Invest in the next generation of artists
Kastel is the first investment fund dedicated to Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI).
We apply venture capital logic to the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) market: identifying artists with strong potential, investing early at the best prices, actively supporting their careers, and sharing the value created. Designed in collaboration with the artists themselves, Kastel brings together, by co-optation, passionate investors committed to actively supporting artists' careers while capitalizing on the opportunities of a market in full transformation.
Mambo
The CCI market works like the tech market: the same mechanics, the same signals, but no one had yet structured it with venture capital tools.
Our mission: invest strategically in the CCI, starting with living contemporary art. The club combines an investment fund dedicated to the CCI and an exclusive private collection, accessible to our members at studio prices.
Passionate about art, innovation and entrepreneurship, in creating Kastel, the team aims to facilitate access to investment in the Cultural and Creative Industries.
Vincent started alone, collecting and supporting artists for 5 years. Today, six complementary partners structure this experience into an investment fund.
Vincent Daffourd
Project initiator
Serial entrepreneur since age 18, with a peak valuation of €100M. Recognized Business Angel, ranked top 30 in France by Challenges (+50 startups). A seasoned contemporary art collector.
Arnaud Chaigneau
Partner - CEO
Serial entrepreneur, ex co-founder of NUMA, specialist in early-stage investment ecosystems. He built the Life After Exit community (320 members in 8 months) and deeply understands VC community dynamics.
Julie Daffourd
Partner - Member relations
Passionate contemporary art collector. Family office manager, with 50+ investments in startups founded or led by women. She has built a dual art & investment legitimacy through daily practice.
Thibaut Manent
Partner - Content & AI
Ex-founder of Papa Outang (200 Monoprix stores, 200,000 sqm of forest saved). Brand strategy, content factory and AI automation. Part-time CMO Asterion Ventures. A recognized expert in building brands with strong community impact.
The first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to launch the fund
Four artists we have been supporting for five years: three profiles comparable to Series A, plus one Seed profile, selected for their growth potential.
Franck Noto
Painter, sculptor
Mambo
Painter, sculptor
Obvious
AI & digital artists
Mara
Painter
Franck Noto
Painter, sculptor
Mambo
Painter, sculptor
Obvious
AI & digital artists
Mara
Painter
Franck Noto
Painter, sculptor
Mambo
Painter, sculptor
Obvious
AI & digital artists
Mara
Painter
Franck Noto
Painter, sculptor
Mambo
Painter, sculptor
Obvious
AI & digital artists
Mara
Painter