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
Romain Fourcade
Investment Director
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
Bruno Villeneuve
Associate
Jean-Marie Fougeray
Senior Investment Director, Brittany
Past deals in Energy Storage
Ambos Energy
Seed Round in 2025
Ambos Energy specializes in energy storage solutions, primarily large-scale battery systems, to balance grid supply and demand. The company enhances renewable energy integration, reduces infrastructure costs, and promotes energy independence through standalone projects, collaborating with developers, local authorities, and industrial partners. Their solutions enable clients to optimize energy usage and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Extrajool
Seed Round in 2025
ExtraJool is a pioneering company that specializes in manufacturing waste heat recovery systems. These systems convert industrial waste heat into electricity, enabling clients to reduce their energy bills and lower their carbon footprint. By recycling lost heat and transforming it into a stable and cost-effective power source, ExtraJool's innovative technology offers a sustainable solution for industries seeking to decarbonize their operations.
Aerleum
Seed Round in 2024
Aerleum specializes in developing innovative environmental technology that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company has created a system that captures and converts carbon dioxide into clean fuels and chemical products, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil-based materials. This technology supports the establishment of a circular economy by enabling businesses to implement large-scale solutions that are both economically viable and impactful in the fight against global warming. Through its efforts, Aerleum aims to facilitate a significant transformation in how industries manage their carbon footprint while contributing to a more sustainable future.
WattAnyWhere
Debt Financing in 2024
WattAnyWhere is focused on revolutionizing the delivery of high-power electricity by providing clean, renewable energy solutions. The company has developed a mobile generator that utilizes renewable ethanol sourced from biomass to generate electricity. This innovative approach allows for fast-charging services for battery electric vehicles, making it possible to establish charging points in remote locations. By shifting away from fossil fuels and centralized power structures, WattAnyWhere aims to offer adaptable, customer-centric solutions that not only meet high electricity demands but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
CIXTEN
Seed Round in 2024
Cixten is a technology company that specializes in recycling low-temperature waste heat from various industrial processes. It achieves this by harnessing the unique properties of supercritical CO2, converting the waste heat into usable energy forms such as electricity, compressed gas, or thermal upgrades, as per the specific requirements of its clients. This process not only helps businesses reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources but also contributes to a more sustainable and efficient use of energy.
Q ENERGY France
Debt Financing in 2024
Q ENERGY France is an energy company that aims to provide easy access to clean and affordable energy. The company offers sustainable energy generation, storage, and selling clean electricity as an independent power producer. They offer renewable energy, solar plants, and repowering services.
Up&Charge
Seed Round in 2024
Up&Charge specializes in automated induction charging stations that offer a wireless electric charging solution for electric vehicles. The company’s technology facilitates cable-free charging through an induction system, enabling users to recharge their vehicles without the need for supervision. These self-service charging stations operate around the clock, providing convenience and accessibility for electric vehicle owners. Additionally, Up&Charge's design preserves sidewalk space, making it a practical option for urban environments.
Exoès
Venture Round in 2024
Exoès is a leading company in the field of CO2 and fuel reduction for transportation, utilizing its patented Rankine technology. The company focuses on designing, developing, and testing thermal management systems that convert waste heat from exhaust gases into electricity. This innovative approach applies to various vehicle types, including automobiles, heavyweights, and buses. By effectively recovering and converting exhaust gas losses into usable energy, Exoès enables companies to significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to a more sustainable transportation sector.
Langa International
Venture Round in 2024
Langa International is an independent energy producer based in Lyon, France, specializing in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy facilities. The company focuses on a diverse range of renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, hydroelectricity, energy storage, and green hydrogen. By imagining, designing, and deploying innovative and competitive energy solutions, Langa International enables the realization of projects worldwide, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy sources.
Electra
Series B in 2024
Electra is a platform focused on providing ultrafast charging stations for electric vehicles. The company operates charging points that facilitate the efficient charging of electric vehicles. It offers an application that allows car owners to reserve charging stations and view estimated charging times through a dedicated information dashboard. This service aims to enhance the charging experience for electric vehicle users, helping them charge their vehicles quickly while contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions and pollution.
