Edouard Mercier

Edouard Mercier is an accomplished investment professional with extensive experience in various roles across the technology and investment sectors. Currently serving as an Investment Partner at Ascender Capital since September 2012, Mercier focuses on value-oriented investments in high-quality businesses. As a Partner at Piton Capital, Mercier specializes in venture capital for Internet businesses with robust network effects. Previous roles include Independent Director at InfoVista, Investment Manager at Mid-Atlantic Partners, and CEO of Incomit, which was acquired by BEA Systems. Mercier also has a background in leadership positions at Microsoft Mobile Internet and Sendit, where early innovations in mobile email solutions were developed. Edouard Mercier holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from INSEAD and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Telecommunications, from ETH Zürich.