Bpifrance

Bpifrance is a financial institution dedicated to supporting companies throughout their development stages, particularly those preparing for stock market listing and seeking credit equity. The organization provides a range of financial solutions, including financing, innovation assistance, and capital investment. By integrating various entities such as OSEO and CDC Entreprises, Bpifrance aims to deliver tailored financial support that addresses the specific needs of businesses. The institution is committed to fostering innovation and helping companies transition toward sustainable growth, ensuring they are well-equipped to face future challenges.

Marion Aubry

Investment Director

Emmanuel Audouard

Director of Transverse Venture Capital Investments Division

Maufras Du Chatellier, Elyssa

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Investment Drector - Large Venture

Dahoune, Sofia

Associate

Vanessa Giraud

Director of Environmental Impact Funds

Gwenaël Hamon

Investment Director

Laurent Higueret

Senior Investment Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences - Large Venture Fund

Jacq, Véronique

Head of Digital Venture team

So-Yeon Koo

Senior Investment Manager

Eric Lefebvre

Director

Legardeur, Arnaud

Investment Director

Serge Mesguich

Director of FIT

Louis Molis

Investment Director

Adrien Neel

Investment Director

Gilles Schang

Deputy Managing Director

Past deals in CEMEA

Odaptos

Seed Round in 2023
Odaptos specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that facilitates usability testing in videoconferencing environments. This artificial intelligence-driven solution analyzes human emotions and user behavior, delivering comprehensive insights that help businesses understand their end-users. The platform streamlines the usability testing process by visually highlighting critical moments during interviews, thereby saving time and allowing for a more efficient evaluation of the user journey. Through its innovative approach, Odaptos aims to enhance user experience and optimize product development based on real-time feedback and analysis.

Nutripure

Private Equity Round in 2022
Nutripure is a company based in Deyme, France, focused on the development and distribution of food supplements and organic superfoods. The business offers a diverse range of products, including protein bars, whey protein shakes, and peptides, aimed at helping customers achieve their health and wellness goals. As a Digital Native Vertical Brand, Nutripure emphasizes direct engagement with consumers, ensuring accessibility and quality in its offerings.

SeaBeLife

Grant in 2022
SeaBeLife Biotech SAS is a biotechnology company based in Roscoff, France, established in 2019. The company focuses on developing innovative drug candidates aimed at treating acute pathologies, particularly acute liver and renal failure. SeaBeLife's products are derived from a family of patented molecules designed to block regulated necrosis, a type of regulated cell death. By targeting two synergistic pathways involved in various acute and chronic diseases, SeaBeLife aims to establish a new standard of care for patients with significant unmet medical needs. Through its research and development efforts, the company seeks to enhance patient outcomes and reduce complications associated with serious health conditions.

Tenacy

Seed Round in 2022
Tenacy is a developer of a cloud-based software platform focused on compliance and risk management, specifically in the context of cybersecurity. The platform enables organizations to assess and define risks, manage incidents, and track deviations effectively. It provides tools for creating dashboards, benchmarking data, and offering decision support, allowing companies to enhance their cybersecurity governance. By fostering collaboration, Tenacy's software helps businesses measure performance and report on security services, ultimately aiming to protect and strengthen their operations through tailored risk management solutions.

Lisaqua

Seed Round in 2022
Lisaqua is developing a unique aquaculture process to raise prawns without antibiotics and without polluting waste

CarbonWorks

Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks is specialising in the use of microalgae to capture and utilise carbon dioxide.

Asilimia

Debt Financing in 2021
Asilimia is a simple, fun mobile app for sending money through M-PESA quickly and without any transaction fees. Simply deposit money to your M-PESA, download Asilimia and send money for free to any other M-PESA account.

Asilimia

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Asilimia is a simple, fun mobile app for sending money through M-PESA quickly and without any transaction fees. Simply deposit money to your M-PESA, download Asilimia and send money for free to any other M-PESA account.

Echoliv

Grant in 2021
Echoliv designs artificial intelligence solutions for abdominal ultrasound. They develop software to assist radiologists and hepatologists. The Ultraliv solution from Echoliv assists radiologists and hepatologists in early-stage ultrasound screening for the most common type of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (or HCC). The algorithm can detect nodules other than those identified by practitioners.

