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Thierry Laugel
Managing Partner at Kurma Partners
Paris, Île-de-France
Overview
Thierry Laugel is the Managing Partner at Kurma Partners in Paris, with a strong background in biotechnology and venture capital. His career highlights include leading investments in successful companies like Corteria Pharmaceuticals and Amolyt Pharma, specializing in Series A and Series C stages in the digital health and biotech sectors.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2009 - Current
Founder and Managing Partner of Kurma Partners ; management of 700 ME of private equity funds in Healthcare from BioPharma to digital health in creation, venture and growth capital.
Partner
2006 - 2009
In charge of the development of the Healthcare practice (approx. 80ME invested ; cash to cash return of approx 20% IRR)
Partner Healthcare
1998 - 2005
In charge of investments in European Biotech / Healthcare companies - 40 ME invested - cash to cash return > 20% IRR
Portfolio Director
1996 - 1998
In charge of the R&D portfolio management
R&D Manager -Liaison Officer
1992 - 1996
Coordination of R&D programs in Japan
Education
MBA
1996 - 1996
PhD
1990 - 1993
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
1984 - 1990