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 Hotel

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tommy's Diner

Venture Round in 2013
Tommy's Diner SAS is a restaurant chain based in Toulouse, France, founded in 1993. The establishment seeks to recreate the ambiance of 1950s and 1960s America, offering a diverse menu that includes American, Texan, and Mexican cuisine, as well as a variety of alternative dishes. The menu features appetizers, salads, burgers, drinks, and desserts, all designed to cater to a wide range of customers at affordable prices.
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