Leonard
leonard.vinci.comLeonard supports the launch and development of startups and innovative projects in construction, mobility, energy, and real estate sectors. The platform combines incubation/acceleration programs with foresight research and a design lab to shape the future of these industries.
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Leonard is VINCI’s innovation and foresight platform created to address major challenges facing their core industries: the digital revolution, accelerating innovation cycles, and environmental transition. Rather than traditional VC investment, Leonard operates as an ecosystem orchestrator that detects trends, accompanies innovation, and brings together all stakeholders shaping the future of cities and territories. The approach emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs through structured programs while simultaneously conducting long-term prospective work to identify new growth drivers and business opportunities.
What Sets Them Apart
- Backed by VINCI Group with direct access to major corporate infrastructure and expertise across construction, mobility, and energy sectors
- Unique dual focus: both supporting early-stage startups AND conducting strategic foresight work for long-term industry transformation
- Four specialized programs (SEED, CATALYST, Intrapreneurs, AI Pathway) targeting different company stages and VINCI employee innovation
- Design Lab that works on complex problem-solving and strategy development for innovation initiatives
- Positioned as 'first European accelerator' for construction, mobility, energy and real estate
- 185 projects already supported, indicating significant track record
- Community-building emphasis through Leonard:Paris physical space and ecosystem activation
Portfolio Highlights
Albedya
Construction Tech
BlueSpine
Construction Tech
Boréales Energy
Energy
Enlaye
Construction Tech
Hylight
Energy
Kraeken
Climate Tech
Newable
Energy
Sillant
Construction Tech
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