Paris · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Cuir Invest focuses on the French and European leather industry, which encompasses leather goods, footwear, manufacturing, production, and distribution. Recognizing the sector's economic importance and the pressures of automation, digital transformation, customization, environmental sustainability, transparency, and the circular economy, the fund aims to invest in visionary entrepreneurs shaping the industry's future. It primarily backs start-ups that have identified their market and validated their concept, offering long-term support aligned with its values. Initial tickets range from 100k to 500k euros, targeting the most promising young innovative companies in the leather value chain.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 10 of 11 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Direct to Consumer ×6E-commerce ×6New Materials ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Circular Economy ×2Cleantech ×1Retail Tech ×1
HQs:France×7Morocco×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChamatex manufactures technical textiles for various industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
Manufacture of materials made from leather powder for design, crafts, and composite applications as sustainable alternatives to virgin plastics.
Circular EconomyNew Materials
Co-investorsBpifrance
Belledonne makes leather sneakers for men and women, using Italian leathers and manufacturing in Portuguese workshops.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Mikael Leo(Founder)in
An online retailer selling shoes, clothing, and accessories.
Direct to ConsumerParis, FR
Alexis Lafont(Founder)in
ICTYOS is a Lyon-based tannery that produces marine leather from fish skins sourced through the French agri-food industry, using its own vegetable tanning process.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsLyon, FR
Benjamin MalatraitinGauthier LefébureinEmmanuel Fouraultin
Léo et Violette is a French leather goods and accessories brand offering handbags and related products made in Italy since 2013.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsObratori
Louise Carmen designs and sells personalizable leather notebooks, organizers, agendas, and leather-care accessories, offering in-store customization.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceParis, FR
RSVP offers private 30-minute video appointments with a sales associate from its Paris store, presenting bags and small leather goods including materials, textures, and interior fit.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechParis, FR
Fanny Moizant(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBalderton CapitalKorelya CapitalLuxury Tech FundRed Swan VenturesResolute Ventures+3 more
Souliers Martinez manufactures and sells leather footwear designed and produced in Italy, Portugal, and Spain with emphasis on craftsmanship and local production.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceParis, FR
Julien Martinez(Founder & Designer)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
RSVP · meetatgarden.com · Sep 2, 2026
ASF · autismsciencefoundation.org · Jul 13, 2026
Louise Carmen · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026
Souliers Martinez · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cuir Invest made?
- Cuir Invest has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does Cuir Invest invest at?
- Cuir Invest invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Cuir Invest's typical check size?
- Cuir Invest typically writes checks of $110K – $550K.
- What sectors does Cuir Invest focus on?
- Cuir Invest focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Consumer, Enterprise Software, New Materials, Retail Tech.
- Where is Cuir Invest located?
- Cuir Invest is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Who does Cuir Invest co-invest with?
- Cuir Invest most often shares deals with Advance Venture Partners, Balderton Capital, Korelya Capital, among 10 tracked co-investors.
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