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Nicolas Julia

Co-founder & CEO, Sorare · France

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Nicolas Julia is the CEO of Sorare. Julia is based in France. Julia has held the role since 2018. Julia was born in 1986 in Perpignan and educated at Emlyon Business School and Hanken School of Economics.

Nicolas Julia co-founded Sorare in 2018, a blockchain-based fantasy sports platform. Previously, he was VP of Operations at Stratumn and holds an MSc in Management from EM Lyon and an MSc in Economics from Hanken School of Economics.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of Nicolas Julia's Sorare has centered on the company's blockchain developments and regulatory challenges. Headlines document the platform's migration from Ethereum to Solana, its pursuit of profitability through new investor backing, and ongoing scrutiny from gambling regulators in Britain. Earlier coverage highlighted Sorare's major partnerships with the Premier League, celebrity investments including from Lionel Messi, and its substantial fundraising rounds from prominent backers like SoftBank.

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Born
July 19, 1986 · Perpignan
Citizenship
France
Education
Emlyon Business School, Hanken School of Economics, Lycée Saliège

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Nicolas Julia: FAQ

Who is Nicolas Julia?
Nicolas Julia is the Co-founder & CEO of Sorare, based in France.
What company does Nicolas Julia lead?
Nicolas Julia is CEO of Sorare, a role held since 2018.
Where was Nicolas Julia educated?
Nicolas Julia studied at Emlyon Business School, Hanken School of Economics, Lycée Saliège.