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.
Planisense
Debt Financing in 2024
Planisense is an editor of innovative solutions dedicated to the optimization and the digital transformation of Supply Chain processes (capacity planning, operations scheduling, inventory and lot size optimization, etc. Planisense is a publisher of innovative and intelligent planning solutions that allow, in a context that has become more complex, to be more flexible and more efficient.
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.
Braincube
Series B in 2023
Braincube offers an AI-driven industrial IoT platform designed for manufacturers. It collects and structures data from various sources into a secure database, enabling predictive algorithm optimization. This helps production teams manage equipment control settings effectively to maximize productivity.
Niryo is a manufacturer of educational robots designed to facilitate prototype industrial case studies. The company specializes in open-source six-axis collaborative robots that serve as tools for learning robotics and computer programming. By providing these resources, Niryo aims to support educational institutions in delivering higher education and professional training, thereby enhancing the skills of students and professionals in the field of robotics.
Eramet is a global leader in alloy metals such as manganese and nickel, focusing on high-end metallurgy. The company also explores growth opportunities in mineral sands like titanium dioxide and zircon, lithium, and recycling sectors.
Kickmaker
Venture Round in 2023
Kickmaker is an industrialization agency operating in Europe and Asia, specializing in bringing prototypes to market through a unique contracting model. The company focuses on assisting partners in achieving industrial success by leveraging its expertise in design and manufacturing. Kickmaker's services encompass the development of industrialization strategies, product design optimization, and the implementation of Design for Excellence (DFX) methodologies. The agency also prepares manufacturing processes, enhances product quality, and manages product life-cycles, ensuring that partners' products are effectively developed for mass production and reach their intended markets.
Equium is a manufacturer specializing in acoustic heat pumps, aiming to transform the landscape of thermal comfort through innovative technology. The company utilizes biomimetic acoustics to enhance heat transfer efficiency, promoting sustainable solutions for residential heating. By focusing on the democratization of acoustic energy, Equium seeks to provide homeowners with both ecological and economic benefits while significantly reducing environmental impact. Additionally, Equium plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among academic, industrial, and business sectors in the Pays de Loire and Brittany, contributing to France's reindustrialization efforts and the creation of high-value local jobs that positively influence the economy and society.
Sintermat
Seed Round in 2022
Sintermat is a powder metallurgy company that develops and delivers material solutions for the metal industry and a range of application sectors. It designs performance materials for luxury, packaging, aeronautics, defense, and industrial tooling, supporting sectors such as aerospace, defense, and energy with enhanced performance while pursuing sustainability through material recycling and waste upcycling. The company explores bio-based feedstocks and waste streams, developing materials from sources including wood, leather, horn, husk, coffee grounds, oyster shells, snail shells, and fish scales to expand material options and reduce environmental impact.
Duffau
Debt Financing in 2021
Duffau is a provider of installation, maintenance, and engineering services for compressed air, neutral gas, and vacuum technologies. They serve industries such as aerospace, nuclear, and petrochemical, offering customized solutions that combine energy savings, industrial performance, and environmental responsibility. Their product and service portfolio includes compressed air systems, filtration, vacuum pumps, high-pressure testing, and fluid regulation, along with testing benches and simulation software.
Purecontrol
Venture Round in 2021
Purecontrol is a developer of industrial automation systems that leverage artificial intelligence to facilitate continuous improvement in complex installations. The company's platform employs advanced AI algorithms to analyze equipment operations, enabling real-time and predictive control. By enhancing industrial performance and optimizing energy efficiency, Purecontrol helps organizations improve process reliability while simultaneously reducing energy costs and their carbon footprint. Additionally, the platform supports predictive maintenance, allowing companies to anticipate needs and minimize downtime, thereby streamlining operations effectively.
