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Building what endures.

Laystone Group is a private holding company that builds, operates, and invests in technology-driven businesses across advisory, capital markets, and deep tech.

GROUP AT A GLANCE

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OUR STORY

What we do

Laystone Group operates through five divisions and a portfolio of ventures. Our divisions deliver advisory, investment management, venture building, technology services, and education. Our ventures develop proprietary products in cybersecurity, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

We work at the intersection of capital, technology, and strategy — serving institutional clients, sovereign entities, and high-growth companies navigating complex transformations.

ORGANIZATION

Our Divisions

Laystone Advisory
Strategic & Financial Advisory
M&A advisory, strategic due diligence, and transaction support for mid-market and institutional clients. We guide organizations through complex deals with rigorous analysis and execution discipline.

 

Laystone Capital
Investment Management
Thematic investment strategies focused on AI infrastructure, energy transition, and digital assets. We deploy capital with a long-term, research-driven approach.
Laystone Ventures
Venture Building
Our internal studio for building technology companies from the ground up. We identify high-conviction opportunities, assemble teams, and scale ventures across cybersecurity, quantum, and AI.

 

Laystone Technologies
Technology & Engineering Services
AI consulting, systems integration, and digital transformation for enterprises. We design and deploy solutions that create measurable operational impact.

 

Laystone Foundation
Education & Research
Advancing access to technology education through academic partnerships, scholarships, and open research initiatives. We support the next generation of engineers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

VENTURE PORTFOLIO

Our Ventures

Built and operated by Laystone Group through Laystone Ventures.
 
SonarShark
Cybersecurity Compliance
Automated NIS2 and DORA compliance platform for enterprises. SonarShark maps regulatory exposure, generates audit-ready reports, and monitors ongoing compliance posture in real time.
Thinking Platforms
Artificial Intelligence
AI-native software platforms for enterprise decision-making. Thinking Platforms builds intelligent systems that augment human judgment at scale.

WHERE WE OPERATE

Our Global Reach

Laystone Group — Global Reach
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15+
Countries
4
Continents
Headquarters
Clients & Projects

LEADERSHIP

Leadership

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Jean-Baptiste Gérard
President & Chief Executive Officer
Entrepreneur, and professor. Jean-Baptiste founded Laystone Group to build enduring companies at the intersection of capital, technology, and strategy. Recognized by Forbes France 30 Under 30.