I'm Olivier Gracia

CFO with a marketer's soul, navigating the €300B European healthcare opportunity through the lens of both spreadsheets and stories.

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Olivier Gracia
🏥 Healthcare VC
💰 Dual CFO
🌍 English, French, German

The Journey

From CMO to CFO, from storytelling to spreadsheets, from marketing metrics to financial models. My path isn't conventional, but that's precisely what makes it powerful in the world of European healthcare venture capital.

The Marketing Years

CMO @ Aescuvest

Started by crafting narratives that helped founders articulate their vision and investors see beyond the numbers. Learned that in healthcare, the story is as important as the spreadsheet.

The Transformation

Discovering Finance

Found my passion at the intersection of narrative and numbers. Realized that the best financial models tell compelling stories, and the best stories are backed by solid financials.

Today

Dual CFO Leadership

Managing both Aescuvest's innovative platform and ACP HealthTech's traditional fund. Always seeking that sweet spot where innovation meets sustainability.

The Mission

Bridging the Gap

Europe gets only 15% of global healthcare VC funding. I see this as the decade's biggest arbitrage opportunity. Where others see regulatory complexity, I see competitive moats.

Core Beliefs

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Depth Over Volume

I'd rather deeply understand 10 companies than superficially review 100. True due diligence is an art form that requires patience and precision.

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European Advantage

Our regulatory complexity isn't a weakness—it's our superpower. Companies that thrive here are battle-tested for global expansion.

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Numbers Tell Stories

The best financial models are narratives with formulas. Every cell in a spreadsheet should contribute to a compelling investment thesis.

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Founders First

Behind every pitch deck is a human with a mission. Understanding the person is as crucial as understanding their business model.

Speed With Precision

In healthcare VC, timing is everything. Move fast on decisions but never compromise on due diligence quality.

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Future-Back Thinking

I evaluate companies not just on today's metrics, but on their potential to shape healthcare in 2035 and beyond.

What I Do

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Fund Architecture

Managing two distinct structures—Aescuvest's democratized platform and ACP's institutional approach. It's financial orchestration at its finest.

  • Compliance frameworks & governance
  • Process optimization & automation
  • Risk management systems
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Investment Analysis

Beyond traditional metrics, I evaluate the narrative potential of each opportunity. Numbers matter, but vision drives returns.

  • Digital Health opportunities
  • AI Healthcare applications
  • Longevity technology
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Regulatory Navigation

Fluent in MDR, AI Act, and FDA regulations. What looks like alphabet soup to others is my competitive advantage in global healthcare markets.

  • Cross-border compliance
  • Regulatory strategy
  • Risk mitigation frameworks
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Growth Partnership

Not just capital deployment—I'm a strategic partner. My marketing DNA helps founders scale beyond financial metrics.

  • Strategic workshops
  • Fundraising preparation
  • Scaling strategies
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Multi-Market Operations

Trilingual capabilities across European markets. Understanding cultural nuances is as important as financial fluency.

  • European market dynamics
  • Cross-border deal structuring
  • Pan-European investment strategies
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Thought Leadership

Building a voice in European healthcare VC because this ecosystem needs storytellers who understand the mathematics of innovation.

  • Industry insights
  • Conference speaking
  • Strategic content

Beyond the Numbers

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Morning Runner

Best ideas at km 5

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Matcha Enthusiast

Daily ritual & focus

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Tech & Gadget Freak

Early adopter always

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World Traveller

40+ countries and counting

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Squash & Padel

Competitive player

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Lifelong Learner

Currently: Behavioral finance

Let's Have Real Conversations

The best ideas emerge from authentic dialogue. No pitches, no PowerPoints—just two people discussing how to make healthcare better.

☕ Morning Coffee
🍷 Evening Apéro
🚶 Walking Meeting

Topics I love: The future of European healthcare • Why longevity is misunderstood • AI's real impact on medicine • The art of founder evaluation • Building sustainable healthcare businesses

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Whether you're a founder with vision, an investor seeking insights, or someone passionate about healthcare's future—I'd love to hear from you.

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