Before joining Aglaé Ventures as a growth-stage investor focused on Europe, Kristina Chvilova worked in corporate development and investor relations at Back Market and was tied to Photoroom, and she grew up speaking Slovak, Czech, and French before studying at Sciences Po Paris after winning its Central and Eastern Europe Olympiad. At Aglaé, she has backed Photoroom, drawn to its craftsmanship and adoption by premium brands like Bulgari and Warner Bros., and Trade Republic, where she talks about helping more people in Europe save and invest as pensions come under strain—reflecting a lasting interest in accessible, everyday commerce that traces back to her time at Back Market.