
Founders


Adrien Dassault & Marguerite Longuet-Dassault
Adrien Dassault is an Executive Director at Tikehau Capital, a European alternative asset management company.
After working at Deutsche Bank, he founded Myfab.com in 2008, a website that creates customizable decorative objects. He then created Heliceum, a platform and publisher of interactive applications, video games, and original entertainment concepts. He joined Banque Transatlantique Belgium as a private banker in 2016 and then joined Tikehau Capital in 2018.
Adrien holds a Master’s degree in banking, corporate, and financial law from the University of Paris Dauphine – PSL. He is an observing member of the supervisory board of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault and a member of the Board of Directors of Immobilière Dassault. He is also Chairman of Maison NextGen and Secretary General of the Fondation Dauphine.
Marguerite Longuet-Dassault is a lawyer specialized in corporate law at the Paris Bar.
She began her career as a corporate lawyer at Vivendi followed by Thalès. She was also Secretary of the Board of AFCM, the French Association of Contract Management and has practiced mediation in civil and commercial legal matters. She joined Simon Associates in 2022.
Marguerite holds a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law from Fordham University in New York, a Master’s degree in Business Law from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, and a certificate in mediation in civil and commercial law.



Parents of three children, Marguerite and Adrien Dassault have drawn deep motivation from their family experience to act in favor of the future. This vision has led them to fully commit to promoting youth talent, supporting families in need, and building a world that is more respectful of all living beings.
For Marguerite and Adrien Dassault, family is a fundamental value, as is passing on their philanthropic commitments to future generations. Guided by this conviction, they have chosen to involve their children in the activities and projects of the MAD Foundation, drawing on their unique personalities. Three pillars have thus emerged at the heart of the foundation: the stepping stone for youth talent and excellence (inspired by Sophia), the stepping stone for youth well-being and inclusion (led by Dimitri), and the stepping stone for protecting Nature and the Human-Animal bond (championed by Sacha).
This approach reflects not only their desire to inspire their children through the Foundation’s projects, but also their willingness to learn from them – their feelings and perspectives on the world.
Each child must have access to an environment that offers a chance to flourish.
Our values
Since 2021, the MAD Foundation has been dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to develop and showcase their talents, fighting inequality and marginalization, and promoting the health and well-being of all living beings.
By collaborating with individuals committed to these missions, we aim to make a positive impact on excellence, education, social inclusion, and animal welfare, for current and future generations.

Solidarity
Solidarity is one of our core values. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to discover and develop their talents. We must stand in solidarity with those who face obstacles along their path. Generosity takes many forms, from financial support to personal involvement, and it is by joining forces that we can create opportunities for those in need and promote the social inclusion of young people and their families.

Education, a catalyst for social inclusion
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela.
We firmly believe that education is a key driver of social mobility. One of the MAD Foundation’s core missions is to provide equal opportunities for all children, especially those from isolated or underprivileged families, and to help them discover their talents while mastering the skills essential for their development. Confidence is crucial, and we know that a child who is struggling in primary school can excel if they find a subject they are passionate about – provided they are guided to discover that passion.
That is why the MAD Foundation supports various educational projects through various associations, enabling each young person to develop fully and build a promising future.

Committed Support
Since its creation in 2021, the MAD Foundation has supported 30 associations, with the ambition to continue this commitment in a qualitative way. Rather than focusing on numerical targets, we prioritize the quality of our partnerships, offering tailored support adapted to the specific needs of each association. For us, funding a project means first and foremost understanding the people behind it and grasping their core concerns.
The MAD Foundation aims to go beyond simple financial donations: we actively engage in our partnerships, closely following the associations and contributing to the development of their projects.
As a young organization, the MAD Foundation recognizes that philanthropy cannot be improvised. This is why we have partnered with experts such as Telos Impact to assist us in the selection and support of associations, ensuring a sustainable and meaningful impact.
