La Maison des Startups LVMH is on the hunt for the next wave of game changing B2B startups to join its acceleration program at Paris’ Station F. If you’ve got bold ideas, great ambitions, a winning team, and are ready to scale big with a Group of over 75 Maisons — this is your chance…
Calling all entrepreneurs whose high potential solutions could make a significant impact on the world of luxury business! Time to send your application to join La Maison des Startups LVMH, the only accelerator giving you access to the over 75 Maisons of the world’s Luxury Leader — LVMH — operating in six different sectors (Fashion & Leather Goods, Wine & Spirits, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, Selective Retailing, as well as other activities including Hospitality & Media).
Other Benefits of the Program:
- For 10 seasons now, hundreds of top international startups have had their development accelerated at La Maison des Startups LVMH’s homebase at Station F — the world’s biggest startup campus, in Paris. Getting access to an exceptional network of fellow founders, in addition to desk space and exclusive campus events. (Entrepreneurs outside of the French capital can take part remotely, of course).
- It’s a fast-track to navigating the ecosystem of LVMH, with its history of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Each participating startup is paired with an in-Maison mentor, to gain an understanding of the Group’s culture and hone how to pitch their solution to individual Maisons, so they can get down to business ASAP.
- To unlock potential business partnerships, startups can regularly showcase their know-how to relevant Maisons stakeholders and decision-makers.
- They can also receive external visibility at Innovation events like VivaTechnology, in addition to media and social media opportunities.
- Participants supercharge their growth and feeling of community belonging by attending regular get-togethers with industry leaders.
- At the end of this year-long program, startups may be recognized for their (confirmed or potential future) impact on the business at Vivatech.
Who Should Apply?
This program (running from July 2025- June 2026) is open to all B2B startups around the globe. They should have a working MVP or be at least at Series A stage, a solid team, and be ready to scale big fast! All this to bring innovative solutions to challenges in the following 6 categories:
1. Operations Excellence
We’re levelling up our operations and customer experience, through repair and care services, rethinking return, and delivery tracking, and tapping into data-driven sales predictions. Also, we’re seeking cutting edge ways to optimize stock management, enhance after-sale support, and boost anti-counterfeiting measures to safeguard our brand and customers.
2. Image & Media for Brand Desirability
The focus here is on solutions boosting brand awareness, how the impact of media campaigns is measured, and refining customer segmentation to personalize engagement. Data-driven, we’re also exploring how to make the creation of high-impact assets like images and videos faster, to keep up with an ever-evolving landscape.
3. Employee Experience, Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to shaping a more dynamic and inclusive work environment by exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, discovering innovative ways to attract young talents, and use technology to digitize recruitment processes.
4. Immersive Digital Experiences
We’re diving into cutting-edge solutions to elevate the customer experience through multisensory experiences: getting creative with augmented reality, harnessing the power of Web3 for new interactive possibilities, and pushing the boundaries of 3D rendering to produce immersive and engaging digital spaces.
5. Sustainability & Greentech
New materials, plus sustainable and recyclable packaging are the priority here. We’re also looking into regenerative agriculture and soil health, improving product ingredient transparency, and developing eco-design solutions to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability.
6. Omnichannel & Retail
We’re seeking disruptive in-store experiences, to engage customers in new and exciting ways. This includes enhancing the online gifting experience and pushing the boundaries of personalization. Also of interest, are innovative solutions for virtual sizing & fitting and those improving queue management & entertainment keeping customers engaged while they wait.
How to Apply?
Application:
Applications are open from January 27 – March 17, 2025. Please use the link below and don’t hesitate to answer in as a comprehensively as possible.
Meet Us:
If your solution is the right fit for our priority needs, we will contact you to schedule a business discussion.
Pitch Event:
To secure your spot you will be invited to pitch before an expert jury.
The team at La Maison des Startups LVMH can’t wait to discover your innovative solutions for making a big impact on the luxury business. Good luck everybody!
