Invest in the most innovative entrepreneurs and SMEs in Haiti and the diaspora

To join us, simply head over to the registration section and follow the prompts. If you have any questions or need clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Absolutely! While most of our in-person events take place in Haiti, the United States, Canada, France, Chile, and Argentina, you can participate from anywhere in the world as long as you speak Haitian or French. We also offer English and Spanish, but those aren’t our primary focus.

Absolutely not! A lot of our members are diving into investing for the very first time. Whenever possible, the CIDEH investment team provides in-depth analysis to guide your decision-making. Plus, you’ll get to join live pitches with founders, engage in member-to-member chats, access online training through our learning network, and participate in exclusive events to keep expanding your knowledge.

It really depends on how much you're looking to invest throughout the year. Each membership level sets a limit on how much you can put into each opportunity. For instance, if you're aiming to invest around €10,000, the Premium membership is a great fit: it lets you invest between €1,000 and €2,000 in 5 to 10 different startups. Each membership comes with its own perks—make sure to check them out before making your choice!

It's simple: if CIDEH doesn't meet your expectations in the first 12 months and you haven't invested in any startups, you can request a full refund, no questions asked.

No. You only transfer funds when you decide to participate in a specific opportunity.

Your investments remain active. You'll continue to receive quarterly updates on the platform, but you'll lose access to new opportunities, events, and networking activities once your membership ends.

Absolutely! CIDEH hosts in-person events all over Europe, giving you the chance to meet investors, founders, and the core team, including Dr. Louis Dantil, the founder of CIDEH. You'll also get tailored suggestions to help you connect with like-minded individuals and grow your network.

CIDEH's investment approach is laser-focused on driving innovation and development in sectors that are fundamental to national progress. While we maintain flexibility to evaluate a broad spectrum of companies, the majority of our capital allocation is targeted at enterprises operating within bioagriculture, e-commerce, media, healthcare, transportation, tourism, real estate, and finance. Essentially, we’re prioritizing investments in solutions and services that directly elevate quality of life and contribute to the country’s economic infrastructure.

CIDEH is all about spotting high-growth startups in emerging industries that have clear market demands. Our approach combines early-stage investments in technology, healthcare, and sustainable businesses, all while focusing on disruptive innovation led by strong leadership teams.

CIDEH generally invests between $5,000 to $12 million per startup, depending on the stage and opportunity. The size of the investment is aligned with the growth potential of the business and the specific needs of the startup to scale effectively.

CIDEH is led by DR. LOUIS DANTIL, who brings more than 20 years of executive experience to the table. He’s held CEO roles across major sectors—including Transport, Logistics, Hospitality, Leisure, and E-commerce. His background covers strategic management and operational leadership in large-scale enterprises. In short: he knows his way around complex organizations.

CIDEH's investment team takes a deep dive into over 1,000 companies every year across Haiti, Europe, Canada, France, the United States, and beyond. After a thorough due diligence process that looks closely at finances, teams, and market potential, only about 15 startups make the cut. The selection includes everything from daring, early-stage ventures to well-established scaleups.

No. You decide which opportunities to participate in and how much to invest. Every decision is 100% yours.

Each month, you'll receive 1–2 selected opportunities. For each, you'll have access to:

The startup's pitch deck and key metrics.
CIDEH's analysis of the company and its market.
A live Q&A session with the founders.

Returns can really vary. Some startups might skyrocket by 20 times or even more, while others might not make it at all—that's just the nature of early-stage investing. On average, the industry sees a return of about 2.4x, but we aim to consistently exceed that benchmark. By diversifying our investments across various opportunities, we can help minimize risk.

To get started with the basic membership, you'll need to make a fixed investment of US$ 300 for each opportunity. If you choose a higher membership level, the minimum investment jumps to US$ 1,000.

Structuring fees: between 3% and 8% (one-time payment, depending on membership level).

Management fees: 1% per year via SPV, capped at 5 years.

Success fee: 15% of profits, only if there are any—we only win if you win.

All investments are channeled through SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles), allowing for better management, greater liquidity, and greater trading capacity.