Ekimetrics
Venture Round in 2020
Ekimetrics is a global consulting firm based in Paris, France, specializing in industrialized corporate data science solutions. The company combines consulting expertise with advanced data science and technology to enhance clients' performance and profitability. Ekimetrics focuses on building tailored solutions that deliver significant impact in areas such as data transformation, marketing performance, customer intelligence, pricing strategies, and process optimization. By deploying actionable insights through a team of skilled data scientists, Ekimetrics empowers organizations to improve their marketing and operational effectiveness while fostering ethical and conscious practices in data and artificial intelligence.
B-Hive Engineering
Venture Round in 2020
B-Hive Engineering is an engineering and operational consulting company based in Mulhouse, France, with additional operations in Lyon, Paris, and Montréal, Canada. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in providing technical assistance and project management services across various sectors, including chemistry, petrochemistry, energy, food, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, automotive, rail, aeronautics, and civil engineering. B-Hive Engineering focuses on delivering support throughout the study and design phases of projects, ensuring efficient solutions to clients' operational challenges. By offering expertise in urban planning, structural engineering, and infrastructure development, the company plays a crucial role in facilitating advancements in industry, transportation, and construction.
OpenAirlines
Debt Financing in 2018
OpenAirlines, established in Toulouse, France, in 2006, specializes in providing innovative software solutions for airline operations optimization. The company's offerings include SkyBreathe® for fuel efficiency, CrewIntelligence™ and CrewPad™ for crew management, and OptiFleet™ for fleet optimization. With a team comprising airline specialists and data scientists, OpenAirlines serves customers across Europe, Asia, Americas, and Africa, aiming to reduce operational costs through data-driven insights.
Energiency
Series A in 2017
Energiency provides a software as a service platform that helps industrial and manufacturing organizations assess and manage energy performance. Its AI-based energy analytics detects and visualizes new energy savings opportunities, offering monitoring, diagnostics, and action plans to optimize energy use across web and mobile interfaces. The platform supports continuous improvement by delivering ongoing energy plans, enabling plants and facilities to identify savings opportunities, reduce energy consumption, and lower carbon dioxide emissions.
Frénéhard & Michaux
Venture Round in 2016
Frénéhard & Michaux is a prominent French industrial group that specializes in the building envelope, focusing on fall protection solutions and safety for work at height. The company manufactures metal products tailored for roofers and provides a range of services including access and work-at-height solutions, roofing and fixing accessories, as well as fall arrest systems. They also offer engineering, training, and audit services to enhance safety and efficiency for professionals in the construction and industry sectors. Frénéhard & Michaux aims to strengthen its core business, leverage historical brands for new market opportunities, and enhance its presence throughout Europe by pooling research and development resources to innovate and expand its product offerings.
Lewis Industries
Private Equity Round in 2015
Lewis Industries specializes in the design and manufacture of precision sheet metal parts, incorporating electronic components as necessary to deliver fully assembled equipment. Founded in 1966 and based in Nemours, France, the company serves various sectors including medical, lighting, information technology, telecommunications, heating, transport, and instrumentation. With over 40 years of experience, Lewis Industries is known for its expertise in high precision operations such as laser cutting, sheet metal bending, welding, assembly, and finishing. The company is committed to providing parts with both simple and complex geometries, as well as functional units tailored to the specific needs of its clients.
USINE IO
Seed Round in 2015
USINE IO is a Paris-based company that provides technical and consulting services tailored for inventors, start-ups, and established businesses. Founded in 2013, USINE IO facilitates the transition from idea to prototype, offering access to high-tech prototyping workshops and a co-working space. The company emphasizes industrialization preparation and provides a range of support services, including training and expert guidance in areas such as electronics, CAD, and design for manufacturing. With a commitment to fostering innovation, USINE IO operates without selection barriers, making its resources accessible to a wide array of clients.
HYD&AU
Private Equity Round in 2013
HYD&AU is a manufacturer of hydraulic and electromechanical equipment headquartered in Bordeaux, France. The company specializes in developing industrial electrical cabinets, automated systems, and wiring assemblies. These products are designed to support fluid management and mechatronic engineering across various fields for both mobile and industrial applications, serving customers worldwide.