Bpifrance is a financial institution dedicated to supporting companies throughout their development stages, particularly those preparing for stock market listing and seeking credit equity. The organization provides a range of financial solutions, including financing, innovation assistance, and capital investment. By integrating various entities such as OSEO and CDC Entreprises, Bpifrance aims to deliver tailored financial support that addresses the specific needs of businesses. The institution is committed to fostering innovation and helping companies transition toward sustainable growth, ensuring they are well-equipped to face future challenges.
Director of Transverse Venture Capital Investments Division
Benoit Barteau Ph.D
Investment Director
Nicolas Berdou
Investment Director, Defense Expert
Clarisse Blandin
Investment Director
Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier
Investment Director
Edouard Combette
Investment Director
Charlotte Corbaz
Investment Drector - Large Venture
Nicolas Dardenne
Senior Investment Director, Normandy (Caen Rouen)
Arnaud Despoisse
Director of Occitanie Participations
Philippe Dutheil
Investment Director
Mailys Ferrere
Director of Large Venture Investments
Romain Fourcade
Investment Director
Paul-Francois Fournier
Executive Director, Innovation Department
Pierre Gillet
Investment Director
Vanessa Giraud
Director of Environmental Impact Funds
Alessandro Gonella
Director
Gwenael Hamon
Investment Director
Laurent Higueret
Senior Investment Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences - Large Venture Fund
Louis Janneau
Investment Director and Fund Manager
Magali Joessel
Director of Funds
So-Yeon Koo
Senior Investment Manager
Jérôme Langlade
Investment Director Aquitaine / Limousin / Poitou-Charentes
Eric Lefebvre
Director
Stephane Lefevre-Sauli
Senior Investment Director
Arnaud Legardeur
Investment Director
Chahra Louafi
Senior Investment Director
Serge Mesguich
Director of FIT
Laure Michel
Investment Director
Louis Molis
Investment Director
Jean-Francois Morin
Investment Director
Sébastien Moynot
Director
Adrien Muller
Investment Director
Adrien Néel
Investment Director
Axel Piriou
Director of Investments
Olivier Rameil
Senior Investment Director / VC seed
Vincent Roque
Director
Thibaut Roulon Ph.D
Investment Director
Gilles Schang
Deputy Managing Director
Bruno Villeneuve
Associate
Jean-Marie Fougeray
Senior Investment Director, Brittany
Past deals in Industrial Engineering
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.
Braincube
Series B in 2023
Braincube is an innovative company focused on enhancing productivity for manufacturers through its industrial Internet of Things platform. The platform collects and organizes complex data generated by production machines into a secure database. By employing advanced AI technologies and predictive algorithms, Braincube enables factories and production teams to optimize equipment control settings. This approach supports manufacturers in improving operational efficiency and making informed decisions based on real-time data insights.
Eramet
Grant in 2023
ERAMET is a world leader in alloy metals, including manganese and nickel, and high-end metallurgy. ERAMET also develops activities with high growth potential, such as mineralized sands (titanium dioxide and zircon), lithium and recycling. The Group employs approximately 13,000 people in 20 countries.
Kickmaker
Venture Round in 2023
Kickmaker is an industrialization agency operating in Europe and Asia, focused on transforming prototypes into market-ready products. The company employs an innovative contracting model that supports partners in achieving industrial success. With a strong emphasis on design to manufacturing expertise, Kickmaker assists in developing industrialization strategies, optimizing product designs, and implementing DFX methodologies. Their skilled team also prepares manufacturing processes, enhances product quality, and manages product life cycles. Through these services, Kickmaker aims to ensure that its partners' products reach their intended markets effectively.
Equium
Seed Round in 2023
EQUIUM is focused on developing innovative acoustic heat pumps designed to enhance ecological and economical thermal comfort for residential heating. By leveraging biomimetic acoustics, the company aims to optimize heat transfer efficiency while promoting sustainable heating solutions. EQUIUM seeks to establish a robust market for acoustic heat pumps in France, fostering collaboration among academic, industrial, and business sectors in the Pays de Loire and Brittany regions. The company is committed to contributing to the reindustrialization of France and generating high-value local employment opportunities, thereby positively impacting the economy, society, and environment.
