Nicolas Parpex

Nicolas Parpex is a renowned investor and leader in the creative industries, with in-depth expertise in venture capital and private equity. Within Bpifrance, he leads La French Touch, a systemic platform launched in 2020 that has mobilized 8 billion euros to support 17,000 cultural and creative companies, developing accelerator programs, innovative financing, and international initiatives. He plays a key role in the global influence of the French creative industries, leading delegations and large-scale events, such as SXSW in the United States or We Are French Touch, the main B2B event in the sector. He is also the director of French Touch Capital, the main French fund dedicated to the creative industries, managing a portfolio of 50 major companies in the sector, including Brut, Deezer, Média-Participations, Jacquemus, and Federation Studios. He teaches entrepreneurship and sits on several innovation committees and juries.