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French Founders

New York, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

Manages a network for French leaders worldwide.

Founders & leadership

French Founders was founded in 2014 by Eric Draghi.

ED
Eric DraghiFounder
VDVincent Deruelle
Vincent DeruelleinCo Founder / Board member (non exec)
BBBenoit Buridant
Benoit BuridantinCo-founder & CEO
DB
Damien BourelNamed on SEC filing

Board

EL
Eric LepleuxBoard director
PF
Phillippe FinkelsteinBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2023

$4.4MraisedDec 2023 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bruno de PampelonneDirector
  • Vincent DeruelleExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benoit BuridantExecutive Officer, Director
  • Geraldine Le MeurDirector
  • Philippe FinkelsteinDirector
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.4M
First sale
Nov 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.2MraisedSep 2016 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Damien BourelDirector
  • Phillippe FinkelsteinDirector
  • Vincent DeruelleExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benoit BuridantExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric LepleuxDirector
Offering amount
$1.2M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Sep 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$150.5KraisedDec 2014 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Philippe FinkelsteinPromoter
  • Eric DraghiDirector
  • Vincent DeruelleDirector
  • Benoit BuridantExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$241.1K
Amount sold
$150.5K
Minimum investment
$10.2K
First sale
Nov 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
05
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does French Founders do?
Manages a network for French leaders worldwide.
Who founded French Founders?
French Founders was founded by Eric Draghi in 2014.
Who are French Founders's investors?
French Founders's investors include Bleu Capital, Elaia, Hedosophia, Illusian, LeFonds by FrenchFounders, Singular.
How much funding has French Founders raised?
French Founders has disclosed $5.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is French Founders headquartered?
French Founders is headquartered in New York, US.