Hippodrome
WOULD YOU HAVE INVESTED IN
WOULD YOU HAVE INVESTED IN KYLIAN MBAPPÉ AT THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OLD,
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ AT THE AGE OF 18,
(OR WOULD YOU HAVE MISSED IT)?
With THE QUEST Hippodrome, gain access to a unique opportunity
to invest as the very first investor in the tech startups of our Kylian Mbappé
Exclusive access to very young, unique, and singular entrepreneurs,
seeking to create international tech companies
With THE QUEST Hippodrome, gain access to the unique opportunity to invest as the very first investor in the startups of our Tech Kylian Mbappé
Exclusive access to very young, unique, and singular entrepreneurs, seeking to create international technology companies
THE QUEST HIPPODROME,
WHAT IS IT?
THE QUEST Hippodrome is a private investment club where members invest early in startups emerging from the unique training center inspired by those for future high-level athletes, applied to young builders, hackers, and dropouts who want to create the tech project of their dreams, with an international outlook from Day 1
Seats are limited.
The investment fund of Xavier Niel
co-financer of the pre-Seed vouchers
of €100,000
The investment fund of Xavier Niel
co-funder of the pre-seed checks
of €100,000
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. DETECTION
THE QUEST Training Center detects (very) young singular talents: geeks, passionate, determined, unconventional...
They want to stop their studies and start building the tech project of their dreams.
THE QUEST Training Center detects (very) young, unique talents: geeks, passionate, determined, unconventional...
They know where they want to stop their studies and start building the tech project of their dreams.
THE QUEST Training Center detects (very) young singular talents: geeks, passionate, determined, unconventional...
They have where they want to stop their studies and start building the tech project of their dreams.
2. TEST
THE QUEST Training Center works with them for 30-90 days during a Test phase:
THE QUEST Training Center works with them for 30-90 days during a Testing phase:
#1 - Find their Founder-Market Fit, their zone of genius
#1 - Finding their Founder-Market Fit, their zone of genius
#1 - Finding their Founder-Market Fit, their zone of genius
#2 - Define a strong and futuristic market thesis for their project and future-oriented for their project
#2 - Define a strong and futuristic market vision and thesis for their project
and future-oriented for their project
#2 - Define a strong, futuristic vision and market thesis for their project
and future-oriented for their project
#3 - Design a first version of the product...
#3 - Designing a first version of the product...
#4 - Establish an ambitious Go-To-Market strategy
3. SUPPORT + INVESTMENT
If our Core Team of experienced entrepreneurs deems that these first two phases are truly promising, a 12-month co-creation phase will begin for the young talent in question and their startup project at THE QUEST Training Center.
A pre-Seed check of €100k at a valuation of €1.5M will then be deployed, consisting of THE QUEST Hippodrome and Kima Ventures (Xavier Niel's investment fund).
This investment proposal will be subject to a majority vote by the club members.
If our Core Team of experienced entrepreneurs believes that these first two phases are truly promising, a 12-month co-creation phase will begin at THE QUEST Training Center for the young talent in question and their startup project.
A pre-seed check of €100k at a valuation of €1.5M will then be deployed, consisting of THE QUEST Hippodrome and Kima Ventures (the investment fund of Xavier Niel).
This investment proposal will be subject to a vote by the majority of the club members.
If our Core Team of experienced entrepreneurs believes that these first two phases are truly promising, a 12-month co-creation phase at THE QUEST Training Center will begin for the young talent in question and their startup project.
A pre-Seed check of €100k at a valuation of €1.5M will then be deployed, composed of THE QUEST Hippodrome and Kima Ventures (Xavier Niel's investment fund).
This investment proposal will be subject to a majority vote by the club members.
Seats are limited.
The investment fund of Xavier Niel
co-financer of the pre-Seed checks
of €100,000
The investment fund of Xavier Niel
co-financer of the pre-Seed checks
of 100,000€
AFTER 5 YEARS, SIGNIFICANT RESULTS
2.5 million euros raised in Seed after 10 months.
from €0 to 6 million in ARR in 3 years, 100% bootstrap.
from €0 to 6 million in ARR in 3 years, 100% bootstrap.
10 million organic views on TikTok each week.
