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Felix Capital Appoints Laurent Droin Partner

Droin was most recently a partner at Eurazeo, where he led investments in Gisou, Axel Arigato and Ex Nihilo.
Felix Capital has made Laurent Droin a partner in the firm’s first such appointment in four years.
Felix Capital has made Laurent Droin a partner in the firm’s first such appointment in four years. (Courtesy)

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Goop, Anine Bing and Ami Paris investor Felix Capital has made Laurent Droin a partner in the firm’s first such appointment in four years. Droin was most recently a partner at Eurazeo, where he led investments in Dutch haircare brand Gisou, Swedish sneaker label Axel Arigato and French perfumer Ex Nihilo. A belief in “Europe’s rich legacy of brand building and creative excellence” is a key element of Felix’s investment thesis.

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