Olivier Legrand

"Lauded by clients for its ‘detailed knowledge of the fundraising market’, ’great finesse’ and ‘skill in negotiations’, the team at Sekri Valentin Zerrouk is well-versed in advising startups and investment funds alike on growth and venture capital deals. The practice is directed by ’absolute expert on venture capital issues’ Olivier Legrand." Legal 500 EMEA 2025

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  Presentation

  A member of the Paris Bar since 2014, Olivier is a partner in the M&A and Strategic transactions department.

   

  As a specialist in the tech sector, he advises innovative companies and their investors on capital and strategic transactions. For over 10 years, he has assisted numerous start-ups, scale-ups and investment funds in fund-raising (venture and growth capital), external growth and exit operations. Olivier also assists major corporations with their acquisitions of innovative companies.

   

  Involved in over 30 fund-raising or M&A tech deals a year, Olivier is one of the key players in the world of venture capital and the new technologies sector. His in-depth knowledge of this sector enables him to fully understand his clients’ challenges, and to systematically adopt a highly pragmatic approach focused on knowledge of market practices.

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  Experience

  Before joining the firm, Olivier worked for several years in the corporate department of Gide Loyrette Nouel, in Paris.

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  Educational background

  Master 2 in Law and Financial Engineering, Jean Moulin University, Lyon III.