Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Mathieu Chabran – Good Deals Have No Wheels at Tikehau Capital (First Meeting, EP.23)
Oct 12, 2020
Mathieu Chabran, Co-founder and Co-CIO of Tikehau Capital, discusses transforming a mere 4 million euros into a 25 billion euro asset management powerhouse. He emphasizes the criticality of alignment and 'skin in the game' in fostering successful investments. The conversation delves into the importance of a diverse and multicultural team, and the evolving landscape of investment strategies. Chabran shares insights on navigating risks, decision-making processes, and the lessons learned from 15 years in the industry, particularly during the pandemic.
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Tikehau Capital's Beginnings
- Mathieu Chabran and Antoine Flammarion met in 1998 while working in investment banking.
- Six years later, they co-founded Tikehau Capital.
Starting a Business
- Start a business with people you trust and can spend long hours with.
- Demonstrate commitment by going all-in and aligning your interests with investors.
First Investment
- Tikehau's first deal was acquiring a flea market outside of Paris for €20 million.
- They raised additional capital from co-investors and later sold the market to Grosvenor.