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Note · 12 September 2026'What has already failed?', the question that saves us the most time Read →

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Our thesis→Software that has to convince an organisation, not a user.

What we bring

Conviction capitalA pre-seed ticket when the technical conviction is there.
An Advisory Board seatWhen the support is worth more than the cheque.
Our methodFrom the first conversation to the decision.

Grounds

Cybersecurity & digital trustOur home ground, operated through Purcept.
AI applied to businessAI that has to survive an audit.
Industrial operations & retailEleven years carrying these sectors at Accenture.
Hauts-de-France anchorA geography, not a vertical.

The reverseWhat we do not back, and why we say so before the first meeting.Read →

The group

Portfolio & mandates→The teams we back, in capital or on the Advisory Board.

Companies we operate

PurceptCyber consulting in Lille · group company.
MindlapseAI-native Cyber-GRC · co-founding stake.

Menlo

About17 years in IT and cybersecurity, 11 of them at Accenture Security.
FAQThe questions founders ask.
NotesConvictions and analysis, written by operators.
ContactWe answer within 2 to 3 business days.

StructureMenlo is Purcept's holding company. For Mindlapse: a co-founding stake, one of three founders.

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Business Angel and Advisory. Holding company of Purcept, co-founder of Mindlapse. Based in Lille, active across France and Europe.

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