Les Polettes, an EDHEC startup, raises €150K to champion responsible sportswear
Co-founded by an EDHEC alumna, the brand Les Polettes has just secured €150,000 to accelerate its growth in the committed women’s sportswear sector, now supported within our generalist incubator at STATION F.
Less than two years after its launch, Les Polettes, a 100% made-in-France women’s sportswear brand, has closed its first funding round of €150,000.
This symbolic milestone for Sabine Thouvenin, EDHEC graduate, and her co-founder Manon Fisher confirms their ambition to become a committed and essential player in the sector, both in France and across Europe.
Inspired by the world of pole dance, a discipline combining athletic performance and artistic expression, the brand’s mission is to celebrate female strength through colorful, technical collections. Since 2023, Les Polettes has built a loyal community of athletes, collaborated with 25 partner studios, sponsored four national and international competitions, and launched three original collections.
With this funding, the founders aim to:
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expand their range to other disciplines (yoga, pilates, cross-training, etc.)
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invest in recycled and sustainable materials
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strengthen French-based production
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and roll out an ambitious marketing strategy.
This marks the start of a new acceleration phase for the brand, now accompanied within our generalist incubator at Station F, at the heart of the world’s largest startup campus. To support this growth, Les Polettes will be looking from September for a highly motivated Business Developer intern ready to dive into a bold and purpose-driven entrepreneurial adventure.
