Charles Rousset

Charles joined Serena in 2025 as General Secretary, bringing over 10 years of experience in managing and structuring investment funds.

Between 2013 and 2021, during his first tenure at Serena, he played a pivotal role in scaling the firm’s operations, overseeing its growth from a single fund to six and managing a portfolio expansion to nearly 70 companies, including successes like Dataiku and La Fourchette. His contributions helped lay the foundation for Serena’s ability to support high-growth tech companies at scale.

After further honing his expertise at Jeito and Revaia, where he contributed to growth fundraising and international expansion, Charles returned to Serena with a reinforced strategic vision and operational expertise gained in demanding and sophisticated investment environments.

As General Secretary, he oversees all corporate functions, including Finance, Legal, Compliance, HR, and Operations, with a strong focus on scaling Serena’s infrastructure and ensuring it remains a best-in-class partner for entrepreneurs and investors.