Bpifrance

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.

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

Marion Aubry

Investment Director

Emmanuel Audouard

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

Deputy Director of the Large Venture Fund and Deputy Managing Director

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

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Director of Environmental Impact Funds

Gwenael Hamon

Investment Director

Laurent Higueret Ph.D

Senior Investment Director

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 Director

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Past deals in Renewables

Technique Solaire

Debt Financing in 2025
Technique Solaire SARL is a French company founded in 2008, based in Migné-Auxances, that specializes in the design, development, installation, and operation of solar photovoltaic power plants. The firm focuses on distributing photovoltaic energy solutions to both individuals and businesses, utilizing solar panels to create an inexhaustible and non-polluting energy source. Technique Solaire also offers services such as parking lot canopies, large roof renovations, and construction tailored for logisticians, carriers, wholesalers, and various industries. By enabling its customers to harness solar energy, the company enhances their competitiveness and energy performance while promoting sustainability.

Ecoat

Debt Financing in 2025
Ecoat is a company that develops bio-based chemistries specifically for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainability and eco-friendly solutions. It offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, specialty oils, urethane modified bio-based alkyd emulsions, and various emulsions designed for air purification. By emphasizing the use of renewable resources, Ecoat aims to support the paint and coating industry in adopting environmentally responsible practices, thereby contributing to the overall sustainability of the ecosystem.

Ambos Energy

Seed Round in 2025
Ambos Energy specializes in energy storage solutions, primarily deploying large-scale battery systems. The company operates Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to balance grid supply and demand, facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources, reducing infrastructure costs, and promoting energy independence. They collaborate with developers, local authorities, and industrial partners to deliver stand-alone projects, helping clients optimize energy usage and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.

Extrajool

Seed Round in 2025
ExtraJool is a pioneering company that specializes in manufacturing waste heat recovery systems. These systems convert industrial waste heat into electricity, enabling clients to reduce their energy bills and lower their carbon footprint. By recycling lost heat and transforming it into a stable and cost-effective power source, ExtraJool's innovative technology offers a sustainable solution for industries seeking to decarbonize their operations.

Melia

Seed Round in 2025
Melia is a startup that manufactures eco-friendly heating pellets from non-forest wood waste sourced locally. Their process ensures consistent product quality, with pellets having optimal diameter, length, durability, moisture, ash content, and calorific value. This provides consumers with a reliable, efficient, and sustainable heating option at a stable cost.

SkyVisor

Seed Round in 2024
SkyVisor specializes in the development of advanced drone inspection technology tailored for the renewable energy sector. The company provides innovative tools that enable renewable energy asset managers to optimize their operations and fully capitalize on their assets. SkyVisor's solutions include a user-friendly web interface accessible on both mobile and desktop devices, which facilitates infrastructure inspections and offers comprehensive data management through a web application. The technology features automatic image acquisition and an intelligent defaults recognition engine, enhancing the efficiency and quality of maintenance operations. By utilizing SkyVisor's tools, clients can significantly reduce production downtime and mitigate the risks associated with working at height, leading to safer and more effective monitoring of their assets.

Elyse Energy

Venture Round in 2024
Elyse Energy is a chemical manufacturing company specializing in the production of low-carbon molecules and sustainable aviation fuel. It designs, finances, builds, and operates plants to facilitate these processes, supporting industries in their transition to lower-carbon operations.

Afyren

Post in 2024
Afyren is a sustainable chemistry company focused on developing innovative biotechnological solutions that utilize non-food biomass to replace petroleum-based ingredients. Committed to environmental sustainability, Afyren employs natural microorganisms to produce a range of bio-sourced organic acids and a high-value fertilizer. The company's approach aligns with the principles of a circular, low-carbon economy, emphasizing the valorization of biomass while minimizing environmental impact. Through its advancements, Afyren aims to contribute to the transition toward greener and more sustainable industrial practices.

