Energy, Resources & Commodities
International sourcing, opportunity development, commercial partnerships and project support across the energy and commodities sectors.
Strategic Excellence & International Development
Strategic Advisory
Laniakea supports companies, corporate groups, organizations and start-ups with strategy, innovation and international business development.
Our Vision
Our ambition is to help organizations accelerate their growth through an approach that combines strategy, innovation, international partnerships and operational excellence.
Connecting ideas, technologies and markets.
Our Areas of Expertise
We operate across sectors where strategy, innovation and international connections play a decisive role in project development.
Industry & Infrastructure
Growth strategy, partner identification and support for industrial, technological and infrastructure projects.
Technology, AI & DeepTech
Strategic positioning, business development and connection of innovative solutions with industrial, commercial and financial partners.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Support for innovative projects, partnership development and opportunity assessment across healthcare and life sciences.
Finance, Investment & Funding
Strategic project preparation, investor identification and facilitation of discussions with financial partners.
International Development & Partnerships
Market analysis, opportunity identification and development of cross-border partnerships across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Services
Strategic and operational support to structure your projects, accelerate growth and create new opportunities in France and internationally.
Strategic Advisory
Assessment of key challenges, definition of priorities and development of pragmatic strategies to support growth, transformation and complex decision-making.
Learn MoreInternational Business Development
Market analysis, market-entry strategies, opportunity identification and partnership development to support your cross-border projects.
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Assessment, positioning and development of innovative projects involving artificial intelligence, advanced technologies and DeepTech solutions.
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Expertise Mobilized Around Each Project
Laniakea combines strategic leadership with an international network of experts and specialist partners, mobilized according to the challenges, sectors and markets involved.
Leadership
The leadership team oversees assignments, coordinates expertise and manages relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.
Michel Banidol
Founder & CEO
International strategy, innovation and business development expert with over 20 years of experience advising companies, corporate groups, organizations, and start-ups.
Bente Nielsen
Chief Financial Officer
Recognized international finance specialist with deep expertise in complex funding operations and cross-border projects.
Kim Ji Min
Communications & Public Relations Director
Communications strategist with extensive experience in brand stewardship and international media relations.
Adam Pradal
Non-Executive Director
Former executive of international financial institutions bringing strategic vision and rigorous governance to the board.
Carlo Mancini
Chief Operating Officer
Operations and complex-project expert with significant experience across energy and industrial sectors.
Vince-Thomas
International Operations
Emerging markets specialist with strong expertise in Asia, the Middle East and complex cross-border operations.
International Expert Network
Depending on the requirements of each assignment, independent experts and sector partners may be mobilized to complement the team’s capabilities.
Dr. James Williams
Geopolitics & Energy
Advisor on global geopolitical balances and major energy dynamics.
Prof. Wei-Ling Zhang
Sustainability & Asian Markets Strategy
Advisory on sustainable growth and market-entry strategies across Asian markets.
Arun Simh
Industrial Innovation, Communications & IT
Specialist in industrial transformation and the intersection of innovation, communications and technology.
Bernard Leblanc
Energy & Infrastructure Expertise
Specialist in gas, infrastructure and renewable energy projects with high capital intensity.
Elena Volkov
Defense & International Security
Advisor on security, sovereignty and resilience challenges in sensitive international environments.
Daniel Fischer
Industrial & Engineering Expertise
Provides hands-on insight into industrial chains, execution and engineering constraints.
The composition of the team assigned to each engagement varies according to the nature of the assignment, the expertise required and the availability of the relevant specialists.
Examples of Our Work
Development of an international LNG opportunity
Qualification of an LNG supply opportunity and coordination between suppliers, intermediaries and international buyers.
Energy & CommoditiesInternational development of an industrial solution
Positioning an industrial solution in new markets and identifying local partners.
Industry & InfrastructureInternational positioning of a DeepTech solution
Clarification of the value proposition of a complex technology and preparation for development with international industrial stakeholders.
Technology, AI & DeepTechInsights & Perspectives
How to Define a Sustainable Growth Strategy
A structured method for identifying priorities, selecting relevant opportunities and building a realistic growth trajectory.
Strategic AdvisoryHow to Prioritize Multiple Strategic Projects
Potential, risk, resources and timing: the essential criteria for choosing between multiple initiatives.
Strategic AdvisoryHow to Select Priority International Markets
Market size, access to decision-makers, competition and local constraints: the criteria to assess before expanding internationally.
International BusinessWhat Our Clients Say
Discover feedback from executives, entrepreneurs and organizations we have supported with strategic decision-making, innovation projects and international business development.
Chief Executive Officer
Large industrial group
“The engagement brought remarkable clarity to our structure and operating flows. We gained visibility and operational efficiency.”
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Founder
Scaling startup (€15-50M)
“Thanks to strategic thinking, we structured our capital to welcome investors under the best conditions. A decisive confidence boost.”
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Executive
Family-owned SME
“Moving from a simple structure to a group structure secured our expansion. We now move forward with confidence.”
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