Cyril Ebersweiler ^{Top-Executive}

Cyril is a General Partner at SOSV and the Founder/Managing Director of HAX.

With a global mindset honed by living on every continent, including key innovation hubs like San Francisco, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, Shenzhen, and Seoul, Cyril founded Orbit Startups in 2010 and HAX in 2012.

His initiatives have been instrumental in positioning SOSV as a leader in nurturing and investing in top-tier entrepreneurs who address complex challenges worldwide, right from inception.

Under Cyril's leadership, HAX has become a beacon for deep tech startups, with his investments creating $Bs in value. He is a board member or advisor to trailblazing companies such as Formlabs, AngelList, Opentrons, XTool, Yeelight, Simbe Robotics, Adoreme (ACQ: VSCO), Collaborate (ACQ: CISCO), Hackster (ACQ: AVNET), Dispatch Robotics (ACQ: AMZN), and others.

His extensive transaction experience, encompassing 30+ M&As, spans multiple industries and global markets, reflecting his deep commitment to fostering innovation across borders.

Cyril's multifaceted expertise is not just in investment but also in thought leadership. A TechCrunch contributor since 2012, he is a globally recognized speaker at top-tier conferences, sharing insights that blend his deep tech knowledge with a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics. He is also regularly featured in esteemed publications like The Economist, Popular Mechanics, The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Wired.

Before his tenure at SOSV, Cyril built a diverse career across Asia in sectors like retail, travel, advertising, and automotive. This rich tapestry of experiences has been pivotal in equipping him with the unique ability to support high-impact entrepreneurship.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Cyril is deeply invested in shaping future generations. He actively contributes to The Knowledge Society, nurturing young minds in the world's top global accelerator for teens. He is also involved with Relocalisations, a think tank dedicated to re-industrialization strategies, reflecting his belief in the importance of self-sufficiency and resourcefulness for countries. He served at the board of SEEDS Capital and now at SGGC, is a lecturer at NTU and an advisor to Aramco's Lab7.

Cyril, a polyglot in French, English, Chinese, and Japanese, holds a Law degree and a Master's in International Commerce. His educational background, combined with his global living experiences, underpins his unique approach to Venture Capitalism – one that is as globally minded as it is focused on empowering local, high-potential entrepreneurs.

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