Speaker of the day: Eric Larchevêque — Blockchain & Tech Entrepreneur

Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Eric Larchevêque, Blockchain & Tech Entrepreneur — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in NEOM, Kuwait City and across the GCC.

Who is Eric Larchevêque?

Éric Larchevêque – Serial Tech Entrepreneur & Investor | Co-Founder of Ledger & Coinhouse

Éric Larchevêque is a renowned French tech entrepreneur and investor, recognized as one of the pioneers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. A graduate of ESIEE Paris in electronics and computer science, he launched his first company in 1996 and never stopped building since.

In 2014, he co-founded La Maison du Bitcoin, Europe’s first physical cryptocurrency exchange, which evolved into Coinhouse, the first crypto investment platform in France registered with the AMF (Financial Markets Authority).

That same year, he co-founded Ledger, the world leader in security solutions for digital assets. Under his leadership, Ledger developed the now-famous Ledger Nano S and X hardware wallets, and achieved unicorn status—becoming France’s 15th unicorn with a valuation surpassing €1 billion.

Beyond startups, Éric is a high-profile investor and has been a cast member on the French version of “Shark Tank” (Qui veut être mon associé ?) on M6 since 2020, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs with capital and mentorship.

He is also co-founder of ALGOSUP, a next-gen computer science school, and B3 Village, a startup incubator. Today, Éric shares his entrepreneurial experience through masterclasses and immersive seminars held at his estate in Sologne, France.

🔹 Notable Achievements

• 💼 Co-founder of Ledger, global leader in digital asset security and French unicorn.

• 💸 Co-founder of Coinhouse, France’s first regulated crypto investment platform.

• 📺 Investor on M6’s TV show “Qui veut être mon associé ?” since 2020.

• 🎓 Co-founder of ALGOSUP, a disruptive coding school.

• 🚀 Creator of B3 Village, an incubator supporting early-stage tech startups.

• 📚 Author of the book Entreprendre pour être libre, focused on entrepreneurial freedom.

Languages:

• French
• English

✨ Key Themes & Expertise

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

• Digital Asset Security

• Startup Investment & Scaling

• Tech Education & Coding

• Founder Mindset & Business Freedom

Éric Larchevêque brings raw entrepreneurial experience, visionary thinking, and honest insights into the challenges and rewards of building innovative ventures in emerging industries.

What makes his interventions impactful:

🚀 From Idea to Unicorn – Real-life lessons from building Ledger and scaling it into a global tech leader.

🔐 Crypto & Digital Security – Understand what’s at stake in the blockchain economy and how to secure digital value in an increasingly decentralized world.

🎯 Startup Mentorship – He shares hands-on, no-nonsense advice for aspiring founders on funding, scaling, and avoiding burnout.

📡 Educating for the Future – As an education innovator, he explores the future of tech learning, entrepreneurship, and digital culture.

🎤 Relatable and Bold – A speaker with charisma, authenticity, and a willingness to share what worked—and what didn’t.