March 6, 2025 – BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has launched a new Venture and Impact platform within its Private Assets division, consolidating its Ecological Transition and Impact, Fintech, and Solar Impulse Venture Fund initiatives. The platform debuts with €800 million ($879 million) in assets and is led by Yann Lagalaye.

A New Chapter for Sustainable Investment

Lagalaye, previously Head of Ecological Transition & Impact, now oversees an integrated team managing venture capital investments across natural capital, local development, and fintech innovation.

As part of the restructuring, BNPP AM also appointed Marinus Oosterbeek and Vincent Baillin as Managing Directors of Opera Tech Ventures (OTV)—BNP Paribas Group’s dedicated fintech venture capital fund.

"By positioning OTV within Private Assets’ Venture & Impact platform, we reinforce our commitment to innovation and digital transformation," said Lagalaye.

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Driving Sustainable Growth & Innovation

The Venture and Impact platform will accelerate ecological transition investments and impact-focused projects.
Opera Tech Ventures (OTV) will continue to focus on financial industry transformation through fintech investments.
The new structure strengthens BNPP AM’s leadership in venture capital and sustainability-driven investments.

With this launch, BNP Paribas expands its influence in sustainable finance, aligning with global ESG trends and advancing its role in impact-driven capital allocation.

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