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

Edouard Combette

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Deputy Director of the Large Venture Fund and Deputy Managing Director

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

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Managing Director

Gwenaël Hamon

Senior Investment Director

Laurent Higueret Ph.D

Senior Investment Director

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

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Quentin Mayolle

Senior Investment Officer

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 Director

Claire Waché

Senior Investment Officer

Past deals in Aviation

Elyse Energy

Venture Round in 2024
Elyse Energy is a chemical manufacturing company specializing in the production of low-carbon molecules and sustainable aviation fuel. It designs, finances, builds, and operates plants to facilitate these processes, supporting industries in their transition to lower-carbon operations.

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’.

Aerix Systems

Seed Round in 2024
Aerix Systems specializes in the manufacture of advanced drones. Their products are distinguished by their ability to navigate in any direction and orientation, pushing the boundaries of traditional flight capabilities. These drones are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and can achieve high speeds, making them suitable for diverse applications in civil, military, and naval sectors. They excel in complex environments like mountains or at sea, offering enhanced safety and the ability to perform both passive and active missions.

Aviwell

Grant in 2023
Aviwell is a company focused on enhancing animal health and growth through the development of natural and sustainable solutions. Utilizing a microbiota-based platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Aviwell operates at the intersection of digital and life sciences. The company aims to provide insights that improve animal health and performance while addressing the agri-food industry's challenges in sustainably feeding a growing global population. By prioritizing health and sustainability, Aviwell seeks to offer effective solutions at a reduced cost, ultimately contributing to better nourishment for the planet.

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
Founded in 2012, Flying Whales is a French company specializing in developing large-capacity airships for heavy freight transportation. Its helium-filled, rigid-structure airships are designed to minimize operating costs and environmental impact.

Satys

Venture Round in 2021
Satys is a specialized provider of painting and sealing services primarily for the aviation and rail industries. The company caters to major European aircraft manufacturers and airlines, offering a comprehensive range of services that includes engineering and manufacturing of airline and VIP interiors, as well as cabling and wire assemblies for various sectors such as energy, medical, and rail. Satys is distinguished by its in-house team of experts, who receive training through the Satys Training Academy, ensuring high-quality service delivery. The company operates advanced painting facilities worldwide, enabling it to maintain close proximity to its customers while emphasizing environmentally responsible practices in its operations.

MisterFly

Venture Round in 2021
MisterFly is an online travel booking platform based in Paris, France, specializing in selling airline tickets and offering a broad air supply that includes regular, low-cost, and charter flights. The platform provides diversified travel products such as flights, holiday packages, vacation rentals, and hotel rooms through multiple channels, presents comparable listings, and personalizes options for customers, with a focus on being a preferred partner through depth and competitiveness of its air offering.

Groupe Blondel

Private Equity Round in 2019
Groupe Blondel specializes in freight transportation and logistics services, catering to both regional clients and international industrialists. The company focuses on eco-responsible practices to minimize environmental impact.

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 advanced software solutions for air traffic management, focusing on the optimization of airplane and drone operations through artificial intelligence algorithms. The company tailors its offerings to meet the specific needs of its clients, including airports, civil aviation authorities, and air navigation service providers, utilizing an agile methodology for project execution. Innov'ATM's software enhances performance in air transportation, improving processes related to arrivals, departures, and ground movements through sophisticated forecasting and optimization models. Collaborating with notable partners in the aerospace industry, Innov'ATM is actively involved in research initiatives aimed at optimizing air traffic flows, contributing to advancements in airport resource management and operational efficiency.

OpenAirlines

Debt Financing in 2018
OpenAirlines, established in Toulouse, France, in 2006, specializes in providing innovative software solutions for airline operations optimization. The company's offerings include SkyBreathe® for fuel efficiency, CrewIntelligence™ and CrewPad™ for crew management, and OptiFleet™ for fleet optimization. With a team comprising airline specialists and data scientists, OpenAirlines serves customers across Europe, Asia, Americas, and Africa, aiming to reduce operational costs through data-driven insights.

Groupe Blondel

Funding Round in 2015
Groupe Blondel specializes in freight transportation and logistics services, catering to both regional clients and international industrialists. The company focuses on eco-responsible practices to minimize environmental impact.
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