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 Energy

Advizeo

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of turnkey systems intended to collect and reduce the energy consumption of businesses and communities. The company offers an energy management system that centralizes all energy data and identifies sources of energy savings, enabling clients to reduce their energy bills and operating costs.

Solstyce

Venture Round in 2021
Solstyce is a solar energy consulting firm based in Paris, France.

Apex Energies

Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex Energie, independent producer of green energy, is one of the pioneers of solar photovoltaic. The company Montpelliéraine develops, d owns and operates photovoltaic power plants, isolated sites and solar water heaters in France and the overseas departments.

GreenYellow

Private Equity Round in 2018
GreenYellow Holding, founded in 2007 and headquartered in France, is engaged in the generation and supply of electricity through centralized power plants and decentralized photovoltaic projects. The company focuses on the development of solar energy solutions and offers services aimed at improving energy efficiency for a diverse clientele, including food and non-food retail sectors, government agencies, public utilities, and energy providers. By providing solar panels and energy management solutions, GreenYellow enables its clients to produce and optimize their energy consumption, significantly reducing costs while promoting the use of clean energy.

energysquare

Seed Round in 2018
Energysquare SAS is a company based in Saint Mandé, France, founded in 2017, specializing in innovative charging solutions. The firm has developed a wireless charging system known as Power by Contact (PbC), which allows multiple devices to be charged simultaneously on an ultra-thin pad without the use of induction or electromagnetic waves. This technology utilizes a patented conductive charging method, making the charging pads spill-resistant, compatible with various operating systems, and shatterproof. Additionally, Energysquare provides device management features, including data logging, battery life cycle analysis, and predictive maintenance. The company also offers customized prototypes tailored for industrial applications, enhancing its versatility in the market.

Effigénie

Venture Round in 2017
Effigénie SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Lille, France, specializes in energy management software. The company's flagship product, Effipilot, is designed to optimize energy consumption in tertiary buildings, achieving reductions of over 20%. In addition to enhancing energy efficiency, Effipilot also aims to improve the comfort of occupants within these spaces.

Energiency

Series A in 2017
Energiency is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that specializes in energy performance assessment and management within industrial environments. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-driven energy analytics platform that detects and visualizes energy savings opportunities for manufacturing processes. This platform operates on both web and mobile interfaces, providing tools for monitoring, diagnostics, and continuous planning. By enabling industrial businesses to identify new energy savings opportunities, Energiency helps organizations optimize their energy performance and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Neoen

Funding Round in 2014
Neoen S.A. is an independent renewable energy production company based in Paris, France, founded in 2008. The company specializes in the design, development, financing, construction, project management, and operation of renewable energy power plants, focusing on solar, wind, and energy storage technologies. With a diverse portfolio, Neoen operates across various countries, including Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, France, Australia, and several others. As of the end of 2022, Neoen managed 5 GW of capacity, composed of 54% solar, 35% onshore wind, and 11% utility-scale batteries. The company also engages in the development of marine renewable energy projects and supports photovoltaic project developers in the design and maintenance of solar power plants. As a subsidiary of Impala SAS, Neoen continues to expand its presence in the renewable energy sector globally.

DualSun

Series B in 2014
DualSun facilitates access to the BEPOS (positive energy building). The company has developed an innovative solar panel that provides both electricity and hot water to homes, on a reduced surface on the roof. Currently, conventional photovoltaic panels store unnecessarily heat. Thanks to its heat exchanger backing the panel, the DualSun recovers this energy to produce domestic hot water in addition to electricity. Thus, the captured energy is used in its entirety.
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