Maxime Paradis is a Managing Partner at United Founders.
The firm lists him within its Paris and Zurich teams. United Founders combines local managing partners across European markets with a cross-border network intended to help founders expand. Its team structure brings together company builders and investors in markets including France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia and Slovakia.
His mentoring combines strategic candour with attention to founder sustainability. He is willing to challenge a weak market thesis or a troubled co-founder dynamic, while supporting founders in maintaining sustainable operating rhythms under pressure.
Where Maxime can help
- AI
- deep tech
- venture capital
- founder health
- Europe
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Maxime Paradis.
Ventures
United Founders
Managing Partner
Highlights
- Serves as Managing Partner at United Founders across its European venture network.
- Advises early-stage founders on fundraising, cross-border expansion and sustainable founder dynamics.
Questionsfounders ask aboutMaxime Paradis
Where can Maxime help founders?
Maxime helps founders evaluate market assumptions with direct feedback, navigate early-stage fundraising across Europe, resolve co-founder tensions, and build sustainable working practices.
Which company-building situations are most relevant to Maxime’s experience?
He is best suited for early-stage European founders navigating initial institutional rounds, cross-border expansion, or managing team strain during intense growth phases.
What perspective does Maxime bring as a mentor?
Maxime brings the perspective of a venture partner who blends rigorous strategic critique with an understanding of founder well-being, prioritising clear communication and long-term stamina.
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