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.

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

Marion Aubry

Investment Director

Emmanuel Audouard

Director of Transverse Venture Capital Investments Division

Benoit Barteau Ph.D

Investment Director

Nicolas Berdou

Investment Director, Defense Expert

Clarisse Blandin

Investment Director

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Edouard Combette

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Investment Drector - Large Venture

Nicolas Dardenne

Senior Investment Director, Normandy (Caen Rouen)

Arnaud Despoisse

Director of Occitanie Participations

Philippe Dutheil

Investment Director

Mailys Ferrere

Director of Large Venture Investments

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Director of Environmental Impact Funds

Alessandro Gonella

Director

Gwenael Hamon

Investment Director

Laurent Higueret

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

Louis Janneau

Investment Director and Fund Manager

Magali Joessel

Director of Funds

So-Yeon Koo

Senior Investment Manager

Jérôme Langlade

Investment Director Aquitaine / Limousin / Poitou-Charentes

Eric Lefebvre

Director

Stephane Lefevre-Sauli

Senior Investment Director

Arnaud Legardeur

Investment Director

Chahra Louafi

Senior Investment Director

Serge Mesguich

Director of FIT

Laure Michel

Investment Director

Louis Molis

Investment Director

Jean-Francois Morin

Investment Director

Sébastien Moynot

Director

Adrien Muller

Investment Director

Adrien Néel

Investment Director

Axel Piriou

Director of Investments

Olivier Rameil

Senior Investment Director / VC seed

Vincent Roque

Director

Thibaut Roulon Ph.D

Investment Director

Gilles Schang

Deputy Managing Director

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Past deals in Aviation

Beyond Aero

Series A in 2024
Hangarar is an aeronautical services platform based in Brazil that focuses on enhancing general aviation. The company aims to transform the market by providing timely and secure information to pilots, ensuring they have access to organized data whenever needed. By streamlining the booking process through a mobile platform, Hangarar simplifies the logistics of finding and securing aviation services at various destinations, allowing pilots to concentrate on flying.

Ascendance

Funding Round in 2024
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.

Ascendance

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.

Flying Whales

Venture Round in 2022
Flying Whales is a French company founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, specializing in the development of large-capacity airships for the transport of heavy and oversized cargo. The company focuses on creating helium-filled, rigid-structure airships that can efficiently load and unload substantial freight from a stationary position. Utilizing small amounts of diesel and electric engines, Flying Whales aims to provide innovative solutions for transportation, logistics, and freight sectors facing infrastructure challenges. By enhancing freight transportation capabilities, the company helps clients reduce operating costs while minimizing environmental impact, effectively connecting land-locked regions to the global economy.

Satys

Venture Round in 2021
Satys specializes in providing aeronautic painting and sealing services tailored for major European aircraft manufacturers and airlines. The company operates with a skilled in-house team of experts trained through the Satys Training Academy, ensuring high-quality service. In addition to painting and sealing, Satys offers engineering and manufacturing of airline and VIP interiors, as well as cabling and wire assemblies for various sectors, including energy, medical, aviation, and rail. With state-of-the-art facilities located worldwide, Satys is committed to delivering quality services while maintaining a focus on minimizing environmental impact.

MisterFly

Venture Round in 2021
MisterFly is an online travel booking platform based in Paris, France, specializing in the sale of airline tickets. The company offers a wide range of travel products, including holiday packages, vacation rentals, and hotel accommodations. By providing access to a diverse inventory of regular, low-cost, and charter flights, MisterFly aims to be a preferred partner for travelers. Its platform allows users to compare and combine various travel options, facilitating the personalization of their trips with flexible conditions. Through its competitive air supply and user-friendly interface, MisterFly seeks to enhance the travel planning experience for its customers.

Ascendance

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.

Innov'ATM

Venture Round in 2018
Innov'ATM specializes in developing software solutions that enhance air traffic management and airport resource optimization through artificial intelligence. The company focuses on tailoring its services to meet the specific needs of clients, including airports, civil aviation authorities, and air navigation service providers, utilizing an agile approach. Innov'ATM employs advanced forecasting prediction models and optimization algorithms to improve the efficiency of air transportation operations, encompassing arrivals, departures, and ground movements. The company collaborates with various partners, including DSNA Services, Frequentis, ENAC, and Airbus Defense & Space, and is an active member of the Aerospace Valley cluster. Innov'ATM also engages in research programs with ENAC to advance air traffic flow optimization.

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.
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