NOVEMBER 5TH, 2026 I PARIS
Capital After Hours
An intimate evening bringing together investors, finance leaders and industry peers for an open conversation, new connections and a special celebration of iBanFirst’s 10th anniversary.
A curated evening for the investment community
Join us on Thursday, 5 November at iBanFirst’s new Paris office for the first edition of Capital After Hours, an invitation-only gathering bringing together people from across the investment and financial ecosystem.
Xavier Lazarus, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Elaia, joins Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier, Founder & CEO of iBanFirst, for a candid conversation drawing on their experience building, backing and scaling companies.
And with iBanFirst turning 10, there’s even more reason to stay after hours.
What to expect
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A conversation worth hearing
A candid, behind-the-scenes look at the big decisions, the difficult moments and the lessons that come with building, backing and scaling companies.
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The right people in the room
Meet a select group of investors and leaders from across finance and insurance in a setting designed for genuine exchanges and new connections.
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An evening above Paris
Continue the conversation over food and drinks on the rooftop of iBanFirst’s new Paris office and raise a glass to 10 years of iBanFirst.
Agenda
7:00 PM — Welcome drinks
Arrive, grab a drink and meet the other guests.
7:30 PM — In conversation
Xavier Lazarus, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Elaia, joins Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier, Founder & CEO of iBanFirst, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, investment and growth.
From building iBanFirst over the past decade to Xavier’s journey with Vibe.co and his experience backing founders at Elaia, they’ll look back at the pivotal decisions, challenges and lessons that have shaped their journeys and share what they’ve learned from both sides of the founder-investor relationship.
8:00 PM — Time to connect
Continue the conversation over food, connect with fellow guests and raise a glass to 10 years of iBanFirst.
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When
Thursday, 5 November 2026
7:00 PM


