European venture capital company Truffle Capital has appointed Olga Koulechova as partner and head of business development.
Koulechova is taking over the business development and will manage institutional fund raising campaigns in life sciences and fintech – Truffle Capital's main areas of expertise.
Prior to joining Truffle Capital, Koulechova had been head of business development and partner at Idinvest Partners since 2011.
As VP senior sales international, head of Nordics at Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management since 2007, Koulechova had previously participated in the marketing and promotion of the group in the Nordic area. She also held the position of senior sales international at Natixis Asset Management from 2005 to 2007 and started her career in assets management as research manager at BFT Gestion in 2000.
“Truffle Capital, a key player in the financing of young companies in France and Europe, has a strategic positioning focused on innovation. Truffle Capital's entrepreneurial approach and its support to young innovative companies that drive economic growth makes it the preferred partner of tomorrow's leaders. This is what makes its investment solutions so unique. I am grateful to join the team and look forward to contributing to the development of new projects,” says Koulechova.
"We are glad to welcome Olga Koulechova as partner and head of business development of Truffle Capital. Olga brings with her a sharp expertise and an extensive experience in assets management and private equity. Her global knowledge of the European market, her strong network and her field experience will be decisive assets for Truffle Capital's development and will contribute to the optimization of our future investments," say Henri Moulard, Dr. Philippe Pouletty and Bernard-Louis Roques, co-founders and managing directors of Truffle Capital.