10 million organic views on TikTok each week.
2 million € raised in Seed to create the ArcelorMittal of 2035.
2 million € raised in Seed to create the ArcelorMittal of 2035.
10 000 stars cumulates on Github in 72h.
10 000 stars cumulates on Github in 72h.
1M$ raised in Seed after 12 months.
THEY HAVE ALREADY INVESTED IN OUR STARTUPS
WHY JOIN
THE QUEST
Hippodrome
ACCESS AN OFF-MARKET DEAL FLOW
Investing through THE QUEST Hippodrome means benefiting from exclusive access to a stream of singular, unconventional talents, tested in the real world, on the ground, by experienced entrepreneurs, who have or will leave school to create global startups in the coming months, with all their heart, innocence, and overflowing energy.
ACCESS AN OFF-MARKET DEAL FLOW
Investing through THE QUEST Hippodrome means benefiting from exclusive access to a stream of singular, unconventional talents, tested in the real world, on the ground, by experienced entrepreneurs, who have or will leave school to create global startups in the coming months, with all their heart, innocence, and overflowing energy.
ACCESS AN OFF-MARKET DEAL FLOW
Investing through THE QUEST Hippodrome means benefiting from exclusive access to a stream of singular, unconventional talents, tested in the real world, on the ground, by experienced entrepreneurs, who have or will leave school to create global startups in the coming months, with all their heart, innocence, and overflowing energy.
AN EXPERIENCED OPERATIONAL ARM BEHIND EVERY INVESTMENT
The premise of THE QUEST is that an experienced team (like the staff of the top football clubs, for example) gives very young talents a much better chance of success. At THE QUEST, projects are not launched "just" by a few inexperienced young founders, but co-founded by young entrepreneurs with overflowing energy, supported by a team of more experienced entrepreneurs, who will help them avoid many lethal mistakes, and highlight the cherries on the cake that can sometimes make all the difference. This is the strength of a model that minimizes risks.
AN EXPERIENCED OPERATIONAL ARM BEHIND EVERY INVESTMENT
The premise of THE QUEST is that an experienced team (like the staff of the top football clubs, for example) gives very young talents a much better chance of success. At THE QUEST, projects are not launched "just" by a few inexperienced young founders, but co-founded by young entrepreneurs with overflowing energy, supported by a team of more experienced entrepreneurs, who will help them avoid many lethal mistakes, and highlight the cherries on the cake that can sometimes make all the difference. This is the strength of a model that minimizes risks.
AN EXPERIENCED OPERATIONAL ARM BEHIND EVERY INVESTMENT
The premise of THE QUEST is that an experienced team (like the staff of the top football clubs, for example) gives very young talents a much better chance of success. At THE QUEST, projects are not launched "just" by a few inexperienced young founders, but co-founded by young entrepreneurs with overflowing energy, supported by a team of more experienced entrepreneurs, who will help them avoid many lethal mistakes, and highlight the cherries on the cake that can sometimes make all the difference. This is the strength of a model that minimizes risks.
A MAXIMUM EXHIBITION
A single investment ticket in THE QUEST Hippodrome provides exposure to the next 20 startups created within THE QUEST over the next three years. This model maximizes profit opportunities and significantly reduces the risks associated with early-stage investing.
A MAXIMUM EXHIBITION
A single investment ticket in THE QUEST Hippodrome provides exposure to the next 20 startups created within THE QUEST over the next three years. This model maximizes profit opportunities and significantly reduces the risks associated with early-stage investing.
A MAXIMUM EXHIBITION
A single investment ticket in THE QUEST Hippodrome provides exposure to the next 20 startups created within THE QUEST over the next three years. This model maximizes profit opportunities and significantly reduces the risks associated with early-stage investing.
DIRECT CONTACT WITH UNIQUE YOUNG TALENTS
Investors who are members of the THE QUEST Hippodrome club have direct access to the young founders of the startups passing through the THE QUEST Training Center. They can advise them, build relationships with them: they are part of the team.
DIRECT CONTACT WITH UNIQUE YOUNG TALENTS
Investors who are members of the THE QUEST Hippodrome club have direct access to the young founders of the startups passing through the THE QUEST Training Center. They can advise them, build relationships with them: they are part of the team.
