Twenty years funding. A decade building.
Daffourd Invest is a family holding founded in 2015 by Vincent Daffourd, based in Montpellier and Paris, with global reach.
Imagine concepts that change the world of those they serve, and build lasting structures that transform their market. Invest early, support actively, share the value created.
- InnovationInnovationImagining game-changing concepts, ahead of the market.
- ResponsibilityResponsibilityInvesting and building with a deliberate social and environmental impact.
- CommitmentCommitmentSupporting actively and over time, not just funding.
- TeamworkTeamworkHelping founders and their teams succeed, together.
- ExecutionExecutionTurning ideas into lasting structures that deliver.
- LeadershipLeadershipLeading the way, taking a stand, owning our convictions.
Location
- Montpellier
- Paris
- San Francisco
- New York
- London
- Dubai
Since 2015, Daffourd Invest invests in, supports, mentors and backs first and foremost companies founded or co-founded and led or co-led by women. A clear conviction: diversity in ownership and leadership builds lasting value.
Our history
- 2015
Daffourd Invest is founded
Vincent Daffourd structures his investing under a family holding.
- 2018
First exit, venture pivot
The sale of Care Labs to VCs kicks off a decade of intensive direct investing.
- 2020
Julie takes over operations
Following Vincent’s disability, Julie Daffourd takes over the operational leadership of the holding and all of its activities.
- 2022
Venture Artisan is created
Daffourd Invest founds its company-building studio with serial entrepreneurs.
- 2024
Kastel, born from the Studio
The first investment club dedicated to the Cultural and Creative Industries is launched.
- 2025
Eighth exit
The holding’s track record passes eight realised exits.
- 2026
A new decade: DIMA · DIAA · DIVA
The holding embraces its AI pivot and structures three specialised brands.