What Our Partners Say
Our most important measure of success is the trust of the founders and investors we work with. Below are perspectives from people who have experienced the Experienced Capital model first-hand — through capital raises, operational collaboration, and long-term partnership. Their words reflect the relationships we aim to build with every stakeholder we engage.
"Working with Experienced Capital was fundamentally different from our prior experience with financial investors. They sent Camille to work alongside our retail director for three months, and the structural improvements to our store network directly contributed to a 28% increase in like-for-like sales. The capital was important, but the people were transformative."
— Marie-Claire Vasseur
★★★★★
"As an LP, I was initially drawn to Experienced Capital because of their B Corp status, which I felt signalled a different kind of discipline. Two full fund cycles later, I can confirm that the financial returns have been strong and that the reporting is among the most transparent I receive across my portfolio. Antoine and Sophie are always reachable and always honest about where things stand."
— Théodore Blanchard
★★★★★
"We were a bootstrapped brand with a loyal following but no experience navigating institutional investors. Experienced Capital took time to explain every step of the process before we signed anything. Their term sheet was straightforward, and Hugo was genuinely patient with our questions. That level of respect for founders is rare in this industry."
— Inès Moreau
★★★★★
"The operational support we received post-investment was well-structured and genuinely useful. The team helped us redesign our wholesale strategy and introduced us to three key retail buyers that we had been unable to reach independently. I would not hesitate to recommend Experienced Capital to any founder who wants a partner, not just a shareholder."
— Raphaël Jouvet
★★★★☆
"I joined Experienced Capital as a co-investor on a follow-on round and was impressed by the depth of the fund's knowledge of its portfolio company. The due diligence materials they shared were thorough and candid, including an honest assessment of the risks. That kind of transparency makes it much easier to make informed decisions as a co-investor."
— Élise Chevalier
★★★★☆