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 Fashion

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.

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.

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.

Little Cigogne

Venture Round in 2020
Little Cigogne SAS, founded in 2012 and based in Claye Souilly, France, specializes in online retail of children's apparel. The company aims to transform the shopping experience for parents by providing personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the unique needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach ensures that customers receive age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices, making it easier for families to find suitable attire for their children.

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.

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.

Tunetoo

Venture Round in 2016
Tunetoo is a personnalized fashion wear online.We believe in the importance of giving a unique character to the products we manufacture. We value creative diversity rather than conformism, and we allow everyone to express themselves in an authentic and different way.

Little Cigogne

Venture Round in 2016
Little Cigogne SAS, founded in 2012 and based in Claye Souilly, France, specializes in online retail of children's apparel. The company aims to transform the shopping experience for parents by providing personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the unique needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach ensures that customers receive age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices, making it easier for families to find suitable attire for their children.

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

Venture Round in 2014
Menlook is a prominent European online marketplace focused on men's lifestyle and fashion, attracting over 4 million unique visitors each month. Following its acquisition of oki-ni.com in 2013, Menlook has solidified its position in the premium and luxury fashion sectors. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, and accessories, complemented by editorial content covering various topics such as culture, technology, travel, and gastronomy. With more than 1,000 partners and a staff of 150 across four countries, Menlook has experienced significant growth, exceeding 80% in 2015. The company has successfully raised over €40 million in funding, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering a comprehensive and engaging shopping experience tailored to the modern man.

Sarenza

Venture Round in 2014
With over 640 brands and 40,350 styles available, Sarenza offers the best range of shoes in Europe. The website provides shoes for men, women and children, even the latest collections. Sarenza does nos hide costs. Indeed, deliveries, exchanges and returns are all free with no minimum purchase limit. Returns are full cash refunded, no vouchers but cash transferred back into bank or Paypal account. Moreover, customers have 100 days to return the items that they don't want. On top of this, every order made before 12pm is dispatched the same day.

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.

Trend-Corner.Com

Venture Round in 2013
Trend-Corner.com is an e-commerce platform based in Bagnolet, France, established in 2006. The website specializes in retailing a wide range of products, focusing on home and garden items as well as gifts. It provides a comprehensive selection of trends and teleshopping products, aiming to meet diverse consumer needs through its online portal.
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