Amsterdam / Paris, 1 October 2025 – Dutch venture studio ve2ventures, renowned for accelerating groundbreaking companies at the intersection of sport, media, and technology, officially expands to France with the launch of its new Paris hub. This marks the next milestone in ve2’s strategy to build a truly global sport tech ecosystem.
The Paris operations will be led by recently appointed venture partner Sébastien Gros, a seasoned sports & media investor and advisor with extensive experience in innovation, partnerships, and international growth. Sébastien will focus on investing in new ventures, supporting founders developing the French sports tech market, while positioning ve2 as a key partner for founders in the region and beyond.
The Mission: Accelerating Global Innovation in Sport Tech
This expansion underlines ve2’s ambition to connect talent, creative minds, and investors worldwide, all working towards one shared goal: to build the next generation of sport tech companies that drive meaningful impact across the industry.
“Paris represents an incredible convergence of sports culture, innovation, and entrepreneurial energy. By establishing a presence here, we’re not just opening an office, we’re creating a bridge for founders, investors, and partners across Europe to come together and shape the future of sport tech,” David Dwinger, Co-founder and CEO of ve2ventures.
Why Paris, Why Now
As the world gears up for a new era in sports and entertainment, and following the success of the Paris 2024 Olympics, France stands out as a natural next step for ve2. With its rich sporting heritage, thriving innovation ecosystem, and its central role in hosting major global sporting events, Paris is ideally positioned to become a hub for European sport tech leadership.
“I’m excited to join ve2ventures to lead its Paris hub, in my hometown” says Sébastien Gros. “By combining Paris’s dynamic sports tech ecosystem with ve2ventures’ expertise and global network, we are perfectly positioned to build, invest and support founders shaping the future of sports for the years to come," Sébastien Gros.
About ve2ventures
ve2ventures is a venture studio dedicated to investing in and scaling high-growth startups with a focus on AI, sport, media, and technology-driven solutions. By providing strategic funding, operational support, and industry expertise, ve2ventures empowers startups to achieve their full potential and disrupt traditional industries.
