LVMH, the esteemed luxury conglomerate, has unveiled its lineup of 26 promising companies for the highly anticipated second edition of the Parisian tech incubator, ‘La Maison des Startups’ (Start-up House). This initiative, hosted at the renowned Station F start-up campus in Paris, is designed to provide crucial support to emerging companies as they develop cutting-edge solutions for the ever-evolving luxury industry.
The rigorous selection process for the 13 new participants was carried out through the prestigious LVMH Innovation Award competition at the iconic Viva Technology event in Paris, as well as via LVMH’s internal entrepreneurial program, DARE. The chosen companies will have the invaluable opportunity to receive guidance from seasoned professionals at LVMH, engage in workshops focusing on pitching business concepts, forging strategic partnerships, and tackling key challenges prevalent in the luxury sector.
The focus areas for the startups participating in the second edition of the ‘Start-up House’ incubator encompass critical themes such as sustainability, enhancing customer experience, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, addressing CRM concerns, and leveraging virtual and augmented reality technologies. These themes are pivotal for companies within the luxury realm to foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Among the esteemed returning companies from the previous iteration are Orbis, Daumet, Heuritech, Euveka, and Southpigalle, all of which have already embarked on fruitful collaborations with LVMH. The fresh faces in the program include trailblazers like Futur 404, The Bradery, Dreenk, Allure Systems, Haptic Media, Holooh, Ferpection, Mercaux, Fitle, Neos, Simplifield, Spoon, and Voir, each bringing novel solutions and a wealth of expertise to the luxury sector.
The resounding success of the first ‘Start-up House’ incubator edition, where an impressive 21 out of 23 participating startups secured funding, underscores the program’s positive impact in nurturing talent and propelling innovation in the luxury domain. With the unwavering support from LVMH and access to invaluable resources, the selected companies in the second edition are poised to make enduring contributions to the innovation landscape of luxury technology.
For more information on the Parisian technology incubator, ‘La Maison des Startups’, visit the official website here. Additionally, you can read up on the latest updates and success stories from LVMH’s internal entrepreneurial program, DARE, by visiting their site here.
