Daniel Demeulenaere

Daniel Demeulenaere currently serves as Directeur de la stratégie et du développement and Head of Africa & Partnerships at Bpifrance, where responsibilities encompass overseeing private equity funds in Africa and institutional partnerships. Daniel has extensive experience in international affairs, with prior roles focused on structuring investment vehicles and fundraising for private equity funds of funds in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Previous positions include Investment Director at CDC Entreprises, where Daniel specialized in business development for funds of funds, and Manager of Leveraged Finance at IKB Deutsche Industriebank. Daniel's professional journey includes significant internship experiences at prestigious firms such as KPMG and Shearman & Sterling, along with a strong educational foundation, holding degrees from HEC Paris and Paris-Pantheon-Assas University.