Michael Diguet

Overview

Michael Diguet is an angel investor based in Paris, France, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies. He is the founder and CEO of Algoan, a fintech company pioneering credit decision-making based on Open Banking data. Prior to founding Algoan, Diguet served as Director of R&D at Dassault Systèmes, where he led the development of CATIA software. He also founded a mobile application development company in his free time. Diguet's investment focus includes sectors such as Retail Banking, Banking, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Productivity Software, FinTech, SME Banking, Lending, Financial Services, Media and Entertainment, Machine Learning, and the Gig Economy. His investment strategy targets innovative startups with high growth potential, particularly those creating jobs and seeking seed to growth stage funding. Diguet's portfolio includes companies like Silvr and Aria. His investment philosophy emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs in their commercial growth and fostering innovation in the tech industry. He is based in Paris, France, and is active in the French and Portuguese markets. Diguet is also a member of France Angels, the National Federation of Business Angels in France, which unites 64 networks and individual business angels, collectively known as the 'Business Angels of France,' with over 12,500 members. France Angels aims to foster a favorable economic, social, and legal environment for business angels and promotes their role as supporters and financiers of young, innovative companies with high growth potential and job creation capabilities. In 2024, France Angels invested €98.6 million across 445 operations, supporting more than 3,000 companies in its portfolio. Diguet's involvement with France Angels underscores his commitment to supporting innovative startups and fostering a favorable environment for business angels in France. His investment activities reflect a dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in the tech industry, particularly in the fintech sector. Diguet's experience and strategic focus make him a significant figure in the French angel investment landscape, contributing to the growth and development of early-stage technology companies in the region.

Investment Focus

• Innovative startups with high growth potential
• Companies creating jobs
• Businesses seeking seed to growth stage funding

Portfolio Companies