Felix Capital Welcomes Laurent Droin
Felix Capital has announced the appointment of Laurent DroinDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → as a Partner, bringing over 20 years of experience across investment, advisory, and operational roles in the Consumer sector. His background includes leadership positions at Eurazeo, where he supported brands such as GisouDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and Ultra Premium DirectDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, as well as over a decade in M&A at BNP Paribas in New York, focused on beauty, personal care, and apparel. Droin began his career at DanoneDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, working in operational roles across Europe and Latin America.
His arrival supports Felix’s continued focus on European Consumer businesses, particularly those combining brand, product, and cultural relevance. The firm sees growing potential in helping these companies expand beyond their domestic markets, especially as it builds out its growth-stage strategy alongside its established venture activities. Droin’s track record and sector knowledge are expected to play a key role in deepening Felix’s support for founders at later stages of development.
The partnership reflects a long-standing relationship between Droin and the firm, built on shared views around the role of creativity, brand, and market positioning in Consumer investing. As Felix marks its tenth anniversary, the addition of Droin further strengthens its ability to identify and support companies shaping new ways of living and working across Europe and beyond.
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