backgrounds. For Founders Future, a firm deeply rooted in the real economy and committed to fostering cutting-edge innovation, engaging with the entire financing and investment chain—particularly in the wealth management sector—is invaluable.
The insights shared by Marc Menasé highlight a critical shift in the investment landscape: success no longer relies solely on financial power. It is about building strong, collaborative partnerships, leveraging diverse expertise, and nurturing a new generation of entrepreneurial talent with a deep understanding of operational realities. Hubfinance is proud to host such discussions, facilitating the connections that shape the future of wealth and innovation.
