Thomas Bigagli
About Thomas Bigagli
Thomas Bigagli is a Senior Associate at Plug and Play, specializing in innovation and venture capital. He has extensive experience in investment and business development across multiple industries and regions.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Thomas Bigagli has been a Senior Associate at Plug and Play since 2018, contributing to the organization's global operations for six years. He plays a key role in managing Ventures activities and has been instrumental in opening eight different innovation hubs across four continents. Additionally, he serves as the Ventures Lead for Plug and Play Smart Cities since 2019, overseeing the expansion of its activities in the EMEA, APAC, and US regions following its launch at Station F.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Bigagli has an extensive educational background with degrees from several prestigious institutions. He studied at Università Bocconi, where he focused on Private Equity and Venture Capital. He also attended ESCP Business School for his undergraduate studies and earned a Master's in Management with a focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Esade. Additionally, he studied Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He also holds a degree in Psychology from Yale University.
Background
Before joining Plug and Play, Thomas Bigagli gained diverse experience in various roles across multiple industries. He worked as an Innovator at LVMH in Paris for eight months in 2017. His earlier roles include Business Developer at Entertainment & Media Group in London, Commercial Partnership at Florence Doré Entreprise in Paris, and Brand Representative at Hollister Co. in Paris. He also served as a Project Manager at CNOSF in Paris and as a Products Specialist at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd in Europe.
Achievements
Thomas Bigagli has made significant contributions to the startup ecosystem as a venture capitalist and business angel, having invested in over 25 fast-growing startups from pre-seed to Series A. He has mentored, consulted, and advised more than 500 startups globally, focusing on fundraising and business administration. His efforts have also facilitated the digital transformation of over 50 blue-chip corporations across six different industries.