KKAT aims to create and invest in AI startups, leveraging their technical expertise and industry insights to foster innovation in the artificial intelligence sector.

Our approach is hands-on. We design companies from scratch or partner with founders at the earliest stages, targeting groundbreaking technologies and banking on execution.

With a track record in software, logistics, and consumer goods, we apply cross-industry knowledge to build scalable ventures.

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01 / FinTech
Active

Qonto

Founded in 2016 by Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi, Qonto is a French neobank offering online business banking services tailored for freelancers and SMEs. By late 2023, Qonto had more than 450,000 business customers across multiple European countries.

Seed Stage Investment
2016 Read Source
02 / IoT
Exited

Smok.io

Launched in 2013, Smokio developed the world's first connected electronic cigarette, allowing users to monitor their consumption via a mobile app. The device synchronized with smartphones to track usage and health metrics. Smokio was acquired by a Fortune 500 company, enhancing its impact in the industry.

Co-Founder, Seed Stage Investment
2013 Read Source
03 / Data
Ceased

Dotspot

A city discovery app that aggregated recommendations from influencers onto a map, enabling users to find the best spots around them. Dotspot was featured in OPUMO Magazine and was a top app in the App Store for several months. Funding challenges during the Cambridge Analytica scandal led to its closure.

Founder
2019 Read Source
04 / Consumer
Ceased

Greyhours

Founded in 2013, Greyhours was a French watchmaking brand aiming to create minimalist, high-quality timepieces that were both financially accessible and aesthetically refined. Despite its success, Greyhours ceased operations in 2020 due to rapid technological advancements.

Founder
2013 Visit Website
05 / Logistics
Exited

Paranello

Paranello became Groupon France's number one partner between 2011 and 2013, operating five offices worldwide, employing 80 staff, and achieving $35 million in product sales. Their innovative products were featured in Groupon deals, contributing to rapid growth.

Founder
2011 View Source