C12 Quantum Electronics
Venture Round in 2024
C12 Quantum Electronics is a company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, founded in 2019 by Pierre and Matthieu Desjardins. The company focuses on developing reliable quantum processors utilizing carbon nanotubes, which significantly reduce error rates. This technology positions C12 Quantum Electronics as a strong candidate for noisy intermediate-scale quantum applications. In addition to building quantum computers, the company also engages in developing and accelerating experiments related to information processing systems, allowing industrial clients to leverage intermediate-scale quantum applications for enhanced computing capabilities.
Stilla Technologies
Series C in 2024
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based biotechnology company that accelerates genetic test development by delivering the Naica System, a digital PCR (dPCR) platform. Built on microfluidic innovations, the Naica System aims to broaden dPCR from a specialized tool to a widely accessible technology across life sciences, including research, therapeutics, and omics. The platform supports multiple chemistries and multiplexing to enable high-resolution genetic analysis and actionable insights across applications such as cancer and liquid biopsy, cell and gene therapies, infectious disease detection, and food and environmental testing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Villejuif, France, the company serves customers globally and focuses on simplifying image analysis and data exploration to help researchers derive clear results from complex genomic data.
Agriloops
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2016, Agriloops operates innovative aquaponic farms in salt water for growing shrimps and a variety of vegetables. This sustainable approach combines aquaculture with hydroponics to produce eco-friendly products.
Pandobac
Venture Round in 2024
Pandobac provides a reusable transport container service for the food industry, supplying sustainable transport bins to wholesalers and restaurants and operating an online platform for rental, monitoring, cleaning, and tracking of crates. The service replaces disposable packaging such as cardboard, polystyrene, wood, and plastic in the transport of food from markets to merchants, enabling long-term reuse and supporting a circular logistics approach. Originating in 2018 and based in Rungis, France, Pandobac positions itself as an eco-delivery solution for wholesalers and producers by coordinating bin provision, rental, washing, and upkeep to reduce packaging waste and improve efficiency in the delivery cycle.
Scalinx is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and supply of Signal Conversion ASICs and ASSPs for various markets, including Test & Measurement, MilAero, and Communications. With its headquarters in Paris, the company operates design facilities in Caen and Grenoble, where it develops innovative semiconductor technologies aimed at wideband and low-power signal conversion applications. Scalinx's components are industrialized in Caen, where a team of 20 employees manages the process before production is outsourced to a network of subcontractors. The company's solutions are designed to help clients reduce costs and accelerate the development time for signal conversion technologies across diverse applications such as wired and wireless communications, test and measurement equipment, and radar systems.
Vulkam
Venture Round in 2023
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, specializing in the design and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam focuses on creating biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products serve various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and microcomponents. Vulkam's micromechanical parts are notable for their small size and exceptional strength, offering performance comparable to established industry standards. By leveraging advanced materials science, Vulkam aims to set new benchmarks in metallurgy and metal processing, catering to the growing demand for high-performance, functional components in diverse applications.
Antabio is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Labege, France, focused on developing innovative treatments for drug-resistant infections, particularly targeting critical priority pathogens. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in creating novel antibacterial resistance-breakers, including stand-alone inhibitors of bacterial metalloenzymes. These inhibitors are designed to be combined with existing antibiotics, such as carbapenems, to restore their efficacy against the most challenging pathogens responsible for life-threatening infections, including carbapenem-resistant nosocomial pneumonia. Antabio aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of drug-resistant infections, ultimately providing healthcare professionals with effective medicinal products to combat these critical health challenges. The company has been recognized for its work, receiving a Wellcome Trust Seeding Drug Discovery Award.
Ganymed Robotics
Series B in 2022
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.
Dynveo
Venture Round in 2022
Dynveo is a manufacturer of natural dietary supplements that address weight loss, digestion, immune support, joint health, antioxidants, and anti‑aging needs. The company bases its products on scientific data and clinical studies, emphasizing purity, bioavailability, appropriate dosage, and formulation quality. It continuously monitors scientific literature to refine its offerings. Dynveo supplies bio‑sourced active ingredients at competitive prices, aiming to provide customers with effective, nature‑derived health solutions.
Synapse Medicine
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, Synapse Medicine is a French company that designs and develops an online platform providing reliable, up-to-date drug information for doctors. It offers a global knowledge base and SaaS platform to facilitate medication prescription, dispensing, and management across the patient journey.
