Aurélien Chignon

Associate

Aurélien is an investor at Lazard Elaia Capital. Before joining LEC, he spent three years at Goldman Sachs Growth in London, where he focused on high-growth technology companies. He previously worked in M&A and private equity at Rothschild & Co (Five Arrows), Permira, and Edmond de Rothschild. Aurélien holds a double degree in Management and Corporate Finance & Banking from EDHEC Business School.

Aurélien was involved in investments including Aircall, Back Market, Malt, and Osapiens.

Beyond the desk

Aurélien got his start in business by building carparks in London’s suburbs—far from venture, but a great lesson in rolling up his sleeves.