Raphael Ouzan

Raphael Ouzan is a venture capital Scout at NFX currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Operating within the early-stage venture ecosystem since 2023, he identifies and evaluates promising technology founders for the investment firm, which is led by managing partners like Pete Flint and Gigi Levy-Weiss. Working in this specific capacity, he typically sources between 10 and 20 prospective investment deals annually, focusing primarily on the emerging software and artificial intelligence sectors. Prior to his professional transition into venture capital sourcing, Ouzan built his foundational technical expertise through formal academic studies in computer science and hands-on professional experience in various software engineering roles. His current focus remains centered on leveraging this technical background to discover and support early-stage, founder-led technology ventures operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise software development.