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The Team
Partners in Success
Beata Aldridge
CEO & Managing Director
Beata Aldridge is a seasoned legal and business strategist with a proven track record in high-stakes corporate environments, now spearheading growth and investment strategy at Equus Venture Partners. Formerly Associate General Counsel at a global renewable energy developer and a corporate finance and venture capital specialist at the highest levels of private practice, she brings a sharp analytical lens and deep expertise in complex transactions to the equine sector.
At EVP, Beata leads capital deployment, portfolio optimization, and strategic partnerships. Her cross-sector experience enables her to identify high-yield opportunities, manage risk with precision, and drive long-term value for investors in a niche but rapidly evolving market.
Capucine Demulder
Head of Business Development and Sales Strategy
Capucine Demulder leads business development and sales strategy for the group, leveraging decades of relationships across the global equine industry. With over 30 years of experience buying and selling thoroughbreds to leading players—including Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum, Stonestreet Farm, WinStar Farm, and SF Bloodstock—Capucine brings unmatched market access and deal-making expertise.
Her career spans major auction houses such as Keeneland, Fasig Tipton, and Tattersalls, and she currently advises family offices in Dubai, London, and the U.S. In addition to her transactional experience, Capucine has organized high-profile polo and racing events and coordinated sponsorships across the U.S., Europe, and the UAE, creating unique platforms for investor engagement and brand visibility.
Franck Mourier
Head of Training and Bloodstock Strategy
With over 30 years of experience training thoroughbreds and a licensing footprint across 16 jurisdictions, Franck Mourier brings unmatched expertise in identifying and developing elite equine talent. A former research associate in animal genetics and a Master’s graduate in physiology, Franck combines scientific precision with intuitive horse sense. His proprietary approach to gait analysis and performance assessment has shaped a consistently high-performing portfolio.
A respected journalist and international speaker, Franck’s insights have earned recognition from industry leaders and even literary acclaim—featured in Ian McGilcrist’s The Matter of Things for his uncanny ability to spot future champions.
In addition to our core team, we draw on a trusted network of elite professionals—trainers, jockeys, and bloodstock researchers—recognized for their work with leading racing stables and international champions. These relationships provide access to insights, data, and opportunities that strengthen our ability to source and develop high-value assets.