CIDEH offers several key advantages:
You choose your opportunities—no blind funding.
Access for both beginners and experienced investors.
Lower minimum ticket sizes (starting at €300).
Possibility of early exits.
Direct access to founders and transparent analytics.
Community, events, and networking integrated into the experience.

Exits typically occur via IPOs, acquisitions, or secondary sales. The timeframes vary, but the average is between 4 and 10 years.

If you’re not prepared to potentially lose your entire investment, you probably shouldn’t be putting money into startups. This sector carries significant risk—capital loss is common, and liquidity is often nonexistent. Only allocate funds you can afford to have tied up or even lose completely. And, honestly, diversification isn’t just a buzzword here; you really don’t want your entire portfolio hinging on one or two high-risk ventures. Spread your investments to manage exposure and mitigate the inevitable volatility.

Yes. You can invest either personally or through a legal entity on any occasion.

You'll get quarterly updates on each startup, highlighting their milestones and progress. Plus, you can really make an impact by supporting the founders—whether that's by testing their products, sharing your thoughts on social media, or connecting them with others. Your involvement truly matters!

It depends on the stage and investor, but generally, aim to give up 10-30% in your first round. You’ll want to balance raising enough capital without diluting your control too much.

Valuation is influenced by factors like your traction, market size, revenue potential, and comparable startups. Research similar companies and consider getting advice from experienced investors or advisors.

Raise when you have a clear milestone to reach or when you need funds to scale quickly. Ideally, raise before you run out of runway but don’t wait too long and lose momentum.

Your pitch deck should cover the problem, solution, market opportunity, business model, traction, team, financials, and funding needs. Make it concise, clear, and compelling.

Target investors who have experience in your industry and who share your vision and values. Research venture capital firms, angel investment networks, and impact investors that are aligned with your market. When you’re just starting out, you may not have the authority to dictate certain things.

Angel investors typically invest earlier, often offering smaller amounts of money. VCs invest larger sums, usually after you have proven product-market fit, and provide more institutional support.

Be clear on your needs and what’s non-negotiable, such as control over major decisions. Understand key terms like valuation, liquidation preferences, and board seats before entering negotiations.

Consider why the offer is lower—perhaps the investor sees more risk or has concerns about your business. Be open to feedback, but don’t settle for terms that could hurt you long term.

Look for investors who align with your vision and offer more than just money. Consider their industry knowledge, willingness to support you in tough times, and whether they understand your market.

This is litterally the issue try to fix with your service or product. It is one of the most critical questions. You need to be able to clearly explain the pain point your product addresses and why it matters to you and to you customers. To answer this question, you must be be specific and ensure that the problem is big enough to have a large market. The shorter is the answer, better understanding to the investor. Remember, if you have to explain it again and again, that means you aren't sure what is the problem your service fixes.

Remember that in everything you do, you will find competitors: some potential, indirect and some direct and are already in the market. Investors need to see that you really know them, take them seriously and have a competitive strategy, whether through differentiation, superior technology, or customer service. Highlight your competitive advantages and how you will continue to outperform competitors in the market.

LTV means how long the customer stays with your company after you acquire it. A positive LTV to CAC ratio shows that your business model is sustainable. Investors want to know how much profit you can generate per customer and how efficiently you acquire them. resenting a solid LTV/CAC ratio is key for instilling confidence.

This is the ICP which means: Ideal Customer Profile. With that being said, the question can come different way. When that happens, investors will want to know if you have real customers who are actively using your product. Be ready to discuss your customer base, the feedback you’ve received, and how it’s been incorporated into your product development and business strategy.

Remember that most investors invest in teams, not just ideas. To better answer this question, make sure you highlight your team’s experience, knowledge, personnal backgroud, sometimes your own experiences are a plus, use complementary skills you have, and passion for solving the problem. If you lack certain expertise, explain how you plan to fill those gaps and how you can find those abling to do it for you.

