Le Monde des cafards
French community for founders building independent startups without investors
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This French-language community is built around La Stratégie du Cafard, Serge Kinkingnéhun's method for building startups without giving up control to investors. It is for founders who want to grow a resilient business on their own terms, from early-stage builders to consultants and freelancers.
Members get training, expert access, and a peer network to help them stay capital-efficient while scaling. The community favors long-term independence over rapid, investor-driven growth, with structured support for founders who want to keep control of their company.
Outcomes
- Build a startup without giving up control
- Access experts across legal, finance, and AI
- Find non-dilutive funding for your business
- Grow a business built to survive downturns
- Connect with founders staying independent
What's included?
90+ Training Videos
Video trainings covering strategy, pitch decks, and finding product-market fit without relying on outside investment.
Private Forum
Access to a private forum with 60+ active members to trade advice, ask questions, and get support from other founders.
SOS Masterminds
Group problem-solving sessions where members work through business challenges together with peer input.
Expert Network
Direct access to a vetted network of lawyers, CFOs, AI specialists, and other experts who normally charge premium rates.
Funding Databases
Databases listing thousands of non-dilutive funding sources and investors to help you finance growth independently.
Cafe des Nouvelles
Bi-weekly networking events connecting members for updates, introductions, and ongoing peer support.
Who is this for?
- Early-stage founders who want to grow without VC funding
- Industrial and deeptech companies needing funding guidance
- Consultants and freelancers building sustainable businesses
- Entrepreneurs who value independence over rapid growth
About the creator
Serge Kinkingnéhun
Founder of Le Monde des cafards | Author of La Stratégie du Cafard
Serge Kinkingnéhun is a researcher in medical imaging and a serial entrepreneur. He wrote La Stratégie du Cafard, a book on building resilient, independent startups without depending on investor funding. Drawing on his own experience building compan...