Our Team
The Experienced Capital team brings together investment professionals and operational specialists with deep roots in the European consumer sector. We are a small, senior team by design — every partner is actively involved in sourcing deals, supporting portfolio companies, and engaging with our investor community. Our shared belief is that capital is most powerful when accompanied by genuine expertise and genuine commitment.
Antoine Delacroix
Founding Partner
Antoine has over 20 years of experience in consumer-focused private equity across France and the Benelux region. Prior to founding Experienced Capital, he led growth equity investments at a mid-market Paris-based fund, with notable exits in the food, fashion, and wellness sectors. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and sits on the board of three current portfolio companies.
Camille Renard
Partner, Operations
Camille spent 12 years as a senior executive at a leading French retail group before joining Experienced Capital, where she leads operational support across the portfolio. Her expertise spans category management, omnichannel retail strategy, and supply chain restructuring. She is the primary operational point of contact for brands during their first 18 months post-investment.
Hugo Marchand
Investment Director
Hugo oversees deal origination, due diligence, and transaction execution for the fund. He has evaluated over 200 consumer brand opportunities and led the analytical work behind several of the fund's highest-performing investments, including Le Slip Français. He previously worked in M&A advisory at a boutique Paris investment bank.
Sophie Aubert
Head of Investor Relations
Sophie manages all communication with the fund's LP base, from quarterly reporting to fundraising processes and impact measurement. She brings a background in asset management communications and a passion for translating complex financial narratives into clear, honest storytelling. She leads the fund's B Corp reporting cycle and ESG transparency initiatives.
Léo Fontaine
Associate, Investments
Léo joined Experienced Capital after completing his studies at Sciences Po Paris and a stint at a consumer-focused venture capital firm. He supports investment analysis, market research, and portfolio monitoring across the fund's current holdings. He has a particular focus on the intersection of digital commerce and premium brand identity.