Alexandre Tilmant

Foundation models for the physical world. Solve your toughest weather problems with custom AI foundation models trained on your operational data. From the creators of the Microsoft Aurora atmospheric model. Over the past year, Silurian AI has deployed: – Global forecasts that consistently outperform ECMWF and NOAA – US rapid-refresh forecasts with superior short-term accuracy vs. NOAA – Hurricane track forecasts matching NHC accuracy a day in advance – Custom decision-support tools, e.g., icing forecasts to strengthen grid reliability

Tela Energy helps clients identify and execute high-value opportunities in complex energy markets, focusing on conventional and emerging energy systems, grid-edge technologies, and distributed energy resources.

Acquired by BP p.l.c. Blueprint Power helps commercial and industrial customers control their carbon footprint, generate new revenues, and increase access to clean electricity. We are a full-service technology partner that transforms the built environment into a flexible power network. Blueprint Power’s suite of data-driven, machine-learning tools automates distributed energy resource management, aggregation, orchestration, and market transactions.

Founder and Head of BNP Paribas E&C Capital. Private equity investments in energy, natural resources, and related infrastructure. Global responsibility over all direct, co-invest, and fund private equity investments of BNP Paribas in the sector. Deployed over $500 million of capital commitments to 50 direct investments, co-investments, and private equity funds in the Americas and Emerging Markets. Built specialized investment team with full origination, execution, and portfolio management capabilities. Sourced over 1,800 direct investment opportunities worldwide.

Responsible for the creation, launch and development of innovative, tailor-made asset-based financings combining commodity structured finance, insurance and derivatives with short to medium-term, on or off-balance sheet capabilities. Non-speculative and client-driven business model. Developed the business from nil to $2 billion in trading volume and $8 million in annual revenues in 2.5 years. Formed senior team that grew annual revenues to $20 million.

Leave of absence for entrepreneurship program: Co-founder and CFO of internet startup 44WEB. First password-protected family focused community website platform and largest advertising space independent broker for family oriented websites in France. In charge of fund raising, finance and legal; relationship with institutional investor and advisory board; business development, licensing and partnerships. Raised first round of VC funding in 2000. Nominated to the 2001 HEC Alumni Entrepreneur trophy (Mercures HEC).

Responsible for the marketing, origination and structuring of energy and commodity-indexed structured transactions (such as pre-paid swaps and synthetic loans) in North and Latin America.

Responsible for the origination, arranging, execution (including credit and legal), syndication and monitoring of structured financing transactions. Developed a $300 million portfolio with a $5 million annual P&L. Solid credit and structuring skills applied throughout the commodity cycles: only one workout situation with no resulting credit losses or provisions. Specialized in energy and commodity financing: oil, steel, mining, metals, pulp & paper, chemicals and agribusiness. Geographic focus: Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Central America.

Originated and negotiated medium and long-term financings supported by European Export Credit Agencies. Initiated shift from traditional client basis (government-owned entities and banks) to emerging private corporate sector.