Antoine Arnault: Französischer Milliardärssohn steigt bei Luxusautobauer ein

Antoine Arnault, the eldest son of French billionaire Bernard Arnault, has joined luxury car maker Delage Automobiles. Delage, currently undergoing a revival, produces limited-edition vehicles starting at around two million euros (2.3 million dollars), competing in the same market as Bugatti and Koenigsegg. According to Delage's website, Antoine is a collector of special cars, particularly from the 1980s and 1990s, and owns a carefully curated collection.

He is listed alongside other long-term investors such as the Pinault father-son duo, Xavier Niel, and Delphine Arnault's sister, Delphine. Delage is entering a new development phase, seeking additional capital, a Chinese joint-venture partner for certain vehicle parts production, and plans to open Delage and France-themed clubs in Miami and Scottsdale, Arizona.

Delage's main investor, Laurent Tapie, stated that the company has moved past being a startup and that the risk is now significantly lower than before, which is why Antoine decided to join. Delage was founded in 1905 and abandoned in the 1950s. Tapie and Antoine share a long friendship based on their mutual passion for football.

Delage's investor, Marbeuf Capital, is always on the lookout for new opportunities, with Arnault also an investor in Laperouse Holding, a restaurant group he co-founded with Benjamin Patou.