Lisaqua

Seed Round in 2021
Lisaqua is developing a unique aquaculture process to raise prawns without antibiotics and without polluting waste

Younited

Venture Round in 2021
Younited is a European credit institution and investment services company that specializes in providing transparent and accessible credit solutions. It operates an online peer-to-peer lending platform, allowing individuals to borrow directly from lenders without the need for traditional financial intermediaries, resulting in lower interest rates. Younited distributes its credit offerings through both direct channels, such as its own websites, and indirect channels, partnering with financial institutions and merchants to provide tailored loan solutions. The company emphasizes transparency in its lending processes and encourages borrower testimonials to enhance trust. By streamlining financial transactions, Younited aims to simplify access to credit for consumers in the e-economy.

Agilitest

Seed Round in 2021
Featuring a unique approach to functional test automation, Agilitest offers a comprehensive view on the quality of software at all times – on web, desktop, mobile and webservice technologies alike. In a context where Agile teams and DevOps integration are becoming the norm, Agilitest provides all software testers – whether they have a technical background or not – with an intuitive and robust way to create, maintain and execute automated functional tests.

iWire

Series A in 2021
iWire is a UAE based company established since 2009, providing IT services to enterprise clients. As the digital era is unfolding at a breath-taking pace, we are determined to provide leading-edge solutions in the following domains to address the new market realities. o Internet of Things o IT Optimization o Digital Transformation

EasyMile

Series B in 2021
EasyMile SAS, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toulouse, France, specializes in autonomous vehicle technology and smart mobility solutions for urban and suburban environments. The company manufactures driverless electric vehicles, notably the EZ10, which facilitate transportation for passengers and goods in various settings, including residential areas, business parks, and campuses. EasyMile collaborates with major manufacturers to enhance their vehicles with advanced safety features and innovative technology designed for immediate deployment. Its client base includes prominent transport operators, city authorities, airports, corporations, and educational institutions. In addition to its presence in France, EasyMile has offices in Singapore and Denver, and it works with value-added resellers in regions such as Japan and the Middle East. The company aims to revolutionize traditional transportation methods by providing new mobility options that are efficient and safe.

Voyageurs du Monde

Post in 2021
Voyageurs du Monde SA is a leading travel agency based in Paris, France, specializing in personalized travel experiences both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1979, the company organizes a wide range of trips, including honeymoons, family holidays, romantic getaways, summer vacations, and adventure travel, with destinations such as Japan, Italy, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, and Greece. In addition to individual travel, Voyageurs du Monde also caters to groups and corporate clients, offering tailored business trips and guided tours. The agency operates under various brands, including Voyageurs du Monde, Comptoir des Voyages, Terres d'Aventures, and Allibert, and is recognized as a leader in the fields of tailor-made and adventure travel in France.

SeaBeLife

Seed Round in 2020
SeaBeLife Biotech SAS is a biotechnology company based in Roscoff, France, established in 2019. The company focuses on developing innovative drug candidates aimed at treating acute pathologies, particularly acute liver and renal failure. SeaBeLife's products are derived from a family of patented molecules designed to block regulated necrosis, a type of regulated cell death. By targeting two synergistic pathways involved in various acute and chronic diseases, SeaBeLife aims to establish a new standard of care for patients with significant unmet medical needs. Through its research and development efforts, the company seeks to enhance patient outcomes and reduce complications associated with serious health conditions.

Splio

Venture Round in 2019
Splio is a company that specializes in developing an omnichannel marketing platform designed to integrate marketing automation, loyalty marketing, and mobile marketing. Its platform assists businesses in acquiring and engaging clients, particularly through mobile devices, while also managing loyalty programs in both online and offline environments. By leveraging this comprehensive approach, Splio enables its clients to enhance revenue and profitability across various marketing channels.

Wifirst

Private Equity Round in 2019
Wifirst is a telecom operator specializing in wireless internet services, primarily targeting enterprises across various sectors. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company provides a comprehensive suite of connectivity solutions, including high-performance WiFi, fiber optic installation, and managed LAN services. Wifirst also offers value-added services such as firewall solutions, internet protocol television, and voice-over-internet protocol, enabling clients to effectively navigate the digital landscape. With operations extending to several hundred thousand connected spaces in Europe and Africa, Wifirst is positioned to support the increasing demand for reliable internet access and digital transformation.

Younited

Series F in 2019
Younited is a European credit institution and investment services company that specializes in providing transparent and accessible credit solutions. It operates an online peer-to-peer lending platform, allowing individuals to borrow directly from lenders without the need for traditional financial intermediaries, resulting in lower interest rates. Younited distributes its credit offerings through both direct channels, such as its own websites, and indirect channels, partnering with financial institutions and merchants to provide tailored loan solutions. The company emphasizes transparency in its lending processes and encourages borrower testimonials to enhance trust. By streamlining financial transactions, Younited aims to simplify access to credit for consumers in the e-economy.

