Gabriel Jarrosson

Overview

Gabriel Jarrosson is a French angel investor and founder of Lobster Capital, focusing on early-stage investments in Y Combinator-backed startups. He began his entrepreneurial journey by creating his first website at the age of 13. After studying engineering, he founded Le Vin de France, a marketplace for French winegrowers, which he sold in 2016. In 2017, he launched a YouTube channel to share his investment experiences, leading to the creation of Lobster Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to Y Combinator alumni. Lobster Capital's investment strategy centers on sectors where Y Combinator has been most active, including B2B SaaS, fintech infrastructure, and AI-first tools. The firm has invested in nearly 30 Y Combinator startups, building on over 100 deals Jarrosson executed through his syndicate. Notable investments include Artsper, Shapr, Fred de la Compta, Bitstamp, Payplug, Sobus, Seedrs, and Lime. In addition to his investment activities, Jarrosson authored "Mes secrets d’investisseur – Start-up, crypto-monnaies et création d’entreprise," sharing his insights on investing in startups, cryptocurrencies, and entrepreneurship. He also hosts "The Lobster Talks," a podcast featuring Y Combinator founders, and has a significant following on LinkedIn, where he shares his investment experiences and insights.