In 2023, the transmission of M6 Who wants to be my partner?Nicknamed QVEMA for obvious reasons of text length, he returns for a 3 season. Concept of the show, operation, jury… Here’s everything you need to know about the French version of Shark Tank!
Who wants to be my partner?, the French broadcast Shark Tank on M6
Who wants to be my partner? is a program broadcast every Wednesday on M6 since 2020. It is based on the concept of the American program Shark Tank. Shark Tank is an American television reality show that has aired on ABC since 2009. The show follows entrepreneurs who present their business idea to a group of “sharks” (investors in English), who decide if they want to invest money. the company in exchange for a share of the capital.
Each episode of Shark Tank begins with a presentation of the company by the entrepreneur, who explains his product or service and his business model. The sharks then ask questions and make investment proposals. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to negotiate the terms of the investment with the sharks and choose which one they want to work with.
The shark panel is made up of well-known investors, such as Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran and Lori Greiner. Each of them brings their experience and network of contacts in different fields of activity, which can be very useful for entrepreneurs wishing to develop their business.
Shark Tank was a hit in the United States and has been adapted in many countries around the world. The show has been praised for its impact on entrepreneurship and for giving exposure to many innovative companies. She has also been criticized for highlighting companies that are struggling to grow outside of show business and giving too rosy a picture of entrepreneurship.
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Program concept Who wants to be my partner?
The show Who wants to be my partner? resumes the same dynamics of Shark Tank and is therefore aimed at renowned French investors, such as Marc Simoncini (Meetic), Delphine André and Anthony Bourbon (Feed.). If you want to know more about the judging panel for season 3 of the M6 show, don’t hesitate to continue reading to go to the section dedicated to this topic!
Thus, during an episode of Who wants to be my partner? several entrepreneurs come to present their company and product to a panel of investors or business angel who, after asking questions about their project, will decide to invest part of their money in this startup, against a certain percentage of its business. It’s actually a live fundraiser, basically.
The concept of fundraising
A fundraiser is a process by which a business or organization raises funds from investors to finance its development. There are several ways to raise funds, including selling company stock (a transaction known as an IPO), lending money from banks or other financial institutions, or raising donations from individuals or foundations.
Companies looking to raise funds can do so at different stages of their development. Some companies try to raise money when they are created to cover start-up costs and to finance their first production. Other companies look to raise funds later in their journey to accelerate their growth or to launch new products.
To successfully raise funds, a company must be able to convince investors of the interest of its project and the feasibility of its business model. He must also be able to negotiate the terms of the investment, such as the investment amount and the amount of principal he is willing to release to investors.
Fundraising can be a complex and time-consuming process, but it can be very beneficial for companies looking to grow their business and access new markets. By gaining financial backing from investors, companies can accelerate their growth and achieve their goals faster.
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Understand everything for business angels
The members of the jury of Who wants to be my partner? they are in a sense business angel. A business angel is someone who invests time and money in a start-up in exchange for a share of capital. Business angels are often experienced entrepreneurs or professionals looking to help young businesses grow by providing not only money, but mentorship and expertise as well.
Business angels are often more flexible and more risk-averse than institutional investors, such as banks or investment funds. They may be more inclined to invest in innovative or unproven companies that have growth potential and are often willing to invest smaller sums than institutional investors.
Business angels often have a network of contacts in their area of expertise, which can be very useful for start-ups looking to grow. They can help businesses find new customers, get strategic advice, and access resources that would help them grow faster.
In return for their investment, business angels generally expect to receive a share of the company’s equity and to be involved in the company’s decision-making process. However, they are often more involved in the business than just an investor and can offer invaluable help to start-up entrepreneurs.
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Who Wants To Be My Partner Season 3 Judging Panel
As you understand, the program Who wants to be my partner? highlights the investors who form a jury that will decide collectively, or independently, whether to invest in the startup or in the product presented at the fair. Here are the judges for QVEMA Season 3:
- Antonio Bourbonfounder of Feed., a company specializing in food supplements.
- Delfina Andréleader of the Charles André group, founded by his grandfather in the south of France.
- Eric Larchevequea serial entrepreneur who notably created Ledger, a secure wallet that allows you to store your cryptocurrencies.
- Isabèle Chevalier, business angel and former CEO of Bio-K+ which deals with the production of probiotics.
- Jean-Pierre Nadircreator of FairMoove and the EasyVoyages site, acquired by the Webedia group.
- Marco Simoncinithe iconic founder of Meetic, Sensee eyewear and Angell electric bicycles.
For Who Wants To Be My Partner Season 3, Sophie Mechaly and Isabelle Weill will no longer be on the show’s judging panel.
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What’s New in Who Wants to Be My Partner Season 3?
If the concept of the show remains the same, season 3 of Who Wants to Be My Partner? however, it has some new features. The first and most notable is the absence of a presenter. In fact, Season 1 of the M6 show was hosted by Julien Courbet and Season 2 was hosted by Xavier Domergue. However, this year, the producers have decided to leave more room for discussion between the jury and the entrepreneurs.
The other novelty, you will have understood, intervenes in the rotation of investors. We thus note the absence of Sophie Mechaly and Isabelle Weill, but the arrival of Isabelle Chevalier. Furthermore, and this is a novelty on which the M6 program focuses a lot, a special evening of Who wants to be my partner? will see the arrival of Blaise Matuidi who will play a hybrid role and mix with investors. He had already appeared in the second season.
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Famous entrepreneurs who have gone through QVEMA
Who wants to be my partner? it has enabled many entrepreneurs to get started. During the two seasons of the M6 show, we saw the arrival of Damian Py and his partner, both co-founders of the startup Daan.Tech that produces the Bob dishwasher.
Other startups represented in QVEMA include: Flotte, French Baguette and Aeklys. This produces an intelligent ring and there has been a lot of talk about it since Blaise Matuidi intervened, on video, to explain to investors why he had chosen to focus on this project.
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The audience of Who Wants To Be My Partner?
As for the audience, the M6 program attracts a lot of viewers during each broadcast. Season 2 averaged around 1.75 million viewers. M6 had a PDA (audience share) of 9%. This figure rose to 19.7% on the FRDA-50. These are women under 50 in charge of purchases, a privileged target of channels and advertisers.
Who Wants To Be My Partner Season 1 (2020) audience are below what could be recorded for season 2 to be aired in 2022. In 2020, in fact, ratings amounted to around 1.5 million viewers for a share of 7.8%, according to data from Mediametry.