Cuir Invest

What is Cuir Invest?

Cuir Invest is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France at 14 bd de la Madeleine, 75008, that focuses on supporting the growth of young, innovative businesses within the French leather sector, which includes leather goods and footwear. The fund targets startups in this niche that are either brands, platforms, or enablers, and is particularly interested in those that have identified their market and have proven the value of their concept.

With a commitment to dynamizing the leather industry and preparing it for emerging challenges such as automation, digital transformation, customization, environmental sustainability, transparency, and circular economy models, Cuir Invest aims to offer long-term support to the most promising entrepreneurs.

They mainly support French and European companies, starting with investments ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 euros. Their investment thesis is rooted in the understanding that this sector, with 9,400 companies, generating 25 billion euros in turnover, and employing nearly 130,000 people, significantly contributes to France's economic force and global reputation.

Cuir Invest operates with core founding values of passion, resilience, innovation, and excellence, and their portfolio includes a variety of cutting-edge projects that reflect these themes, from automated sports shoe production to the industrialization of luxury leather from upcycled fish skins.

The fund plays a role in developing the industry not only by providing financial resources but also by encouraging the emergence of innovative labels and new uses, thereby adding value to market participants. Entrepreneurs looking to partner with Cuir Invest can submit an application through their website, indicating the firm's willingness to connect and engage with the creators behind potentially transformative business ideas in the leather industry.

What they say:

We invest in French leather goods or footwear startups, whether brands, platforms or enablers