Samantha Jerusalmy

Samantha focuses on investments in digital life sciences, backing companies at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Her investment focus spans digital therapeutics, health data platforms, AI-powered diagnostics, clinical workflow software, and connected medical devices.

Beyond her investment work, Samantha is deeply engaged in building the European tech ecosystem: she serves on the board of France Digitale, the leading organization for digital entrepreneurs and investors in France, and at StartHer, an organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship by women, where she mentors female founders in healthtech and beyond.

Prior to Elaia, Samantha worked at Clipperton Finance, a leading European corporate finance firm dedicated to high-tech growth companies, where she advised on M&A transactions, fundraising, and strategic partnerships in the healthcare and technology sectors. She began her career as a consultant at Eurogroup, specializing in organization and strategy within the Bank and Finance division.

Samantha holds a Bachelor from EDHEC Business School and Schulich Business School of Toronto, and an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago.