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 Collaborative Consumption

Circle Sportswear

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a clothing platform intended to offer sportswear from recycled material. The company's platform offers various types of clothes like t-shirts, pants, shorts, leggings, and many more that are made from Tencel which is non-toxic and ecological, enabling people to get comfortable activewear at an affordable price while helping the environment.

Naturopéra

Debt Financing in 2021
NATUROPERA's vision is therefore to help change consumption to restore the balance of life. compositions and formulations respectful of the environment.

Vestiaire Collective

Series I in 2021
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.

Greenly

Seed Round in 2021
Greenly is on a mission to help everyone reduce his ecological footprint in a fun and rewarding way, offering individuals more choices for sustainable living. To nudge you into adopting greener daily habits, our application automatically measures the environmental impact of everything you buy and gives you credit when you reduce your emissions. We do this by linking to your bank accounts securely, and enriching financial data with ecological information. We recommend to our users changing their spending habits towards greener brands engaged to make the energy transition happen. In transportation, taking the train, the bus or carpooling is greener and translates into avoided emissions. For your housing, switching to a green electricity provider makes a difference. For your shopping, greener brands make a difference. And when it comes to eating, go vegan or vegetarian to reduce your footprint. We make it easy and fun to switch progressively to more sustainable consumption habits.

Faume

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a technology and logistics platform intended to engage brands and their customers in building a circular economy. The company's platform offers site design, communication, product shooting, and customer service for brands to have an operational platform integrated into existing operations, enabling clients to manage their secondhand business by gaining new customers, retaining them, and increasing the long-term income for both physical and online stores.

Stiilt

Seed Round in 2021
Stiilt is a company that offers an innovative vehicle reservation platform aimed at transforming the traditional vehicle rental system. By providing an affordable, flexible, and practical alternative, Stiilt enables users to reserve various types of vehicles, including city cars and electric sedans. The platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of users seeking convenient transportation options, setting itself apart from conventional rental services.

Zéro-Gâchis

Debt Financing in 2021
Zero-Hash aims to reduce food waste by helping supermarkets manage their unsold.

GoMyPartner

Pre Seed Round in 2021
With GoMyPartner, customers save on each of their in-store purchases thanks to the sports prize pool system. They offer a loyalty system allowing to attract new customers (differentiation from the competition) but also to retain them by rewarding them.

Comet Meetings

Series B in 2020
Comet offers new generation meeting venues that stimulate productivity, creativity and well-being. In central Paris. At a faire price. Because meetings are way too often associated with the idea of a loss of time, fairly fast turning into collective social-network-checking sessions, in -most of the time- gloomy locations, they introduce Comet. They at Comet offer companies wishing to gather their teams for a one-day meeting, the first locations aiming at stimulating productivity, creativity and well-being, thought all the way from physical space to customer experience. And because they think that this luxury of having great meetings should not be granted to only a minority of companies, they offer this experience at a very fair price. Because they all deserve it.

Share(d)

Seed Round in 2020
Share(d) is a mobile application designed to assist separated and blended families in organizing their communications and activities. The platform offers features such as agenda sharing, management of shared finances, and a personalized newsfeed for sharing photos and memories. By consolidating various aspects of family life into one tool, Share(d) helps users avoid the confusion and disorganization that can arise from using multiple channels like post-it notes, messaging apps, and email. This streamlined approach aims to enhance connectivity and coordination among family members, ensuring that everyone stays informed and engaged.

Vestiaire Collective

Venture Round in 2020
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.

Shopopop

Venture Round in 2020
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform that facilitates the connection between individuals looking to deliver groceries and those in need of home delivery services. The platform allows users to turn their daily journeys into profitable opportunities by delivering items for others in exchange for a small fee. By linking vendors with customers, Shopopop aims to streamline the process of grocery delivery, ensuring that users receive their purchases conveniently at home without complications. This innovative approach not only enhances local commerce but also promotes a shared economy, benefiting both deliverers and recipients.

Vestiaire Collective

Series F in 2019
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.

