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 Genetics

Depixus

Series A in 2021
Depixus SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, focused on the development of advanced technology for extracting genetic and epigenetic information from single molecules of DNA and RNA. Its main product, SIMDEQ™ (SIngle-molecule Magnetic DEtection and Quantification), enables fast, accurate, and cost-effective analysis of genomes and epigenetic modifications. Initially developed at École Normale Supérieure by prominent researchers, SIMDEQ™ allows for the identification, counting, full sequencing, and epityping of millions of individual DNA molecules with high precision. The technology has broad applications in the life sciences and medical fields, facilitating real-time analysis of biomolecular interactions and supporting researchers in uncovering new biological pathways, understanding disease mechanisms, and advancing precision medicine. With substantial validation completed, Depixus is moving towards platform optimization and commercialization to enhance its offerings in these critical areas.

Meiogenix

Series A in 2021
Meiogenix SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, that specializes in developing breeding and genomic technologies aimed at unlocking the unexplored genetic diversity of organisms. Established in 2010, Meiogenix offers innovative solutions such as SpiX technology, which enhances homologous recombination in specific regions of the genome, and PhoeniX, a non-genetically modified method that facilitates meiotic recombination in hybrid diploid or polyploid yeast cells. These advancements enable the company to support the development of new products that address pressing global food and industrial challenges, expanding natural biodiversity through natural breeding techniques.

Lysogene

Post in 2021
Lysogene S.A. is a biotechnology company based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, focused on the research and clinical development of gene therapy for neurodegenerative disorders. Founded in 2009, the company is advancing several clinical programs, including LYS-SAF302, currently in Phase II/III trials for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA, and LYS-GM101, which is in Phase I/II trials for GM1 gangliosidosis. Lysogene is also engaged in a collaborative research effort with the Weizmann Institute of Science to develop a novel AAV gene therapy approach targeting neuronopathic Gaucher disease, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions. The company aims to enhance the health outcomes of patients suffering from life-threatening, incurable disorders by utilizing AAV vectors that effectively deliver genetic material to the central nervous system.

DNA Script

Series B in 2020
DNA Script SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in synthetic biology tools and innovative DNA synthesis technology. The company has developed a groundbreaking enzymatic technology that powers the SYNTAX, the world's first benchtop DNA printer. This device allows laboratories to produce synthetic oligonucleotides on-site, significantly enhancing workflow control and expediting access to results. By employing an efficient biochemical process for nucleic acid synthesis, DNA Script enables researchers to rapidly generate essential genomic materials, such as oligonucleotides, which are crucial for genomics and molecular biology applications. Through its advancements, DNA Script aims to facilitate breakthroughs in life sciences and human health.

DNA Script

Series B in 2019
DNA Script SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in synthetic biology tools and innovative DNA synthesis technology. The company has developed a groundbreaking enzymatic technology that powers the SYNTAX, the world's first benchtop DNA printer. This device allows laboratories to produce synthetic oligonucleotides on-site, significantly enhancing workflow control and expediting access to results. By employing an efficient biochemical process for nucleic acid synthesis, DNA Script enables researchers to rapidly generate essential genomic materials, such as oligonucleotides, which are crucial for genomics and molecular biology applications. Through its advancements, DNA Script aims to facilitate breakthroughs in life sciences and human health.

Therachon

Series B in 2018
Therachon is a global biotechnology company focused on developing medicines for rare, genetic diseases that currently have no available treatments. The company’s lead pipeline candidate, TA-46, is a novel protein therapy in development for achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism. Therachon is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with research labs in Nice, France.

DNA Script

Grant in 2018
DNA Script SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in synthetic biology tools and innovative DNA synthesis technology. The company has developed a groundbreaking enzymatic technology that powers the SYNTAX, the world's first benchtop DNA printer. This device allows laboratories to produce synthetic oligonucleotides on-site, significantly enhancing workflow control and expediting access to results. By employing an efficient biochemical process for nucleic acid synthesis, DNA Script enables researchers to rapidly generate essential genomic materials, such as oligonucleotides, which are crucial for genomics and molecular biology applications. Through its advancements, DNA Script aims to facilitate breakthroughs in life sciences and human health.

DNA Script

Grant in 2018
DNA Script SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in synthetic biology tools and innovative DNA synthesis technology. The company has developed a groundbreaking enzymatic technology that powers the SYNTAX, the world's first benchtop DNA printer. This device allows laboratories to produce synthetic oligonucleotides on-site, significantly enhancing workflow control and expediting access to results. By employing an efficient biochemical process for nucleic acid synthesis, DNA Script enables researchers to rapidly generate essential genomic materials, such as oligonucleotides, which are crucial for genomics and molecular biology applications. Through its advancements, DNA Script aims to facilitate breakthroughs in life sciences and human health.

Therachon

Series A in 2017
Therachon is a global biotechnology company focused on developing medicines for rare, genetic diseases that currently have no available treatments. The company’s lead pipeline candidate, TA-46, is a novel protein therapy in development for achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism. Therachon is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with research labs in Nice, France.

Horama SAS

Seed Round in 2015
Horama SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, established in 2014. It specializes in developing gene therapy products aimed at treating rare ophthalmic diseases, particularly targeting inherited retinal dystrophies and retinopathies. By utilizing recombinant adeno-associated viral vectors, Horama's therapies aim to deliver a functional copy of mutated genes to affected retinal cells. This approach seeks to restore normal cell function, prevent further deterioration of vision, and ultimately improve or restore visual capabilities for patients. The company is positioning itself as a significant player in the ophthalmic gene therapy sector, with the goal of enhancing patient autonomy while also contributing to reduced healthcare costs.
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