Pierre Andurand

Overview

Pierre Andurand is a French businessman and hedge fund manager. He is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Andurand Capital Management, a London-based commodity hedge fund specializing in fundamental commodity strategies, particularly in the oil and energy complex. The firm targets absolute returns with an asymmetric upside, utilizing detailed supply and demand forecasting, fundamental and macroeconomic analysis, and physical market information combined with various technical market indicators to generate fair values, forecasts, and trading signals for energy and commodities. In addition to his hedge fund activities, Andurand co-founded Andurance Ventures in 2012, a London-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology startups, particularly in digital media, content management, and knowledge economy enabler ventures within the converging consumer and enterprise ecosystems. The firm invests in seed and Series A stages, with an average investment size between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000. Andurand's investment philosophy combines insights from finance and trading, aiming to build long-term value in its portfolio companies. His diverse background in both hedge fund management and venture capital reflects a comprehensive approach to investment across different asset classes and stages.

Investment Focus

• Detailed business model
• Market analysis
• Competitive landscape
• Experienced management team

Portfolio Companies