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 Reinsurance

Garantme

Series B in 2023
Garantme is a French company established in 2017, based in Saint-Ouen, that specializes in providing rental guarantees for housing. The firm acts as a broker in insurance and banking services, offering solutions that enable tenants, particularly international students, to secure leases without the need for a guarantor. Garantme's services include assisting clients in compiling necessary documentation and providing landlords with rental income protection through solvency and partner insurance. Additionally, the company operates a platform called Garantme Search, which aids clients in finding suitable accommodation. By simplifying legal processes related to unpaid debts and offering rental deposits, Garantme ensures peace of mind for both tenants and property owners.

Continuity

Seed Round in 2021
Continuity’s SaaS platform uses Open Data and AI to detect insurance contracts that are either outdated or invalid across four product lines including Professional Indemnity, Commercial Property, Construction Workers Insurance, and Directors & Officers Liability.

Garantme

Series A in 2020
Garantme is a French company established in 2017, based in Saint-Ouen, that specializes in providing rental guarantees for housing. The firm acts as a broker in insurance and banking services, offering solutions that enable tenants, particularly international students, to secure leases without the need for a guarantor. Garantme's services include assisting clients in compiling necessary documentation and providing landlords with rental income protection through solvency and partner insurance. Additionally, the company operates a platform called Garantme Search, which aids clients in finding suitable accommodation. By simplifying legal processes related to unpaid debts and offering rental deposits, Garantme ensures peace of mind for both tenants and property owners.

Garantme

Seed Round in 2018
Garantme is a French company established in 2017, based in Saint-Ouen, that specializes in providing rental guarantees for housing. The firm acts as a broker in insurance and banking services, offering solutions that enable tenants, particularly international students, to secure leases without the need for a guarantor. Garantme's services include assisting clients in compiling necessary documentation and providing landlords with rental income protection through solvency and partner insurance. Additionally, the company operates a platform called Garantme Search, which aids clients in finding suitable accommodation. By simplifying legal processes related to unpaid debts and offering rental deposits, Garantme ensures peace of mind for both tenants and property owners.

Active Assurances

Private Equity Round in 2018
Active Assurances, established in 2010 and based in Boulogne Billancourt, France, specializes in online insurance brokerage services, primarily focusing on automobile insurance products. The company designs and distributes insurance policies for individuals through both direct sales and digital platforms, allowing customers to conveniently insure their vehicles online. In addition to offering tailored insurance solutions, Active Assurances manages contracts remotely, facilitating efficient claims management and ensuring a streamlined customer experience.

Otherwise

Seed Round in 2017
Otherwise is a pioneering collaborative insurance broker based in France, specializing in animal insurance services. The company operates a platform that connects individuals with similar insurance needs, allowing them to share resources and lower costs. By leveraging behavioral analysis, community management, and machine learning, Otherwise provides transparent insurance solutions tailored to individual budgets. Their offerings include veterinary assistance and a collaborative bonus system, which enables policyholders to efficiently manage benefits and costs associated with their insurance plans. This innovative approach aims to enhance the affordability of insurance while fostering a sense of community among members.
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