DIRECT CONTACT WITH UNIQUE YOUNG TALENTS
Investors who are members of the THE QUEST Hippodrome club have direct access to the young founders of the startups passing through the THE QUEST Training Center. They can advise them, build relationships with them: they are part of the team.
Seats are limited.
The investment fund of Xavier Niel
co-financier of the pre-Seed checks
of €100,000
THEY ARE PART OF
THE INVESTMENT CLUB
THE QUEST HIPPODROME
THEY ARE PART OF THE
INVESTMENT CLUB
THE QUEST HIPPODROME
Michelangelo
VC @ Stride
Michelangelo is what we call a VC. He works at Stride, a leading British investment fund. Convinced by the thesis of THE QUEST, he wanted to personally join the boat and be part of the adventure of unique young talents.
Simon Pierre Mathieu
Angel Investor
Simon Pierre Mathieu is an experienced entrepreneur and a long-time business angel. He fell in love with the THE QUEST team and decided to invest a ticket in THE QUEST Hippodrome.
Wallerand & Sixtine
Moullé-Bertheaux
Founders of the group Le Crayon
Wallerand & Sixtine, founders of the digital media Le Crayon, are following the adventure of the team THE QUEST. They firmly believe in it and have decided to invest in THE QUEST Hippodrome.
Seats are limited.
The investment fund of Xavier Niel
co-financier of the pre-Seed checks
of €100,000
The investment fund of Xavier Niel
co-financer of the pre-seed checks
of €100,000
THE QUEST:
THE MOST COMPLETE MODEL
IN THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
THE QUEST:
THE MOST COMPLETE MODEL IN THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
THE QUEST:
THE MOST COMPLETE MODEL IN THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
Offer…
Theoretical
Training
Idée de startup
Co-founders
Capital
Strategic
Guidance
Operational
Support
HQ / Offices
Community
& Events
Specialized for
17-27 years old
Entrepreneurial
Training Center
Higher Education
School
Incubator /
Accelerator
Startup
studio
Co-founder
Matching
VC /
Investor
THE TEAM BEHIND THE QUEST
THE TEAM BEHIND
THE QUEST
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Maxime Blondel
CEO
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Maxime Blondel
CEO
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JULIAN IVALDY
CO-FOUNDER
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JULIAN IVALDY
CO-FOUNDER
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Adams Salahou
CO-FOUNDER
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Adams Salahou
CO-FOUNDER
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ROBIN SELIGMANN
CO-FOUNDER
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ROBIN SELIGMANN
CO-FOUNDER
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Pierre Paris
CO-FOUNDER
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Pierre Paris
CO-FOUNDER
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KENZA BELLOUT
LAWYER
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KENZA BELLOUT
LAWYER
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MÉDOUNE DIACK
HEAD OF TALENTS
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MÉDOUNE DIACK
HEAD OF TALENTS
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CAMILLE HAÏDAR
HEAD OF DESIGN
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CAMILLE HAÏDAR
HEAD OF DESIGN
FAQ
How do you identify unique young talents?
Several elements allow us to detect unique young talents under the radar. First of all, throughout the year, our team gives free lectures on tech and entrepreneurship in higher education schools, as well as in high schools. Next, we have a "submarine" presence on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter to find the gems that may be hidden there. We have also created a strong brand that makes us directly identifiable and allows us to benefit from growing word-of-mouth over the years. We also benefit from a strong referral power from our alumni, who recommend THE QUEST to their acquaintances and new encounters. Finally, we have developed 2 thematic Instagram accounts: @thequest_fr + @blondylesbonstuyaux (the one belonging to our CEO) to continuously attract new young talents. This year, we are also betting on the launch of our YouTube channel, aimed at (very) young entrepreneurs considering dropping out. In short, an ecosystem for lead generation that means we have more young talents reaching out to us today than we have scholarships and time available to grant.
What exactly is The Quest Hippodrome?