DAMAE Medical
Series A in 2022
DAMAE Medical, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in developing innovative medical devices for dermatological applications. The company's flagship product, OCTAV, employs advanced optical imaging technology to provide dermatologists with high-resolution, in-depth images of skin tissue, similar to traditional histology, but without the need for tissue excision or processing. This non-invasive, in-vivo imaging modality enables precise, efficient, and rapid evaluation of skin tumors, aiding in the diagnosis of skin cancers. DAMAE Medical's mission is to harness the power of bio-photonics to revolutionize medical imaging and diagnosis in dermatology.
Founded in 2014, Yogosha operates a Bug Bounty platform that connects information security experts with corporations. Its platform facilitates the discovery and resolution of security flaws, helping businesses prevent future incidents.
Groupe SFC
Venture Round in 2022
• A team of 200 employees including 18 associates, providing daily guidance to
more than 5000 clients
• 9 locations in France
• Our policy is geared towards quality and customer satisfaction
• Understanding of technology which guarantees the use of high-performance and
specialised solutions
• Experts to drive forward your performance, at all stages of your company’s life
• In 2012, turnover of close to €14.5m
Stilla Technologies
Debt Financing in 2021
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based biotechnology company that accelerates genetic test development by delivering the Naica System, a digital PCR (dPCR) platform. Built on microfluidic innovations, the Naica System aims to broaden dPCR from a specialized tool to a widely accessible technology across life sciences, including research, therapeutics, and omics. The platform supports multiple chemistries and multiplexing to enable high-resolution genetic analysis and actionable insights across applications such as cancer and liquid biopsy, cell and gene therapies, infectious disease detection, and food and environmental testing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Villejuif, France, the company serves customers globally and focuses on simplifying image analysis and data exploration to help researchers derive clear results from complex genomic data.
Primo1D
Venture Round in 2021
Primo1D, established in 2013 and based at MINATEC Campus in Grenoble, France, specializes in embedding intelligence into objects and materials using its proprietary E-Thread® yarn technology. This yarn contains electronics that enable companies to trace and monitor their products for anti-theft and anti-counterfeiting purposes, thereby enhancing product value.
WYZ Group
Venture Round in 2021
WYZ Group is a French company founded in 2009 and based in Compiègne, specializing in online tyre sales and supply management. The company serves a diverse clientele, including automotive manufacturers, automotive after-sales markets, company fleets, and both generalist and specialized websites. WYZ Group's platform enhances the automotive industry's supply chain by offering tailored internet solutions that support dealer networks and aftermarket retailers. This approach enables clients to increase turnover, optimize product availability, and improve customer service. With a focus on European sourcing, WYZ Group plays a vital role in modernizing and streamlining tyre sales and supply processes within the automotive sector.
C12 Quantum Electronics
Seed Round in 2021
C12 Quantum Electronics is a company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, founded in 2019 by Pierre and Matthieu Desjardins. The company focuses on developing reliable quantum processors utilizing carbon nanotubes, which significantly reduce error rates. This technology positions C12 Quantum Electronics as a strong candidate for noisy intermediate-scale quantum applications. In addition to building quantum computers, the company also engages in developing and accelerating experiments related to information processing systems, allowing industrial clients to leverage intermediate-scale quantum applications for enhanced computing capabilities.
Voyageurs du Monde
Post in 2021
Voyageurs du Monde SA is a prominent travel agency based in Paris, France, specializing in tailor-made travel services both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1979, the company offers a wide range of personalized travel experiences, including honeymoons, family vacations, romantic getaways, and adventure trips to destinations such as Japan, Italy, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, and Greece. In addition to individual travel, Voyageurs du Monde caters to groups and corporate clients, organizing business trips and guided tours. The company operates under various brands, including Voyageurs du Monde, Comptoir des Voyages, Terres d'Aventures, and Allibert, solidifying its leadership in the fields of tailor-made and adventure travel in France.
Scalinx is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and supply of Signal Conversion ASICs and ASSPs for various markets, including Test & Measurement, MilAero, and Communications. With its headquarters in Paris, the company operates design facilities in Caen and Grenoble, where it develops innovative semiconductor technologies aimed at wideband and low-power signal conversion applications. Scalinx's components are industrialized in Caen, where a team of 20 employees manages the process before production is outsourced to a network of subcontractors. The company's solutions are designed to help clients reduce costs and accelerate the development time for signal conversion technologies across diverse applications such as wired and wireless communications, test and measurement equipment, and radar systems.
