Philippe Junot

Philippe Junot (born 19 April 1940) is a French venture capitalist and property developer, who was the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco.

Philippe is also [2] a descendant of the Duke of Abrantes,[verification needed] General Jean-Andoche Junot who led Napoleon's troops into Portugal.

[verification needed] [3] Junot started his career in the United States (he was an early investor in the Jack in the Box fast-food hamburger chain), and then formed a series of small start up companies in France, ranging from real estate to renewable energy.

He was among the large number of investors to be duped by Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme which collapsed in late 2008.

He married Nina Wendelboe-Larsen in October 1987, and they have three children: Victoria, Isabelle and Alexis.