Lhyfe
Post in 2023
Lhyfe is a company based in Nantes, France, that specializes in the design, development, and operation of industrial sites for the production of green hydrogen using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Founded in 2017, Lhyfe aims to provide substantial quantities of clean and affordable hydrogen, facilitating the transition of various industrial sectors and transportation towards a sustainable energy framework. The company focuses on two primary markets: heavy mobility, including trucks, buses, trains, and potentially maritime and air transport, as well as industrial applications, targeting industries such as chemistry, steel, and glass production. By integrating its production facilities with available renewable energy sources, Lhyfe ensures a minimal environmental footprint while addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Eléments
Venture Round in 2023
Elements is a company based in Montpellier, France, that specializes in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. It focuses on producing and supplying green electricity through various means, including wind farms, ground-based photovoltaic farms, and hydroelectric power plants. By offering decarbonized electricity, Elements aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that approach grid parity, thereby supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.
CIXTEN
Debt Financing in 2023
Cixten is a technology company that specializes in recycling low-temperature waste heat from various industrial processes. It achieves this by harnessing the unique properties of supercritical CO2, converting the waste heat into usable energy forms such as electricity, compressed gas, or thermal upgrades, as per the specific requirements of its clients. This process not only helps businesses reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources but also contributes to a more sustainable and efficient use of energy.
Newheat
Venture Round in 2023
NewHeat specializes in the development and operation of solar heat plants that harness solar thermal technologies to produce thermal energy. The company is involved in the entire process, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and management of these plants. By employing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat effectively converts solar radiation into heat, which can be transferred to water, steam, or thermal oil. This innovative approach not only helps reduce energy costs for industries but also decreases reliance on fossil fuels, offering a reliable and purpose-fit energy solution tailored to meet various business requirements.
Injectpower
Grant in 2023
Injectpower specializes in developing energy storage technologies and micro-batteries tailored for medical implants. Their core product is a small, solid-state battery that powers implantable devices, enabling them to function as sensors or actuators for extended periods without the need for recharging. With over 16 years of research and 40 patents, Injectpower's batteries are manufactured using a proven semiconductor supply chain, ensuring high reliability. The company's innovative solutions include batteries for devices that monitor intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients and intracranial pressure and fluid flow, allowing physicians to remotely monitor and diagnose conditions more effectively.
Fractal Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Fractal Energy is a company that provides a comprehensive solution to help residential customers reduce their electricity bills and lower their carbon footprint. They distribute a smart energy device, designed to facilitate the management and shifting of electricity consumption in homes. By leveraging this technology, Fractal Energy enables households to participate in the arbitration of energy consumption, creating new gateways between homes and the electricity network. This results in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower electricity bills for customers.
Mob-Energy
Series A in 2023
Mob-Energy is a privately held company founded in 2018 and based in Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The company specializes in developing innovative mobile charging solutions for electric vehicles. Its autonomous charging robots are designed to optimize existing infrastructure by storing energy in second-life batteries installed in parking facilities. These robots can autonomously move to vehicles that request a charge, providing a convenient and efficient way for clients to power their parked cars. Through its technology, Mob-Energy aims to enhance the accessibility and usability of electric vehicle charging systems.
Anyos
Seed Round in 2023
Anyos is a manufacturing company specializing in the development, installation, and maintenance of charging stations for electric vehicles. The company focuses on providing comprehensive charging solutions, including the installation of digital charging systems and ongoing maintenance services. By offering a complete electric charging infrastructure, Anyos aims to support the growing demand for sustainable transportation options and facilitate the transition to electric mobility.