Volpy

Venture Round in 2019
Volpy is an application designed for the buying, exchanging, and recycling of secondhand smartphones. It allows users to quickly assess the value of their devices through user-friendly tests, providing estimates within minutes. Volpy aims to offer competitive prices for secondhand smartphones compared to other operators in the industry. The platform not only facilitates the sale and exchange of smartphones but also promotes responsible innovation and environmental sustainability by contributing to a circular economy model. Through its services, Volpy enables users to transition from their old devices to either refurbished or new smartphones, supporting eco-friendly practices.

i-wantit

Venture Round in 2018
i-wantit is a mobile application that addresses the challenges associated with gift-giving by allowing users to create and manage wishlists. This platform serves as a social network for sharing desires, enabling individuals to express their preferences and discover appropriate gifts tailored to various occasions. By focusing on the user's specific wants, i-wantit eliminates the issue of unnecessary or unwanted gifts, making the gifting process more thoughtful and efficient. The service is available for free on both web and mobile platforms, facilitating easy access for users looking to enhance their gifting experience.

Glose

Venture Round in 2018
Glose is a reading platform designed to enhance the reading experience by allowing users to discover, purchase, and engage with ebooks on both web and mobile devices. It facilitates connections among readers, enabling them to see what others are reading and participate in discussions through annotations within the texts. Users can follow fellow readers, access shared highlights and notes, and enjoy a more personalized and interactive reading journey. The platform emphasizes efficiency and social engagement, making it easier for users to synchronize their reading progress across various devices.

Phenix

Venture Round in 2018
PHENIX SAS is a social enterprise based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company focuses on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy by enabling the second life of products, including food and non-food items. With a team of around 100 dedicated employees, PHENIX provides a range of services to over 1,000 professional clients across various sectors, including retail, industrial, and events. Its offerings include the valuation of unsold products and waste, access to a digital platform, and comprehensive studies and advisory services. PHENIX's clients encompass industries, wholesalers, shopping centers, caterers, and event agencies, all of which benefit from its collaborative and logistical solutions aimed at effective waste management.

Connected Cycle

Debt Financing in 2018
Connected Cycle offers innovative and cost-effective geolocation solutions tailored for both bikes and industrial assets. Full range portfolio from sensor to fleet management platform.

Canailles Dream

Venture Round in 2017
Canailles Dream is designs and manufactures products for baby travelling needs. The company offers La Multi, a 6-in-1 suitcase which turns into a bed, changing table, high chair, baby seat, or rocker; Le Dreamy Bag, vacuum-pack storage bags which help to store clothes. It also provides Option-La Dreamy Pool which converts into a baby bath tub and is equipped with a plug and a drain pipe.

VuLog

Series B in 2017
Vulog SA is a company that specializes in shared mobility solutions, offering a platform that enables users to book and reserve cars efficiently. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Paris, France, Vulog provides a comprehensive suite of software as a service (SaaS) solutions, which includes advanced fleet management tools, consumer-facing mobile applications, and connected vehicle technology, allowing for the rapid launch of large-scale fleets. Its technology is designed to support a variety of clients, such as automobile manufacturers, car rental companies, and insurance providers, facilitating their growth and operational efficiency in the shared mobility sector. With additional offices in major cities around the world, Vulog leverages its global presence and artificial intelligence capabilities to optimize fleet operations and anticipate user demand, thereby reshaping urban mobility for both companies and individuals.

My Travel Mate

Venture Round in 2017
My Travel Mate is a ticketing service dedicated to hotel receptionists and concierges.

Otherwise

Seed Round in 2017
Otherwise is a pioneering collaborative insurance broker based in France, specializing in animal insurance services. The company operates a platform that connects individuals with similar insurance needs, allowing them to share resources and lower costs. By leveraging behavioral analysis, community management, and machine learning, Otherwise provides transparent insurance solutions tailored to individual budgets. Their offerings include veterinary assistance and a collaborative bonus system, which enables policyholders to efficiently manage benefits and costs associated with their insurance plans. This innovative approach aims to enhance the affordability of insurance while fostering a sense of community among members.

