Who wants to be my partner 2025: the best projects
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Who wants to be my partner 2025: the best projects

Published on March 27, 2025

Season 5 of "Who Wants to Be My Partner?" once again highlighted innovative and ambitious projects, captivating both investors and viewers!

Here's a look at the companies that made their mark this year, with a particular focus on The Smilist, the star of the season, as well as other promising projects such as Funkie, Naali, Humble+, and TI3RS.

The Smilist

Founders: François Bonnat and Ivan Kricak

Concept: The Smilist is a French company revolutionizing natural oral care! It offers products enriched with prebiotics to rebalance the oral microbiota, contributing to a radiant, healthy smile.

Funds raised: €250K for 8% of the company. 

Investor: Jean-Michel Karam

During their time on the show, François Bonnat and Ivan Kricak were able to convince all the investors (a first in the show's history) thanks to their story and their innovations, thus obtaining a significant investment to propel The Smilist towards new horizons!

Funkie

Founders: Camille Azoulai and Adrien Decastille

Concept: Funkie is a French company that reinvents staple breakfast products, such as spreads and cereals, by offering healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives.

The Funkie project attracted attention with its innovative approach and growth potential, attracting the attention of investors who decided to support its development.

No funds raised. 

Arctic fox

Founders: Nadir Tayach and Abderhaman Nour Ebad

Concept: Naali is the first saffron dietary supplement to reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Their products improve mood and balance emotions! 

Funds raised: 600K€ for 12% of the company. 

Investors: Jean-Michel Karam, Kelly Massol and Jean-Michel Aulas

Thanks to a convincing presentation, Naali managed to secure crucial financing to accelerate its growth and expand its market presence.

Humble +

Founder: Romain Quillot

Concept: Humble+ is a French company that offers natural and organic personal care products, such as solid deodorants and toothpastes. Its main goal is to promote healthy and environmentally friendly daily hygiene.

Funds raised: 300K€ for 13% of the company. 

Investor: Anthony Bourbon

The originality and relevance of the Humble + concept convinced the investor to provide financial and strategic support to the company!

TI3RS

Founder: Eva Ngalle

Concept: TI3RS is a French company that has developed a mobile application that serves as a neutral, trusted third party, enabling secure communication between separated parents, particularly in situations of domestic violence. The application offers features such as an anti-swearing filter, message reception schedule management, and recording of all exchanges.

Funds raised: 200K€ for 30% of the company. 

Investors: Jean-Michel Karam, Kelly Massol, Anthony Bourbon and Marc Simoncini. 

With a clear vision and a solid value proposition, TI3RS was able to attract the interest of investors, thus obtaining the necessary resources to continue its development.

Season 5 of "Who Wants to Be My Partner?" once again demonstrated the richness of French entrepreneurship, showcasing diverse and promising projects. Thanks to the support of investors, these companies are now better equipped to meet market challenges and realize their ambitions!