Cuir Invest
cuir-invest.comCuir Invest focuses on providing growth capital to young, innovative French and European leather sector companies (manufacture, production, distribution) that have identified their market and proven their concept, with initial ticket sizes between €100,000-€500,000.
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Cuir Invest is a specialized investment fund dedicated to supporting the growth of young, innovative businesses in the leather sector. The fund believes that automation, digital transformation, customization, environmental sustainability, transparency, and circular economy models are major agents of change in the leather industry. They aim to provide long-term financial support to visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of this traditionally important industry, while respecting core values that drive the fund.
What Sets Them Apart
- Sector-specific focus on the leather industry (shoes, leather goods, accessories)
- Support for both traditional craftsmanship and innovation (e.g., hand-braided techniques paired with high-end fashion, upcycled materials like fish leather)
- Strong emphasis on sustainability and circular economy models
- Commitment to bringing production back to France and supporting CSR approaches
- Long-term support approach rather than short-term exits
- Accompanies entrepreneurs during growth phase after market validation
Stages
Portfolio Highlights
Martinez
Fashion Footwear
RSVP
Leather Goods
Vestiaire Collective
Circular Economy
ASF
Manufacturing Automation
Authentic Material
Circular Economy
Belledonne
Fashion Footwear
Caulaincourt
Leather Goods
ICTYOS
Sustainable Materials
+ 4 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
2 Partners at Cuir Invest
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