Sintermat
Seed Round in 2022
Sintermat is a powder metallurgy company that specializes in providing innovative material solutions for the metal industry as well as various customer application sectors. The company develops performance materials tailored for industries such as luxury goods, packaging, aeronautics, defense, and industrial tooling. Sintermat emphasizes sustainability by utilizing bio-based materials, including wood, leather, horn, husk, coffee grounds, oyster shells, snail shells, and fish scales, in its production processes. This approach not only addresses the material needs of diverse industries but also supports sustainable and responsible resource management through materials-saving and recycling services.
Duffau
Debt Financing in 2021
Duffau is a provider of installation, maintenance, and engineering services for compressed air, neutral gas, and vacuum technologies. It caters to the aerospace, nuclear, and petrochemical industries, offering customized testing benches, simulation software, and a range of products including compressed air systems, filtration equipment, vacuum pumps, high-pressure testing, and fluid regulation solutions. The company's expertise focuses on delivering energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions that enhance industrial performance.
Purecontrol
Venture Round in 2021
Purecontrol is a developer of industrial automation systems that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate continuous improvement in complex installations. The company's platform employs AI algorithms to analyze equipment operations, predict maintenance needs, and optimize performance. By enhancing process reliability and operational efficiency, Purecontrol helps companies achieve lower energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. Its innovative solutions aim to improve overall industrial performance while promoting sustainability.
Ekimetrics
Venture Round in 2020
Ekimetrics is a global consulting firm based in Paris, France, specializing in industrialized corporate data science solutions. The firm combines consulting expertise with advanced data science and technology to enhance company performance, growth, and profitability. Ekimetrics develops tailored solutions that deliver significant impact in under six months, focusing on areas such as data transformation, marketing performance, customer intelligence, pricing strategies, process optimization, and broader data solutions. Through its team of data scientists, the company emphasizes ethical and conscious practices in data and artificial intelligence, enabling clients to improve their marketing and operational performance while revitalizing their business models.
B-Hive Engineering
Venture Round in 2020
B-Hive Engineering is an engineering and operational consulting firm based in Mulhouse, France, with additional offices in Lyon and Paris, and operations in 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 supports clients throughout the study and design phases of projects, offering operational support and training in project management to effectively address project challenges. The firm is dedicated to enhancing efficiency in industry, transport, and construction sectors.
Presto Engineering
Venture Round in 2018
Presto Engineering, Inc. is a provider of outsourced development operations tailored for semiconductor and Internet of Things (IoT) device companies. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including turnkey IoT components, radio-frequency (RF) and mixed-signal solutions, and various testing and analysis services. These services encompass product engineering, debugging, reliability testing, and failure analysis, aimed at enhancing product performance and minimizing risk. Presto Engineering also specializes in wafer fabrication, backend packaging, and supply chain solutions, supporting clients in the medical, automotive, industrial, and communication sectors. With additional offices in France, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company is positioned to facilitate rapid product development and help clients accelerate their time-to-market.
OpenAirlines
Debt Financing in 2018
OpenAirlines, founded in 2006 in Toulouse, France, specializes in providing software solutions for the airline industry to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. The company focuses on fuel savings through its flagship product, SkyBreathe®, while also offering tools for crew management (CrewIntelligence™ and CrewPad™) and fleet optimization (OptiFleet™). By utilizing advanced data analytics and algorithms, OpenAirlines enables airlines to assess flight efficiency based on in-flight data, ultimately helping them optimize fuel consumption, crew resource usage, and fleet management. Its innovative solutions are utilized by a diverse range of customers across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
ECM Technologies
Funding Round in 2014
ECM Technologies SA, founded in 1928 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of industrial heat treating solutions. The company produces a wide range of furnaces, including vacuum, induction, and carburizing furnaces, as well as photovoltaic and crystal growth equipment. ECM Technologies serves various sectors, such as aeronautics, automotive, nuclear, healthcare, and electronics, providing essential equipment for processes like low pressure carburizing, brazing, and melting. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers retrofit and after-sale support services, including the sale of used furnaces. Its products are marketed globally through agents, distributors, and subsidiaries located in several countries, including the United States, Germany, China, and India.
HYD&AU
Private Equity Round in 2013
HYD&AU is a manufacturer based in Bordeaux, France, specializing in hydraulic and electromechanical equipment. The company focuses on providing mechatronic solutions for a range of applications, both mobile and industrial. HYD&AU develops industrial electrical cabinets, automated systems, and wiring assemblies that facilitate efficient fluid management and advance mechatronic engineering. Through its innovative products, the company aims to serve customers globally across various sectors.
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