Philippe Douste-Blazy
Former French Minister · Founder of Unitaid
The team
Four partners, a board of directors, and an exceptional advisory board to carry the first investment and experience club dedicated to the Cultural and Creative Industries.
01 — The board
Stéphane Carricondo
Artistic Director Desperados Foundation · Founder 9ème Concept
Laurence Thurion
Senior Adviser — United Nations
Jérémy Blackwell
Private banker · Business angel
02 — The partners
Vincent Daffourd
Project initiator
Serial Entrepreneur since the age of 18, €100M valuation at the peak of his journey. Recognized Business Angel, ranked in the French top 30 by Challenges (+50 startups). Seasoned contemporary art collector.
Arnaud Chaigneau
Chairman & CEO
Multi-entrepreneur, ex-cofounder of NUMA, specialist in early-stage investment ecosystems. He developed the Life After Exit community (320 members in 8 months). Master of VC community dynamics.
Julie Daffourd
Partner — Member Relations
Passionate art collector. Family office manager, +50 stakes in startups founded or led by women. Dual legitimacy in art and investment daily.
Thibaut Manent
Partner — Content & AI
Ex-founder Papa Outang (200 Monoprix stores, 200,000 m² of forest saved). Brand strategy, content and AI. Part-time CMO Asterion Ventures. Expert in building brands with strong community impact.
« For years, we have been talking about the creative economy without ever laying its foundations. Kastel Club is doing it. By structuring the link between creators and those who believe in them, this initiative is inventing a model that cultural Europe was waiting for. To consider an artist seriously, methodically, with conviction, is to recognize that culture is an engine, not a decor. I fully support Kastel Club by actively joining its board of directors. »