Founded in France in 1997 and now operating internationally, Leyton is joining forces with K-Challenge both as a sponsor of the France SailGP Team and as a strategic expert in funding and R&D support for K-Challenge.
Leyton teams up with K-Challenge
Leyton’s core mission is to help companies enhance their financial, social, and environmental performance. “We’ve been working with Leyton since 2024. Their multidisciplinary team of experts has helped us optimize our funding strategy and access public support schemes,” explains Stephan Kandler, Co-CEO of K-Challenge. “Our collaboration continues, particularly around grant applications for innovations we’re developing through the K-Challenge Lab. Their support is always pragmatic and their expertise razor-sharp. We’re truly proud to have them by our side.”
Leyton, Official Partner of the France SailGP Team
Leyton’s relationship with competitive sailing began in 2018 through offshore racing projects in Class40, Figaro, Ocean Fifty, and Imoca, notably alongside British skipper Sam Goodchild whom the financial consulting firm continues to support. For Leyton, sailing has always been a powerful way to embody its DNA—combining performance with a commitment to social and environmental impact. In recent years, this commitment has resulted in notable wins and meaningful actions in support of inclusion and climate causes.
Today, alongside other iconic global French brands such as Accor and L’Oréal Group, Leyton joins K-Challenge Racing as an Official Partner of a high-level sporting initiative: the France SailGP Team, led by Quentin Delapierre.
François GOUILLARD, Founder and President, Leyton Group : “We were inspired by the entrepreneurial energy behind K-Challenge Racing and by the values upheld by SailGP France. This is a modern vision of sport—demanding, high-tech, and purpose-driven. It aligns perfectly with who we are.
This rapidly growing international championship provides a unique platform to boost our global visibility and give tangible expression to our positioning as a global leader.
Whether for brand awareness or reputation, SailGP offers an exceptional showcase to bring our commitments to life on the world stage.
This partnership also allows us to activate our global offices, offering clients, partners, and employees all over the world unique experiences at every stop on the SailGP circuit.
It’s the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and our entire team is thrilled.”
Stephan Kandler : “K-Challenge’s sports teams are proud to represent another leading global French company, Leyton, both internationally and here at home. The parallels between high-performance sport and entrepreneurship are numerous: commitment, resilience, excellence, performance—and the power of data to guide decision-making. These shared themes create a valuable exchange between our athletes and Leyton’s 3,000 employees.
A warm thank you to François Gouilliard, Founder and President, Maxime Jacquier, Managing Director, and the entire Leyton team for their commitment to our shared journey.”
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Leyton supports over 50,000 companies and public organizations in optimizing their financial resources and accessing public funding opportunities. With a global team of 3,000 specialists in taxation, innovation, sustainability, and payroll, we transform economic and regulatory challenges into budgetary opportunities—managing billions of euros in financial flows for our clients every year.
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