Youssouf Traore

Deep-tech investor & entrepreneur with expertise in venture capital, AI, quantum, and tech transfer. Venture Partner at Mundi Ventures, professor at IE, and dedicated to growing innovation ecosystems in Europe & Africa.

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About

Experienced deep-tech investor and entrepreneur, I combine a strong background in venture capital, technology, and innovation. As a Venture Partner at Mundi Ventures and a lecturer at IE Business School, I share my expertise on Deep Tech Venturing and Investment, guiding the next generation of innovators. I also actively engage in accelerating the growth of the tech ecosystems in Europe and Africa, bringing together a global perspective with local insights. I played key roles in various initiatives, including being an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Ripple Virtual Asset Lab x Impact Xcelerator, as well as contributing to the Africa Scaleup Program. My leadership extends to the MIT Club of Spain and the Enterprise forum by MIT Alumni, where I works to foster entrepreneurship and deep-tech advancements. Passionate about AI, quantum computing, biotech, and tech transfer, I am dedicated to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world applications. Driven by the belief that innovation is the key to a sustainable future, I continue to support startups and deep-tech ventures in unlocking new opportunities. My diverse experience across industries and continents positions me as a strategic partner for deep-tech startups seeking to scale their impact.

Experience

  • Deep Tech Investor at MARTRAM Ventures
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    As a Deep Tech Investor, I play a pivotal role in driving technological progress, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of industries and societies. By leveraging my expertise, network, and resources, I have the opportunity to support visionary entrepreneurs, catalyze transformative technologies, and generate meaningful returns for investors while advancing the frontiers of science and technology.

  • Quantum Excellence Committee Member at Bluzec
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Venture Partner at Mundi Ventures
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Quantum Technology Expert at European Investment Bank (EIB)
    Apr 2025 - Nov 2025 · 8 mos

    As Quantum Technology Expert for the European Investment Bank, contributed to an EU wide initiative to strengthen financing ecosystems across seven strategic deep tech sectors, with a particular focus on quantum. Led and supported activities such as mapping and profiling European quantum companies, generating qualified investment and advisory pipelines, producing market and ecosystem intelligence for policy and investment teams, and engaging founders, investors, corporates, and EU institutions through workshops, roundtables, and targeted events. Helped refine EIB Group products and advisory services for innovation driven SMEs and scale ups, and provided specialist input to align investment decisions and ecosystem building tools with EU strategic autonomy and innovation objectives in quantum and adjacent technologies.

  • Advisory Board Member at QCentroid
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    As an Advisory Board Member at QCentroid, I leverage my deep-tech expertise to advise the executive team on quantum computing trends, business strategy, strategic partnerships, fundraising and investor relations, while helping ensure the company’s long-term vision and goals are met through close collaboration with the board and leadership team.