THE QUEST HIPPODROME is an investment fund that does not meet the criteria of AIFs. This means that investors will have a discretionary role in the selection and exit of companies in the portfolio. THE QUEST HIPPODROME aims to invest the funds raised from several investors into one or more targeted pre-seed startups. Each deployment will be invested solely in target startups co-founded by THE QUEST Training Center to ensure operational deployment within the startups. From the investor's perspective, they become a shareholder of the fund by subscribing to the shares issued by the fund. And the fund itself becomes a shareholder of the target startups. In this way, the investor indirectly holds shares in the target startups. They can thus realize capital gains in the event of a successful exit from the target startups.
What are the benefits of investing in a fund for an investor?
Thanks to this fund, investors will be able to invest collectively and participate in the pre-Seed fundraising of high-potential startups. The fund is an excellent way to participate in the fundraising of a startup, sometimes of considerable size, by committing only a small part of their capital, with the average required ticket being more accessible. Investing in a fund is a very good way to reduce the risk of venture capital investment. The amounts raised in the fund are deployed across multiple targets, which helps maximize the chances of capital gains while reducing the risks associated with this type of investment.
How does this differ from a traditional fund?
THE QUEST HIPPODROME differs from traditional investment funds: Investment targets will only be startups co-founded within THE QUEST Training Center to ensure our operational deployment within the startups. Access to exclusive startups under favorable conditions. An affordable entry ticket. Amateur investors are welcome. Accessible without the need for an excellent network.
How can I become a member of The Quest Hippodrome?
To join THE QUEST Hippodrome, you must fill out the application form, and then you will have an interview with one of our fund members. We mainly assess the alignment between our investment philosophy and the investors. There are no membership fees. You become a member by purchasing a share in the fund.
How does the decision-making process in investment work?
Each investment or disinvestment decision must be approved by a majority of investors. A vote will be organized on this occasion with all investors. The President may present several opportunities in a single vote. THE QUEST HIPPODROME will hold at least one annual general meeting to discuss general directions with all investors.
How to make my investment profitable?
Holding shares in unlisted companies is not very liquid, and you can profit from your investment in one of the following scenarios: 1/ Sale of the startup 2/ The startup raises new funds, with existing shareholders being bought out by new investors. 3/ Dividends paid by the startup (a rarer scenario)
How do you identify unique young talents?
Several elements allow us to detect unique young talents under the radar. First of all, throughout the year, our team gives free lectures on tech and entrepreneurship in higher education schools, as well as in high schools. Next, we have a "submarine" presence on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter to find the gems that may be hidden there. We have also created a strong brand that makes us directly identifiable and allows us to benefit from growing word-of-mouth over the years. We also benefit from a strong referral power from our alumni, who recommend THE QUEST to their acquaintances and new encounters. Finally, we have developed 2 thematic Instagram accounts: @thequest_fr + @blondylesbonstuyaux (the one belonging to our CEO) to continuously attract new young talents. This year, we are also betting on the launch of our YouTube channel, aimed at (very) young entrepreneurs considering dropping out. In short, an ecosystem for lead generation that means we have more young talents reaching out to us today than we have scholarships and time available to grant.
What exactly is The Quest Hippodrome?
THE QUEST HIPPODROME is an investment fund that does not meet the criteria of AIFs. This means that investors will have a discretionary role in the selection and exit of companies in the portfolio. THE QUEST HIPPODROME aims to invest the funds raised from several investors into one or more targeted pre-seed startups. Each deployment will be invested solely in target startups co-founded by THE QUEST Training Center to ensure operational deployment within the startups. From the investor's perspective, they become a shareholder of the fund by subscribing to the shares issued by the fund. And the fund itself becomes a shareholder of the target startups. In this way, the investor indirectly holds shares in the target startups. They can thus realize capital gains in the event of a successful exit from the target startups.
What are the benefits of investing in a fund for an investor?
Thanks to this fund, investors will be able to invest collectively and participate in the pre-Seed fundraising of high-potential startups. The fund is an excellent way to participate in the fundraising of a startup, sometimes of considerable size, by committing only a small part of their capital, with the average required ticket being more accessible. Investing in a fund is a very good way to reduce the risk of venture capital investment. The amounts raised in the fund are deployed across multiple targets, which helps maximize the chances of capital gains while reducing the risks associated with this type of investment.
How does this differ from a traditional fund?
