Catalyzing the Future of Composites: From Innovation to Investment- Interview with Yannick Willemin

Joining the podcast this week is Yannick Willemin. Yannick is the founder of Catalysium, a deep-tech consultancy supporting startups, SMEs, and investors across the composites and advanced materials ecosystem. He brings nearly two decades of experience spanning materials engineering, manufacturing, business development, corporate strategy, startups, and investment. His work touches nearly every part of the composites value chain—from materials and manufacturing technologies to recycling and end-use markets including aerospace, automotive, sports, luxury, and energy. Through Catalysium, Yannick helps technology companies identify markets, build strategic partnerships, acquire customers, and turn promising innovations into sustainable businesses. On the investment side, he works with business angels, venture capital, private equity, and other investors, conducting due diligence, helping them better understand the opportunities—and risks—behind deep-tech companies. You can learn more about Catalysium by visiting https://catalysium.ch and check out their videos at https://www.youtube.com/@CompositesCatalyst.