Kickmaker

Kickmaker is a French company specializing in high-tech design and industrialization, transforming innovative concepts into market-ready products with comprehensive lifecycle management services. Founded in 2016 in Paris, France, Kickmaker focuses on high-tech design and industrialization. The company was co-founded by Eric Elmlas and Vincent DESPATIN. Most recently, on February 15, 2023, Kickmaker was acquired by MML Capital Partners and Bpifrance, with Generis Capital Partners reinvesting in the company.

The company has completed a total of 2 deals. Kickmaker specializes in high-tech design and industrialization, offering services that range from the initial proof of concept to series production. The company’s expertise includes product lifecycle management, which involves planning, production monitoring, and quality control. Their client base spans various sectors, particularly within technology-driven industries, where they provide advanced industrialization solutions.

Products developed by Kickmaker are utilized across multiple geographical markets, notably in Europe and North America. In 2022, Kickmaker generated revenue of EUR 24,780,561. 60 and reported an EBITDA of EUR 2,173,401. 30.

The company’s revenue model primarily consists of B2B transactions, wherein they provide industrialization services tailored to clients in high-tech sectors, often engaging in partnerships to deliver comprehensive lifecycle support or targeted assistance at specific project stages. With the recent funding round completed in February 2023, the investment will facilitate Kickmaker's expansion into the US market while enhancing their focus on ecodesign, decarbonization of industry, WEB3, and industrial design. This strategic shift will enable the company to develop new products aiming for innovative solutions in industrialization, reinforcing their positioning in the market.