THE QUEST HIPPODROME differs from traditional investment funds: Investment targets will only be startups co-founded within THE QUEST Training Center to ensure our operational deployment within the startups. Access to exclusive startups under favorable conditions. An affordable entry ticket. Amateur investors are welcome. Accessible without the need for an excellent network.
How can I become a member of The Quest Hippodrome?
To join THE QUEST Hippodrome, you must fill out the application form, and then you will have an interview with one of our fund members. We mainly assess the alignment between our investment philosophy and the investors. There are no membership fees. You become a member by purchasing a share in the fund.
How does the decision-making process in investment work?
Each investment or disinvestment decision must be approved by a majority of investors. A vote will be organized on this occasion with all investors. The President may present several opportunities in a single vote. THE QUEST HIPPODROME will hold at least one annual general meeting to discuss general directions with all investors.
How to make my investment profitable?
Holding shares in unlisted companies is not very liquid, and you can profit from your investment in one of the following scenarios: 1/ Sale of the startup 2/ The startup raises new funds, with existing shareholders being bought out by new investors. 3/ Dividends paid by the startup (a rarer scenario)
How do you identify unique young talents?
Several elements allow us to detect unique young talents under the radar. First of all, throughout the year, our team gives free lectures on tech and entrepreneurship in higher education schools, as well as in high schools. Next, we have a "submarine" presence on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter to find the gems that may be hidden there. We have also created a strong brand that makes us directly identifiable and allows us to benefit from growing word-of-mouth over the years. We also benefit from a strong referral power from our alumni, who recommend THE QUEST to their acquaintances and new encounters. Finally, we have developed 2 thematic Instagram accounts: @thequest_fr + @blondylesbonstuyaux (the one belonging to our CEO) to continuously attract new young talents. This year, we are also betting on the launch of our YouTube channel, aimed at (very) young entrepreneurs considering dropping out. In short, an ecosystem for lead generation that means we have more young talents reaching out to us today than we have scholarships and time available to grant.
What exactly is The Quest Hippodrome?
THE QUEST HIPPODROME is an investment fund that does not meet the criteria of AIFs. This means that investors will have a discretionary role in the selection and exit of companies in the portfolio. THE QUEST HIPPODROME aims to invest the funds raised from several investors into one or more targeted pre-seed startups. Each deployment will be invested solely in target startups co-founded by THE QUEST Training Center to ensure operational deployment within the startups. From the investor's perspective, they become a shareholder of the fund by subscribing to the shares issued by the fund. And the fund itself becomes a shareholder of the target startups. In this way, the investor indirectly holds shares in the target startups. They can thus realize capital gains in the event of a successful exit from the target startups.
What are the benefits of investing in a fund for an investor?
Thanks to this fund, investors will be able to invest collectively and participate in the pre-Seed fundraising of high-potential startups. The fund is an excellent way to participate in the fundraising of a startup, sometimes of considerable size, by committing only a small part of their capital, with the average required ticket being more accessible. Investing in a fund is a very good way to reduce the risk of venture capital investment. The amounts raised in the fund are deployed across multiple targets, which helps maximize the chances of capital gains while reducing the risks associated with this type of investment.
How does this differ from a traditional fund?
THE QUEST HIPPODROME differs from traditional investment funds: Investment targets will only be startups co-founded within THE QUEST Training Center to ensure our operational deployment within the startups. Access to exclusive startups under favorable conditions. An affordable entry ticket. Amateur investors are welcome. Accessible without the need for an excellent network.
How can I become a member of The Quest Hippodrome?
To join THE QUEST Hippodrome, you must fill out the application form, and then you will have an interview with one of our fund members. We mainly assess the alignment between our investment philosophy and the investors. There are no membership fees. You become a member by purchasing a share in the fund.
How does the decision-making process in investment work?
Each investment or disinvestment decision must be approved by a majority of investors. A vote will be organized on this occasion with all investors. The President may present several opportunities in a single vote. THE QUEST HIPPODROME will hold at least one annual general meeting to discuss general directions with all investors.
How to make my investment profitable?
Holding shares in unlisted companies is not very liquid, and you can profit from your investment in one of the following scenarios: 1/ Sale of the startup 2/ The startup raises new funds, with existing shareholders being bought out by new investors. 3/ Dividends paid by the startup (a rarer scenario)