The Galion Project: price, who can join and alternatives
The Galion Project is a Paris collective of tech founders who share experience, guides and tools with each other. Members meet at twice-yearly Galion parties, themed dinners and small-group retreats outside Paris, and get access to a think tank of publications. Membership is limited to founders who have raised at least €3 million from a VC fund.
The Galion Project at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Every member is a founder | thegalionproject.com |
| Eligibility | Must have founded a tech company | thegalionproject.com |
| Eligibility | Must have raised at least €3 million from a venture capital fund | thegalionproject.com |
| Community size | Says it has 400 members in 2026 | thegalionproject.com |
| Events | Says it runs more than 50 events a year | thegalionproject.com |
| Recent activity | Published a shareholders' agreement template summary on 25 June 2026 | thegalionproject.com |
| Parties | Two member parties a year, in January and July | thegalionproject.com |
| Where | New members meet for 24 hours at a country house an hour from Paris | thegalionproject.com |
| Retreats | Four times a year, small groups meet for three to four days | thegalionproject.com |
| Dinners | Regular themed dinners chosen around members' challenges | thegalionproject.com |
Who it suits
- Venture-backed French tech founders after a sizeable raise
- Founders who want candid peer retreats with experienced CEOs
- Founders who want playbooks on governance, equity and fundraising
Who it doesn't suit
- Pre-seed or bootstrapped founders
- Anyone without a member to sponsor them
- Non-French speakers who want everything in English
Alternatives to The Galion Project
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Paris | Not published | Register for each meetup on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| EO Paris (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | Not published | Membership application; revenue threshold applies |
| Founders Running Club Paris | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
| FoundHers Paris | Brunch €35; dinners at your own expense | Register on Luma; some events need host approval |
| France Digitale (Collectif Startup) | 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup) | Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Moovjee | Not published | Apply to become a mentee; eligibility criteria apply |
| Paris Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) | €5 per meetup | RSVP on Meetup and pay the €5 contribution |
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Questions about The Galion Project
- Who can join?
- Founders of a tech company who have raised at least €3 million from a VC fund and are sponsored by existing members.
- What happens in person?
- Galion parties in January and July, themed dinners, and small-group retreats near Paris.
- Is it active?
- It says it has 400 members in 2026 and published a guide summary on 25 June 2026.
- How much does it cost?
- The membership fee is not published on its site.
- Website
- thegalionproject.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Founded a tech company, raised €3 million or more from a VC fund, and sponsorship by members
- Format
- Members-only collective with parties, peer retreats near Paris, themed dinners and webinars
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The Galion Project isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check thegalionproject.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.