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Jean-Francois RAX

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Managing Partner - head of seed funding at Capital Grand Est
📍 Greater Strasbourg Metropolitan Area, France

Jean-Francois Rax is a Managing Partner at Capital Grand Est where he leads the seed funding department, specializing in life sciences and human health. An INSA Lyon engineering alumnus, his career is built on transforming academic research into viable companies, with extensive experience in technology transfer and venture capital.

Beyond his direct investment activities, Jean-Francois is deeply committed to the regional innovation ecosystem. He is an active participant in the startup community, frequently speaking at events and collaborating with local business angel networks to foster growth and support for new entrepreneurs in Frances Grand Est region.

Unique fact: He was instrumental in guiding a portfolio company, Syndivia, through a strategic partnership deal with pharmaceutical giant GSK valued at over €300M.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner - head of seed funding
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Strasbourg Metropolitan Area, France
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Life Sciences Investing
He leads the life sciences seed fund for Capital Grand Est and serves on the board of multiple biotech companies, including Urania Therapeutics and BioSenic.
Seed-Stage Startups
His primary role involves identifying, funding, and structuring promising young and innovative startups, particularly within the Grand Est region of France.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
Managing Partner - head of seed funding
Capital Grand Est
1-2008 - 3-2014
Associate
Inserm Transfert
1-2008 - 3-2014
Head of Company creation at Inserm Transfert
Inserm Transfert
2-2007 - 1-2008
Business developer
INRA Transfert
2-2004 - 2-2007
Consultant for the "Biotechnologies and Innovation" business unit
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Education
1-2023 - 7-2023
French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) certified
L'École supérieure de la banque
1999 - 2004
Engineer’s Degree
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
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