Mon Maître Carré
Enables to call upon decorators or interior architects through remunerated contests.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | N/A | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| EUR | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | - | 1153 % | 366 % | 23 % | (74 %) | - | - |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | (1282 %) | (410 %) | - | (184 %) | 11 % | - | - |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | (1283 %) | (407 %) | (320 %) | (184 %) | 5 % | - | - |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article, Dealroom estimates
Mon Maître Carré operated as a digital platform designed to democratize access to interior architecture and design services. The company was founded in 2014 by Nicolas Bertrand, Guillaume Bertrand, and Maxence Vinckevleugel. The venture was established to address a common market hesitation, where many individuals desire professional interior design but are deterred by perceptions of high costs and complexity.
The business model centered on a paid contest format. Clients would submit their project details, including needs, tastes, and budget, through a simple online form. They would then select three professionals from the platform's community to develop proposals. For a fixed price, initially €20 and later €25 per square meter, the client received three distinct design concepts, which included 2D/3D plans, mood boards, and shopping lists. This structure provided clients with choice and transparent pricing, while professionals gained access to a new stream of clientele. The platform's revenue was generated from these contest fees. After the contest, clients could choose to hire the winning professional for full project management or execute the design themselves.
The company achieved notable milestones in its brief history. In 2015, it secured approximately €120,000 in a crowdfunding campaign to expand its communication and sales efforts. This was followed by a significant development in 2017, when Saint-Gobain, a global leader in the habitat and construction market, took a stake in the company. After two years of operation and growing to a team of around 20, Mon Maître Carré was acquired by the Saint-Gobain group in 2016. Following the acquisition, the platform was integrated into Saint-Gobain's own websites, such as lamaisonsaintgobain.fr, and the original website is no longer active.
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