About
Laurent Grill is a former entrepreneur who joined JLL Spark as a Partner in April 2021, where he focuses on strategic PropTech investments. Before venture capital, he founded and helped grow several startups, including the tech-enabled corporate catering company Eat Club and the mobile health and wellness company Zeel. He holds a B.A. in International Relations and Occupational Science from the University of Southern California.
Invests in
PropTech
Experience
- JLL SparkPartner - Managing Membercurrent2021 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Luma LaunchVenture Partnercurrent2021 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Luma LaunchPartner2016 β 2021Santa Monica, CA
- IntroInvestor & Expertcurrent2017 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Jeeva AIBoard Observercurrent2025 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Jones SoftwareBoard Membercurrent2022 β presentNew York, United States
- Aunt FlowBoard Membercurrent2023 β presentColumbus, Ohio, United States
- MeetEliseBoard Observercurrent2021 β presentNew York, United States
- CraftyBoard Observercurrent2024 β presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- INGENIOUS.BUILDBoard Observercurrent2023 β presentUnited States
- University of Southern California - Marshall School of BusinessInvestment Committee Advisor: USC - Marshall Venture Fundcurrent2018 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Harken SweetsAngel Investorcurrent2026 β present
- Saturdays FootballAngel Investorcurrent2023 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- ArroAdvisorcurrent2021 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Dupe.com (formerly Carrot)Angel Investorcurrent2021 β presentUnited States
- Candid Co.Angel Investorcurrent2017 β presentNew York, NY
- SwiftConnectBoard Member2022 β 2023New York, United States
- OrdermarkAngel Investor2021 β 2023Los Angeles, California, United States
- Zeel.comAdvisor2016 β 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- Zeel.comRegional Manager2015 β 2016Southwest
- Zeel.comGeneral Manager2014 β 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Retina.AIBoard Observer2017 β 2021Santa Monica, CA
- EAT Club (Acquired by Compass Digital Labs)Expansion2013 β 2014Bay Area/Los Angeles CA
- PlayTiki, Inc.Co-Founder and Board Member2013 β 2014Venice, CA
- PlayTiki, Inc.CEO & Co-Founder2012 β 2013Venice, CA
- Miso MediaDirector of Business Development2011 β 2013Venice, California
- Miso MediaHead of Marketing2011 β 2012Venice, CA
- Miso MediaProject Managing and Marketing - Founding Team2009 β 2011Santa Monica, CA
- VCA AntechSpecial Projects2009 β 2010Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Social Media Marketing84Marketing52Start-ups55Entrepreneurship42Business Development25Marketing Strategy23Public Relations22Brand Development20Digital Media20Event Planning21Sales16Startup Marketing8
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Product ManagementNonprofitsProduct MarketingTime ManagementFundraisingStrategic PartnershipsNew Business DevelopmentProject ManagementManagementMicrosoft OfficePowerPointMicrosoft ExcelLanguages Spanish
From Laurent's professional profile.
Colleagues at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Ajey Kaushal
Investment Principal at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Arnaud Bouzinac
Growth Principal at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Carolyn Trickett
Growth Principal at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Christine Chao
Director, Marketing & Communications at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Daniel Correa
Growth Principal at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Danny Klein
Growth Partner at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Erlinda Arriola
Senior Investment Associate at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Mihir Shah
CEO, JLL Technologies at JLL Spark Global Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Laurent Grill?
- Laurent Grill is a former entrepreneur who joined JLL Spark as a Partner in April 2021, where he focuses on strategic PropTech investments. Before venture capital, he founded and helped grow several startups, including the tech-enabled corporate catering company Eat Club and the mobile health and wellness company Zeel. He holds a B.A. in International Relations and Occupational Science from the University of Southern California.
- Where does Laurent Grill work?
- Laurent Grill is Partner at JLL Spark Global Ventures.
- What does Laurent Grill invest in?
- Laurent Grill invests in PropTech.
- Where did Laurent Grill go to school?
- Laurent Grill studied at University of Southern California (BA, International Relations - Minor: Occupational Science); Crossroads School.
Same school
Also attended University of Southern California490
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