Talentsoft

Series D in 2019
Founded in 2007, TalentSoft has rapidly established itself as a leader in the SaaS-based talent management sector, particularly in France. The company specializes in cloud-based talent management software, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance organizations' competency and talent strategies. TalentSoft has formed strategic alliances with key players in the information technology industry, which has contributed to its unique offerings and business growth. With a strong emphasis on partnerships, skilled teams, and innovative technology solutions, the company has garnered the trust of various financial, technology, and sales partners. TalentSoft's credibility is further underscored by its numerous awards and financial backing, enabling it to accelerate its international expansion. The company now operates across all continents, supported by a network of subsidiaries and affiliates in regions including Africa, North America, Asia, and Europe.

Agricool

Series B in 2018
Agricool, founded in 2015 by Guillaume Fourdinier and Gonzague Gru, aims to provide local, tasty, and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables by transforming shipping containers into urban farms. These innovative farms are designed to optimize growing conditions, utilizing advanced technology to enhance productivity and sustainability. Agricool's farming methods are significantly more efficient than conventional agriculture, achieving up to 120 times greater productivity and reducing water usage by over 90%. The farms operate entirely on renewable energy, ensuring an environmentally friendly approach to food production. Currently, Agricool cultivates strawberries in Paris and Dubai, with aspirations to expand its offerings to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, contributing to the urban farming movement and addressing global food needs.

EasyMile

Series B in 2018
EasyMile SAS, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toulouse, France, specializes in autonomous vehicle technology and smart mobility solutions for urban and suburban environments. The company manufactures driverless electric vehicles, notably the EZ10, which facilitate transportation for passengers and goods in various settings, including residential areas, business parks, and campuses. EasyMile collaborates with major manufacturers to enhance their vehicles with advanced safety features and innovative technology designed for immediate deployment. Its client base includes prominent transport operators, city authorities, airports, corporations, and educational institutions. In addition to its presence in France, EasyMile has offices in Singapore and Denver, and it works with value-added resellers in regions such as Japan and the Middle East. The company aims to revolutionize traditional transportation methods by providing new mobility options that are efficient and safe.

Kalray

Venture Round in 2018
Kalray S.A. is a French company that specializes in low-power and time-critical processor solutions, focusing on high-performance, data-centric computing markets. The company is known for its patented manycore array processors, particularly the MPPA processor family, which enables real-time processing and server acceleration. Kalray's product offerings include a range of data center solutions such as the Kalray Target Controller for optimized NVMe storage, TurboBoost for secure communications, and various software development kits that facilitate programming with standard languages. Additionally, the company provides PCIe acceleration boards for applications in storage, networking, and cryptography. Kalray serves diverse industries including autonomous vehicles, aerospace, artificial intelligence, and data networking. Founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the French CEA research lab, Kalray is headquartered in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France.

Neoxam

Private Equity Round in 2018
Neoxam specializes in providing financial software solutions for asset management and capital market firms. The company's offerings focus on delivering cost-efficient and proven tools that automate complex processes, enabling financial institutions to access consistent and optimized financial information. Neoxam employs a hybrid delivery approach and a three-layered data-centric operating model, addressing the unique challenges faced by both buy-side and sell-side firms. By streamlining operations and enhancing competitiveness, Neoxam supports its clients in effectively managing their growth in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

The Agent

Venture Round in 2018
The Agent is a digital platform that transforms the distribution of fashion brands by linking numerous European designer brands to e-retailers across 30 countries, including the USA, Australia, UK, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia, and regions in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. By facilitating these connections, The Agent enhances the accessibility of high-quality fashion products to a wider audience, streamlining the process for both brands and retailers.

OpenAirlines

Debt Financing in 2018
OpenAirlines, founded in 2006 in Toulouse, France, specializes in providing software solutions for the airline industry to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. The company focuses on fuel savings through its flagship product, SkyBreathe®, while also offering tools for crew management (CrewIntelligence™ and CrewPad™) and fleet optimization (OptiFleet™). By utilizing advanced data analytics and algorithms, OpenAirlines enables airlines to assess flight efficiency based on in-flight data, ultimately helping them optimize fuel consumption, crew resource usage, and fleet management. Its innovative solutions are utilized by a diverse range of customers across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.

Kyriba

Series E in 2017
Kyriba specializes in providing cloud-based treasury management solutions through a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Kyriba helps treasury departments manage cash, risk, payments, and working capital optimization. Its innovative Active Liquidity Network connects internal treasury applications with external resources such as banks, ERPs, and market data providers. By leveraging advanced automation and artificial intelligence, Kyriba enables organizations to address complex financial challenges, reduce costs, and protect against fraud and financial risks. The platform is designed to streamline financial operations, facilitating better decision-making and maximizing growth opportunities for thousands of companies worldwide.

