About us
Famille C Venture is an investment structure of the Courtin family, founder and owner of Clarins
Our mission: to identify entrepreneurial projects that contribute to building the future of beauty and well-being, and to provide them with solid financial support and comprehensive long-term guidance.
Reasons to join us
“We are always thinking far into the future and we give you the means and the time to get there.”
The meticulousness of an investment fund
The long-term vision of a family business
An available and tight-knit team
Access to the network and resources enjoyed by Clarins, a global leader in beauty and well-being
Clarins is proud to count over 8,500 employees worldwide with a foothold in 141 countries. As the high-end skincare leader in Europe, Clarins exports its French savoir-faire throughout the globe along with a twofold promise to take care of people and the planet. www.clarins.com
Two major strategic focuses
To bring out new trends in the beauty sector
B TO C
We identify and accompany brands or services linked to the future of beauty and well-being that open up new horizons and bring out new trends.
To bring out new trends in the beauty sector
B TO C
We identify and accompany brands or services linked to the future of beauty and well-being that open up new horizons and bring out new trends.
Impact every stage in the beauty value chain
B TO B
We support solutions, tools and supports that contribute to inventing the healthcare industry of the coming decades across the entire value chain.
We are particularly interested in digital innovations and advances in biotechnologies, supply chain, packaging and R&D.
Impact every stage in the beauty value chain
B TO B
We support solutions, tools and supports that contribute to inventing the healthcare industry of the coming decades across the entire value chain.
We are particularly interested in digital innovations and advances in biotechnologies, supply chain, packaging and R&D.
"Famille C Venture's offer combines solid financial support, personalised long-term assistance and a complete ecosystem of advice and resources."
Our approach
Intervene with companies that have entered their expansion phase
While Famille C Venture may invest from the early days for R&D projects, it more often begins a partnership once a company has already begun to expand.
Serve as a major shareholder alongside the founding management team
Famille C Venture generally serves as a key shareholder, alongside the founders who continue to have a major role in guiding the company.
“Famille C Venture aims to become a key player in the beauty and skincare ecosystem of tomorrow, recognized for its ability to support companies long-term.”
They chose us
"Our technology acts as a real disruptor by breaking down the information silos in healthcare."
Dr. Jurgi Camblong, President and Founder of Sophia Genetics
In the healthcare technology sector, SOPHiA GENETICS is developing a solution for the democratization of data-driven medicine that aims to improve the results and economics of the healthcare system on a global scale. By opening up the use of next-generation data in healthcare applied to cancer and rare diseases, SOPHiA's universal platform enables clinical researchers to gain precision and confidence. The company's innovative approach offers nearly 1,000 institutions, a growing network of partners, access to shared knowledge that heralds a new era in global healthcare.
"Our vision is to build the future of great employee experiences, turning LumApps into a central hub for all employees’ needs and interests."
Sebastien Ricard, CEO
LumApps aligns the modern enterprise workforce through better communication, engagement, organization and work. The company’s leading intranet and employee experience platform intelligently connect people, information and applications to deepen business relationships and grow institutional knowledge and productivity.
"I discovered an opaque industry that did not meet the standards of transparency that our generation now demands when it comes to consumption. It is from this observation that JOONE was born, with a desire to produce with transparency."
Carole Juge-Llewellyn, President & Founder of JOONE
In 2017, Carole Juge-Llewellyn launched JOONE, the ecological and pretty diaper, delivered at home and on subscription. Today, JOONE is a healthy universe around maternity and childhood, traceable and made in France, as well as a range for women.
"We strive to be trusted by the world’s biggest and best inspirational companies as the most comprehensive resource to understand momentum, benchmark success and value the brand as a true financial asset."
Michael Jaïs, President of Launchmetrics
Launchmetrics is the leading Brand Performance Cloud used by Fashion, Luxury and Beauty (FLB) executives to connect with the modern consumer in a constantly changing landscape; it’s Brand Performance Cloud provides companies with the tools and intelligence they need to optimize the use of their creative assets, execute powerful brand amplification programs and measure their brand performance.
" This Series B funding round will give us the financial strength to drive growth in our core markets. Innovating by developing and manufacturing products in-house is unusual in the UK and in the beauty industry in general. Famille C Venture shares both our passion for creating products and our values around transparency and sustainability, making them an ideal partner. »
Sarah Brown, President & Founder of PAI Skincare
Founded in 2007 by Sarah Brown, the PAI brand was born to address her own sensitive and reactive skin issues. The company's mission is to be a pioneer in organic skincare. PAI was developed to care for all skin types, no matter how sensitive, with the finest natural ingredients and without compromise. PAI has its own research and development laboratory and production facility at its headquarters in London. The range is certified Natural and Organic by COSMOS, Vegan and Cruelty Free.
They're on our side
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Experienced Capital (ECP) is an operational investment fund dedicated to premium brands which was set up in 2016 by Frédéric Biousse, Elie Kouby and Emmanuel Pradère. ECP has built a unique portfolio of brands, which it supports in their development thanks to a team of dedicated operational experts. ECP portfolio includes Balibaris, Sœur, Maison Standards, Le Slip Français, Figaret, Jimmy Fairly, Sessùn, BAM Karaoke Box, NV Gallery, L:a Bruket, Oh My Cream! and Dynamo.
Felix's vision is to create a venture fund for the Creative Class, at the intersection of technology and creativity, in large markets such as digital commerce, digital media and connected living. The company's mission is to be a partner of choice for entrepreneurs with big ideas and help them build strong brands that stand out and move the world forward.
Ventech China is a local specialist with a global perspective. The company manages funds dedicated to consumer market in china and in South Asia. In the top 10 regional and global performance for 14 years.
In short
"Famille C Venture aims to become a key player in the beauty and skincare ecosystem of tomorrow, recognized for its ability to support companies in the long run."
OUR PROJECT
Build and stimulate an ecosystem of bold entrepreneurs who are inventing the future of beauty.
OUR COMMITMENT
Stand alongside those we choose to support for as long as they need, in a relationship built on trust and partnership. Act responsibly and kindly, in line with Clarins’s values and mission:
“Making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful world.”
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