Henri Seydoux

Angel Investor France ·Founded 1994

Overview

Henri Seydoux is a French entrepreneur and angel investor, best known as the founder and CEO of Parrot, a global wireless products manufacturer. He began his career in 1978 as a journalist for the magazine Actuel and later transitioned into technology, founding Parrot in 1994. Under his leadership, Parrot has become a significant player in the consumer drone market, pioneering in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology since 2010. In addition to his role at Parrot, Seydoux has been involved in various other ventures. In 1991, he co-founded the luxury goods company Christian Louboutin, serving as a director until 2013. He has also invested in companies like Awox, a firm specializing in connected home technologies. Seydoux's investment strategy focuses on early-stage and growth-stage companies across sectors such as technology, consumer electronics, and luxury goods. His geographical focus includes France, the United States, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, India, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Russia, Mexico, South Africa, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Switzerland. His investments typically range from $1 million to $50 million, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in diverse industries and regions.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Experienced management teams
  • Strong market potential
  • Alignment with personal values and interests

Portfolio Companies

ParrotAwoXChristian Louboutin

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Frequently asked questions about Henri Seydoux

What sectors does Henri Seydoux invest in?

Henri Seydoux invests in Technology, Telecommunications, Media, Automotive, Retail and Software, and is based in France. Henri Seydoux is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Henri Seydoux invest at?

Henri Seydoux backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Henri Seydoux invest in?

Henri Seydoux invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Henri Seydoux invested in?

Henri Seydoux's portfolio includes Parrot, AwoX and Christian Louboutin.

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