Bpifrance

Bpifrance Financement S.A. is a French financial institution that provides a wide range of financing solutions and support services for businesses at various stages of their development. Established in 1980 and based in Maisons-Alfort, France, the company offers medium to long-term loans, export insurance, real estate and equipment leasing, and working capital loans. Bpifrance also invests in startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies through direct investments and fund management activities. Additionally, it provides consulting services for executives and training for CEOs, aiming to facilitate innovation and growth. Bpifrance was formed from the merger of several entities in July 2013, including OSEO, CDC Entreprises, and FSI, to enhance its role in supporting the financing of the French economy.

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

Marion Aubry

Investment Director

Emmanuel Audouard

Director of Cross-Functional Investments Venture Capital

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Deputy Director of the Large Venture Fund and Deputy Managing Director

Sofia Dahoune

Associate

Vanessa Giraud

Managing Director

Laurent Higueret

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

Hortense Jacon

Investment Associate

Veronique Jacq

Head of Digital Venture team

So-Yeon Koo

Senior Investment Manager

Eric Lefebvre

Director

Arnaud Legardeur

Investment Director

Serge Mesguich

Director

Louis Molis

Investment Director

Adrien Neel

Investment Director

Gilles Schang

Deputy Director

Tuan Tran

Investment Director / VC

Past deals in AgTech

Sencrop

Series B in 2022
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that offers an in-field data-based platform to empower farmers to make better decisions in their daily agricultural activities. Sencrop designs and sells connected weather forecast solutions for farmers to measure rain, hygrometry, and wind speed. The sensors are cheap, robust, movable, and easy to use, making more efficient and sustainable farming possible

Phagos

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Phagos Biotech is a biotechnology company focused on combating antibiotic resistance through innovative bacteriophage solutions. The company develops customizable treatments designed to replace traditional antibiotics in animal farming, specifically targeting bacterial infections in seafood and livestock. By utilizing bacteriophages, which are natural predators of bacteria, Phagos aims to provide an efficient and sustainable alternative for health professionals dealing with incurable and life-threatening infections. This approach addresses the urgent need for effective treatments in the face of rising antibiotic resistance, contributing to safer agricultural practices and improved animal health.

Umiami

Series A in 2022
Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.

Umiami

Series A in 2022
Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.

LISAqua

Seed Round in 2022
LISAqua operates a sustainable aquaculture farm focused on breeding prawns using an innovative process that avoids antibiotics and pollution. The company's farming methodology incorporates advanced predictive modeling technology to monitor and anticipate changes in pond water conditions. By employing the perm aquaculture method, which integrates complementary species to create a closed marine ecosystem, LISAqua aims to provide responsibly sourced seafood to consumers and communities. This approach not only enhances environmental sustainability but also promotes healthy seafood production.

CarbonWorks

Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks specializes in the development of algae photobioreactors that utilize microalgae to capture and convert carbon dioxide. The company's technology industrializes microalgal photosynthesis, enabling the transformation of carbon emissions from various manufacturers into biomass. This biomass can be used in agricultural biocontrol products, as well as in human and animal food markets. By focusing on the large-scale production of safe bioproducts, CarbonWorks aims to help industries reduce their carbon footprints and promote sustainability.

Elicit Plant

Series A in 2022
Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing the water resistance of crops and developing innovative phytosterol-based solutions. The company aims to facilitate the ecological transition in agriculture by addressing global challenges posed by climate change, particularly its impact on major crops. Elicit Plant utilizes proprietary technology that leverages phytosterols to improve plant stress resistance and activate natural defenses. Extensive field trials conducted across three continents have shown that these biosolutions are a viable option for farmers, offering consistent and significant returns on investment.

Meiogenix

Series A in 2021
Meiogenix SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, that specializes in developing breeding and genomic technologies aimed at unlocking the unexplored genetic diversity of organisms. Established in 2010, Meiogenix offers innovative solutions such as SpiX technology, which enhances homologous recombination in specific regions of the genome, and PhoeniX, a non-genetically modified method that facilitates meiotic recombination in hybrid diploid or polyploid yeast cells. These advancements enable the company to support the development of new products that address pressing global food and industrial challenges, expanding natural biodiversity through natural breeding techniques.

