# Experimental: Hospitality, Paris, France

> Experimental: Experimental Group is a Paris-based hospitality collective founded in 2007 by Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Romée de Goriainoff.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/experimental-2 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Experimental

Experimental Group is a Paris-based hospitality collective founded in 2007 by Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Romée de Goriainoff.

Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Hospitality Paris, France

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2007 19 years old
- **Team:** 750 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 380M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Private equity Nov 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Experimental has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Experimental

Experimental Group is a Paris-based hospitality collective founded in 2007 by Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Romée de Goriainoff.

The company specializes in boutique hotels, luxury dining, and nightlife venues across Europe and North America. Their first venture, the Experimental Cocktail Club, opened in Paris and played a key role in introducing cocktail bar culture to France. In 2010, Xavier Padovani joined as a partner, further expanding the group's vision for contemporary hospitality. The group's portfolio includes a variety of offerings such as speakeasies, wine bars, and cocktail bars in cities like Paris, London, and Venice. They operate ten restaurants and beach clubs in locations including Menorca and Ibiza, as well as eight boutique hotels known for their unique designs and historic renovations. Experimental Group focuses on asset transformation and distinctive design, collaborating with renowned interior designers. With a commitment to providing memorable experiences, the group serves an international clientele and is planning future expansions in Rome and Lisbon.

## What company datasets say Experimental raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **380M** in the source's currency

Rounds **2**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round date **Nov 2021**

Investors listed **2**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Fair Value Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fair-value-capital)

Each firm lists Experimental on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

historic hotel buildings boutique hotel portfolio consumers customer engagement hospitality innovation european hospitality exclusive rooms culinary and beverage innovation immersive experiences construction & real estate boutique hotel design luxury hotels vibrant nightlife luxury travel information technology & services event venues

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Hospitality
- **Industry code:** NAICS 53111, 721110, 722511, 722410, SIC 7011, 5812, 5813
- **Region:** Ile-de-France
- **Revenue:** 9M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/experimental-group)

## Hospitality in France

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- [**Ariane Systems** Paris · founded 2001](https://millionrounds.com/startup/ariane-systems)
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- [**Staycation** Paris · founded 2017](https://millionrounds.com/startup/staycation-2)
- [**Campanile PRIME Troyes Nord** Barberey-Saint-Sulpice · founded 2013](https://millionrounds.com/startup/campanile-prime-troyes-nord)
- [**Coucoo Cabanes** Saint-Ouen · founded 2009](https://millionrounds.com/startup/coucoo-cabanes)

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