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 Drones

Flying Whales

Venture Round in 2022
Flying Whales is a French company founded in 2012, headquartered in Suresnes. The company specializes in an innovative aeronautic program designed for the transportation of heavy and oversized loads, effectively connecting land-locked regions to the global economy. Its approach aims to provide efficient logistics solutions for challenging transport needs, enhancing accessibility and fostering economic growth in various sectors.

Uavia

Venture Round in 2021
Uavia SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, specializes in the development of drones and a cloud-based robotics platform that connects autonomous drones and robots to the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's technology enables industries to collaboratively control diverse fleets of drones and robots, facilitating real-time data processing, analysis, and sharing. Uavia's system is designed for various applications, including aerial inspections, surveillance, railway infrastructure monitoring, electrical grid management, construction oversight, solar plant monitoring, and crisis management. This innovative approach allows users to manage fleets of drones remotely, streamlining operations across multiple sectors and improving efficiency in tasks requiring aerial and robotic capabilities.

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.

Unseenlabs

Venture Round in 2018
Unseenlabs, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Rennes, France, specializes in maritime surveillance systems that monitor oceans from space to track non-cooperative vessels globally. The company develops a spectrum surveillance payload capable of detecting and geolocating signals and electromagnetic waves emitted by ships, even when they disable their automatic identification systems. Unseenlabs offers comprehensive solutions that encompass satellite design and launch, enabling clients to locate rogue vessels involved in illegal activities such as unauthorized fishing, degassing, or maritime piracy.

Dreem

Venture Round in 2018
Dreem is a neurotechnology company focused on enhancing human potential through innovative consumer technology. Its primary product is a wearable device that improves the quality of deep sleep by monitoring brainwaves and analyzing sleep patterns. The device employs sound stimulation to extend deep sleep duration, which can lead to improved daily performance. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Dreem's headband provides real-time analysis of sleep stages and delivers personalized insights and tips that adapt based on individual sleeping habits. This approach aims to help users achieve faster sleep onset, longer deep sleep, and a refreshed awakening.

Notilo Plus

Series A in 2018
Notilo Plus SAS, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of the iBubble, an autonomous underwater drone camera. This innovative device follows divers throughout their underwater sessions, capturing high-quality footage hands-free. Utilizing patented underwater localization technology, iBubble allows users to film from various angles and distances, creating dynamic shots previously achievable only through professional equipment. With features such as wireless connectivity via a bracelet and remote control options for live video streaming, Notilo Plus targets a diverse clientele that includes scuba divers, free divers, spear fishers, dive centers, and resorts. The iBubble represents a significant advancement in underwater filming, offering both professionals and enthusiasts the opportunity to enhance their diving experiences.

Uavia

Seed Round in 2018
Uavia SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, specializes in the development of drones and a cloud-based robotics platform that connects autonomous drones and robots to the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's technology enables industries to collaboratively control diverse fleets of drones and robots, facilitating real-time data processing, analysis, and sharing. Uavia's system is designed for various applications, including aerial inspections, surveillance, railway infrastructure monitoring, electrical grid management, construction oversight, solar plant monitoring, and crisis management. This innovative approach allows users to manage fleets of drones remotely, streamlining operations across multiple sectors and improving efficiency in tasks requiring aerial and robotic capabilities.

Snips

Series A in 2017
Snips SAS is a Paris-based company specializing in an artificial intelligence voice platform designed for connected devices. Founded in 2013 by three PhDs, Snips focuses on providing customizable voice experiences that prioritize user privacy. Its key offerings include Snips Flow, a natural language voice assistant that operates offline on-device; Snips Commands, which delivers tailored natural voice commands for various products and services; and Snips Satellite, a voice recognition system that utilizes a distributed mesh network to ensure complete end-user privacy. The platform enables enterprises and developers to implement offline conversational interfaces that enhance product interactions without sending voice data to the cloud. Snips is committed to delivering enterprise-grade performance and accuracy while maintaining a low power footprint, positioning itself as a leader in the embedded voice technology sector.

Internest

Grant in 2017
Internest is a developer of a precise positioning system designed for rotating winged vehicles. The company's system utilizes a local landing system which is an embedded system with firmware and hardware to provide robust and accurate positioning information for all visibility, weather and environment, enabling security companies, military and maritime companies to assist drones and helicopters in their critical operations to improve flight safety.

Drust

Series A in 2016
Drust specializes in providing car service companies with a range of solutions and technologies to develop their own connected car offerings. Their products include ready-to-use telematics tools such as APIs, driver apps, dashboards, and dongles, as well as customized development services. Drust also features a unique platform, DRIVELAB, which allows for experimentation with connected car features in real-time with actual drivers. The company's focus is on delivering driver-oriented services that offer insights into vehicle performance and driving habits, aiming to enhance safety, reduce costs, and promote a more enjoyable driving experience.

Delair

Series A in 2016
Delair is a prominent provider of visual intelligence solutions, specializing in the integration of high-performance UAV hardware and advanced data analytics through its platform, delair.ai. The company enables enterprises to capture, manage, and analyze aerial imagery, transforming this data into actionable business insights. Operating in over 70 countries, Delair serves a diverse range of industries, including mining, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, utilities, and transportation, supported by a network of more than 100 resellers. Founded in 2011 by aerospace experts, Delair has solidified its market position through strategic acquisitions and investments, including notable partnerships with Gatewing and Intel Corporation. With a workforce of 180 employees, the company maintains offices in Toulouse, Paris, Los Angeles, and Singapore.

Parrot

Post in 2015
Parrot is a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux with a vision to integrate mobile technology into everyday life through innovative and user-friendly products. The company has developed a comprehensive range of hands-free systems for vehicles, establishing itself as a significant player in in-car infotainment. Parrot is also recognized for its high-end wireless multimedia offerings, created in collaboration with prominent designers. Additionally, the company has ventured into the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market with the Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter that can be piloted via Wi-Fi and incorporates augmented reality features for professional applications. Headquartered in Paris, Parrot employs over 750 people worldwide and derives most of its revenue from international sales.

Delair Studios

Debt Financing in 2015
Delair creates the best immersive sound for entertainment. Our cinema speakers - Delair Studios - solve the long lasting problem of perforated screen and sound filtration for the movie industry from post-production to the screen. They offer a sound that remains unfiltered, clear, homogeneous. Delair Studios patented cinema speakers are the only speakers compatible with non-perforated screens. They offer an unprecedented image and sound quality. In addition, our R&D - Delair Labs - work on new, revolutionnary sound technologies that will take you to the next frontier of entertainment.
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