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Experienced Capital
Experienced Capital, a Paris-based growth equity fund managing €180M, combines capital with daily operational support for premium consumer brands across...
Experienced Capital
Our fund offers operational support to fast-growing premium brands. And it is the single model of its kind.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
AUM
€180M (per firm website)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Principals
Emmanuel Pradère
President and Co-founder
Alban Gérard
Partner
Amélie Gosselin-Furno
Partner
Virginie Birade
Partner, Member of the Management Committee and Head of ESG
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Experienced Capital's investment strategy?
The firm targets premium consumer brands across beauty, wellness, home and design, food and beverage, accessories, experiential leisure, and pets. It writes equity tickets between €8 million and €20 million and seeks significant minority positions (typically above 35%) or majority control. The geographic focus is France and Europe.
How does Experienced Capital support its portfolio companies operationally?
Unlike a traditional growth capital provider, Experienced Capital embeds a team of operating specialists who work alongside portfolio company management on data and digital, e-commerce, operations, sustainability, finance, and retail development. The firm describes this as daily operational support, anchored in monitoring technological developments and consumer trends.
Who runs investment decisions at Experienced Capital?
The firm is led by President and Co-founder Emmanuel Pradère. The management committee includes partners Alban Gérard, Amélie Gosselin-Furno, and Virginie Birade, who also serves as Head of ESG. Amélie Gosselin-Furno received the 2025 France Invest Grand Prix for Female Talent in October 2025.
Does Experienced Capital take controlling stakes?
Yes. The firm states it targets significant minority positions (usually exceeding 35%) or majority shareholdings. Its sale of a 42.4% stake in Sessùn to Quadrivio Group in September 2024 illustrates the size of positions it holds.
Which sectors does Experienced Capital explicitly avoid?
The firm's website does not list excluded sectors, but its portfolio and strategy description demonstrate a strict focus on premium consumer brands. It does not invest in B2B software, hard tech, financial services, or heavy industry.
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