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
Philippe Douste-Blazy

Philippe Douste-Blazy

Former French Minister · Founder of Unitaid

Influence & Diplomacy
Laurence Thurion

Laurence Thurion

Senior Adviser — United Nations

Influence & Diplomacy
Thibaud Zamora

Thibaud Zamora

Serial entrepreneur · Gaming & generative AI

Innovation & Tech
Lionel Bensemoun

Lionel Bensemoun

Creator of places · Founder of Bus Palladium & Calipo

Creation & Events
Julie Corver

Julie Corver

Co-founder ArtPoint · Copyright law background

Innovation & Tech
Laurie Bonin

Laurie Bonin

Co-founder ArtPoint · Digital art pioneer

Innovation & Tech
Pierre Abouchahla

Pierre Abouchahla

CEO Écran Total · CEO Cinéfinance

Creation & Events
Romain Subirats

Romain Subirats

Lawyer · Business and tax law

Legal & Tax
Stéphane Carricondo

Stéphane Carricondo

Artistic Director Desperados Foundation · Founder 9ème Concept

Creation & Events
Jérémy Blackwell

Jérémy Blackwell

Private banker · Business angel

Finance & Wealth
02 — The partners
Vincent Daffourd

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

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

Julie Daffourd

Co-founder & 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

Thibaut Manent

Co-founder & COO

Ex-founder of Papa Outang (200 Monoprix stores, 200,000 m² of forest saved). He runs Kastel's operations, brand and product, and builds the digital ecosystem and agentic infrastructure of the club and the future fund.

Philippe Douste-Blazy

« 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. »

Philippe Douste-BlazyFormer French Minister of Culture · Founder of Unitaid