Frenchman in London. Cambodian roots.
Building bridges across cultures & industries.
Co-founder of Keybento · Deal advisory for sponsors, searchers & dealmakers · Building bridges into Cambodia & Southeast Asia
About me
Paris
Grew up in a multicultural neighbourhood — diversity became my default.
Madrid, age 20
Immersed in Spanish culture — language, people, perspective.
London, age 25
7 years in investment banking at BNP Paribas & J.P. Morgan.
Now
Co-founding Keybento & exploring Cambodia's agribusiness frontier.
Hi, I'm Hervé (pronounced "Air-vay") — a Frenchman living in London, born to Cambodian parents, and shaped by a life spent crossing borders, cultures, and industries.
My friends describe me as curious, positive, and passionate — and I think they're right, though those words only tell part of the story. Growing up in a Paris neighbourhood full of first-generation kids taught me to treasure the diversity of people's mindsets. Moving to Madrid at 20, then London at 25, deepened that appreciation.
I spent 7 years in investment banking at BNP Paribas and J.P. Morgan in Madrid and London, working alongside Private Equity firms and businesses during some of their most pivotal transitions. That experience taught me to see around corners — and to move decisively when opportunity presents itself.
I also started and run my own family business with my life partner. I understand intimately why founders care so deeply about building something that will thrive long into the future.
My dad always said: "Chase any negative thoughts out of your mind and you'll always smile." I carry that with me — alongside a belief in staying fully present, never regretting the past or anxious about what's next.
What I'm building
The home swapping platform making travel affordable and hassle-free for families with kids. Co-founded to solve a real problem I experienced firsthand.
keybento.com →Actively exploring business opportunities in Cambodia's agribusiness sector — connecting my Cambodian heritage with frontier market investment and development.
In progress →An interview series amplifying the voices of Cambodian entrepreneurs and CEOs — stories of grit, vision, and building businesses in one of Asia's most dynamic economies.
Read on Substack →Get in touch
Whether you're building something interesting, curious about Keybento, or want to swap perspectives on Cambodia, Southeast Asia, or entrepreneurship — I'd love to hear from you.
"Chase any negative thoughts out of your mind and you'll always smile." — Hervé's father