About Aldebaran
History.Bruno Maisonnier, founder of Aldebaran Robotics, has been convinced for 25 years that the era of personal robotics is coming. During these years, he has developed prototypes, evaluated technologies, met with research teams and analyzed the markets, in addition to serving as the CEO of several companies in multicultural contexts.
With the rise of mobile technologies and the coming together of key collaborators, the potentials have now become the possibilities: In 2005 he launched Aldebaran Robotics, the first French company dealing with humanoid robotics.
The Aldebaran Robotics' team, which currently consists of 80 members, is entirely dedicated to the development and sales of its first products.
Management Team
Bruno Maisonnier - CEO
CEO of several financial companies in different countries and Multicultural IT projects manager. He has been following the robotics market and its evolution for 25 years.
CEO of several financial companies in different countries and Multicultural IT projects manager. He has been following the robotics market and its evolution for 25 years.
Fabien Bardinet - Deputy CEO
10 years of international company management (mass market, then specialised in finance)
10 years of international company management (mass market, then specialised in finance)
Stéphane Labrunie - VP Sales
Stephane has a successful Sales and Marketing track record in Europe, for software, solutions and mobile contents, focused on the Media and Telecommunication markets. He grew and learnt within large technology groups such as Schlumberger (since Gemalto) and Lucent Software Group.
Stephane brought up I-play, a UK start up, to the Top 4 of the European mobile gaming market until I-play acquisition end 2007. More recently he was the CEO at Webwag.
Stephane has a successful Sales and Marketing track record in Europe, for software, solutions and mobile contents, focused on the Media and Telecommunication markets. He grew and learnt within large technology groups such as Schlumberger (since Gemalto) and Lucent Software Group.
Stephane brought up I-play, a UK start up, to the Top 4 of the European mobile gaming market until I-play acquisition end 2007. More recently he was the CEO at Webwag.
Luc Degaudenzi - VP Engineering
12 years’ experience in the cell phone industry as the technical and programming director for Matra, Alcatel and Sony-Ericsson.
12 years’ experience in the cell phone industry as the technical and programming director for Matra, Alcatel and Sony-Ericsson.
Alec Lafourcade-Jumenbo - VP Manufacturing
13 years' experience in new technology at Sagem, during which he held R&D and Marketing positions, as well as international programme management in Telecommunications
13 years' experience in new technology at Sagem, during which he held R&D and Marketing positions, as well as international programme management in Telecommunications
Bastien Parent - PR manager
Holds an IAA diploma from the ESP, Paris. Has worked for several years as an account executive for various advertising agencies.
Holds an IAA diploma from the ESP, Paris. Has worked for several years as an account executive for various advertising agencies.
Investors.
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CDC Innovation
CDC Innovation is an international venture capital firm founded in 1996, with its head office in Paris and a local presence in the Silicon Valley and in Switzerland. With over 415 M€ currently under management, our focus is on venture investments at both the early and late stage, in two sectors: information technologies and life sciences. Our aim is to create value by providing talented entrepreneurs with the resources, experience, and network necessary to turn world-class technologies into great businesses. |
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I-Source
I-Source Gestion is an early stage venture capital firm, focusing on Information and Communication Technologies (Software, Saas, Multimedia and Telecom). We invest at the first round in early stage companies (either just created or up to 3 years of existence). Our funds are managed by a stable and senior team with a strong background in the industry, in finance and in entrepreneurship. This allows us to actively support each portfolio company and bring significant added value. |
