L’Incubateur by The Independents, identifies and nurtures the next generation of creative talent and innovative entrepreneurs in the global luxury and lifestyle industries.

Under the visionary guidance of Alexandre de Betak and backed by The Independents’ network of visionary business leaders, L’Incubateur aims to catalyse innovation by connecting visionary founders with the resources and network they need to scale.

Alongside a minority investment, L’Incubateur will provide tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to The Independents ecosystem of experts across brand strategy, storytelling and live experiences.

Programme Structure

Investment 

• A minority equity investment.

Mentorship and Advisory

• Strategic business reviews with The Independents’ leadership team.
• Mentoring from an expert founder from The Independents creative collective.

Global Network

• Access to our creative collective, and extended network of luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle leaders
• Access to operational business resources within The Independents.

Your Independence

• Companies remain fully independent, with obligations limited to quarterly reports, annual budgets and the agreed shareholder terms.

Portfolio

Paris-based creative studio leading new approaches to spatial and lighting design

Talent consultancy transforming the luxury and lifestyle industries with diverse talent

Application Criteria

Industry Relevance & Alignment: Your company delivers creative and innovative B2B solutions or services for brands in the luxury and lifestyle industries. You can clearly demonstrate strong synergies with The Independents’ ecosystem. 

Company Stage: Your company is already structured, has been active for several years, and generates consistent revenue. You are currently working with at least one major client in the luxury, fashion, beauty, or lifestyle industries.

Funding: You are preparing for a seed round and seeking a minority investor to complement a lead VC or private equity investor.

Investment: Applicants must be open to minority investment, typically in the range of 10–20% equity, and be fully prepared to undergo due diligence.

Founder Commitment: Founders must work full time for the company and commit to actively participating in L’Incubateur’s mentorship programme and strategic guidance sessions. You should be seeking an industry expert who can act as a strategic sparring partner to accelerate your growth.

Impact and Values: Applications will only be considered from companies that can demonstrate a commitment to innovation, creativity, sustainability, and social responsibility.