Laurent Droin

Investor in high growth Consumer Brands and Consumer Tech companies

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated October 2026💼 1 investments📅 1 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2025
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Partner and Investor
May 2025
We are a venture capital firm for the creative class, operating at the intersection of technology and creativity. We focus on digital lifestyle, investing in consumer brands and related enabling-technologies. Our mission is to be a partner of choice for entrepreneurs with big ideas, and help them build strong brands that stand out and have a positive impact on the world. We are based in London, and operate across Europe and the US. Having launched in 2015, we currently have over $1.2bn under management, with a portfolio of c. 50 companies to date. We are actively looking to back founders at both early and growth stages starting with investments between $500k to $15m from us, with the ability to follow and be a long-term partner.
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2025
Partner and Investor
May 2025
We are a venture capital firm for the creative class, operating at the intersection of technology and creativity. We focus on digital lifestyle, investing in consumer brands and related enabling-technologies. Our mission is to be a partner of choice for entrepreneurs with big ideas, and help them build strong brands that stand out and have a positive impact on the world. We are based in London, and operate across Europe and the US. Having launched in 2015, we currently have over $1.2bn under management, with a portfolio of c. 50 companies to date. We are actively looking to back founders at both early and growth stages starting with investments between $500k to $15m from us, with the ability to follow and be a long-term partner.
2024
Partner
Mar 2024
Eurazeo is a leading global investment company, with a diversified portfolio of €39 billion in assets under management, including €30 billion from third parties, invested in 600 companies. With its considerable private equity, private debt as well as real estate and infrastructure asset expertise, Eurazeo accompanies companies of all sizes, supporting their development through the commitment of its nearly 450 professionals and by offering deep sector expertise, a gateway to global markets, and a responsible and stable foothold for transformational growth. Its solid institutional and family shareholder base, robust financial structure free of structural debt, and flexible investment horizon enable Eurazeo to support its companies over the long term. Eurazeo has offices in Paris, New York, London, Frankfurt, Berlin, Milan, Madrid, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Stockholm, Sao Paulo and Tokyo. Eurazeo is listed on Euronext Paris. *** Eurazeo est un groupe dinvestissement mondial de premier plan, qui gère 39 milliards d’euros d’actifs diversifiés dont 30 milliards pour compte de tiers investis dans un portefeuille de 600 entreprises. Fort de son expertise dans le Private Equity, la dette privée et les actifs immobiliers et infrastructures, le groupe accompagne les entreprises de toute taille, mettant au service de leur développement l’engagement de ses près de 450 collaborateurs, sa profonde expertise sectorielle, son accès privilégié aux marchés mondiaux, ainsi que son approche responsable de la création de valeur fondée sur la croissance. Son actionnariat institutionnel et familial, sa structure financière solide sans endettement structurel et son horizon d’investissement flexible lui permettent d’accompagner les entreprises dans la durée. Eurazeo dispose de bureaux à Paris, New York, Londres, Francfort, Berlin, Milan, Madrid, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Séoul, Singapour, Stockholm, Sao Paulo et Tokyo. Eurazeo est cotée sur Euronext Paris.
2010
Managing Director Consumer
Jun 2010
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 64 countries, with more than 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. To learn more about our social media terms and Data Protection Notice: https://group.bnpparibas/en/data-protection
2008
Director M&A - Renewable Energy
Nov 2008
Rail has the power to shape how societies grow, connect, and decarbonise. At Alstom, we turn this potential into reality, moving over 100 million people daily with safe, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions.
1999
Manager M&A
Jul 1999
Danone is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, operating in three fast-growing, health-focused categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. True to its mission—bringing health through food to as many people as possible—Danone promotes healthier and more sustainable eating habits, while striving to deliver measurable impact across nutritional, social, societal, and environmental dimensions. In 2026, Danone continues the rollout of the second chapter of its Renew strategy, aimed at strengthening its competitiveness, accelerating its transformation, and creating sustainable value. With 90,000 employees and a presence in over 120 markets, Danone generated €27.283 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting solid growth driven by a positive volume/mix globally. Its portfolio includes iconic international brands—Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danonino, evian, Volvic, Nutricia, among others—as well as strong local and regional brands. Danone is listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX platform through an ADR program. Already included in numerous sustainability indexes, the Group reached a major milestone by becoming fully B Corp™ certified in 2025, underscoring its global commitment to a responsible business model. **Please note: all official Danone job opportunities are published on our Careers website: https://careers.danone.com/ Danone will never contact candidates using non-@danone.com email addresses. Please stay vigilant and never share personal information if you are unsure of the source.