Groupe Arnault

Bernard Arnault retains final authority over major decisions, while each of his five children runs specific investment and operating entities. Delphine Arnault oversees Christian Dior, Antoine chairs Loro Piana and manages LVMH communications, Alexandre serves as EVP at Tiffany, Frédéric leads LVMH Watches and Financière Agache, and Jean directs watchmaking at Louis Vuitton. The structure ensures succession is built into daily governance.

Yes, through its Aglaé Ventures arm, which has backed companies like Spotify, Slack, and ByteDance. Aglaé also launched a Web3-focused fund in 2023. The firm makes both direct and fund-of-funds venture commitments.

Groupe Arnault invests across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and alternative assets globally. Holdings include a Beverly Hills estate portfolio, Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, and a private island in the Bahamas. The firm also holds a significant art collection, including works by Basquiat and Warhol.

It operates as a single family office with an integrated family governance model. The five Arnault children serve dual roles — both within LVMH operating companies and the holding structure. This avoids typical multi-family office or external fund structures.

The Fondation Louis Vuitton, housed in a Frank Gehry-designed building in Paris, supports contemporary art and cultural initiatives. The firm also runs Protectinvest, a dedicated philanthropy vehicle.

Yes, particularly through Aglaé Ventures, which has co-invested alongside other VC firms in technology companies. The firm also participates in club deals for luxury real estate and art acquisitions.

Groupe Arnault maintains a long-term, multi-generational horizon. It keeps concentrated exposure to LVMH equity while diversifying into hard assets like real estate and art. Venture capital represents a smaller, tactical allocation.