Pandobac
Seed Round in 2020
Pandobac provides a reusable transport container service for the food industry, supplying sustainable transport bins to wholesalers and restaurants and operating an online platform for rental, monitoring, cleaning, and tracking of crates. The service replaces disposable packaging such as cardboard, polystyrene, wood, and plastic in the transport of food from markets to merchants, enabling long-term reuse and supporting a circular logistics approach. Originating in 2018 and based in Rungis, France, Pandobac positions itself as an eco-delivery solution for wholesalers and producers by coordinating bin provision, rental, washing, and upkeep to reduce packaging waste and improve efficiency in the delivery cycle.
Certideal
Series A in 2020
Certideal is a France-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in the sale of refurbished smartphones and tablets to individual consumers. The company provides a reliable online platform where customers can purchase high-tech devices with confidence. Each product undergoes rigorous testing and certification by a team of technical experts, ensuring that it matches the advertised condition and is free from any operational restrictions, such as being blacklisted by carriers. The inspection process includes thorough checks on various features, such as audio quality, connectivity, and battery performance. By acting as a trusted intermediary, Certideal guarantees that only approved products are delivered to customers, thereby promoting a sustainable and secure purchasing experience for second-hand electronics.
Stilla Technologies
Series B in 2020
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based biotechnology company that accelerates genetic test development by delivering the Naica System, a digital PCR (dPCR) platform. Built on microfluidic innovations, the Naica System aims to broaden dPCR from a specialized tool to a widely accessible technology across life sciences, including research, therapeutics, and omics. The platform supports multiple chemistries and multiplexing to enable high-resolution genetic analysis and actionable insights across applications such as cancer and liquid biopsy, cell and gene therapies, infectious disease detection, and food and environmental testing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Villejuif, France, the company serves customers globally and focuses on simplifying image analysis and data exploration to help researchers derive clear results from complex genomic data.
Hprobe SA is a French company established in 2017, specializing in the design and construction of automated wafer-level magnetic test solutions. Based in Eybens, the company develops a three-dimensional magnetic field generator that enables the characterization and testing of various magnetic devices and sensors, including Magnetic Tunnel Junctions, STT MRAM, and TMR sensors. Hprobe's innovative equipment and software facilitate wafer prober testing automation, catering to the needs of the semiconductor industry, particularly in spintronics-based applications. This technology provides customers with efficient testing solutions critical for mass production and the development of embedded memory technologies in system-on-chip designs.
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, specializing in the design and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam focuses on creating biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products serve various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and microcomponents. Vulkam's micromechanical parts are notable for their small size and exceptional strength, offering performance comparable to established industry standards. By leveraging advanced materials science, Vulkam aims to set new benchmarks in metallurgy and metal processing, catering to the growing demand for high-performance, functional components in diverse applications.
Yogosha
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Yogosha operates a Bug Bounty platform that connects information security experts with corporations. Its platform facilitates the discovery and resolution of security flaws, helping businesses prevent future incidents.
EkWateur is a French energy retailer established in 2015 with the aim of becoming a significant player in the country's energy market. The company offers its customers 100% renewable electricity at competitive prices, along with natural gas and wood fuel options for both residential and business clients. EkWateur stands out by providing an innovative, user-friendly platform that enables seamless switching to greener energy sources in just a few clicks. Its mission is to accelerate the transition towards cleaner energy by increasing demand for renewables, thereby encouraging large-scale producers to replace fossil fuels.
Primo1D
Venture Round in 2019
Primo1D, established in 2013 and based at MINATEC Campus in Grenoble, France, specializes in embedding intelligence into objects and materials using its proprietary E-Thread® yarn technology. This yarn contains electronics that enable companies to trace and monitor their products for anti-theft and anti-counterfeiting purposes, thereby enhancing product value.
EkWateur
Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
EkWateur is a French energy retailer established in 2015 with the aim of becoming a significant player in the country's energy market. The company offers its customers 100% renewable electricity at competitive prices, along with natural gas and wood fuel options for both residential and business clients. EkWateur stands out by providing an innovative, user-friendly platform that enables seamless switching to greener energy sources in just a few clicks. Its mission is to accelerate the transition towards cleaner energy by increasing demand for renewables, thereby encouraging large-scale producers to replace fossil fuels.
