Jean de Fougerolles

Jean de Fougerolles is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with extensive experience in startup investment and business development. As the Managing Partner and Founder of Ascension since 2015, Jean has overseen over 150 investments in early-stage tech and impact companies. Concurrently, Jean holds partnerships with the Fair By Design Fund and the Good Food Fund UK, focusing on social impact initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and childhood obesity. Additional roles include serving as a Non-Executive Director at Tembo, a digital mortgage platform, and as a Pledger at Founders Pledge, promoting philanthropy among founders and investors. With a robust background as a founder and CEO, including a notable tenure at Two Way Media, Jean has also contributed as an angel investor and mentor across various organizations. Jean's educational credentials include an MBA from INSEAD and advanced degrees from Columbia University and McGill University.