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Sara El Fanidi

Startup & Program Manager

€400/day
Paris, FR
0-2 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Sara

A graduate of emlyon Business School and holder of a Master's degree in Business Law (Paris II Panthéon-Assas), I have developed expertise at the intersection of finance, venture capital, and startup support. After several years in business law/M&A (Publicis, KabLS), investment banking (Credit Suisse, HSBC), and VC (EmergingTech Ventures), I specialized in accelerating deeptech startups as a Startup and Program Manager at the Telecom Paris Incubator, where I assist projects, particularly in HealthTech, GreenTech, Cyber, and Quantum, with their fundraising, go-to-market, and structuring challenges. I work as a freelancer on due diligence, fundraising strategy, PMO, and startup development consulting missions. I particularly enjoy working with early-stage funds, corporate ventures, and ambitious founders who need a structured and operational perspective. Trilingual in French, English, and Arabic, I also bring a strong international sensibility, especially in African and European markets.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Conversational

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Télécom Paris
    Startup & Program Manager
    PRIVATE EQUITY
    November 2025 - Today (7 months)
    Paris, France
    • • Led the strategic acceleration of 5 deeptech startups in HealthTech, GreenTech, Cyber, and Quantum, advising on Fundraising, GTM, PMF, and legal structuring
    • • Managed investor & mentor relations, connecting founders with a high-level network of VCs, BAs, and industry experts
    • • Drived dealflow and sourcing initiatives to identify and select high-potential innovative projects matching the incubator's thesis
    • • Optimized internal tracking processes and managed the incubator's digital presence and community engagement via LinkedIn
    Fundraising PMO
  • Onepoint
    Deal, Risk & Finance Associate
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    April 2025 - November 2025 (7 months)
    Paris, France
    • • PMO for a major French bank on a Post-Merger Integration during the TSA period, ensuring operational and strategic alignment of the newly acquired subsidiary in Madagascar with group standards
    PMO Mergers & Acquisitions Banking & Financial Services Legal
  • EmergingTech Ventures
    VC Associate
    PRIVATE EQUITY
    November 2023 - February 2025 (1 year and 3 months)
    Casablanca, Morocco
    • • Sourced and evaluated early-stage startups aligned with the fund's investment thesis; built market maps and proprietary scoring models to identify high-potential opportunities (e.g., Spore Bio)
    • • Led due diligence and market research, including analysis of business models, competition, and growth potential
    • • Participated in deal execution: drafted investment memos and term sheets, coordinated with legal counsel on fund and deal documentation, and supported negotiations with DFIs (e.g., IFC, Proparco)
    • • Structured and maintained the fund's knowledge base and internal tooling to streamline decision-making and data access
    • • Managed relationships with service providers, lawyers & fund administrators; reviewed management rules & contractual terms
    • • Supported portfolio companies on Series A fundraising, go-to-market strategy, hiring, and exit planning
    • • Maintained LP relations through regular reporting and updates; represented the firm at ecosystem and industry events
    Fundraising Venture Capital Startup Support Deal Origination Investment

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Education

  • MSc
    emlyon business school
    2024
    MSc
  • Bachelor in Law (LLB)
    Université Paris II Panthéon Assas
    2019
    Bachelor in Law (LLB)

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