Younited

Series F in 2017
Younited is a European credit institution and investment services company that specializes in providing transparent and accessible credit solutions. It operates an online peer-to-peer lending platform, allowing individuals to borrow directly from lenders without the need for traditional financial intermediaries, resulting in lower interest rates. Younited distributes its credit offerings through both direct channels, such as its own websites, and indirect channels, partnering with financial institutions and merchants to provide tailored loan solutions. The company emphasizes transparency in its lending processes and encourages borrower testimonials to enhance trust. By streamlining financial transactions, Younited aims to simplify access to credit for consumers in the e-economy.

Eversend

Grant in 2017
Eversend also provides multi-currency wallets and currency exchange and plans to offer personal loans, savings, group savings, merchant payments and investments in the future. Eversend will use the funds for product development, user acquisition, and regulatory compliance, while it also intends to expand its offering to Nigeria, Francophone Africa, and Europe. Some of the funds will remain in company accounts as working capital to beef up Eversend’s netting off reserves.

SIGFOX

Series E in 2016
Sigfox is a leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in low-power wide-area networking services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Labège, France, the company has developed a global network designed to connect billions of devices to the Internet while minimizing energy consumption and complexity. By addressing key barriers to IoT adoption—cost, energy use, and scalability—Sigfox supports various industries, including supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, utilities, insurance, and agriculture. Its cloud-based platform simplifies device-to-cloud communications, allowing clients to benefit from efficient connectivity solutions. As of now, Sigfox's network spans 26 countries, with plans for expansion to 60 countries, serving a population of approximately 397 million people and fostering a growing ecosystem of partners and innovations in the IoT space.

PARKING+PLUS

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
PARKING+PLUS helps companies in parking related industries to boost their revenue and stay relevant in their business through innovative digital smart parking technologies. PARKING+PLUS is a technology company focused on delivering since 2014 digital platforms for companies in the parking industry eager to digitize their operations and for companies in the smart city-related areas that would like to expand their portfolio of services with smart parking and mobility related digital products. PARKING+PLUS ecosystem provides mobile technologies, web technologies and hardware devices that cover uses cases for both on-street and off-street parking spaces operations: surface parking, multi-level parking, event parking, marketplaces for parking spaces, office/residential parking, smart city projects.

Kyriba

Series D in 2016
Kyriba specializes in providing cloud-based treasury management solutions through a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Kyriba helps treasury departments manage cash, risk, payments, and working capital optimization. Its innovative Active Liquidity Network connects internal treasury applications with external resources such as banks, ERPs, and market data providers. By leveraging advanced automation and artificial intelligence, Kyriba enables organizations to address complex financial challenges, reduce costs, and protect against fraud and financial risks. The platform is designed to streamline financial operations, facilitating better decision-making and maximizing growth opportunities for thousands of companies worldwide.

Splio

Series A in 2016
Splio is a company that specializes in developing an omnichannel marketing platform designed to integrate marketing automation, loyalty marketing, and mobile marketing. Its platform assists businesses in acquiring and engaging clients, particularly through mobile devices, while also managing loyalty programs in both online and offline environments. By leveraging this comprehensive approach, Splio enables its clients to enhance revenue and profitability across various marketing channels.

Polywed

Grant in 2016
Polywed is a Healthcare IT company developing the data-driven technology that increases in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates. Today average IVF live birth rate is about 30%. BioChron technology doubles the efficiency of the treatment up to 60%.

Cirpack

Venture Round in 2015
Cirpack is a prominent provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) software solutions and telecommunication platforms, established in 1998. The company specializes in helping telecom operators and cloud service providers by offering a range of services, including unified communications, session initiation protocol (SIP) trunking, and centralized routing applications. These solutions enable clients to integrate voice, data, and video services effectively, enhancing their offerings to both fixed and mobile markets. Cirpack operates in multiple countries, including France, Germany, Mexico, Lebanon, and Vietnam, serving over 15 million subscribers and 150 operators globally. The company is recognized for the reliability and flexibility of its products, which are designed for easy integration and operation. Additionally, Cirpack provides advisory, support, and maintenance services to assist customers in optimizing their communication strategies over VoIP.

