Philippe Dewost joins as Strategic Advisor

A highly respected technology executive, entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader, Philippe Dewost brings more than 30 years of experience spanning venture capital, corporate transformation, public innovation, and deep technology. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions at VINCI Group, Caisse des Dépôts, and EPITA, while also contributing to the development of France’s innovation ecosystem as one of the architects of La French Tech.

Currently President of Phileos, Dewost previously led imsense, an advanced imaging startup acquired by Apple, and was among the co-founders of Wanadoo, which became Europe’s leading internet service provider.

“Jolt Capital has built a strong reputation for funding deeptech at growth stage, and I’ve been in touch with a couple of their partners for many years,” said Philippe Dewost. “I am delighted to join the firm as Strategic Advisor and look forward to helping its portfolio companies accelerate their growth and strengthen their technological leadership.”

“Philippe is one of the most influential and versatile figures in the European tech ecosystem,” said Jean Schmitt, President of Jolt Capital. “His unique combination of entrepreneurial, investment, corporate, and public-sector experience will be a tremendous asset for our team and for the founders we support. Since he does a lot of public speaking and has an extremely wide social network , he will aslo be the perfect advocate for our top priority : make Europe the great deeptech powerhouse it deserves to be. ”

As Strategic Advisor, Dewost will support Jolt Capital’s investment activities and work closely with portfolio companies on strategic growth, innovation, and ecosystem development initiatives.

Philippe Dewost is an alumnus of Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris (MSc in physics), of Telecom Paris (MSc in telecommunications) and of Collège des Ingénieurs (MBA).

[Paris, 5 June 2026]