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Sebastien Breteau is an entrepreneur, investor, avocado farmer & philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of QIMA, a global quality and compliance solutions provider for the consumer goods, food, and life sciences industries. Founded in 2005, QIMA partners with 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers and food growers globally, helping them make products consumers can trust with inspections, ESG audits, testing, and certification services. The company has become a leading player, employing over 5,000 people worldwide and operating in over 100 countries (www.qima.com). In 2013, Sebastien founded the Breteau Foundation, a NPO which aims at giving underprivileged children access to digital education. 180,000 children are now enrolled in its program (www.breteaufoundation.org). In 2019, Sebastien founded RayoVerde, and has built one of the biggest avocado farms in Europe (Andalucia, Spain), using the latest organic farming techniques and water needs optimization. Sebastien Breteau is also an active private investor in Europe, China & the US and has invested directly in over 70 start-ups globally.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Primary Organization
2005
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5001-10000
Information Technology, Service Industry, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance
Jobs history
1
Founder and CEO
2013 - Current
Board and Advisor Roles
0
N/A
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Profile Resume
Sebastien Breteau is the Founder & CEO at QIMA, based in Europe. With a background in Information Technology, Sebastien Breteau has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Sebastien Breteau studied Msc Entrepreneurship @ HEC Paris. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.
Investment portfolio
16
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Personal investment
16
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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Jul 28, 2020 | klassroom | Seed Round - klassroom | 3.0M |
Sep 22, 2021 | Sundayapp | Series A - Sundayapp | 100.0M |
Oct 17, 2022 | REWORTH | Seed Round - REWORTH | 3.0M |
Dec 01, 2022 | Ziwig | Angel Round - Ziwig | 0 |
Partner investment
1
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Investor Name | Money Raised |
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Jun 07, 2021 | Kavida.ai | Pre Seed Round - Kavida.ai | QIMA | 425.3K |
Exits
5
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