Motier Ventures

Overview

Motier Ventures supports technology startups with early-stage capital, follow-on funding, commercial connections, and practical operating support. The firm is linked to the Motier family holding company.

History

Guillaume Houzé founded Motier Ventures in 2021 as the Motier family holding company’s investment vehicle for technology startups.

Leadership

The current team includes Founder Guillaume Houzé, Managing Partner Clément Lamolinerie, Lead Make-a-Wish Factory Mariette Boitard, and Venture Investor Laurine Moureaux, alongside operations and community leaders.

Services

Motier Ventures invests up to €300,000 at the business-angel stage and can provide up to €3 million in later financing rounds.

The firm supports portfolio companies through design partnerships, pilot opportunities, and access to subject-matter experts. Founders can also connect with portfolio companies, the Groupe Galeries Lafayette ecosystem, and a broader corporate network across industries.

Motier Ventures operates La Maison, a 1,800 m² space in Paris dedicated to founders of portfolio companies and their communities.

What the firm offers

• Private and alternative investments

Client Focus

The firm backs entrepreneurs developing future-focused technology companies. Its investment themes include Future of Commerce, FinTech, CreativeTech, Consumer and Gaming, Infrastructure and Tooling, and Future of Work. Artificial intelligence and blockchain are cross-sector areas of expertise.

Approach

Motier Ventures combines venture investment with commercial access, design collaboration, pilot opportunities, specialist knowledge, and community-building through La Maison. Motier Holding reports that the platform has nearly 100 companies in its portfolio, invests in 25 to 30 startups annually at seed stage, and has an artificial-intelligence focus representing nearly 40% of its investments.

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