Beyond Aero

Series A in 2024
Beyond Aero is a pioneering company focused on developing the first electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion. Founded in December 2020, the firm is redesigning the architecture of a CS23 aircraft to utilize hydrogen-electric propulsion, emphasizing fuel cell technology, hydrogen tank integration, and advanced cooling systems. Based in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles, Beyond Aero has assembled a team of over 50 engineers, with plans to expand its workforce further. The company has successfully raised more than $44 million in funding and has secured $914 million in Letters of Intent for 108 aircraft. Notably, it achieved a significant milestone by completing France's first manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight. Beyond Aero is also actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting zero-emission aviation, including being a member of the World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition and the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation, reflecting its commitment to creating energy-efficient aircraft that minimize environmental impact.

Aerleum

Seed Round in 2024
Aerleum is an innovative company specializing in environmental technology that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the development of a system that captures and converts carbon dioxide into clean fuels and chemicals. By transforming CO2 into essential chemical molecules, Aerleum provides a sustainable alternative to products derived from fossil fuels. This technology supports the creation of a circular economy, enabling businesses to adopt economically viable solutions that can be implemented on a large scale. Aerleum's mission is to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming while fostering a sustainable value chain.

ClimeRock

Pre Seed Round in 2024
ClimeRock is a company focused on addressing climate change through an innovative carbon dioxide removal technique known as Enhanced Rock Weathering. This method involves the application of finely ground silicate rocks to agricultural crops, which captures atmospheric CO2 and converts it into dissolved bicarbonate, subsequently storing it in the oceans. By utilizing this process, ClimeRock not only aims to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also seeks to improve soil health and enhance crop yields sustainably. The company's approach provides farmers with effective solutions for soil correction while contributing to the mitigation of ocean acidification.

VELA

Series A in 2024
VELA is an innovative 100% wind-powered maritime transport. It has been working to address the climate emergency by providing a creative, sustainable, and socially responsible maritime transportation solution.

WattAnyWhere

Debt Financing in 2024
WattAnyWhere is a company focused on revolutionizing the delivery of high power electricity through innovative, decentralized solutions that prioritize renewable energy. It develops clean electricity generators specifically designed to provide fast-charging services for battery electric vehicles. By utilizing renewable ethanol derived from biomass, WattAnyWhere's mobile generators convert this energy source into clean electricity. This approach not only facilitates high-power generation in remote locations but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to enhance accessibility to electric vehicle charging while promoting a shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner energy alternatives.

CIXTEN

Seed Round in 2024
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.

Q ENERGY France

Debt Financing in 2024
Q ENERGY France is an energy company that aims to provide easy access to clean and affordable energy. The company offers sustainable energy generation, storage, and selling clean electricity as an independent power producer. They offer renewable energy, solar plants, and repowering services.

Enerdigit

Venture Round in 2024
EnerDigit is an energy management company specializing in demand response services that promote flexibility within the electricity network. The company focuses on the valuation of consumer erasures, enabling manufacturers to adjust their electricity consumption by a few hours each year. By participating in this program, industrial clients can generate income equivalent to 5% of their electricity bills through 15 to 20 hours of consumption adjustment annually. EnerDigit plays a crucial role in the energy transition and the development of smart grids, assisting large electricity consumers in maintaining network stability during peak demand periods. This service not only helps avoid potential blackouts but also supports the efficient operation of the electrical grid.

Ascendance

Funding Round in 2024
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.

Towt

Venture Round in 2024
Towt is a shipping company that provides a practical and alternative solution for shipping. It's mission is to decarbonize the shipping industry using wind drilling for cleaner, less hydrocarbon-dependent transport.

Exoès

Venture Round in 2024
Exoès is a leading company specializing in CO2 and fuel reduction in the transportation sector through its innovative, patented Rankine technology, known as EVE. The company designs, develops, and tests thermal management systems that convert waste heat from exhaust gases into electricity. This technology is applicable to a wide range of vehicle types, including automobiles, heavyweights, and buses. By recovering and converting exhaust gas losses into useful energy, Exoès enables companies to significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, enhancing the overall performance of thermal systems in vehicles.

