Emmanuel Butstraen
Angel investor in France
France
Emmanuel Butstraen, Angel investor in France is an active investor based in France. This profile covers what Emmanuel Butstraen backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Emmanuel Butstraen serves as Chief Operating Officer & President Perfumery and Beauty at DSM-Firmenich. He served as President, Novecare at Solvay. He joined Firmenich as President of Taste & Beyond in 2018 and drove the business's transformation to becoming the global innovation partner of choice to the food and beverage industry, leading growth across the Group's three segments: Beverages, Sweet Goods, and Savory. Creating winning solutions for customers with a focus on enhanced well-being, he put Firmenich's expertise to work making healthier choices taste great, from sugar and salt reduction to plant proteins, clean label offerings, and functional nutrition solutions. Prior to joining Firmenich, he was President of Solvay's Novecare global business unit, preceded by 17 years with BASF, where he served as Strategy Senior VP of the Agricultural Products division. He graduated as an Agricultural Engineer and obtained an MBA, both from the University of Lille, France.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Healthcare & BiotechDigital Health & HealthTechBiotech & PharmaSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailConsumer Goods (CPG)Fashion & BeautyClimate & Energy
- Location
- France
- Typical check
- $500K
- Past investments
- 2
Notable investments
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What does Emmanuel Butstraen invest in?
Emmanuel Butstraen invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Digital Health & HealthTech, Biotech & Pharma and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Emmanuel Butstraen invest at?
Emmanuel Butstraen typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Emmanuel Butstraen's typical check size?
Emmanuel Butstraen typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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