Agronutris

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a food biotech firm dedicated to the development of the insect-rearing industry intended to feed and preserve the world. The company specializes in rearing and transforming insects into organic fertilizers and proteins for animal nutrition, especially for the aquaculture and pet food markets, enabling the agri-food industry to feed the world sustainably and preserve it through bioconversion.

LISAqua

Seed Round in 2021
LISAqua operates a sustainable aquaculture farm focused on breeding prawns using an innovative process that avoids antibiotics and pollution. The company's farming methodology incorporates advanced predictive modeling technology to monitor and anticipate changes in pond water conditions. By employing the perm aquaculture method, which integrates complementary species to create a closed marine ecosystem, LISAqua aims to provide responsibly sourced seafood to consumers and communities. This approach not only enhances environmental sustainability but also promotes healthy seafood production.

Gourmey

Seed Round in 2021
Gourmey is a pioneering company based in Paris, France, that specializes in the development and production of ethical foie gras derived from duck cells. Founded in 2019, it is recognized as France's first cultivated meat company, aiming to revolutionize the meat industry by offering a humane and sustainable alternative to traditional practices. Gourmey's innovative process involves cultivating duck cells in a controlled laboratory environment, where they are provided with optimal conditions, including temperature, nutrients, and space to grow. This method allows the company to produce foie gras without the need for force-feeding or slaughter, aligning with its commitment to health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare.

Gaïago

Debt Financing in 2021
Manufacturer of nitrogen products and fertilizers intended to restore fertility and natural health of all soils. The company engages in the production of a range of crop protection products including soil conditioners, microbial concentrates, natural seed protection products, and more, enabling farmers to improve seed and seedling resistance to seedling diseases and pest attacks.

Umiami

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.

Agilitest

Seed Round in 2021
Agilitest specializes in a no-code functional testing platform that enables users to create, maintain, and automate software tests across various technologies, including web, desktop, mobile, and web services. The platform is designed to support both technical and non-technical software testers, providing an intuitive and robust solution for functional testing. By streamlining the testing process, Agilitest helps organizations achieve their automation goals effectively, ensuring a comprehensive view of software quality at all times. As Agile methodologies and DevOps practices gain traction, Agilitest's approach caters to the evolving needs of software development teams, facilitating scalable codeless functional testing.

Babylone Growers

Series A in 2021
Babylone Growers is a hydroponic greenhouse producer of vegetables and fruits using a vertical farming structure (X-frame).

Peas&Love

Seed Round in 2021
Our mission is to help cities to become greener, more sustainable, more human. By installing our farms, we provide eco-systemic services to cities, improving their quality of life and creating social interactions. We want to extent our farms, and from there become the urban farming glocal leader; delivering a positive and healthy experience that will dramatically improve our clients lives.

Activ'Inside

Funding Round in 2020
Activ'Inside manufactures botanical ingredients and formulations to commercialize the products for well-being markets. Based in the Bordeaux area (France), Activ’Inside is an independent health food-tech company specialized in the development, production, and marketing of natural active ingredients, mainly from grape and saffron, for the health nutrition industry.

AlgoTherapeutix

Series A in 2020
AlgoTherapeutix SAS is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and located in Suresnes, France, focused on developing innovative topical treatments for complex pain conditions. The company's primary product, ATX01, is designed to alleviate peripheral neuropathic pain caused by chemotherapy. By targeting the damaged nerve fibers in the skin, AlgoTherapeutix aims to provide effective pain relief while minimizing the systemic side effects associated with oral medications. The company's approach also addresses other pain syndromes, such as erythromelalgia, thereby offering medical practitioners new options to enhance patient care for those suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

GrAI Matter Labs

Venture Round in 2020
GrAI Matter Labs utilizes biology-inspired spiking neural networks to overcome the limitations of traditional Von Neumann machines and application processors. Their massively parallel, fully programmable compute technology enables multi-modal sensor analytics and dynamic machine learning at low power levels not feasible before. Combining next generation neuromorphic compute with cutting edge silicon technologies brings AI to every edge device across the Internet of Things without the need for cloud computing support.

ChamPerché

Debt Financing in 2020
Provider of agriculture services intended to offer pesticide-free organic produce to customers. The company distributes locally grown vegetables and fruits by creating an ideal ecosystem for herbs, enabling customers to get fresh products while maintaining the biodiversity of the soil.

