Martin Mignot

New York

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.

Partneralization 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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