Sentryo SAS is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing solutions for industrial networks and the Internet of Things. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Charbonnières-les-Bains, France, Sentryo focuses on ensuring the resilience and safety of industrial operations by offering continuous visibility over Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA infrastructures. The company's flagship product, ICS CyberVision, enables control engineers to monitor all equipment connected to industrial networks, identify vulnerabilities, and make informed decisions to maintain system integrity. Sentryo's solutions leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to deliver real-time insights, detect anomalies, and manage cyber risks effectively. The company serves various sectors, including smart cities, utilities, and energy grids, making it a crucial player in securing critical infrastructures. As of 2019, Sentryo operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Stilla Technologies
Series A in 2018
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based biotechnology company that accelerates genetic test development by delivering the Naica System, a digital PCR (dPCR) platform. Built on microfluidic innovations, the Naica System aims to broaden dPCR from a specialized tool to a widely accessible technology across life sciences, including research, therapeutics, and omics. The platform supports multiple chemistries and multiplexing to enable high-resolution genetic analysis and actionable insights across applications such as cancer and liquid biopsy, cell and gene therapies, infectious disease detection, and food and environmental testing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Villejuif, France, the company serves customers globally and focuses on simplifying image analysis and data exploration to help researchers derive clear results from complex genomic data.
Cosmo Tech
Series B in 2018
Cosmo Tech is a global technology company founded in 2010 by Michel Morvan and Hugues de Bantel, based in Lyon, France. Originally known as The CoSMo Company, it specializes in modeling and simulating complex systems across various industries. The company's innovative software transforms raw data into organized knowledge, enabling clients to gain clear insights and run simulations on multiple scenarios to evaluate decision outcomes. This capability supports C-suite executives in making optimal business decisions in complex environments. Over the years, Cosmo Tech has garnered industry recognition, including accolades from Gartner and EY, and has expanded its operations to North America, establishing a presence in San Francisco. With a diverse team of over 70 employees, the company continues to serve clients in both Europe and North America.
Antabio is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Labege, France, focused on developing innovative treatments for drug-resistant infections, particularly targeting critical priority pathogens. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in creating novel antibacterial resistance-breakers, including stand-alone inhibitors of bacterial metalloenzymes. These inhibitors are designed to be combined with existing antibiotics, such as carbapenems, to restore their efficacy against the most challenging pathogens responsible for life-threatening infections, including carbapenem-resistant nosocomial pneumonia. Antabio aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of drug-resistant infections, ultimately providing healthcare professionals with effective medicinal products to combat these critical health challenges. The company has been recognized for its work, receiving a Wellcome Trust Seeding Drug Discovery Award.
eLichens
Venture Round in 2018
eLichens is a company focused on providing detailed information about air quality through innovative technology. It develops a comprehensive air quality analysis and prediction application that utilizes low-power micro gas sensors and connected stations. These systems are capable of detecting, monitoring, and predicting air quality for both indoor and outdoor environments. By combining its portfolio of patents and expertise, eLichens serves a range of clients, including industries, smart cities, and consumers, helping them enhance local air quality. The company operates offices in Grenoble, France, and Silicon Valley, California, reflecting its commitment to advancing air quality solutions in various markets.
Accengage
Series C in 2017
Accengage S.A. is a leading provider of mobile engagement solutions, specializing in push notification technology for mobile applications, websites, and messaging platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that enables CRM and marketing managers to enhance user engagement through targeted, personalized, and automated push notifications. Accengage’s comprehensive suite of services includes mobile CRM, mobile retargeting, user tracking, and app analytics, which collectively help businesses optimize their mobile marketing strategies. The company operates in 70 countries and serves a diverse clientele, ranging from large multinational corporations to smaller local firms across various sectors including retail, banking, and entertainment. Accengage is recognized as the European leader in its field, having sent over 10 billion push notifications monthly to approximately 900 million consumers, supported by a dedicated research and development team focused on continuous innovation. As of January 2019, Accengage is a subsidiary of Urban Airship, Inc.
APIX Analytics
Series B in 2017
Founded in 2014, APIX Analytics specializes in developing miniaturized multigas analyzers systems. These systems integrate silicon-based analytical chains such as sampling, gas injection, and mixture separation to enhance specificity, detection, identification, and quantification of compounds.
Cosmo Tech
Convertible Note in 2017
Cosmo Tech is a global technology company founded in 2010 by Michel Morvan and Hugues de Bantel, based in Lyon, France. Originally known as The CoSMo Company, it specializes in modeling and simulating complex systems across various industries. The company's innovative software transforms raw data into organized knowledge, enabling clients to gain clear insights and run simulations on multiple scenarios to evaluate decision outcomes. This capability supports C-suite executives in making optimal business decisions in complex environments. Over the years, Cosmo Tech has garnered industry recognition, including accolades from Gartner and EY, and has expanded its operations to North America, establishing a presence in San Francisco. With a diverse team of over 70 employees, the company continues to serve clients in both Europe and North America.