ABC Transfer

Series A in 2020
ABC Transfer is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development of Rapid Transfer Systems (RTS) for the pharmaceutical industry. The company manufactures secure transfer systems designed specifically for sterile drug manufacturing and bioprocessing. Its innovative solutions include alpha doors, beta containers, and single-use bags, all built on patented designs. These systems enhance sterility assurance, improve operator safety, and increase overall efficiency in drug manufacturing processes. Through its focus on secure and efficient transfer methods, ABC Transfer aims to support the biopharmaceutical industry's critical need for reliable and safe drug production.

Naïo Technologies

Series A in 2020
Naïo Technologies SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Ramonville Saint Agne, France, specializes in designing and developing electric tools for agriculture and viticulture. The company focuses on creating robots that assist in mechanical weeding, hoeing, and harvesting, thereby improving farming efficiency and reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and herbicides. Through its innovative solutions, Naïo Technologies aims to help farmers optimize their workloads, enhance profitability, and minimize environmental impact. The firm’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies in agriculture highlights its role in promoting sustainable farming practices.

AlgoTherapeutix

Seed Round in 2019
AlgoTherapeutix SAS is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and located in Suresnes, France, focused on developing innovative topical treatments for complex pain conditions. The company's primary product, ATX01, is designed to alleviate peripheral neuropathic pain caused by chemotherapy. By targeting the damaged nerve fibers in the skin, AlgoTherapeutix aims to provide effective pain relief while minimizing the systemic side effects associated with oral medications. The company's approach also addresses other pain syndromes, such as erythromelalgia, thereby offering medical practitioners new options to enhance patient care for those suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Toopi Organics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Toopi Organics SAS is a French company based in Langon that specializes in manufacturing biostimulants for agriculture derived from human urine. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on transforming and enhancing human urine with microorganisms to create natural alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers. Its products, Arbop and Vitip, are designed to support plant growth while also promoting sustainability in farming practices. By recycling and depolluting human urine, Toopi Organics aims to provide the agricultural community with efficient and economical solutions, contributing to a more environmentally friendly approach to agriculture.

NH TherAguix

Series A in 2019
NH TherAguix SAS, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, develops nanomedicines for cancer, combining imaging, and radiotherapy. It offers AGuIX, a nanoparticle that is designed to improve the localization of solid tumors and the outcomes of radiation therapy by intravenous injection; allows the radiation therapy treatment for patient to determine the optimal moment to perform the irradiation; and allows to treat radioresistant cancers and to minimize the radiation therapy secondary effects by decreasing the dose to healthy tissues. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Villeurbanne, France.

Ynsect

Series C in 2019
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2019
Alkion BioInnovations specializes in the production of natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications, utilizing proprietary patented semi-industrial technologies. Established in 2017 following the acquisition of Alkion BioPharma by Evonik Industries AG, the company focuses on transforming non-GMO plants into a source of pharmacologically active compounds. Its innovative technology supports the development of disruptive nutrition, non-cosmetic oil, and agrochemical solutions. Alkion BioInnovations holds exclusive rights to these applications, catering to the pharmaceutical and agri-food markets, and has garnered interest from various sectors, including cosmetics, for its potential to revolutionize ingredient production.

Sencrop

Series A in 2019
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that offers an in-field data-based platform to empower farmers to make better decisions in their daily agricultural activities. Sencrop designs and sells connected weather forecast solutions for farmers to measure rain, hygrometry, and wind speed. The sensors are cheap, robust, movable, and easy to use, making more efficient and sustainable farming possible

Ascendance

Grant in 2019
At Ascendance we are building tomorrow’s flying taxi: Atea, a unique Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft with a hybrid propulsion system. We believe that the future of mobility will include the sky and that operational fit will be key to support the emergence of this market. Therefore we focused our efforts in designing an innovative, safe, silent, clean and affordable aircraft that will be able to blend into existing infrastructures and regulations to ease its deployment and maximise social acceptance.

