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PRIVATE CLUB

OF STUDENTS VC SCOUT

We are recruiting students at each campus and school in France to join the

VC Scout THE QUEST program alongside their studies. You will have €100K tickets to invest

in the most promising student entrepreneurs on your campus.

Avec THE QUEST Hippodrome, accédez à l'opportunité unique d'investir en tant que tout premier investisseur dans les startups de nos Kylian Mbappé de la Tech


Un accès exclusif à de très jeunes entrepreneurs, uniques et singuliers, en quête de créer des entreprises technologiques internationales

They have already boarded.

They have already
boarded

+45 VC Scouts

Specifically?

€100K to invest in the profiles you recommend to us

Your role will be to spot, on your campus, the talents (who have gone under the radar)

who are working on a promising and ambitious tech project,

with the desire to transform it into an international startup. 

Your role will be to spot, on your campus, the talents (who have gone under the radar)
who are working on a promising and ambitious tech project,
with the desire to transform it into an international startup. 

Whether these talents are alone
or already with co-founders…

Whether they are at the idea stage
or already have a prototype.

Get in touch with them
to let them know about THE QUEST. 

Write an investment deck
that you send to The QUEST team.

If the talents you have identified are retained by The QUEST, and they are attracted by our support, you will have the opportunity to learn with us how to deploy a pre-seed check of €100,000 in their tech project.

For each identified student entrepreneur who joins the THE QUEST program, you have the choice between two types of incentives: €5000 in cash or a % of the Carry on the shares taken by THE QUEST in the startup in exchange for the 100K€ scholarship.

Becoming a VC Scout
THE QUEST is...

On-the-job training

🎓

A comprehensive training from THE QUEST on the detection of entrepreneurs and promising projects.


A solid mastery of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.


A program to showcase your skills as a VC Scout by selecting successful profiles to make yourself known in the startup ecosystem.

Your VC Scout card

🪪

Exclusive access to the club and exclusive events at THE QUEST HQ.


Access to exclusive conferences and workshops conducted by renowned entrepreneurs from the startup ecosystem.


A guaranteed invitation to our fairs, as informal moments help create the best relationships.

An additional income

💰

5K€ will be paid to you upon validated detection.


And if you really believe in the entrepreneurs you recommend to us, turn this 5K€ into a long-term investment by taking a % of the Carry of the investment THE QUEST.

A career accelerator

📈

A VC Scout badge for THE QUEST on LinkedIn.


A connection to the THE QUEST network for all your internship, apprenticeship, and job searches.


A direct link with the THE QUEST internal team: by being part of the program, the team guarantees to answer your questions and help you if you wish to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure.

Applications open

Applications are open to become an elite member of our club. Subsequently, the recruitment of new members will be by affiliation: only individuals validated by a sponsor or a godparent will be integrated as VC Scout THE QUEST.

How does it work?

1

Your application is being reviewed, if your profile fits, we will arrange an interview with you.

2

If you are selected for the VC Scout The QUEST program, our team will provide you with comprehensive training on identifying promising entrepreneurs and projects.

3

When you detect an opportunity that you think is worth investing €100k in, you inform the The QUEST team.

4

If the young talent you have detected is selected by The QUEST, we will support them and invest €100,000 in their project.

5

At that point, you have the choice between two types of incentives: a commission on the % of shares taken by THE QUEST in the startup or €5000.

For whom?

Active student, entrepreneurial or in association (BDE, side project, Freelance…), currently enrolled in a school or university (bachelor's, master's, doctorate, MBA, etc.), with at least one full year remaining in your program.


Be ready to invest yourself in the club, for at least a year proactively.

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

What is the VC Scout THE QUEST program?

The VC Scout THE QUEST program allows students to deepen their understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and venture capital. We have tickets of €100k to invest in the most promising entrepreneurial students, and the Scouts' mission will be to identify them on campus.

What is the VC Scout THE QUEST program?

The VC Scout THE QUEST program allows students to deepen their understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and venture capital. We have tickets of €100k to invest in the most promising entrepreneurial students, and the Scouts' mission will be to identify them on campus.

What is the VC Scout THE QUEST program?

The VC Scout THE QUEST program allows students to deepen their understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and venture capital. We have tickets of €100k to invest in the most promising entrepreneurial students, and the Scouts' mission will be to identify them on campus.

