Team

At Extens, we are all committed to supporting the digitalisation of the health system

Our investment team draws on its health-industry expertise and works closely with our network of experts to add operational and strategic value to each company in our portfolio.

  • Quentin JACOMET

    Quentin
    JACOMET

  • Arnaud HOUETTE

    Arnaud
    HOUETTE

  • Charles BOURGAIN

    Charles
    BOURGAIN

  • Morgane DECULTIEUX

    Morgane
    DECULTIEUX

  • Aymeline LECOMTE

    Aymeline
    LECOMTE

  • Thomas PLOQUIN

    Thomas
    PLOQUIN

  • Albane GAYON

    Albane
    GAYON

  • Kevin MAINAUD

    Kevin
    MAINAUD

  • Federico MIOTTO

    Federico
    MIOTTO

  • Vincent CÉRÉ

    Vincent
    CÉRÉ

  • Antoine PRINGIERS

    Antoine
    PRINGIERS

  • Joan GONZVA

    Joan
    GONZVA

  • Grace BONAZEBI

    Grace
    BONAZEBI

Quentin JACOMET

Quentin JACOMET

Managing Partner LinkedIn

Quentin Jacomet has over 15 years’ experience in growth capital with IDF Capital, Avenir Entreprises (now BPI France Investissement) and Turenne Capital. He has taken part in around 40 investments, particularly in healthcare, software and databases particularly Capsule Tech working actively alongside the managers of those companies.

 

Quentin coordinates Extens’ investment strategy.

 

After graduating from EM Lyon Business School, Quentin went on to earn a master’s degree in company law from Paris II University (Assas).

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

German German

Arnaud HOUETTE

Arnaud HOUETTE

Managing Partner LinkedIn

Arnaud Houette was president of CapsuleTech (data-collection software for hospitals) from 2004 to 2012. During that time, revenue grew from €1 million to €40 million in the United States, where the company became the market leader thanks to its strategic partnerships with major players such as Philips, GE and Siemens.

Arnaud coordinates the e-health market view and focuses on the investment and exit strategies.

After earning an engineering degree from AgroParisTech, Arnaud spent 12 years with Air Liquide, particularly in South East Asia, before taking the reins at CapsuleTech.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Charles BOURGAIN

Charles BOURGAIN

Executive Director LinkedIn

Charles Bourgain joined Extens in May 2022 as Investment Director, before being promoted to Executive Director at the end of 2024. He began his career in 2016 with Turenne Groupe as an analyst before being promoted to associate. He then joined Essling Capital in 2018.

Charles chaired France Invest Avenir from 2020 to 2022 and was a member of the France Invest Under 35 Board from 2021 to 2022.

Charles is an engineer from ENSEEIHT and a graduate from ESSEC Business School.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Morgane DECULTIEUX

Morgane DECULTIEUX

Executive Director LinkedIn

Morgane Decultieux joined Extens in January 2021 as an Analyst, before being promoted to Associate in January 2022, then Investment Director in May 2023, and finally Executive Director at the end of 2024. She began her career in 2017 at Mérieux Equity Partners as an analyst. She then worked in IQVIA's consulting division, and later at Wefight.

Morgane is also an Advisor to the Anne and Claude Berda Foundation since January 2023.

Morgane holds a PharmD from the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and an MSc in Finance from EM Lyon.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Aymeline LECOMTE

Aymeline LECOMTE

Chief Financial Officer LinkedIn

Aymeline Lecomte joined Extens in 2018 as CFO, with responsibility for the fund’s financial and administrative management. She began her career in audit at Ernst & Young, where she spent four years, before moving to Société Générale’s Group Finance Division in the Consolidation Department.

Aymeline is a graduate of HEC Paris.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

German German

Thomas PLOQUIN

Thomas PLOQUIN

Head of Investor Relations LinkedIn

Thomas Ploquin joined Extens in 2023 as Head of Investor Relations. He previously held various business development roles at Richelieu Finance, SCOR Investment Partners, and Essling Capital. He began his career at Thomson Financial, a global provider of software and data solutions for financial industry professionals.

Thomas holds a Master’s degree in International Finance from ESDES Lyon Business School.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Spanish Spanish

Albane GAYON

Albane GAYON

Operating Director LinkedIn

Albane Gayon joined Extens in April 2023 as Operating Director. She is responsible for structuring and enhancing the strategic and operational support provided to portfolio companies.

She previously worked at IQVIA, where she held various roles within the Consulting division, before being appointed Director of Strategy and Transformation for IQVIA France. In that role, she led external growth initiatives, corporate communications, and operational performance programmes.

