Thomas Rival

Thomas Rival is a Partner at Evolem Start, involved since January 2010 in investing between €100k and €3M in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds in alignment with personal values. As a Board Member for several companies, including Hey Pongo, Virgil, Luko, Vendredi, Monisnap, Popwork, La Solive, Smartway, and Pyxo, Thomas contributes to diverse sectors, such as marketing automation, real estate accessibility, insurtech, citizen engagement, and sustainable practices. Notable investments include a lead role in a €5M round for Hey Pongo and participation in significant funding rounds for other startups. Thomas holds a degree from emlyon business school, completed in 2010.