Our Thesis
Venture Capital and Private Equity in startups at Seed / Series A stages
Agile and quick in our decision-making
Committed to entrepreneurs while respecting their independence
Operating in France and internationally in Brazil and Lebanon
Evergreen, by your side for the long term
Signatory of PRI / Principles for Responsible Investment
A network of entrepreneurs and partner funds
Our Preferred Sectors
Hospitality
Luxury hotels and residences with hotel services, places of both connection and experience.
Real Estate
Breathing new life into high-potential spaces, restructuring them with a sustainable and responsible mindset.
Services & Innovation
Companies digitizing traditional industries in the service and retail sectors.
What We Believe In
Luxury, Meaning & Experiences
We stand for a luxury that is meaningful, full of experiences and emotions. Excellence in pleasure and sharing.
Sustainability & Responsibility
As lovers of nature, landscapes, local terroirs and their culture, we are committed to projects that prioritize impact over profitability, for responsible and sustainable investment.
Technology & Digital
Passionate about technology, we love it when it creates better, fairer and shared futures.
Jérôme Picard Entrepreneur & Investor
Tech Entrepreneur
A tech entrepreneur, Jérôme Picard co-founded the Hartwood group in 1998 and six companies in the IT services sector. In 2022, he co-managed the exit and supported 80% of Hartwood Group’s revenue for two years through a major operation, the sale of Afd.tech, which became part of Accenture, a global leader in consulting with over 800K employees and €60 billion in revenue in 2023.
Partner & Investor
After 25 years leading a group of consulting companies in innovation, Jérôme Picard began a new chapter of his life, becoming an investor and partner alongside emerging companies. A partner at Tomcat Invest since 2020, responsible for project selection and Private Equity support, he founded Homen Capital in 2022, his own Asset Management Holding and investment company.
Réseau vertueux
Tomcat Invest – Startup accelerator and investment fund.