Ziqy

Seed Round in 2017
Ziqy is a subscription management platform that assists businesses in launching and managing rental and second-hand subscription services across both online and retail environments. The platform offers features for customizing subscriptions, payment processes, delivery options, and renewal schedules, allowing businesses to streamline their subscriber management. By simplifying these aspects, Ziqy enables companies to concentrate on acquiring new customers and fostering loyalty among existing ones.

Stootie

Series A in 2016
Stootie is a buyer-focused classifieds platform. It's mobile. It's local. And it's quick. Really quick! This is the tool you use to get that phone power outlet you forgot when you're working in a Starbucks. Or pretty much anything else. Anywhere. Anytime. The keywords of Stootie are : marketplace, P2P business, local, mobile, realtime, platform. Stootie is currently available on iOS and Android.

Jestocke

Venture Round in 2016
Jestocke is a French company based in Bordeaux that operates an online platform connecting individuals with available storage space to those in need of storage solutions. Established in 2013, the platform allows owners of spare spaces, such as garages or attics, to advertise their storage units for free, generating supplemental income in a secure manner. Tenants benefit from affordable rates and are covered by insurance during the rental period. The service emphasizes convenience, enabling users to easily find and reserve storage options through a mobile application. Jestocke aims to provide a friendly and cost-effective alternative for personal storage needs, facilitating a community-based approach to space utilization.

Nightswapping

Series B in 2016
Nightswapping is a peer-to-peer accommodation exchange platform that facilitates free stays among its community of over 150,000 members. By allowing users to swap nights in each other's homes, the platform enables travelers to experience authentic local living without the involvement of money, thereby avoiding legal complications associated with traditional rentals. Members can either convert their nights into real money or use them to travel for free, with options available in over 160 countries. Nightswapping also offers personalized travel suggestions for those uncertain about their destination, promoting unique and unexpected travel experiences.

Comerso

Series A in 2016
Comerso SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Agen, France, operates to address food waste by supplying surplus food products to food aid organizations. The company was established with the aim of tackling the paradox of food abundance alongside significant waste, leveraging technological innovations to foster connections between businesses with unsold stock and charities in need. By promoting these synergies, Comerso has positioned itself as a leading social enterprise in France, committed to reducing waste and supporting communities through the redistribution of food resources that would otherwise go unused.

Drivy

Series B in 2016
Drivy SAS is a peer-to-peer car rental platform based in Paris, France, providing services across Europe. Founded in 2010 and originally named Voiturelib SAS, the company rebranded to Drivy in 2013. It connects individuals and businesses with available cars for short-term rentals, catering to various needs such as weekend getaways, business meetings, or moving. Users can conveniently access cars within walking distance of their locations through Drivy's online platform and mobile application. The service includes comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure safe rentals and offers a fully mobile experience, from booking to check-in and check-out. Additionally, Drivy has introduced Drivy Open, a technology that allows users to unlock cars with their smartphones for self-service rentals. As of April 2019, Drivy operates as a subsidiary of Getaround, Inc.

Yestudent

Seed Round in 2016
Yestudent is an online marketplace specifically designed for students seeking shared accommodation while traveling. The platform connects students with local hosts in various cities, allowing them to find places to stay and make new friends during their travels. Users can select hosts based on reviews and personal preferences, ensuring a tailored experience. Yestudent charges a commission from both hosts and guests for utilizing the platform, facilitating a cost-effective travel option for students. By combining accommodation with social interaction, Yestudent aims to enhance the travel experience for the new generation of students.

New Nomads

Funding Round in 2016
New Nomads is a the specialist of innovative youth hostels. Founded in 2013 by Charlotte Bollard, Julien Routil and Pierric Soum, three associates with complementary profiles (architecture, strategy & marketing, finance), New Nomads designs and manages new generation hostels, more design, more comfortable and always at very competitive rates

Ceetiz

Venture Round in 2015
Launched in 2012, Ceetiz is an international booking platform that provides the best and most unique activities, be they cultural, sporting or recreational, abroad or close to home.