Atawey
Private Equity Round in 2023
ATAWEY, founded in 2012 by Jean-Michel Amaré and Pierre-Jean Bonnefond, specializes in designing and manufacturing autonomous energy solutions specifically for isolated sites. The company employs established French technologies to provide innovative and sustainable energy products tailored to the unique needs of each client. ATAWEY focuses on delivering turnkey power supply systems, including hydrogen refueling stations, which offer a clean and reliable alternative to traditional energy sources. By addressing the challenges of energy availability in remote locations, ATAWEY ensures that businesses can access green energy even in situations where batteries may be depleted and diesel options have a substantial carbon footprint. The company is committed to project management that emphasizes adaptability, reliability, and environmental responsibility, aiming for economic viability and quick returns on investment for its clients.
Verkor
Funding Round in 2022
Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to producing low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which not only reduces overall emissions but also lowers logistics costs. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with affordable battery solutions that align with sustainability goals.
Qair Innovation
Venture Round in 2022
Qair Innovation is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) that develops, builds, and operates renewable energy generation assets. With a portfolio totaling 860 MW, the company focuses on various forms of energy, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and green hydrogen. Qair operates across multiple regions, including Africa, South-East Asia, South America, and Europe, tailoring its projects to align with both global and local strategies specific to each territory.
Collectif Énergie
Venture Round in 2022
Collectif Énergie is an energy brokerage and consulting agency that specializes in optimizing energy costs for businesses through a collective approach. By partnering with professional networks, it facilitates group purchases of electricity and gas, allowing companies to benefit from favorable pricing conditions tailored to their needs. Collectif Énergie also offers individual brokerage services, enabling clients to purchase energy effectively throughout the year. In addition to procurement, the agency provides comprehensive optimization services, including tax reduction strategies, bill optimization, and energy consumption monitoring and auditing. With a multidisciplinary team, Collectif Énergie adapts its solutions to the specific requirements of various professions and has established trust with over 70 partners. Through these initiatives, Collectif Énergie aims to enhance both the financial and ecological aspects of energy consumption for its members.
Gouach
Seed Round in 2022
Gouach is a manufacturer specializing in eco-designed lithium-ion batteries that prioritize sustainability and reliability. The company produces high-performance batteries suitable for various applications, including electronics, e-bikes, and electric vehicles. Gouach's innovative approach focuses on creating batteries that are not only long-lasting but also easily repairable, promoting a more sustainable lifecycle for battery use. By offering products that combine efficiency with environmental responsibility, Gouach aims to meet the growing demand for reliable power solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
NAWA Technologies
Series C in 2022
NAWA Technologies specializes in developing advanced energy storage solutions, focusing on its innovative Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology. Founded in April 2013 and supported by over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, the company aims to enhance energy conversion, storage, transport, and efficiency using carbon, which is abundant and environmentally friendly. NAWA Technologies creates ultracapacitors and battery electrodes that facilitate the integration of renewable energies into smart grids, thus promoting more efficient and sustainable electricity storage. The company is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes and emphasizes the importance of reusing, recovering, and recycling materials throughout the product lifecycle. With a dedicated team of 24 employees, NAWA Technologies operates a pilot production line to innovate new interface materials and storage devices that reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
Newheat
Venture Round in 2021
NewHeat specializes in the development and operation of solar heat plants that harness solar thermal technologies to produce thermal energy. The company is involved in the entire process, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and management of these plants. By employing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat effectively converts solar radiation into heat, which can be transferred to water, steam, or thermal oil. This innovative approach not only helps reduce energy costs for industries but also decreases reliance on fossil fuels, offering a reliable and purpose-fit energy solution tailored to meet various business requirements.
Solstyce
Venture Round in 2021
Solstyce is a Paris-based provider of energy transition and environmental innovation solutions. The company offers a wide range of services, including photovoltaic systems, electric mobility solutions, insulation, waterproofing, and carbon performance initiatives. By focusing on the evolving needs of clients, Solstyce serves as a comprehensive resource for environmental innovation. With a team of experts dedicated to developing advanced solutions, the company aids clients in optimizing energy usage, minimizing their carbon footprint, and enhancing the sustainability of their operations. Whether through the installation of rooftop solar panels, insulation services, or electric vehicle charging solutions, Solstyce delivers tailored approaches to meet the specific requirements of each client.
