Robert Darwent
Founder at LEO HOLDINGS CORP. II
Network origin in Robert Darwent first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
University of Cambridge
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 279 |
Lion Capital LLP
 Lion Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Lion Capital LLP (Lion Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Lyndon Lea, Robert Darwent and Neil A. Richardson. The firm is headquartered in London.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 55 |
| Public Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 33 | |
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| Public Company | Restaurants | 13 |
| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 11 | |
blow Ltd.
 blow Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Blow Ltd. operates beauty salons through online services. It offers blow dries, make-up, manicures, pedicures, lashes and facials. The company was founded by Dharmash Pravin Mistry and Fiona Elizabeth McIntosh on April 15, 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Other Consumer Services | 6 |
Leo Holdings V Corp.
 Leo Holdings V Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Leo Holdings V Corp. is a blank check company, which formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more entities. The company was founded by Lyndon Lea, Edward Codd Forst, and Robert Darwen on February 3, 2021 and is headquartered in Nassau, The Bahamas.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 6 |
Leo Holdings IV Corp.
 Leo Holdings IV Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Leo Holdings IV Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is created for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 26, 2021 by Edward Codd Forst, Lyndon Lea and Robert Darwent and is headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 5 |
Digital Media Solutions Holdings LLC
 Digital Media Solutions Holdings LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Digital Media Solutions, Inc., Digital Media Solutions Holdings LLC is a martech company that connects consumers and advertisers. The private company is based in New Castle, DE.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 4 |
Spence Diamonds Ltd.
 Spence Diamonds Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Spence Diamonds Ltd. operates a chain of diamond and jewelry retail store. It offers bracelets, necklaces and pendants. The firm exports its products through out world. The company was founded by Doug Spence in 1978 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Wholesale Distributors | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Robert Darwent via their personal network
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP
 Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP (GSAMLP) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of GSAM Holdings LLC, and their ultimate parent is Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). Founded in 1988, GSAMLP provides investment solutions to a range of individual and institutional investors worldwide. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Consultant / Advisor Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Digital Media Solutions LLC
 Digital Media Solutions LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Digital Media Solutions LLC provides brand and marketplace solutions to connect consumers and advertisers. Its solutions include DMS marketplace solutions, DMS brand-direct, digital performance marketing, performance-based customer acquisition solutions, digital distribution, and direct accountability for marketing spend. The company was founded by Fernando Borghese, Joseph L. Marinucci, Luis A. Ruelas, David Shteif, and Matthew Goodman in 2012 and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Founder Founder Founder Founder Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Chief Operating Officer Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
AllSaints Retail Ltd.
 AllSaints Retail Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade AllSaints Retail Ltd. engages in the management and operation of retail stores. It offers apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company was founded by Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in 1994 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Picard Surgelés SASU
 Picard Surgelés SASU Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Picard Surgelés SAS engages in the production and retailing of frozen food products. It offers fruits, seafood, vegetables, appetizers, desserts, breads, and main dishes. The company was founded by Raymond Picard in 1906 and is headquartered in Nemours, France. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Arthur Andersen (UK)
 Arthur Andersen (UK) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Arthur Andersen (UK) is a British company that provides accounting services. The private company is based in Reading, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Consultant / Advisor | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Lion Cashmere Topco Ltd.
 Lion Cashmere Topco Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Lion Capital LLP, Lion Cashmere Topco Ltd. provides investment management services. The private company is based in St. Helier, UK. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AMERICAN APPAREL INC | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
REX - Real Estate Exchange, Inc.
 REX - Real Estate Exchange, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services REX - Real Estate Exchange, Inc. operates as a real estate broker. It offers online buying and selling of old and new residential properties. The company was founded by Jack Ryan and Lynley Sides in 2015 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Clairvest Group, Inc. (Private Equity)
 Clairvest Group, Inc. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Clairvest Group, Inc. (Private Equity) (Clairvest Group) is a private equity arm of Clairvest Group, Inc. founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Yale School of Management | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Alain Afflelou Franchiseur SAS
 Alain Afflelou Franchiseur SAS Specialty StoresRetail Trade Alain Afflelou Franchiseur SAS develops and operates optical goods stores. The firm specializes in the manufacture and retail distribution of sunglasses, contact lenses, eyeglass frames, and eyewear supplies and accessories. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Global Franchise Group LLC
 Global Franchise Group LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Global Franchise Group LLC operates as a strategic brand management company with a focus on franchising. It specializes in franchising restaurant industries. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Afflelou SAS
 Afflelou SAS Specialty StoresRetail Trade Afflelou SAS is an investment holding company with interest in hearing aid, optical lens, shades, and eye glasses sector. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Lion Cashmere Midco Ltd.
 Lion Cashmere Midco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Lion Cashmere Midco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2019. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Leopardi Holding Midco Ltd.
 Leopardi Holding Midco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2019, Leopardi Holding Midco Ltd.'s subsidiary offers luxurious occasional wear for women from established and ethical designers. The private company is based in Fareham, UK. From elegant coats and jackets to nightwear, the British company provides everything needed to make special occasions unforgettable. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Menghi Shoes & Co. SRL
 Menghi Shoes & Co. SRL Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Menghi Shoes & Co. SRL manufactures shoes. The company was founded by Emanuela Menghi and is headquartered in Loreto, Italy. | Apparel/Footwear | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Flume Ventures Management LLC
 Flume Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Flume Ventures Management LLC (Flume Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2023 by Matt Nordby. The firm is headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Curriki
 Curriki Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curriki is a nonprofit organization that focuses on open education and open-source software. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company aims to empower educators and engage learners by reinventing how educational content is created, shared, and delivered. Curriki's innovative technology solutions break down traditional barriers to ensure that all students can reach their full potential. The company was founded by Kim Jones, and Pamela Schaffer has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cape Town | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
LeadsCouncil
 LeadsCouncil Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Professional Association of Customer Engagement, LeadsCouncil operates an association which serves companies in the lead generation industry. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Jay Weintraub. LeadsCouncil was acquired by Professional Association of Customer Engagement on January 12, 2022. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Chinese Academy of Engineering | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
L A Fitness Ltd.
 L A Fitness Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services L A Fitness Ltd. engages in the management and operation of health and fitness clubs. It provides a range of gym equipment, swimming pools and fitness classes. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Doncaster, the United Kingdom. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
| CAPITAL PUB COMPANY PLC | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO | |
In The Style Fashion Ltd.
 In The Style Fashion Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade In The Style Fashion Ltd. wholesales and retails apparel products. It offers bodysuits, lingerie and nightwear, trousers, leggings, curve dresses, shoes, belts, bags and jewelry products. The company was founded by Adam Frisby in 2013 and is headquartered in Salford, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 15 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| Canada | 4 |
| France | 4 |
| Cayman Islands | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Retail Trade | 6 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 614 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 145 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 90 |
| Founder | 76 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 68 |
Most connected contacts
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| Gregor Grant | 87 |
| Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad | 58 |
| Lyndon Lea | 57 |
| Edward Forst | 42 |
| Johnson Chen | 42 |
| Adam Bellamy | 41 |
| Simon Holden | 40 |
| Jonathan Hall | 29 |
| Dharmash Mistry | 29 |
| Lori Bush | 25 |
| Francisco Ferrán Larraz | 21 |
| Scott Flanders | 21 |
| Shen Yi Thio | 20 |
| Neil A. Richardson | 20 |
| Mary Minnick | 20 |
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