Damien Avignon is Investment Director at Bpifrance, where he oversees the institution's token & blockchain direct investments and serves as an internal expert on blockchain strategy. He brings more than 10 years of experience across venture capital and entrepreneurship, with prior roles at UBS, ODDO BHF and Bpifrance. Over the course of his career, he has deployed more than €200 million across international technology and blockchain-related investments. His work focuses on bridging institutional finance and the digital asset ecosystem.