Watine Family Office

A family-owned firm, patient,
an ethical
investor.

We back technology companies with a genuine environmental impact, contributing to European sovereignty — alongside founders who share our values.

Portfolio

30 innovative and disruptive companies backed by Moonlight Finances

LONG-TERM HOLDING

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French SaaS ERP publisher for SMBs & mid-market.

Since
2004 · 22 years
Model
SaaS B2B — SMB & mid-market
Moonlight role
Historical investor
Customer churn
< 2 %

“A high-stakes company, backed for the long run.”

Archipelia builds next-generation, eco-responsible management software that structurally embeds expert systems, artificial intelligence and connected devices to meet emerging societal requirements. Archipelia focuses on SMBs and mid-market companies across industry, commerce and retail.

+15 to 20 %

Annual growth

30 years

PLANNED HOLDING PERIOD

22 years

OF MOONLIGHT FINANCES INVESTMENT

Archipelia is also funded by the European Union through the Just Transition Fund (JTF). A 10-year roadmap built around CSRD reporting and AI applied to ERP.

Visit archipelia.com

Other holdings

An ecosystem of tech companies on strong trajectories.

And your company?

Building an impact-driven tech company? Let's talk.

Moonlight Finances reviews proposals from French founders looking for a long-term equity partner to fund and support the growth of their business.

Investment philosophy

Our convictions come to life through 4 commitments.

01

Long-term vision

We invest on cycles of ten years and more. Our ethical stance lets us stand by founders across the full cycle.

02

Impact and mission-driven companies

We back companies that share our values, with a clear purpose and clear commitments. Our priorities are ESG, CSRD, decarbonization, the circular economy and European sovereignty.

03

Operational involvement

Moonlight Finances leaves day-to-day leadership to the founders, and can step in at the governance level for strategic holdings — bringing industrial experience and financial discipline. Moonlight Finances also fosters strong synergies between the companies in its portfolio.

04

Technological disruption

Moonlight Finances backs companies that disrupt their markets through technology: artificial intelligence, expert systems, biotech and life-science technologies.

Moonlight Finances — Watine Family
Bruno Watine, founder of Moonlight Finances

Bruno Watine

Founder — Moonlight Finances

A word from the founder

“We invest with the long term as our compass: backing French founders whose technology strengthens European sovereignty.At Moonlight Finances, we leave leadership to the founders and support them at the governance level — present over time, including when cycles turn.”
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Patronage & Commitment

Supporting culture,
serving the common good.

In line with our values, Moonlight Finances supports cultural and civic initiatives that contribute to the vitality of local territories.

Founding partner01
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Golden Jazz Trophy

An award celebrating excellence on the French and international jazz scene. Moonlight Finances backs this event as part of its commitment to artistic creation and cultural vitality.

Active supporter02
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Bouge ton Coq

A civic movement dedicated to revitalizing French rural territories. Moonlight Finances supports local projects that strengthen social ties, employment and the economic vitality of the countryside.

Contact

An opportunity, a question,
a long-term project?

We carefully review proposals from French tech founders who share our convictions.

01

Present your project

A dedicated form for founders looking for a long-term equity partner.

02

Confidential channel

Every proposal is reviewed in strict confidence and receives a reply.

Reply guaranteed
03

10-year+ horizon

We invest across long cycles, alongside founders committed for the long run.

Long cycles

A project to share with us? The form is the most direct way to reach Moonlight Finances.

Open the form