English Attack

Series A in 2015
English Attack is a Web 2.0, entertainment-driven English language learning Entertainment Learning was created to bring leverage the power of digital entertainment to transform the way people learn. Its flagship service, English Attack! (www.english-attack.com) creates true innovation in the $35 billion market for English language learning via a 100% entertainment-driven approach to helping learners increase and enhance their exposure to, and use of, the language. It achieves this via interactive lessons based on clips from blockbuster movies, hit TV series, and television news reports; chart-topping music videos; professionally produced casual games; visual dictionaries; and a global social network of learners of English. Entertainment Learning was founded by experienced digital entertainment executives Paul Maglione and Frederic Tibout, who launched English Attack! commercially in 2012 after the service had won or been a finalist in several French and European startup competitions including Plugg Brussels, The Next Web Amsterdam, and Seedcamp Paris.

SIGFOX

Series D in 2015
Sigfox is a leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in low-power wide-area networking services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Labège, France, the company has developed a global network designed to connect billions of devices to the Internet while minimizing energy consumption and complexity. By addressing key barriers to IoT adoption—cost, energy use, and scalability—Sigfox supports various industries, including supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, utilities, insurance, and agriculture. Its cloud-based platform simplifies device-to-cloud communications, allowing clients to benefit from efficient connectivity solutions. As of now, Sigfox's network spans 26 countries, with plans for expansion to 60 countries, serving a population of approximately 397 million people and fostering a growing ecosystem of partners and innovations in the IoT space.

SIGFOX

Series C in 2014
Sigfox is a leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in low-power wide-area networking services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Labège, France, the company has developed a global network designed to connect billions of devices to the Internet while minimizing energy consumption and complexity. By addressing key barriers to IoT adoption—cost, energy use, and scalability—Sigfox supports various industries, including supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, utilities, insurance, and agriculture. Its cloud-based platform simplifies device-to-cloud communications, allowing clients to benefit from efficient connectivity solutions. As of now, Sigfox's network spans 26 countries, with plans for expansion to 60 countries, serving a population of approximately 397 million people and fostering a growing ecosystem of partners and innovations in the IoT space.

Vocalcom

Private Equity Round in 2014
Vocalcom, founded in 1995 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing innovative contact center software that enhances customer interactions and sales effectiveness. With over 3,500 clients, including notable companies like McDonald's and Disney, Vocalcom's solutions are designed to improve productivity and streamline operations across various communication channels, such as voice, text, email, social media, and video. Their cloud-based technology offers a user-friendly interface that supports efficient customer engagement, allowing businesses to provide personalized service while minimizing operational costs. Key products include Hermes .Net for video call management, predictive dialer algorithms for optimizing outbound campaigns, and Natural Language speech recognition software for managing voice dialogues. Vocalcom also offers consulting, training, and support services, making it a comprehensive solution for contact centers in various industries, including telemarketing and sales force management. The company's international presence extends through subsidiaries in several countries, enhancing its ability to serve diverse markets.

Talend

Venture Round in 2013
Talend is a provider of cloud-based data integration and data management solutions, focusing on delivering reliable data to organizations swiftly. The company's platform enables the operationalization of disparate data, addressing complex business challenges by integrating data and applications in real time across big data, cloud environments, and traditional systems. This comprehensive suite of applications allows companies to collect, transform, govern, and share data effectively. By streamlining the data value chain, Talend helps organizations enhance their strategic decision-making processes and drive sustainable business value.

Talentsoft

Series B in 2013
Founded in 2007, TalentSoft has rapidly established itself as a leader in the SaaS-based talent management sector, particularly in France. The company specializes in cloud-based talent management software, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance organizations' competency and talent strategies. TalentSoft has formed strategic alliances with key players in the information technology industry, which has contributed to its unique offerings and business growth. With a strong emphasis on partnerships, skilled teams, and innovative technology solutions, the company has garnered the trust of various financial, technology, and sales partners. TalentSoft's credibility is further underscored by its numerous awards and financial backing, enabling it to accelerate its international expansion. The company now operates across all continents, supported by a network of subsidiaries and affiliates in regions including Africa, North America, Asia, and Europe.

Talentsoft

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2007, TalentSoft has rapidly established itself as a leader in the SaaS-based talent management sector, particularly in France. The company specializes in cloud-based talent management software, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance organizations' competency and talent strategies. TalentSoft has formed strategic alliances with key players in the information technology industry, which has contributed to its unique offerings and business growth. With a strong emphasis on partnerships, skilled teams, and innovative technology solutions, the company has garnered the trust of various financial, technology, and sales partners. TalentSoft's credibility is further underscored by its numerous awards and financial backing, enabling it to accelerate its international expansion. The company now operates across all continents, supported by a network of subsidiaries and affiliates in regions including Africa, North America, Asia, and Europe.
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