Socially-Minded, Patient Investors with a Unique Philosophy of Business
Who We Are
A group of socially minded, patient investors united by a unique philosophy: Ecosystem Co-Creation.
Founded in 2014 with initial capital of $1MM, our investors include management consultants, engineers, business executives, a lawyer, and a minister—all committed to reimagining how business creates value.
Francis Gouillart
Bernard Quancard
Our Philosophy
Ecosystem Co-Creation is a business theory from the University of Michigan Ross Business School that redefines success. Instead of traditional business models, we connect previously disconnected suppliers with customers through shared platforms.
Our approach creates ecosystems where everyone wins—suppliers gain access to markets, customers receive better services, and communities thrive through innovation.
Learn More
"The Power of Co-Creation: Build It with Them to Boost Growth, Productivity, and Profits"
By Venkat Ramaswamy and Francis Gouillart
Impact at the Bottom of the Pyramid
We're particularly focused on solving economic and social challenges for low-income communities—inspired by C.K. Prahalad's groundbreaking book "The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty through Profits."
Stock Pot Malden: Our First Investment
Through research, we identified an opportunity in Malden: a growing community of immigrant food entrepreneurs (food truck owners and caterers) who needed kitchen access.
What We Did
Renovated a large available kitchen in Malden
Created a platform connecting food entrepreneurs with schools, childcare centers, and senior institutions
Provided infrastructure, financial resources, and business support
The Result
Food entrepreneurs gained the kitchen access they needed, while schools and senior centers finally had access to culturally appropriate, high-quality meals—moving beyond generic "white American food" to reflect their communities' diversity.
The 2020-2021 pandemic's regulatory flexibility allowed us to fully realize this ecosystem, with entrepreneurs learning to serve institutional needs while supported by Stock Pot Malden's infrastructure.