Fatou Diagne - venture debt with Bootstrap Europe

Fourteen years ago, Fatou Diagne, along with her co-founder, Stephanie, embarked on a journey that would significantly impact the tech and life science sectors in Europe. Bootstrap Europe, born out of their vision, diverged from the traditional equity-based investment model, opting for venture debt – an alternative Fatou passionately advocates for. "We invest in venture... not with equity, but with venture debt," Fatou explains, highlighting the unique approach of their firm in supporting burgeoning technologies and startups.