Laurent founded G Square in 2008.

He started his career at Baxter International in the US. In 1988, in association with a French public university he founded and managed OVI, a private company specialized in Life Science technology transfers, and consulting.

In 1994, he joined Paris-based Apax Partners as Partner in charge of developing the Healthcare investment practice, investing in early-stage, growth and buy-out opportunities in Europe and the US. He carried out numerous successful exits (including IPOs on European and US stock markets). He was a member of the Investment Committee and the Operating Committee of Apax Partners.

Laurent graduated as Medical Doctor from the University of Paris and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.