Innov'ATM

Venture Round in 2018
Innov'ATM specializes in developing solutions that enhance air traffic management and optimize airport resources, focusing on the integration of drones into airspace. Founded in 2014 and based in Toulouse, France, the company utilizes artificial intelligence algorithms to tailor its services according to the specific needs of clients, including air navigation service providers, airports, and airlines. Innov'ATM employs an agile methodology to ensure that its solutions align with operational constraints. The company collaborates with various partners, such as DSNA Services, Frequentis, and Airbus Defense & Space, and is involved in research programs with ENAC to improve air traffic flow optimization. Through its advanced forecasting and optimization models, Innov'ATM aims to enhance the efficiency of air transportation, covering aspects such as arrivals, departures, and ground movement.

Agricool

Series B in 2018
Agricool SAS, founded in 2015 by Guillaume Fourdinier and Gonzague Gru, is a French company based in La Courneuve that specializes in urban farming using repurposed shipping containers. The company aims to provide local, tasty, and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables by creating controlled environments that optimize conditions for growth, including lighting, air quality, and irrigation. This innovative approach allows Agricool to achieve productivity levels 120 times greater than conventional farming methods while significantly reducing water usage by over 90%. Currently, Agricool primarily cultivates strawberries in cities like Paris and Dubai, with plans to expand its offerings to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables in the future, contributing to the urban farming movement and addressing global food supply challenges.

Apitrak

Venture Round in 2017
Apitrak is a developer of a fast and easy geolocation system designed to save time and money by locating medical devices. The company's H-tag is a geolocation system which can be easily attached on all devices such as stretchers, wheelchair and syringe pump as well as customizes the locating frequency, staff access and equipment's properties, enabling users to receive an easy implement indoor tracking device and localize medical equipment straightaway in a healthcare institution.

Myfood

Seed Round in 2017
Myfood France SAS, established in 2016 and based in Molsheim, France, specializes in constructing innovative greenhouses that facilitate the sustainable production of fruits, vegetables, and fish. The company employs permaculture and aquaponics techniques, integrating a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants within vertical plantation towers. Myfood aims to empower individuals to grow their own food, enabling them to produce sufficient nourishment for small families throughout the year. To enhance usability and reduce maintenance, Myfood incorporates open-source hardware, automating certain tasks and promoting efficiency in food cultivation. This approach aligns with the company's mission to provide accessible solutions for local food production while contributing to societal well-being.

Actility

Series D in 2017
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

Ynsect

Series B in 2016
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2016
Alkion BioInnovations specializes in the production of natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications, utilizing proprietary patented semi-industrial technologies. Established in 2017 following the acquisition of Alkion BioPharma by Evonik Industries AG, the company focuses on transforming non-GMO plants into a source of pharmacologically active compounds. Its innovative technology supports the development of disruptive nutrition, non-cosmetic oil, and agrochemical solutions. Alkion BioInnovations holds exclusive rights to these applications, catering to the pharmaceutical and agri-food markets, and has garnered interest from various sectors, including cosmetics, for its potential to revolutionize ingredient production.

Algama

Seed Round in 2016
Algama SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Evry, France, specializes in the production and distribution of microalgae-based food products. The company aims to revolutionize the food system by harnessing the potential of algae to create sustainable and nutritious alternatives to traditional animal products, such as eggs and meat. Algama also offers Springwave, an antioxidant drink, while focusing on developing emulsifiers derived from algae for use in various food applications. Committed to addressing the growing global food demand, Algama strives to provide innovative and accessible plant-based solutions that benefit both consumers and the environment. The company has garnered support from prominent impact investors and is dedicated to making microalgae a central resource in the future of food.

Actility

Series C in 2015
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

VI Technology

Venture Round in 2014
Vi Technology specializes in automated optical inspection systems and software solutions tailored for the electronics industry, particularly focusing on the PCB assembly process and solder paste inspection. The company provides advanced systems that meet the surface mount technology (SMT) inspection requirements, ensuring both high performance and user-friendliness. With over 3,500 installed systems worldwide, Vi Technology serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, aeronautics, and space industries. Their offerings include integrated base-band test equipment designed for audio, video, and multimedia tests, as well as tools that help improve yield by translating inspection data into actionable process information. Additionally, Vi Technology has a robust support organization operating in 40 countries, backed by a team of experienced application and support specialists, along with a network of qualified partners.
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