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Provide finance to support the growth of young, innovative businesses in the Leather sector The Leather industry, thanks to the production of leather goods and footwear in particular, has long contributed to France’s reputation around the world, the embodiment of France’s finest products. But it is not only a question of image, powerfully driven by the leading luxury houses; the French leather sector is also an important economic force. It consists of 9 400 companies, generates 25 billion euros of turnover and has nearly 130 000 employees. More than ever, the automation generated by technology, the digital transformation, customization, environmental sustainability, the principle of transparency and the circular economy of models, plus marketing and communication are major agents for change. It is with this in mind, to dynamize the sector and prepare it for tomorrow’s big challenges, that CUIR INVEST wishes to offer financial support to the visionary entrepreneurs that are shaping the future. CUIR INVEST is an investment fund created to offer long-term support to the most promising young innovative businesses in the sector, while respecting the values that drive us.

We work with innovative partners to invest in, accelerate and incubate the most disruptive startups and pioneering founders. Our team of seasoned venture capitalists and operational partners empower smart capital and founders and put their startups on the path of faster and greater growth.

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is a division of Hubert Burda Media which provides long term growth equity for fast growing digital technology and media companies. Hubert Burda Media is one of Europe’s largest media conglomerates with a strong investment track record in internet-centric businesses, since 1998. We have long been partners of visionary entrepreneurs, leveraging Burda’s capital, brands and sector expertise, particularly in the areas of business expansion, internationalization and localization. We are proud to have highly successful consumer internet companies in our portfolio from across Europe, the U.S. and Asia. In the past, Hubert Burda Media has also invested in internet platforms such as Etsy, , HolidayCheck, or Xing AG. Our team are dedicated and diverse investment professionals based in Munich, Berlin, London and Singapore.

55m Estonian VC fund, investing in early-stage European software startups with Consumer and Community components, including marketplaces, Consumer Tech and B2B companies with short sales cycles. Currently investing out of Fund II, launched in 2022. Investing in pre-seed, seed and early series A startups, with ticket size between 100k-1meur and follow-on capacity of up to 5meur. Investment team of 8 people with offices in Estonia, Finland and Germany.

HardGamma Ventures is a venture capital firm (VC) based in Warsaw, Poland, with a portfolio of investments domestically as well as abroad, including the UK (we are an investor in Techstars London) and the US. HardGamma is managed by a team with extensive experience in starting and developing technology companies as well as strategic business consulting. Hardgamma Ventures is focused on ICT (software, hardware, mobile).

Ulixes Capital Partners is a venture capital investment holding supporting visionary founders at early stages with innovative solutions in disruptive markets. They support visionary founders at the early stages of company formation and growth, backing teams of skilled and ambitious individuals thriving in large or rapidly growing markets with innovative and scalable solutions. They are anti-thematic, focusing on startups aiming to disrupt existing large industries or invent new market categories.

Moonfire Ventures is a seed stage investor dedicated to fueling the growth of European entrepreneurs by nurturing their ambitious visions and creative potential. At the earliest stages of their journeys, Moonfire empowers entrepreneurs to lay strong foundations and drive exponential growth. Founded by Mattias Ljungman, who brings over 13 years of experience as a Co-Founder of Atomico with investments in companies like Supercell, viagogo, Klarna, and Rovio, Moonfire focuses on reimagining finance & money, shaping the future of work, exploring new horizons in gaming, and revolutionizing healthcare.

Rider Global is an investment platform that partners with founders to facilitate qualitative growth and expansion. Leveraging their expertise in building IPO or exit-oriented companies from scratch, Rider Global's team has extensive experience managing startups and transforming small and medium-sized companies into flexible, responsive corporations. They are a stage-agnostic fund, considering investments from seed to late stage. Rider Global seeks companies with a proven track record, strong unit economics, clear product-market fit, and optimal market entry timing. They believe in people who push the boundaries of what is possible.

Nidobirds Ventures is an investment management company that forges long-term relationships with founders, investors and service partners is based on equity participation, joint projects and exchange of resources.

BayBG Venture Capital has been an active player in the venture capital market for over 25 years. Due to their evergreen approach, they offer institutional venture capital without the limitations of the usual fund structure. Predominantly, they invest straight equity. Additionally, they can offer venture debt to mature startups close to break-even to avoid further dilution for founders. As a private investment company, they act as both lead investor or co-investor and can fulfill the private lead investor role for public investors like Bayern Kapital. Together, they aim to increase the value of your company.

C3 Management GmbH („C3“) is an asset management company focused on managing venture funds that invest in exceptional technology companies worldwide. With their C3 EOS VC Venture Fund, their mission is, among other things, to accelerate growth, development, and especially adoption of EOSIO-based blockchains and the EOSIO software.

EnjoyVenture is a venture capital firm that has invested in more than 200 startups since its founding in 2000. Currently, 5 venture capital funds with a total volume of 160 million euros are managed. Their focused approach and over 20 years of experience in venture capital have enabled them to develop strong expertise and networks. EnjoyVenture is actively seeking startups from Germany in Seed or Series A funding stages, across industries.