Martial Trigeaud is a French-born entrepreneur living in USA and France. He is an investor, and strategic operator whose work spans the sporting goods and healthcare industries. Guided by the conviction that meaningful progress is driven by people, technology, and purpose, he has built and supported ventures that combine industrial expertise with long-term societal impact. Trigeaud is the founder of Vascugenix, a medical device company focused on advancing vascular health solutions. Under his leadership, the company has achieved key commercial milestones, including a licensing and distribution agreement with Medline, positioning it to scale within the global healthcare ecosystem. In parallel, he co-founded Cardinal Cycling Group, an investment group dedicated to scaling cycling brands and manufacturing assets worldwide. The group has played a pivotal role in bicycle production and strengthening domestic supply chains. Its work gained national recognition, including a feature in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimvinoski/2022/02/24/acquiring-detroit-bikes-cardinal-cycling-group-accelerates-bringing-bike-making-back-from-asia/ Expanding his focus to the intersection of healthcare and longevity, Trigeaud co-founded B21 Ventures in 2022 alongside a small group of partners. The fund is dedicated to slowing the biological processes of aging and extending human healthspan, working in close collaboration with leading hospital systems in Arkansas. With $25 million deployed, B21 Ventures has backed innovative companies operating at the frontier of medical science and preventive care, reflecting Trigeaud’s belief in proactive, technology-driven healthcare. In 2025, Trigeaud was recognized as an honored American citizen by former President Bill Clinton, in acknowledgment of his entrepreneurial journey and contributions to economic development and innovation. “Our nation is now richer because you are a part of it,” said Clinton. “Your energy, your imagination, and your hard work, along with the support of family and friends, have enabled you to reach this day, and we welcome you.” Today, Trigeaud is primarily focused on his most ambitious initiative: the 2060 Foundation. This project reflects a long-term vision to address some of the world’s most important challenges by promoting long-term thinking and shaping the future of human life. Co-founded with Gabriel Cian, the foundation is building a global ecosystem: the 2060 Forum (a premium longevity conference connecting investors, leaders, and innovators), the Investment Club (currently 100 active members investing quarterly in early-stage companies). Across all his endeavors, Martial Trigeaud brings a distinctive blend of entrepreneurial drive, operational discipline, and forward-looking vision. His work consistently builds companies and ecosystems that deliver both economic performance and lasting societal impact.
Martial Trigeaud
Area(s) of Expertise
My industry expertise includes Banking and Financial Services, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Information Technology, and Corporate Finance–driven growth industries, particularly companies focused on scaling, strategic expansion, and M&A (mergers and acquisitions).
Description of Area(s) of Expertise
My areas of expertise include corporate finance (financing, venture capital, acquisitions), strategic planning, corporate management, and scaling business operations. I also have experience with process improvement and supporting growth strategies for companies through structured financial and operational decision-making.
Consulting Preference
Financing: raising capital (equity or debt) to fund operations and growth. Venture capital: equity funding for high-growth startups in exchange for ownership. Scaling companies: increasing revenue faster than costs through expansion and efficiency. Acquisitions: buying other companies to grow, enter markets, or gain assets. Corporate management: overseeing and coordinating company operations, resources, and strategy execution. Strategic planning: defining long-term direction and aligning finance, operations, and growth decisions.
Certifications
MBA, University of Arkansas. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering