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.