Bastian Hasslinger
Partner
Index Ventures
Index Partner backing technical founders in enterprise software, AI, and infrastructure.
Bio
Professional summary
Martin Mignot is an Index Ventures partner based in New York. His Index profile says he backs early-stage founders building transformative products in healthcare, AI, and financial services. He was one of the earliest investors in Revolut and has led early investments in Algolia, Swile, Trainline, Deliveroo, Nourish, and Personio. In 2022, he helped establish Index's New York office, and his profile notes repeated recognition on the Forbes Midas List.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
Early Stage
Sector
HealthcareAIFinancial servicesConsumer internet and marketplaces
Thesis
Early-stage healthcareAI and automationFinancial servicesProducts that improve with each user
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
RevolutAlgoliaSwileTrainlineDeliverooNourishPersonioFarfetch
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Lead with a globally ambitious early-stage product that uses AI or automation to improve with usage, reduce costs, or expand access in healthcare, fintech, or another large market.
Personalization hooks
- 1Reference his early backing of Revolut if your company has a financial-services platform angle.
- 2Connect AI products to user-level learning loops and cost reduction.
- 3Mention his interest in urban design and walkable cities only if relevant to mobility, cities, or local infrastructure.
Recent signals
What the partner has said or done recently
Index profile highlights his role in establishing Index's New York office in 2022.
Public profile emphasizes current interest in AI and automation that lower costs and expand access.
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