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 Manufacturing

UnitySC

Venture Round in 2022
UnitySC is recognized worldwide as a key player in inspection and metrology, combining advanced technologies in automated optical inspection and 3D imaging with high depth of focus line scanning, temporal-mode interferometry, spectrometry, and phase shift analysis. This enables customers to deliver higher yields and achieve faster time to market. We provide standard and customized solutions adapted to specific industrial needs and constraints, enabling a new era in process control.

Authentic Material

Venture Round in 2019
SAS Authentic Material designs and manufactures wooden and metal products for tableware, packaging, glasses, accessories, jewelry and clock making, and decoration applications. It offers horn, leather, composite, wood, shell, salers horn powders, and more. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Toulouse, France.

Tournus Equipement

Private Equity Round in 2019
Tournus Equipement, S.A.S. is a manufacturer based in Tournus, France, specializing in stainless steel environments for professional kitchens and supermarket fish counters. The company provides a wide range of products, including mobile, modular, and customizable professional kitchens, regeneration ovens, warmers, sterilizing cabinets, and various types of washbasins and dishwashing equipment. Additionally, Tournus Equipement offers shelving products, bins, and tables for loading and unloading dishwashers, as well as self-service lines for meal distribution. Their clientele encompasses diverse sectors such as restaurants, canteens, bakeries, and supermarkets. Founded in 1910, the company also offers services like joint design, installation, and express delivery to enhance customer experience.

Addev Materials

Private Equity Round in 2019
Addev Materials specializes in the transformation of high-performance materials.

Tecmaplast

Private Equity Round in 2018
Groupe Tecmaplast SAS specializes in the design, engineering, and production of technical and aesthetic components made from thermoplastics, primarily through injection molding. Founded in 1979 and based in Martignat, France, the company serves various industries, focusing on the automotive, railway, and electrical sectors. Its product range includes valves, housings, knobs, handles, electric window control switches, rear lamps, and components for heating and air conditioning systems, as well as engine parts and suspension bearings. Tecmaplast is recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients in these industries.

T.A.P. France

Private Equity Round in 2018
TAP Group designs, manufactures and markets storage and handling equipment for a highly diverse professional clientele, from SMEs to key accounts, in France and abroad.

Belovia

Private Equity Round in 2017
Belovia has designs, manufactures and markets medical devices and equipment (electronic stocking donners, light solutions for physical mobilization, etc.).

Prodways

Venture Round in 2017
Prodways is a France-based company specializing in 3D printing solutions, offering a range of professional 3D printers and materials for various industries, including jewelry, footwear, industrial design, architecture, engineering, and automotive. The company is recognized for its capability to support series manufacturing, positioning itself as a credible alternative to leading global market players. Prodways operates through two main business segments: Products and Systems. The Systems segment encompasses various subsidiaries and services, while the Products segment includes a diverse array of specialized 3D printing solutions. By leveraging its complementary businesses, Prodways aims to provide a comprehensive suite of 3D printing services, making it a unique non-U.S. competitor in the market.

Pernat Emile

Funding Round in 2016
Pernat Emile S.A. is a manufacturer based in Marignier, France, specializing in high-precision mechanical parts for automotive manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Established in 1925, the company produces a diverse range of components including valve guides, nozzles, gears, hydraulic parts, and various fixation elements. Its product offerings extend to clutch parts, axles, and ball joints, among others. Additionally, Pernat Emile supplies tooling products for the aeronautics industry and components for agricultural machinery, medical equipment, railroad signalization systems, and automotive lifting devices. The company is recognized for its expertise in producing intricate mechanical parts that cater to various sectors, demonstrating its extensive capabilities in precision manufacturing.

Maugin

Private Equity Round in 2015
Maugin is a manufacturer based in Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, France, specializing in the production of aluminum and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building products. Founded in 1985, the company offers a diverse range of items including windows, doors, shutters, and custom woodwork. Maugin focuses on creating products that enhance thermal and acoustic comfort, ensuring they are adaptable to various architectural styles. In addition to standard offerings, the company provides specialized solutions such as roller shutters and a variety of decorative accessories, catering to the specific needs of the construction industry.

Lewis Industry

Private Equity Round in 2015
Lewis Industries specializes in the manufacturing of precision sheet metal parts and the integration of electronic components, delivering equipment ready for end-user deployment. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company is recognized for its expertise in high-precision processes, which include laser cutting, sheet metal bending, welding, assembly, and finishing. Lewis Industries serves a diverse clientele, ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises, ensuring quality and precision in its operations.

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.

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.

Groupe Ermic Developpement

Private Equity Round in 2014
Groupe Ermic Developpement has design and manufacture of microcomputer, electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.

Groupe SEGNERE

Venture Round in 2014
Groupe SEGNERE has proven its ability to accompany the developments of modern industry in the areas of general precision engineering, thin sheet metal and structural assembly. Groupe SEGNERE offers with the support of its subsidiaries, assembly solutions "best cost", a speed shop" dedicated organization and means mechanical welding.
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