Henry Huyghues Despointes was a Senior Partner and Co-Founder of TechLife Capital, where he brought more than 30 years of private equity investment experience.

 

Prior to TechLife Capital, he co-founded 21 Invest, where he served as Managing Partner and Senior Partner.

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Throughout his career, Henry held significant leadership positions including Co-Founder and President of the Supervisory Board of Almaviva Santé (private clinics), and member of the Supervisory Board of Digital Virgo (mobile internet services). He served on the Board of the listed group Fountaine Pajot (catamaran and sailing boat shipyard), as observer of the Supervisory Board of Rail Industries (railways electronic equipment), and as President of 1visible (catholic monthly magazine and webzine).

Henry began his career in Corporate Investment at Alstom.

 

He held degrees in Biology from Paris University, in Accounting from DECF-SFAF, and in Mediation from IFOMENE.

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Henry passed away in September 2025.