GwenneG
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About
GwenneG (meaning "penny" or "little coin" in Breton) is the premier regional crowdfunding platform dedicated to the Brittany (Bretagne) region. Founded by Karim Essemiani, it enables individuals to finance local businesses through three mechanisms: capital (Equity), loans (Lending), and donations (Reward-based). GwenneG acts as a bridge between local savings and the real regional economy, supporting projects that create jobs and foster innovation within the territory.
Key facts
- Type
- Crowdequity
- Stages
- Seed,Series A
- Sectors
- Agnostic,B2B,Business management software,Marketplace,Software / SaaS,Vertical SaaS,Advertising / Media,Agritech,AI & Automation,Beauty / Fashion,Blockchain / Crypto,Data & Infrastructure,Cyber & Security,Defense,Education,Energy,Fintech & Insurtech,Foodtech,Gaming,Hospitality / Tourism / Travel,Future of work / HR,Industry & Manufacturing,Legaltech / Regtech,Logistics / Supply chain,Martech,Mobility & Transportation,Proptech / Construction,Retail / Future of Commerce,Digital health,B2C
- Headquarters
- France
- Offices
- Rennes
- Geographic focus
- France
- Lead / Follow
- Follower
- Ticket size
- 0.1M€ – 5M€
- Assets under management
- 120M€
- Founded
- 2015
Track record
- Total investments: 220
Notable investments in France
Chenevia, Green Impulse, Cocoonr, Blacknut, Frigo Magic.
Key differentiators
Regional fund,Growth Lending,Multi-Assets Fund,Community-driven