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Kering

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

PPR is a French multinational holding company which develops a worldwide brand portfolio of luxury, sport and lifestyle brands.

Investor Profile

Kering has backed more than 9 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 56% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series H rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, France, Russian Federation.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Fashion, Apparel.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Series H (11%)
  • Corporate Round (11%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)
  • Secondary Market (11%)

Country Focus

  • United States (67%)
  • France (22%)
  • Russian Federation (11%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Fashion
  • Apparel
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Biotechnology
  • Manufacturing
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Toys
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Kering frequently co-invest with?

Alphabet
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
Amazon Alexa Fund
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
Regeneration.VC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Agronomics
Europe, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, Douglas
Co-Investments: 2
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 1
Craft Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 2
BI
Europe, Midtjylland, Denmark, Aarhus
Co-Investments: 2
Betaworks
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Kering often collaborate with?

LD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
Maximilian Bittner
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Kering?

Matiere Premiere

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Matiere Premiere is a fragrance manufacturing enterprise based on a single natural component used in high doses.

CosmeticsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Corporate RoundJun 4, 2024
Valentino

Italy, Texas, United States

Valentino operates online boutiques and showrooms that sell fashion and luxury products.

ApparelBeautyE-CommerceFashion
Secondary MarketJul 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,866,294,286
Superplastic

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Superplastic is a character-based product and entertainment company that creates limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation.

AnimationApparelArtMedia and EntertainmentToys
Series AFeb 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
VitroLabs

San Jose, California, United States

VitroLabs develops a platform that manufactures real leather using stem cell-based technologies.

BiotechnologyFashionManufacturing
Series AMay 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $47,400,572
NTWRK

Los Angeles, California, United States

NTWRK is the definitive live streaming video commerce platform developed specifically for Gen-Z and Millennials.

E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsInternetMedia and EntertainmentShoppingVideo Streaming
Series BSep 23, 2021
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
VitroLabs

San Jose, California, United States

VitroLabs develops a platform that manufactures real leather using stem cell-based technologies.

BiotechnologyFashionManufacturing
Series ASep 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Vestiaire Collective

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Vestiaire Collective is an online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell pre-owned luxury fashion items.

E-CommerceFashionMarketplace
Series HMar 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $214,466,875
Lamoda

Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation

Lamoda is an online shopping site that offers a wide variety of fashion wearables for women, men, and kids, including cosmetics.

E-CommerceFashionWearables
Series UnknownDec 13, 2012
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Fancy

New York, New York, United States

Fancy curates the most innovative fashion, accessories, art and gadgets from emerging brands and artists across the globe.

E-CommerceShoppingSocial Media
Series BNov 1, 2011
Amount Raised: $10,000,000