When answering this question, you have to clearly articulate how your business makes money. Whether it's a subscription model, freemium, one-time purchase, or transaction fees, investors need to understand how your model is scalable and sustainable. For exemple: Shopify, Wix, Holded use a Suscription model revenue, while Google and Bing use Advertising revenu model.

When asking this question, investors want to see proof that your solution works. Whether it’s user growth, revenue, partnerships, or product development milestones, be ready to present your current traction clearly and confidently.

Investors need to know that the market opportunity is big enough to invest in your idea or business. When you're asked this question, make sure you quantify the market size. Use TAM, SAM, SOM which are the acronyms for three metrics to describe the market your organization operates in to show potential for growth. If the market is too small, investors may doubt your ability to scale. If it’s too big, they may question your ability to capture a significant share. TAM which means: Total Available Market, is the maximum potential demand of a specific market. SAM means: Serviceable Addressable Market and SOM whic hmeans: Serviceable Obtainable Market is the size of the SAM you can potentially convert. In other word, it is the nomber of client you can actually reach.

Be ready to explain your customer acquisition strategy and the associated costs. For exemple,, if you spend 10 dollars in marketing to acquire a customer which buy you 30 dollars product, that means you CAC would be 10 dollars. Additionally, highlight the LTV to show how efficient your business is at retaining customers and growing their value over time.

When asking about your go-to-market strategy explains how you will acquire and retain customers. It should address pricing, distribution channels, and customer acquisition tactics, along with timelines and expected costs. For exemple: lower the cost o the service is often use as a Go-TO-Market strategy. You can use, the process, the Customer Service and much more. It also highlights the chanel used to acquire the customer.

When investors bring up this question, they’re not just ticking boxes—they’re looking for a clear breakdown of your competitive landscape. You need to demonstrate that you’ve done a thorough market analysis, spell out exactly who your rivals are, and pinpoint what sets your product apart. It’s not enough to just know your own features; you’ve gotta show you understand where you slot in, why your solution outperforms the rest, and—frankly—why they should back you instead of the next guy. If you can’t articulate your edge, your pitch probably isn’t ready for prime time.

When investors inquire about fund allocation, precision is key. You need to outline exactly where the capital’s going—think hiring, product development, R&D, marketing, scaling, or international expansion. They aren’t interested in fluffy promises; they expect a concrete, well-structured breakdown. Show them you’ve mapped out each phase, from resource distribution to operational scaling. If you can’t present a logical, actionable plan for deploying their investment, you’ll struggle to secure their backing.

There are always risks doing business and investors know that. Whenever you're asked this question, make sure you acknowledge the risks but focus on how you plan to mitigate them. Whether it’s market uncertainty, competition, or regulatory hurdles, showing that you have a strategy for managing risks builds credibility. One of the most important thing is to demonstrate how you are prepared to tackle those risks.

In the business context, burn rate refers to how much money you're spending each month. Investors will want to know how long the capital you're raising will last before you need to raise again. Be prepared to show your runway and explain how the funds will extend it based on your growth projections.

This question refers to the fact that investors want to understand the concrete goals you plan to hit with the funds. Whether it's product development, international expansion, software development, marketing, user acquisition, or hitting a specific revenue target, ensure your milestones are clear and realistic.

This is a very important question and it mostly has to see with physical product design. Explain what prevents competitors from easily copying your product. This could be intellectual property (patents), network effects, brand strength, or operational advantages. Investors want to know how your startup will maintain a competitive edge in the long term.

How big you want to become? This is what this question about. Scaling involves growing your business in a way that increases revenue without corresponding increases in costs. Investors want to know how you’ll expand in terms of customers, geography, and operational efficiency. Show them a scalable model.

Every business has risks —whether market changes, competition, or execution challenges. Acknowledge them honestly, but focus on how you're addressing or mitigating those risks. Transparency builds trust with investors.

Investors look for businesses that can build long-term customer loyalty. Provide metrics like retention rates, churn, and engagement levels, and discuss your strategies for keeping customers happy and coming back.

When you're asked this question, investors want to know how they will eventually get a return on their investment. Whether it's through acquisition, IPO, or other exits, show that you’ve thought about how to generate value for both your company and your investors.