Sun'R
Venture Round in 2021
Sun'R is a Paris-based company focused on the development, construction, and operation of photovoltaic energy production plants. The company manages a portfolio of 10 MWp rooftop-mounted photovoltaic plants and employs a diverse team of engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists. This team is dedicated to creating in-house operational and piloting capabilities, as well as optimization software and storage technologies tailored to meet specific environmental needs. Sun'R aims to contribute to sustainable energy solutions through its innovative approach to solar power generation.
McPhy Energy
Post in 2020
McPhy Energy S.A. is a French cleantech company based in La Motte, established in 2008. It specializes in developing and supplying equipment for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, catering to the hydrogen energy, zero-emission mobility, and industrial hydrogen markets globally. The company's product portfolio includes alkaline electrolyzers that facilitate hydrogen production in various capacities, as well as innovative solid-state hydrogen storage solutions. Additionally, McPhy designs and manufactures hydrogen refueling stations and integrated hydrogen solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the transition towards sustainable energy systems.
NAWA Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
NAWA Technologies specializes in developing advanced energy storage solutions, focusing on its innovative Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology. Founded in April 2013 and supported by over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, the company aims to enhance energy conversion, storage, transport, and efficiency using carbon, which is abundant and environmentally friendly. NAWA Technologies creates ultracapacitors and battery electrodes that facilitate the integration of renewable energies into smart grids, thus promoting more efficient and sustainable electricity storage. The company is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes and emphasizes the importance of reusing, recovering, and recycling materials throughout the product lifecycle. With a dedicated team of 24 employees, NAWA Technologies operates a pilot production line to innovate new interface materials and storage devices that reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
GreenYellow
Private Equity Round in 2018
GreenYellow is a company focused on generating electricity through centralized power plants and developing decentralized photovoltaic projects. It offers solar panels and energy supply services tailored for various sectors, including food retail, non-food retail, government agencies, and public utilities. By enabling clients to produce and manage their own energy, GreenYellow enhances value through solar photovoltaics, energy efficiency, and optimization. The company also operates energy efficiency contracts and provides monitoring services, helping clients reduce their energy costs and access cleaner energy alternatives compared to traditional sources.
HSL Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
HSL Technologies specializes in innovative hydrogen transport and storage solutions, centered around a breakthrough product known as HydroSil. This technology allows hydrogen to be safely transported using conventional infrastructures, thereby minimizing risk. The company has designed a hydrogen-based liquid carrier that enables efficient charging and releasing of hydrogen, offering a stable, non-toxic, and non-explosive fuel alternative. This liquid carrier generates no emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for various applications, including fuel cells that produce electricity for vehicles, generators, and portable devices. HSL Technologies is committed to driving the transition to a carbon-free future, positioning itself as a leader in the clean energy sector.
Entent
Venture Round in 2018
Entent is an electric power generation company based in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, founded in 2018. The company focuses on helping businesses decarbonize their operations through innovative technology. Its flagship solution, PULSE, enhances low-temperature heat, ranging from 60 to 150°C, enabling sustainable energy agreements with partners. Additionally, Entent has developed a mace engine that generates electricity by recovering industrial heat. This engine works in conjunction with a unique power station that utilizes the freshness of rivers and low-depth geothermal energy to convert waste heat from industrial processes into electric power. Through these initiatives, Entent aims to promote sustainable energy practices and reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities.
Neoen
Funding Round in 2014
Neoen is an independent French energy company specializing in the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable energy power plants. The company operates various types of facilities, including solar, wind, and biomass plants, and has a notable presence in France, Portugal, Australia, Mexico, Egypt, and El Salvador. As of the end of 2022, Neoen had an operational capacity of 5 GW, with a diverse portfolio comprising 54% solar energy, 35% onshore wind, and 11% utility-scale batteries. The company also engages in developing marine renewable energy projects in France and provides support to photovoltaic project developers and investors in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants both domestically and internationally. Neoen's strategic focus on renewable energy underscores its commitment to sustainable power generation.
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