Nicolas Rose

About Nicolas Rose

Nicolas Rose is a French venture capital and corporate governance professional, best known for his long-standing involvement with Believe, where he served as the non-voting representative of Siparex XAnge Venture on the Board of Directors until April 25, 2024. According to Believe’s universal registration documents, he is currently Managing Partner of XAnge, the venture capital arm of the Siparex group, and is recognized for his expertise in innovation, digitization, technology, and strategy. His profile combines investment discipline, support for growth companies, and a deep understanding of governance issues in listed businesses. A graduate of the University of Michigan and holder of a Master of International Business from the École des ponts, Nicolas Rose began his career in 1990 in J.P. Morgan’s investment banking division. In 1996, he moved into equity research and financial analysis at Hambrecht & Quist in Europe. He then entered the venture capital industry in 1999 as an associate director at ABN AMRO. In 2004, he joined XAnge, part of the Siparex group, an early-stage investment platform focused on innovative companies. Over time, he developed a strong track record in financing, scaling, and strategically advising high-growth businesses. At Believe, Nicolas Rose played an important governance role over several years. His participation on the Board reflects the confidence placed in his sector experience and in his ability to contribute to long-term strategic oversight. Believe’s filings highlight his useful expertise for the Board in innovation, technology, strategy, and his in-depth knowledge of the Group through his historical presence in its governance bodies. He therefore stands out as an investor and board professional able to connect strategic vision, financial rigor, and international growth ambitions. In a fast-evolving digital and media environment, his background is particularly relevant for companies operating in music, technology, and global content distribution.