Leonard by VINCI

Leonard is the foresight and innovation platform of the VINCI Group, a global construction and concessions company. It operates as a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) initiative, created to address challenges from the transformation of cities, infrastructure, and lifestyles. Leonard is responsible for tracking emerging trends, identifying growth opportunities, and running incubation and acceleration programs (such as SEED, CATALYST, and AI) for both internal VINCI employees and external startups. The platform actively invests in and supports innovative projects in sectors including construction, mobility, energy, and real estate. It provides startups with funding, mentorship, and access to VINCI's operational sites for deploying and testing solutions.