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French VC Jarrosson Bets Big on YC Unicorns

9/30/2025

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Gabriel Jarrosson, a French engineer and YouTuber, founded Lobster Capital to invest only in YC companies.
The firm manages over $12 million and is developing a second fund, guided by YC's unicorn record.
Since 2020, Jarrosson has invested $36 million, mostly in YC alumni, yielding two unicorns and several soonicorns.
His strategy aligns with other VC firms prioritizing YC-backed companies.

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Story summary

Gabriel Jarrosson, a French engineer and YouTuber, founded Lobster Capital to invest only in YC companies.
The firm manages over $12 million and is developing a second fund, guided by YC's unicorn record.
Since 2020, Jarrosson has invested $36 million, mostly in YC alumni, yielding two unicorns and several soonicorns.
His strategy aligns with other VC firms prioritizing YC-backed companies.