Motier Ventures

Motier Ventures is a family office based in Paris, France, managing investments in technology start-ups on behalf of the owners of the Galeries Lafayette Group. Founded in 2021, it acts as a corporate venture capital arm, focusing on early-stage companies. The firm invests up to €300,000 initially as a business angel and can follow on with investments of up to €3 million in subsequent funding rounds. Motier Ventures emphasizes sectors such as the future of commerce, fintech, creative technologies, gaming, and cybersecurity. Leveraging 125 years of entrepreneurial experience and an extensive network across various industries, it aims to support innovative companies seeking to transform their respective fields.

Nicolas Essayan

Founding Partner

Guillaume Houzé

Founder

Laurine Moureaux

Venture Investor

Vittorio Noury

Venture Investor

Past deals in Art

Flagcat

Seed Round in 2025
Flagcat is a webtoon studio dedicated to producing high-quality original series. Originating from the traditional manga genre, the company employs comparable art styles and storytelling techniques to create engaging content. Flagcat is also developing its own proprietary webtoon engine, which aims to revolutionize content production workflows through the integration of technology and artificial intelligence. This innovative approach enables the studio to deliver original animated web series, enhancing the creative experience for both creators and audiences.

Flagcat

Seed Round in 2023
Flagcat is a webtoon studio dedicated to producing high-quality original series. Originating from the traditional manga genre, the company employs comparable art styles and storytelling techniques to create engaging content. Flagcat is also developing its own proprietary webtoon engine, which aims to revolutionize content production workflows through the integration of technology and artificial intelligence. This innovative approach enables the studio to deliver original animated web series, enhancing the creative experience for both creators and audiences.

Avant Arte

Series A in 2022
Avant Arte B.V. is a digital platform based in Naarden, the Netherlands, focused on making collectible art more accessible to a new generation. Founded in 2015, the company has evolved from a blog about contemporary artists into the world's largest online art community, boasting over 2 million followers, predominantly under the age of 35. Avant Arte collaborates with renowned contemporary artists, including Jenny Holzer and Cai Guo-Qiang, to offer a range of artworks such as sculpture editions and unique prints. The platform not only allows users to buy and share art but also fosters connections among aspiring collectors, artists, and gallerists. Avant Arte's artist launches are highly sought after, often selling out within seconds, reflecting the company's success in engaging a young audience that views art collecting as akin to fashion.

LaCollection

Seed Round in 2022
LaCollection is a pioneering platform that allows collectors to own certified digital versions of renowned physical artworks by collaborating with cultural institutions. By providing a unique marketplace for crypto art, the company connects audiences with masterpieces from esteemed museums, galleries, and artists. Each piece offered is backed by the prior authorization of the rights holders and is certified through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to ensure authenticity. LaCollection enhances the art ownership experience by enabling users to acquire digital twins of significant artworks, thereby redefining how art can be experienced and appreciated in the digital age.
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