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Christophe Courtin: Serial Entrepreneur and Leading Business Angel

Founder & CEO of Courtin Investment (Groupe Courtin) : Christophe Courtin, a notable French entrepreneur and business angel, founded Courtin Investment in 2015 to support startup development, financing over 100 companies to date.

Early Ventures : His entrepreneurial journey began in 1999 with an e-learning startup, followed by founding and successfully selling Best-Price in 2002.

Success with Groupe Santiane : In 2006, founded Santiane.fr, an innovative health insurance broker, which grew to 300 employees and €50 million in revenue by 2015; it was later sold to BlackFin Capital Partners.

Real Estate Expansion : Founded Courtin Gestion and Courtin Promotion, making him a key player in real estate in southeastern France; recognized as a "Growth Champion" by Les Echos in 2023.

Flex Office Spaces : Launched FLEX-O in 2020, providing flexible office spaces across major French cities.

Consolidation of Businesses : By late 2022, Courtin grouped approximately 50 companies under GROUPE COURTIN.

Recognition : Named the top French business angel by Challenge and Angelsquare in 2023.

Source: Courtin Investment | Groupe Courtin

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