Aymeric Sallin founded one of the world's first specialized nanotechnology venture capital firms in 2002, raising a then-record €45M nanotech-only fund in Europe as a first-time manager with no prior VC experience, when most nanotech investments were handled by generalist firms. He holds a Master's in Physical Engineering from EPFL and discovered nanotechnology while researching between the physics and chemistry departments, giving him deep technical expertise that he combines with over two decades of global advocacy for the field through conferences and speaking engagements.