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Jean-Christophe Marquis
CONATUS FINANCE
CEO
Description
Jean-Christophe Marquis, born in 1966, is an entrepreneur and executive, father of five children.
He has been the founder and CEO of Conatus Finance since 2007, a Paris-based firm specializing in analysis and fundraising for institutional investors.
The company focuses on private debt, unlisted infrastructure, and private equity.
Conatus Finance raised €755 million in 2024, with strong revenue growth.
He previously founded Monte Cristo (1995–2007), a video game development company with 80 employees and global distribution.
The company produced over 20 games and sold more than 2.5 million copies.
Notable successes include “City Life” and innovative projects such as “Starpeace” and “Cities XL.”
He exited Monte Cristo after raising €4.5 million and bringing in international investors.
He began his career as a consultant at Mars & Co, specializing in energy and finance.
A graduate of École Polytechnique and ENSAE, he also served as a cavalry officer.
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