2025 Investors Panel

One of the core goals of the Startup Challenge is to immerse the three finalist teams in the realities of the US market and the expectations of US investors. To do this, we bring together a panel of experts with deep knowledge of the US market—ranging from entrepreneurs and investors to business angels and executives.

Each finalist team participates in a 1-hour session where they present their pitch, discuss their strategy, and receive feedback on key aspects such as market entry and business growth. This format not only helps the teams refine their ideas but also encourages them to think globally from the very beginning, rather than adding it as an afterthought later on. It’s an opportunity to understand what it takes to successfully navigate and penetrate the US market—should they choose to pursue it.

Paul Strachman

Founder
SPAR Ventures

Armando Biondi

Chief Revenue Officer @ Sortly, Business
Angel

Virginie Raphaël

Founder and Managing Partner
FullCircle

Yann Coatanlem

Co-founder @ Glassview, CEO @ DataCore

Anne-Marie Maman

Executive Director
Princeton Entrepreneurship Council