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.
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 Clothes
Belledonne
Venture Round in 2024
Belledonne is a fashion brand that designs, makes, and develops sneakers that are well-designed and comfortable.
Saola
Venture Round in 2023
Saola is an eco-friendly footwear company that develops one-of-a-kind shoes out of recycled and bio-based materials. Saola shoes are made from recycled PET, algae bloom foam, natural cork and organic cotton.
ELIS
Post in 2023
Elis is a multi-services group operating in Europe and Brazil, specializing in the rental and maintenance of professional clothing, flat linen, and hygiene appliances. The company provides a wide range of tailored solutions, including services for washrooms, floor protection, beverages, cleanrooms, pest control, and medical waste management. With over 19,000 employees across 13 countries, Elis serves more than 240,000 businesses in various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, industry, retail, and services. The company's extensive network of nearly 300 production and distribution centers, alongside 13 clean rooms, enables it to maintain strong proximity to its clients and deliver high-quality services efficiently. With over a century of experience, Elis has established itself as a leader in cleanliness, image, hygiene, and well-being services.
i-Run
Private Equity Round in 2022
i-Run, S.A.S. is a privately held online retailer based in Saint Alban, France, specializing in running and fitness clothing. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on providing a wide range of apparel and gear designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. With its emphasis on quality and performance, i-Run caters to the needs of individuals looking to enhance their running and fitness experiences through specialized clothing options.
Circle Sportswear
Seed Round in 2022
Circle Sportswear is an online retailer specializing in sportswear made from recycled and recyclable materials. The company offers a diverse range of products, including t-shirts, pants, shorts, and leggings, all designed with sustainability in mind. Utilizing non-toxic and ecological fabrics such as Tencel, Circle Sportswear provides comfortable activewear that is both affordable and environmentally friendly. By focusing on a circular economy model, the company aims to reduce waste and promote responsible consumerism in the fashion industry.
Vestiaire Collective
Series I in 2021
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Vestiaire Collective
Venture Round in 2020
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Little Cigogne
Venture Round in 2020
Little Cigogne SAS is an online retailer specializing in children's apparel, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Claye Souilly, France. The company aims to enhance the shopping experience for children by offering personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the specific needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach allows customers to access age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices. Little Cigogne focuses on providing a unique and convenient shopping solution for families seeking quality children's fashion.
Jolies Culottes
Venture Round in 2019
Jolies Culottes is a French company founded in 2016, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of women's innerwear, including briefs, bloomers, shorts, and tanga. The brand focuses on meeting the evolving preferences of modern women, emphasizing freshness, simplicity, and comfort in its products. Jolies Culottes operates through a showroom as well as an online platform, making its offerings accessible to a broader audience. The company's commitment to contemporary design aligns with the changing codes of seduction among women today. Based in Gelos, France, Jolies Culottes aims to provide stylish and comfortable innerwear for its customers.
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.
Tunetoo
Venture Round in 2016
Tunetoo is an online platform specializing in personalized fashion and handmade clothing items. The company emphasizes the importance of individuality by allowing consumers to express their unique styles through a diverse range of customizable products, including clothing, mugs, and bags. Tunetoo collaborates with professional artists, who can earn commissions by offering their designs on the platform. This approach enables customers to select products tailored to their preferences in design and material, all while maintaining affordability. By prioritizing creative diversity, Tunetoo aims to provide a distinct and authentic shopping experience.
Little Cigogne
Venture Round in 2016
Little Cigogne SAS is an online retailer specializing in children's apparel, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Claye Souilly, France. The company aims to enhance the shopping experience for children by offering personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the specific needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach allows customers to access age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices. Little Cigogne focuses on providing a unique and convenient shopping solution for families seeking quality children's fashion.
i-Run
Private Equity Round in 2015
i-Run, S.A.S. is a privately held online retailer based in Saint Alban, France, specializing in running and fitness clothing. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on providing a wide range of apparel and gear designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. With its emphasis on quality and performance, i-Run caters to the needs of individuals looking to enhance their running and fitness experiences through specialized clothing options.
Menlook Group
Venture Round in 2014
Menlook Group is a prominent European online marketplace focused on men's lifestyle and fashion, attracting over 4 million unique visitors each month. Since its acquisition of oki-ni.com in 2013, the company has solidified its position in the premium and luxury markets. With a workforce of 150 employees across four countries and a network of over 1,000 partners, Menlook has demonstrated significant growth, achieving an impressive growth rate of 80% in 2015. The marketplace offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, and accessories, complemented by editorial content that covers various topics of interest to men, such as fashion, technology, culture, travel, and gourmet food. This comprehensive approach enables Menlook to embody and promote the essence of the modern masculine lifestyle.
Sarenza
Venture Round in 2014
Sarenza S.A. is an online retailer specializing in footwear, clothing, bags, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company features an extensive selection with over 640 brands and more than 40,350 styles, including popular names such as Nike, Adidas Originals, and Birkenstock. Sarenza distinguishes itself by offering free delivery, exchanges, and returns, without any minimum purchase requirement. Customers have a generous 100 days to return unwanted items, receiving full cash refunds rather than vouchers. Orders placed before noon are dispatched the same day, enhancing the shopping experience. As of 2018, Sarenza operates as a subsidiary of Monoprix SA.
Vestiaire Collective
Series C in 2013
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
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