We are committed to ensuring that our fundraising is not reserved for just a few financial experts, but rather democratic, open to our community and on an online platform that makes things simple.

To be able to carry out this fundraising , which is extremely regulated from a legal and financial point of view, we are going through the ethical financing platform LITA.co , whose role is precisely to validate the financial viability of our project and to make possible fundraising for companies with a positive social and environmental impact from individuals and business angels.

All you have to do is go to our Lita page , create your profile, and select the amount you want to invest in Patine. It's a little more procedural than ordering a T-shirt (and thankfully so), but it's pretty simple, I promise: you'll need ID, recent proof of address, and a few questions to answer. It should take about fifteen minutes to settle in!

You are asked for several "personal" details: this data is strictly confidential and self-declarative. Lita undertakes to keep investors' information confidential and not to use or disclose any information for purposes other than the proper execution of its mission. Lita is bound by professional secrecy and does not resell your data to third parties. Lita's objective is to provide the greatest precaution to future investors according to their personal situation and to be able to subsequently advise them correctly (for example, not letting you invest more than 10% of your savings). Patine does not collect any of the information provided during registration; we will only have the contact details of the people who have actually invested once the fundraising is complete.

- A portion of your investment is tax-free: you can benefit from an 18% income tax reduction with your investment in Patine. The IR-PME scheme (Madelin law) allows a reduction of at least 18% of the amount invested in the capital of European SMEs. For example: If you invest €5,000 in shares in companies eligible for the IR-PME scheme before December 31 of this year, you will benefit from a €900 reduction in your income tax for that year.
- In addition, you will receive a discount code reserved for shareholders, valid all year round, and a virtual card to communicate your official Patine shareholder status on social networks (Linkedin, etc.).

Because Patine is doing well and wants to go further! It is time to secure our sustainability and accelerate our development to embody our brand ideal even more strongly: just as demanding on our style and our creative universe as on our environmental and social impact. We welcome during this 2nd fundraising business angels who believe in our committed brand model, and we want to allow you to invest alongside them.

In exchange for the amount you wish to invest - which we will then use to finance our development projects - you will receive shares in our capital. These shares are called shares , which will make you a shareholder of Patine.

There is no workload, no obligation, but you can participate if you wish:
You can be a “dormant” shareholder, meaning that you are simply asked to approve the accounts once a year, and you can read (or not) our half-yearly reports on the Lita platform and our reports sent by email every 3 months, and attend (or not) the various presentations or events that we organize.

As a Patine shareholder, you will have privileged access to the life of our company: you will receive a dedicated newsletter in which we will transparently share our progress, our upcoming challenges and we will consult you on our strategy, you are free to participate or not.

You can also contribute to the development of Patine, as some people already do, by putting us in touch with people and suggesting ideas.

By becoming a Patine shareholder, you are making the conscious choice to invest some of your savings in a sustainable company with a positive social and environmental impact. You are thus participating in a revolution in the way businesses are financed and you are also helping to relay a powerful message: as a citizen, it is possible to take control of your savings and choose to invest them in projects that are meaningful, have a concrete impact, and whose values ​​you share.
Beyond us, you encourage and participate in a new, more responsible and transparent model of finance and economy.

Because you are the best investors we could dream of!

To develop and finance new projects, a company has several solutions.

She can use her own funds, that is, the money that was injected when the company was created and the profits made since then. This is what Patine did for 4 years. Except that this option has limits because there are projects that require more funds than what is available in the company. So yes, we could continue to move forward slowly and do a lot with little, but it would be a shame to stagnate when we have a lot of ambition and you support us in this direction!

Another option would be to appeal to investment funds but for our current company size, this would require too many compromises on our model of reasoned growth.

In fact, we already know Patine's dream investors. Those who understand our vision and share our love of clothes as much as our ecological conscience, who also dream of a conscious wardrobe, an optimistic future and of really having an impact... That's you.

Of course! As always, we carefully choose partners who are aligned with our commitments and Lita is no exception to the rule: LITA.co is the pioneering platform for sustainable and civic investment in Europe. It allows everyone to invest their savings in financing the transition. From €100, individuals invest directly in companies developing innovative solutions to meet the major ecological and social challenges of our time. In almost 10 years of existence, more than 250 impact or transformation companies have been financed at a strategic moment in their development.

A leading player in France, LITA.co is also a European player with a platform in Belgium.

Approved by the Financial Markets Authority (AMF), the company is also labeled ESUS (Socially Useful Solidarity Enterprise) and Finansol (FAIR).

It is an “equity crowdfunding” platform, meaning that in exchange for their financial participation, individuals can invest in the capital of the company they support. Everything happens online, the platform is intuitive and its activity is extremely regulated: Lita is a platform recognized and approved by the Financial Markets Authority.

In order to carry out our second fundraising on their platform, Lita's teams carried out a thorough and demanding audit of Patine's financial situation, development plan and environmental and social impact, then a committee validated our file. Lita is also present on our board in order to participate in strategic decisions and monitor our development.

Lita outlines the tax breaks associated with your investment
Immediately, your investment allows you to benefit from a tax reduction of 25% of the amount invested: a way for the French State to encourage you to invest in the French economy and business creation. Thus, an investment of €500 allows you to benefit from a tax reduction of €125. This reduction takes the form of a tax credit (= reimbursement): when you complete your next tax return, you will indicate that you have invested in the capital of an SME in 2021 and you will receive your tax credit a few months later. This is the application of the IR-PME system (Madelin law)

Lita reminds you of the opportunity for potential dividends and/or capital gains but also reminds you of the risks

As a shareholder, you have shares in Patine's capital. As such, the company's potential financial performance can also benefit you. Several scenarios are possible:

• If the company succeeds in its business plan, its profitability will allow you to receive a portion of the profits in the form of dividends (the amount is calculated based on your percentage of shares in the company)
• If the company is bought out in a few years, you could potentially make a capital gain by selling your shares.

These different scenarios are not mutually exclusive and depend on the strategy that will be implemented by the company and for which you will be consulted because it is your role as a shareholder.

Now that you know this, Lita reminds you that it is impossible for a company to guarantee these “financial success” scenarios. Any investment is, by nature, risky: the golden rule is therefore to only invest what you are prepared to lose. This way, you do not put yourself in danger and there can only be good surprises. If you are used to investing, you already know and if this is the first time you invest, now you know! Do not hesitate to contact Emilie from the Lita team if you have any questions, she will be able to inform you.

The financial terms of the investment are detailed directly on the Lita website .

Of course! LITA.co offers you the opportunity to invest directly in companies committed to the ecological and social transition. The goal is to give you, as an individual, the ability to choose how your savings are financed.

Of course, write to us at [email protected] if you would like to talk to the Patine team. We also invite you to consult our Lita page where you will find all our information and detailed investment file.

Our fundraising is limited in time. Once it is closed it is no longer possible to invest. So our timing is now. If you can't invest, don't worry, we are already very grateful to you for supporting us, carrying us and reporting, and nothing prevents you from sharing the opportunity, who knows, maybe there are our future shareholders around you!

Yes, better. We're giving ourselves the means to go further. But our commitment to a new brand model compatible with the challenges of the times remains unchanged, and in fact, it's strengthening. It's precisely to avoid changing our way of doing things that we want our customers to be shareholders of our brand: you understand our commitments.
The world doesn't need another fashion brand like any other, but rather inspiring alternative models!

For all questions directly concerning the Patine team, write to us at [email protected] .
You can also join us on the Invest in Patine WhatsApp group and ask your questions directly.
Are you having technical issues validating your investment? Contact the Lita hotline: [email protected]