How to become a VC Scout THE QUEST?

To become a VC Scout, you must first submit your application. If your profile fits, we will arrange an interview with you. If you are selected for the program, our team will provide you with comprehensive training on identifying promising entrepreneurs and projects, and you will officially join the VC Scout student club THE QUEST.

How to become a VC Scout THE QUEST?

To become a VC Scout, you must first submit your application. If your profile fits, we will arrange an interview with you. If you are selected for the program, our team will provide you with comprehensive training on identifying promising entrepreneurs and projects, and you will officially join the VC Scout student club THE QUEST.

How to become a VC Scout THE QUEST?

To become a VC Scout, you must first submit your application. If your profile fits, we will arrange an interview with you. If you are selected for the program, our team will provide you with comprehensive training on identifying promising entrepreneurs and projects, and you will officially join the VC Scout student club THE QUEST.

What are the benefits of becoming a VC Scout?

As a VC Scout, you will enjoy many benefits: - A VC Scout card and access to the private club THE QUEST. - Access to exclusive parties, conferences, and workshops. - A career accelerator if you are interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital. - A connection to THE QUEST network for all your internship, apprenticeship, and job searches. - Additional income with €5000 per validated detection or a percentage of THE QUEST's shares in the startup.

What are the benefits of becoming a VC Scout?

As a VC Scout, you will enjoy many benefits: - A VC Scout card and access to the private club THE QUEST. - Access to exclusive parties, conferences, and workshops. - A career accelerator if you are interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital. - A connection to THE QUEST network for all your internship, apprenticeship, and job searches. - Additional income with €5000 per validated detection or a percentage of THE QUEST's shares in the startup.

What are the benefits of becoming a VC Scout?

As a VC Scout, you will enjoy many benefits: - A VC Scout card and access to the private club THE QUEST. - Access to exclusive parties, conferences, and workshops. - A career accelerator if you are interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital. - A connection to THE QUEST network for all your internship, apprenticeship, and job searches. - Additional income with €5000 per validated detection or a percentage of THE QUEST's shares in the startup.

What are the responsibilities of a VC Scout?

VC Scouts must identify talents under the radar, recommend potential entrepreneurs and co-founders, and inform the THE QUEST team about investment opportunities. They must actively engage in the club for at least one year.

What are the responsibilities of a VC Scout?

VC Scouts must identify talents under the radar, recommend potential entrepreneurs and co-founders, and inform the THE QUEST team about investment opportunities. They must actively engage in the club for at least one year.

What are the responsibilities of a VC Scout?

VC Scouts must identify talents under the radar, recommend potential entrepreneurs and co-founders, and inform the THE QUEST team about investment opportunities. They must actively engage in the club for at least one year.

What criteria must candidates meet?

Candidates must be active and enterprising students enrolled in a school or university in France, and have at least one full year remaining in their program. They must be ready to proactively engage in the club.

What criteria must candidates meet?

Candidates must be active and enterprising students enrolled in a school or university in France, and have at least one full year remaining in their program. They must be ready to proactively engage in the club.

What criteria must candidates meet?

Candidates must be active and enterprising students enrolled in a school or university in France, and have at least one full year remaining in their program. They must be ready to proactively engage in the club.

How does the investment process work?

Once a VC Scout identifies an opportunity, they inform the THE QUEST team. If the project is promising, THE QUEST will invest €100,000 in it. The VC Scout can then choose between a commission on THE QUEST's shares in the startup or receive €5,000 in cash.

How does the investment process work?

Once a VC Scout identifies an opportunity, they inform the THE QUEST team. If the project is promising, THE QUEST will invest €100,000 in it. The VC Scout can then choose between a commission on THE QUEST's shares in the startup or receive €5,000 in cash.

How does the investment process work?

Once a VC Scout identifies an opportunity, they inform the THE QUEST team. If the project is promising, THE QUEST will invest €100,000 in it. The VC Scout can then choose between a commission on THE QUEST's shares in the startup or receive €5,000 in cash.

What are the important dates to remember?

We accept new VC Scouts on the 1st of every month.

What are the important dates to remember?

We accept new VC Scouts on the 1st of every month.

What are the important dates to remember?

We accept new VC Scouts on the 1st of every month.

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