Albane holds degrees in business strategy and marketing from Audencia Business School.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Kevin MAINAUD

Kevin MAINAUD

Operating Director LinkedIn

Kévin Mainaud joined Extens in April  2025 as Operating Director. He previously worked in strategic advisory at TSS Group, where from 2019 to 2025 he acted as a sparring partner to eight software companies, supporting executive teams on core growth and transformation challenges. He began his career in business development at BNP Paribas Wealth Management.

Kévin holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Université Paris Dauphine.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Spanish Spanish

Federico MIOTTO

Federico MIOTTO

Associate LinkedIn

Federico Miotto joined Extens in July 2019 as an analyst before being promoted to associate in January 2022.

Federico is a graduate of ESSEC Business School and the University of Trento in Italy.

Languages spoken:

Italian Italian

English English

French French

Vincent CÉRÉ

Vincent CÉRÉ

Associate LinkedIn

Vincent Céré joined Extens in September 2022 as an analyst, following earlier experience in private equity at UI Investissement and an initial internship with Extens. He was promoted to Associate in 2024.

Vincent holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance from Toulouse School of Management.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Antoine PRINGIERS

Antoine PRINGIERS

Associate LinkedIn

Antoine Pringiers joined Extens in July 2025 as an Associate within the investment team. He began his career at Saxenhammer & Co., a Munich-based corporate finance boutique focused on advising German Mittelstand and technology companies.

Antoine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Esade Business School and studied abroad at the National University of Singapore.

Languages spoken:

English English

French French

German German

Spanish Spanish

Joan GONZVA

Joan GONZVA

Analyst LinkedIn

Joan Gonzva joined Extens in March 2025 as an Analyst within the investment team, following a six-month internship at the firm. She previously gained experience in private equity at Mérieux Equity Partners and in financial advisory at Exelmans.

Joan holds a dual Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Finance from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Grace BONAZEBI

Grace BONAZEBI

Office Manager LinkedIn

Grace Bonazebi joined Extens in December 2022 after working in the hotel industry.

She ensures the smooth running of the office and assists the administrative and financial management. 

Grace holds a Certificate of Professional Qualification in Reception and Administration.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Senior Advisors

  • - In Memoriam - Dominique MERCIER

    - In Memoriam - Dominique
    MERCIER

  • Alexis VANDIER

    Alexis
    VANDIER

  • Jakub CRHONEK

    Jakub
    CRHONEK

  • Philippe GERVAIS

    Philippe
    GERVAIS

  • Mark PEL

    Mark
    PEL

- In Memoriam - Dominique MERCIER

- In Memoriam - Dominique MERCIER

Operating Partner

A long-time friend and partner at Extens, Dominique Mercier passed away on February 12 2023 after a year-long battle against illness.

Dominique Mercier had in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry, medical devices, and hospital IT systems. He held managerial positions in the healthcare industry at W.L. Gore, Zimmer, Medtronic, Smith Medical, and Maquet. He also spent 12 years at Dräger Group, where he was president for France and Southern Europe. In 2013, he participated in a LBO to acquire Bow Medical, the French leader in software for anaesthesiologists and intensive-care units, in order to help the company expand in France and internationally.

His history with Extens goes back before its inception, in 2008 when Quentin Jacomet, Arnaud Houette, and Dominique Mercier joined forces at Capsule Technologies (a leading global provider of medical device integration, clinical surveillance, and patient monitoring for hospitals) as Investor, CEO, and Board Member, respectively.

Alexis VANDIER

Alexis VANDIER

Senior Advisor LinkedIn

Alexis Vandier has over 20 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Business Development and Strategy coupled with a deep understanding of the market trends. 

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Jakub CRHONEK

Jakub CRHONEK

Senior Advisor LinkedIn

Jakub Crhonek is a longstanding Private Equity professional with expertise in Turnarounds and extensive network in the European software market, particularly in Switzerland and Germany. 

Languages spoken:

English English

Czech Czech

Philippe GERVAIS

Philippe GERVAIS

Senior Advisor LinkedIn

Philippe Gervais has a strong operational expertise in Homecare, Medical Assistance and Insurance industries, with prior international experiences in Private Equity, Strategy and Corporate M&A.

Languages spoken:

French French

English English

Mark PEL

Mark PEL

Senior Advisor Benelux LinkedIn

Mark Pel serves as Senior Advisor Benelux, where he focuses on deal origination across the region. He supports the firm in add-on acquisitions for existing portfolio companies as well as new platform opportunities.

Active in corporate finance and private equity since 2008, Mark has led a wide range of M&A transactions, including sell-side, buy-side, merger, and capital-raising assignments, primarily for private equity firms. He brings broad experience across sectors and deal types.

His relationship with Extens began in early 2024, when he advised the firm on its acquisition of Medicore, a leading Dutch provider of electronic health record (EHR) software for the mental healthcare market.

Mark holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance from the University of Groningen.

Languages spoken:

Dutch Dutch

English English