Prodways Group
Venture Round in 2017
Prodways Group is a France-based company specializing in 3D printing solutions, catering to various sectors including jewelry, footwear, industrial design, architecture, engineering, and automotive. The company provides a range of professional 3D printers and materials aimed at both prototyping and industrial production. Prodways operates through two primary business segments: Products and Systems. The Systems segment encompasses several subsidiaries, including Prodways Americas, Prodways Materials, and Solidscape, while the Products segment features brands like Initial and Cristal. Notably, Prodways Group is recognized as one of the few companies capable of advancing 3D printing for series manufacturing, positioning itself as a viable alternative to the leading global players in the market. This strategic approach enables Prodways to offer a comprehensive array of 3D printing services, distinguishing it as the only non-US firm with such a diverse portfolio.
Gowento
Seed Round in 2017
Gowento is a mobile wallet marketing platform based in Paris, France, specializing in enhancing business growth through innovative marketing solutions. Co-founded by three professionals with expertise in e-commerce and web technologies, the company focuses on bridging the gap between online and offline experiences. It provides services that enable businesses to manage marketing campaigns and develop new loyalty programs, utilizing technologies such as Apple Wallet, Google Pay, and Progressive Web Apps. Gowento aims to leverage mobile moments to facilitate customer engagement and loyalty, contributing to the evolving landscape of digital marketing. In October 2018, Gowento became part of the Splio family, further expanding its capabilities and reach in the marketing sector.
Aries Alliance
Venture Round in 2016
Aries Alliance, founded in 2000 and based in Nantes, France, specializes in the fabrication of metal shaping machines and presses, as well as the production of aerospace parts. The company develops a range of hydraulic presses, metal forming machines, and custom stretch forming presses, alongside machine tools designed for milling, pocketing, and high-speed applications. Aries Alliance also manufactures cold formed, hot formed, and friction welded components specifically for the aerospace industry. Its clientele includes companies that design and produce parts for various aeronautical applications, including structures, engines, aircraft, helicopters, missiles, and launchers across both civil and military sectors on a global scale. The company is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions that encompass machinery, tools, simulation software, turnkey workshops, and part production for aircraft metal forming and large-scale machining.
Qowisio
Venture Round in 2015
Qowisio SAS is an Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider founded in 2009 and headquartered in Angers, France, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Paris. The company specializes in low-cost, low-power cellular networks for IoT applications, offering a variety of connected devices and technological solutions aimed at meeting the needs of small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger corporations. Qowisio’s product offerings include tracking, power and environment monitoring, security monitoring, pallet tracking, and temperature monitoring for buildings and commercial refrigeration. By enabling enhanced connectivity and low energy consumption, Qowisio's systems facilitate the integration of devices and data applications, allowing clients to develop new revenue streams and improve productivity.
INNOV8 Group
Venture Round in 2015
INNOV8 Group is a Paris-based company focused on transforming the distribution of consumer telecommunications products and services. With a commitment to innovation, the company anticipates consumer needs in the realm of digital products and aims to reinvent their distribution amidst a rapidly evolving sector. INNOV8 Group offers a diverse range of products, including smartphones, connected devices, and accessories. Additionally, it has developed its own brand that manufactures eco-friendly smartphone accessories, supporting enterprises in procuring a variety of telecom products at competitive prices. The company also maintains a presence in Lyon, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen, reflecting its global reach and ambition to merge technology with lifestyle and luxury.
Julhiet Sterwen Group
Venture Round in 2015
Julhiet Sterwen Group is a management consulting firm based in Paris, France, established in 1996 and originally known as SterWen Consulting until its rebranding in 2015. The company specializes in providing transformation and innovation consulting services, focusing on business model development, human resource management, digitalization, and organizational agility. Julhiet Sterwen collaborates with organizations across various industries to address operational challenges and support their adaptation to economic, digital, and societal shifts. With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions, the firm aims to enhance its clients' performance and resilience in a rapidly changing landscape.
Onibi is a full-service e-commerce agency founded in 2008, based in France. With a team of 30 experts, the company specializes in supporting premium brands in establishing and managing their digital commerce initiatives. Onibi offers a comprehensive range of services, including digital development and the implementation of e-commerce projects, alongside strategic web marketing plans. The agency focuses on enhancing the e-business performance of its clients, which include well-known brands such as Bourjois, Haribo, and Perrier-Jouët. Through its expertise in digital commerce, Onibi aims to create tailored solutions that drive growth and optimize the online presence of its clients.