Smiile

Seed Round in 2015
Smiile is a social networking platform designed to enhance neighborly relations and foster local mutual support. It enables residents within the same district or city to share objects and services with confidence, promoting a spirit of community and cooperation. The platform offers a variety of sharing options, including carpooling and garden-sharing, and facilitates communication among users. By bringing together individuals, communities, businesses, and local organizations, Smiile creates a comprehensive ecosystem that encourages participatory services and generates savings for its users. Through its innovative solutions, Smiile aims to improve daily living and strengthen connections within local neighborhoods.

Connected Cycle

Grant in 2015
Connected Cycle offers innovative and cost-effective geolocation solutions tailored for both bikes and industrial assets. Full range portfolio from sensor to fleet management platform.

Drivy

Series A in 2015
Drivy SAS is a peer-to-peer car rental platform based in Paris, France, providing services across Europe. Founded in 2010 and originally named Voiturelib SAS, the company rebranded to Drivy in 2013. It connects individuals and businesses with available cars for short-term rentals, catering to various needs such as weekend getaways, business meetings, or moving. Users can conveniently access cars within walking distance of their locations through Drivy's online platform and mobile application. The service includes comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure safe rentals and offers a fully mobile experience, from booking to check-in and check-out. Additionally, Drivy has introduced Drivy Open, a technology that allows users to unlock cars with their smartphones for self-service rentals. As of April 2019, Drivy operates as a subsidiary of Getaround, Inc.

Demooz

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Demooz Processing SAS is a French company based in Bordeaux that operates an online platform designed to facilitate trials of high-tech products under real usage conditions. Founded in 2013, the platform enables potential buyers to test products through interactions with existing owners, allowing for a practical evaluation before making a purchase. By fostering a community-based approach, Demooz supports consumers in their decision-making process and enhances retailers' customer acquisition strategies. This innovative model ensures that buyers can confidently assess whether a product meets their needs without the necessity of visiting a store.

Connected Cycle

Grant in 2014
Connected Cycle offers innovative and cost-effective geolocation solutions tailored for both bikes and industrial assets. Full range portfolio from sensor to fleet management platform.

Plyce

Venture Round in 2014
Plyce is a service that enhance your shopping experience by finding great deals around you and replacing your traditional plastic loyalty cards with a mobile application. Plyce is available through a website (http://www.plyce.fr) and mobile applications (available on iPhone, Android and Nokia). For now, the service is only available in France.

Nightswapping

Seed Round in 2014
Nightswapping is a peer-to-peer accommodation exchange platform that facilitates free stays among its community of over 150,000 members. By allowing users to swap nights in each other's homes, the platform enables travelers to experience authentic local living without the involvement of money, thereby avoiding legal complications associated with traditional rentals. Members can either convert their nights into real money or use them to travel for free, with options available in over 160 countries. Nightswapping also offers personalized travel suggestions for those uncertain about their destination, promoting unique and unexpected travel experiences.

IJENKO (mobigard)

Venture Round in 2014
IJENKO is helping Energy Service Providers and their customers to develop a new participative and collective engagement towards smart home energy management and its natural contribution to a more sustainable energy consumption.

Vestiaire Collective

Series C in 2013
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.

Recommerce Group

Venture Round in 2013
Recommerce Group specializes in the trade-in and remarketing of second-hand mobile phones, offering a comprehensive range of solutions for the refurbishment and resale of smartphones. The company employs advanced proprietary technologies to give new life to used devices, facilitating both buyback and resale processes. Its services encompass multi-channel trade-in solutions, including reverse logistics, data erasure, and customer support, as well as graphic design and web development for marketing initiatives. Recommerce Group also provides rental options for smartphones and tablets on flexible terms. Operating internationally, the company collaborates with prominent retailers and mobile network operators in France, Switzerland, and Spain, while maintaining a network of physical and online distribution channels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, Recommerce Group also has additional offices in Grenoble, Warsaw, Madrid, and Fribourg, positioning itself as a leader in the European recommerce market.
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