Motier Ventures Secures $351K

Motier Ventures has secured $351,000 in new funding from investors, bolstering its capacity to support early-stage technology companies.

As the Family Office managing tech start-up investments for the owners of the Galeries Lafayette Group, Motier Ventures operates as a value-added business angel.

The firm provides agile and patient capital, typically investing up to €300,000 in initial seed rounds and following with up to €1 million in subsequent funding stages.

Its investment focus spans key sectors including the Future of Commerce, FinTech, CreativeTech, Consumer & Gaming, Infra & Tooling, and Future of Work, with Blockchains and AI serving as transversal expertises across its portfolio.

This capital infusion is significant for Motier Ventures as it enhances the firm's ability to identify and back promising ventures within its strategic areas.

The newly raised funds will be deployed to expand its investment activities, provide continued support to its existing portfolio companies, and pursue new opportunities that align with its mission to foster innovation.

Motier Ventures distinguishes itself by offering more than just capital; it brings 130 years of entrepreneurial experience from the Galeries Lafayette Group and provides access to a wide ecosystem.

This network includes its portfolio companies, the extensive Groupe Galeries Lafayette (comprising brands like Les Galeries Lafayette, La Redoute, and Mauboussin), and a broad corporate network spanning various industries.

The additional funding positions Motier Ventures to further strengthen its role in the early-stage tech ecosystem.

The firm remains committed to partnering with founders who are aiming to disrupt their respective industries.

With this strengthened financial backing, Motier Ventures is poised to continue its growth trajectory, expanding its reach and impact in nurturing the next generation of innovative tech businesses.