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 Hospitality

Handivoyage

Series A in 2022
Handivoyage SAS operates an online travel booking platform specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. Founded in 2016 and based in Lyon, France, the company offers a variety of services, including holiday and hotel bookings, as well as access to medical equipment, medical aid, and adapted transportation. Committed to continuous improvement, Handivoyage actively collects customer feedback through comprehensive questionnaires following each stay, allowing them to enhance their service quality. This focus on user experience is central to their mission of providing accessible travel options for people with disabilities.

checkmyguest

Venture Round in 2019
They use their expertise and experience to bring small details to your home that will appeal to your future guests. The photos of your accommodation are made by professional photographers. checkmyguest is a start-up specialized in the rental management of apartments dedicated to short-term rentals.

HostnFly

Series A in 2019
SAS HostnFly develops a platform to optimize revenue on platforms like Airbnb. It offers turnkey management of seasonal rentals by taking care of all the logistics related to Airbnb rental. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Paris, France.

Yeeld

Venture Round in 2019
Yeeld is a Berlin-based company that provides revenue management solutions and distribution services for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2006 by David Turnbull, Yeeld specializes in offering a central reservations system that integrates distribution and hotel reservation services. The company focuses on helping businesses in the hospitality sector optimize their revenue through effective online marketing strategies and seamless reservation management.

Happytal

Debt Financing in 2018
Happytal, SAS offers concierge services to hospitals in France. Its services include providing a hairdresser in the room, a beautician, to receive the newspaper, and to offer a basket of fruits and meals. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vanves, France.

Horace

Venture Round in 2018
Horace reinvents the grooming experience for and with guys.

Handivoyage

Seed Round in 2018
Handivoyage SAS operates an online travel booking platform specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. Founded in 2016 and based in Lyon, France, the company offers a variety of services, including holiday and hotel bookings, as well as access to medical equipment, medical aid, and adapted transportation. Committed to continuous improvement, Handivoyage actively collects customer feedback through comprehensive questionnaires following each stay, allowing them to enhance their service quality. This focus on user experience is central to their mission of providing accessible travel options for people with disabilities.

France Hostels

Venture Round in 2018
France Hostels, a network of new generation youth hostels, has been designed by Romain Viennois, a professional in the sector for almost 15 years. It aims to develop its concept, based on an innovative hosting offer in the main French regional capitals. By offering optimized prices and meeting the specific expectations of a family clientele and young travelers, the group intends to offer an alternative to the various forms of accommodation currently available.

Extracadabra

Venture Round in 2018
Extracadabra SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, operates a mobile application that connects hospitality businesses, including restaurants, bars, caterers, and hotels, with temporary staff. The application allows restaurateurs and hoteliers to quickly find qualified employees, such as cooks, waiters, and maids, for short-term assignments. This platform addresses urgent staffing needs by enabling businesses to recruit extra service personnel on a temporary basis, facilitating a rapid response to fluctuating demands in the hospitality sector.

Dupont Restauration

Venture Round in 2017
Dupont Restauration , undisputed leader in catering, while remaining a family-sized company, remains close to its employees. Dupont Traiteur, the event activity of Dupont Restauration, includes the VIP services of sports venues (cocktails, reception, buffet, sit-down meals), the management of the general public sales of some of these sites and the receptions activity (conventions of businesses, weddings, private events ...) on the Estate.

My Travel Mate

Venture Round in 2017
My Travel Mate is a ticketing service dedicated to hotel receptionists and concierges.

1Check

Venture Round in 2017
1Check solution digitizes business processes related to the hotel industry to optimize the quality of service for its customers.

Algonquin SA

Funding Round in 2016
Algonquin SA, based in Brussels, Belgium, specializes in the investment, ownership, operation, and franchising of hotels across Europe. Founded in 1998, the company currently manages 43 hotel assets, offering over 7,500 rooms with a combined value of €1.8 billion. Approximately half of these properties operate under Algonquin's own brands or renowned international franchises, while the remainder is managed through agreements with major international operators. What distinguishes Algonquin is its dual role as both an investor and an operator, enabling active involvement in hotel operations. This includes oversight of daily management functions, human resources, sales and marketing strategies, and regulatory compliance, as well as real estate management through in-house project expertise and capital expenditure programs. As a result, Algonquin has attracted investments from institutional investors, family offices, and private equity firms into various dedicated investment vehicles.

Nightswapping

Series B in 2016
Nightswapping is a peer-to-peer accommodation exchange platform that facilitates free stays among its community of over 150,000 members. By allowing users to swap nights in each other's homes, the platform enables travelers to experience authentic local living without the involvement of money, thereby avoiding legal complications associated with traditional rentals. Members can either convert their nights into real money or use them to travel for free, with options available in over 160 countries. Nightswapping also offers personalized travel suggestions for those uncertain about their destination, promoting unique and unexpected travel experiences.

SequoiaSoft

Private Equity Round in 2016
Sequoiasoft, based in Biot, France, specializes in developing management and marketing software tailored for the hospitality, restaurant, wellness, and outdoor accommodation sectors within the tourism industry. The company offers a variety of software solutions, including Asterio for hotel management, Resalys neo for hospitality marketing, Winhotel for hotel operations, Winrestau for restaurants, Nymphea for wellness and spa management, E-Nymphea Collexion for online spa bookings, eSeason for campsite management, and MySequoia for holiday rentals and resorts. Founded in 1980 and originally known as ADN Informatique, Sequoiasoft rebranded in 2011. The company's recent acquisition of Thelis, a firm focused on outdoor accommodation, enhances its solution offerings and solidifies its position in the market, reflecting its commitment to innovation and improved customer experiences.

Yestudent

Seed Round in 2016
Yestudent is an online marketplace specifically designed for students seeking shared accommodation while traveling. The platform connects students with local hosts in various cities, allowing them to find places to stay and make new friends during their travels. Users can select hosts based on reviews and personal preferences, ensuring a tailored experience. Yestudent charges a commission from both hosts and guests for utilizing the platform, facilitating a cost-effective travel option for students. By combining accommodation with social interaction, Yestudent aims to enhance the travel experience for the new generation of students.

New Nomads

Funding Round in 2016
New Nomads is a the specialist of innovative youth hostels. Founded in 2013 by Charlotte Bollard, Julien Routil and Pierric Soum, three associates with complementary profiles (architecture, strategy & marketing, finance), New Nomads designs and manages new generation hostels, more design, more comfortable and always at very competitive rates

France Hostels

Funding Round in 2015
France Hostels, a network of new generation youth hostels, has been designed by Romain Viennois, a professional in the sector for almost 15 years. It aims to develop its concept, based on an innovative hosting offer in the main French regional capitals. By offering optimized prices and meeting the specific expectations of a family clientele and young travelers, the group intends to offer an alternative to the various forms of accommodation currently available.

Nightswapping

Seed Round in 2014
Nightswapping is a peer-to-peer accommodation exchange platform that facilitates free stays among its community of over 150,000 members. By allowing users to swap nights in each other's homes, the platform enables travelers to experience authentic local living without the involvement of money, thereby avoiding legal complications associated with traditional rentals. Members can either convert their nights into real money or use them to travel for free, with options available in over 160 countries. Nightswapping also offers personalized travel suggestions for those uncertain about their destination, promoting unique and unexpected travel experiences.
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