Samir Karoum

Founder and General Partner at Bombellii Ventures

Speaker

Samir Karoum is the Founder and General Partner of Bombellii Ventures, established in 2025 to back exceptional early-stage founders who turn today’s “impossible” into scalable & sustainable AI solutions.

Previously, Samir served on the Executive Committee of Technip Energies as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, where he led the Group’s global strategy, M&A, corporate innovation, sustainability, marketing, and digital transformation.

With over 20 years of leadership experience across the energy, digital, and mobility sectors, Samir has held senior roles at Schneider Electric, Alstom, and Areva, managing large P&Ls and driving transformation across complex global businesses. His international career has taken him across France, Algeria, Turkey, the UAE, and the U.S., enriching his global perspective and operational expertise.

Recognized as a thought leader in sustainability and innovation, Samir holds an engineering degree from ESTP, and has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Wharton, and INSEAD.

Outside the boardroom, Samir is a former international judo athlete, professional dancer and choreographer, and a published author.