Pacaya 1A
Olivier Coune
Chairman
Following a career as a CEO, including several years leading “La Maison Marcolini” with Pierre, I’ve invested alongside entrepreneurs. I’m delighted to support this vibrant and passionate team in their growth, both as an investor and a board member. Pacaya is an innovative project with genuine potential, appealing to a broad audience of users and advertisers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-coune-aa695323/
Jean Collinet Anspach
Co-founder
Alongside a career as a high-level athlete, I discovered entrepreneurship at the age of 14 by selling magic tricks to strangers on the street. 10 years later, I created Pacaya for the same reasons... to try to bring forth the sublime but all too often hidden reality of the world around us.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-collinet-anspach-068675205/
Basile Thisse
Co-founder
I am a polytechnic engineer with a double master's degree in electromechanics and entrepreneurship from the Polytechnic Schools of Brussels and Montreal. In 2019, one month after my arrival in Montreal, I founded a circular economy startup that received numerous awards and over $500,000 from the Canadian government. By creating Pacaya, I live my passions every day and I hope to inspire as many people as possible to live unique experiences that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/basile-thisse-a0111219a/
Jonathan Kubben
Co-founder
A few years ago, I set off to the other side of the globe with the desire to explore the world and have unforgettable experiences. I then created the brand Mom I’m Fine; I collaborated with many prestigious brands (Adidas, Canon, etc.) and in 2019, I had the honor of being named Influencer of the Year. I am now eager to continue sharing my passion through Pacaya.
https://www.instagram.com/jonathankubben/
Victor Ernaelsteen
Co-founder
For 15 years, I devoted my life to tennis. I had the privilege of being coached by Olivier Rochus and Jacques Borlée and traveling the world to participate in international tournaments. My best ranking: 17th-ranked Belgian player. At the age of 23, I decided to embark on a new path, that of entrepreneurship. My commitment to Pacaya represents a fresh start, driven by the desire to forge a community united by the pursuit of the extraordinary.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-ernaelsteen-973420202/
Chema Balbuena
Co-founder
I am a filmmaker and photographer. I have always dreamed of exploring the world and capturing its beauty. Pacaya represents a perfect opportunity to pursue this dream.
https://www.instagram.com/chema.bal/
Fact sheet
| Advised by a professional start-up advisor | |
| Valuation is set by the co-investor or incubator | |
| Co-investor or incubator will be members or observers to the board | |
| At the closing, an incubator, accelerator, or studio will have shares | |
| At the closing, the entrepreneurs have contributed a minimum of €15,000 in cash in exchange for shares | |
| Emits less than 3.7 t of CO2 per year, per employee | |
| At the closing, a professional co-investor will have invested at least €25,000 | |
| Prior fundraising in equity or convertible loan with 10 or more investors | |
| Seasoned entrepreneurs | |
| Considered “compliant” on the assessment tool of Tapio | |
| Minimum 2 active entrepreneurs | |
| Valuation set by an organisation specialized in valuations of comparable size | |
| Valuation is less than €1 million or 10x last year’s turnover |
Raise summary
| Crowd investments | €11,000 |
| Committed by others | €500,000 |
| Amount raised | €511,000 |
| Minimum round | €525,000 |
| Maximum round | €1,150,000 |
| Shares in the company (total round) | 43.396% |
| Pre-money valuation | €1,500,000 |
| Post-money valuation min. | €2,025,000 |
| Post-money valuation max. | €2,650,000 |