Marie Brayer

About

Marie Brayer is a Partner at Fly Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in technical founders focused on software and infrastructure innovation. Fly Ventures specializes in early-stage (day zero through seed) investments in deep tech and B2B software. Brayer has a background as a software engineer and specializes in inception-stage investments, with a focus on AI and engineering sectors. She is based in Paris and helps Fly Ventures identify emerging talent and lead deals in France. Fly Ventures has a specialized investment focus, and expanding its presence in Paris was essential due to France's strong pool of talent in mathematics, data science, and engineering. Before joining Fly Ventures, Brayer worked in tech investment banking and venture capital at Serena Capital. During her five years at Serena Capital, she invested in and served on the board of over 10 French B2B startups, including Descartes Underwriting, Lifen, Malt, and Kili Technology. In 2021, she became a Lead Seed Investor in Corrily, Matcha, and Palisade Inc. Some of Marie Brayer's recent activity includes: * Sharing insights on significant funding rounds and market trends. * Highlighting the importance of patience in venture capital, particularly for non-incremental companies with deeply technical teams. * Engaging with the tech community to share knowledge and connect startups and investors. * Contributing to the "NEUVC" series, discussing technical founders and problem-solving in VC. * D