UniFox

Grant in 2024
UniFox is an AI-powered ecosystem focused on sustainable investment, integrating green energy and eco-responsible technologies into its offerings for both individual and institutional investors. The company operates through four divisions: B2C, B2B, Capital Ventures, and Green DeFi. Its flagship product, VulpesAI, is a multi-modal AI engine that analyzes market data, sentiment, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to create optimized investment strategies. VulpesAI is designed to be environmentally friendly, utilizing renewable energy sources and low-frequency micro-servers to minimize its carbon footprint. The B2C segment provides AI-driven portfolio management, enabling users to access comprehensive market insights and tailor investment strategies based on AI-generated signals. In the B2B sector, UniFox delivers institutional solutions through REST API access to advanced data and metrics for large-scale investments and green projects. Its Green DeFi division finances sustainable technology initiatives, utilizing decentralized finance methods, eco-taxed products, and tokens to support environmentally friendly ventures. UniFox's mission is to democratize investment, making it more accessible and aligned with ecological values while addressing common trading challenges faced by novice investors.

Langa International

Venture Round in 2024
Langa International is an independent energy producer based in Lyon, France, specializing in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy facilities. The company focuses on a diverse range of renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, hydroelectricity, energy storage, and green hydrogen. By imagining, designing, and deploying innovative and competitive energy solutions, Langa International enables the realization of projects worldwide, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy sources.

Neocem

Venture Round in 2024
Neocem is a manufacturer that specializes in producing low-carbon cements for the construction industry. The company focuses on creating innovative binding materials derived from calcined flash clays, which are designed to reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional cement production. Neocem utilizes a novel procedure that allows for the incorporation of raw materials sourced from recovery sectors, thereby promoting sustainability in building practices. Through its commitment to environmentally friendly solutions, Neocem aims to contribute to a greener future in construction.

Lhyfe

Post in 2023
Lhyfe is a French company founded in 2017 and based in Nantes, specializing in the design, development, and operation of industrial sites for the production of green hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. The company focuses on creating sustainable and flexible production facilities that provide substantial quantities of clean hydrogen, aimed at facilitating the transition of various industrial sectors and transportation to a clean energy framework. Lhyfe targets two primary markets: heavy mobility, which includes trucks, buses, trains, and potentially maritime and air transport in the future, and industrial sectors such as chemistry, steel, and glass production, which are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. By ensuring minimal environmental impact, Lhyfe is committed to delivering affordable green hydrogen to support a sustainable energy transition.

Eléments

Venture Round in 2023
Eléments is a company based in Montpellier, France, that specializes in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. It focuses on producing and supplying green electricity through a diverse portfolio that includes wind farms, ground-based photovoltaic farms, and hydroelectric power plants. By providing decarbonized electricity, Eléments aims to deliver sustainable energy solutions that are competitive with conventional energy sources, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to a greener energy landscape.

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.

Adionics

Series B in 2023
Adionics is a technology company based in Paris, France, specializing in desalination and saline water valorization. Founded in 2012, the company develops innovative solutions to selectively remove salts from brine, seawater, and other salty waters. Its flagship technology, AquaOmnes, effectively separates salt from water, while Flionex is a selective extractant composition designed for the extraction of lithium salts. Adionics focuses on providing its services to various sectors, including municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals. The company is also engaged in research and development to enhance its processes, particularly in the area of lithium recycling from batteries, aiming to deliver efficient, economical solutions with minimal environmental impact.

Newheat

Venture Round in 2023
NewHeat is a developer and operator of solar heat plants that specialize in producing thermal energy using solar thermal technologies. The company focuses on the financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of these plants, which convert solar radiation into heat. By utilizing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat efficiently transfers solar energy to water, steam, or thermal oil, enabling industries to reduce energy costs and dependence on fossil fuels. Its infrastructure is tailored to meet the specific energy needs of various sectors, ensuring reliability and effectiveness in providing sustainable energy solutions.

Technique Solaire

Private Equity Round in 2023
Technique Solaire SARL is a French company founded in 2008, based in Migné-Auxances, that specializes in the design, development, installation, and operation of solar photovoltaic power plants. The firm focuses on distributing photovoltaic energy solutions to both individuals and businesses, utilizing solar panels to create an inexhaustible and non-polluting energy source. Technique Solaire also offers services such as parking lot canopies, large roof renovations, and construction tailored for logisticians, carriers, wholesalers, and various industries. By enabling its customers to harness solar energy, the company enhances their competitiveness and energy performance while promoting sustainability.

Spark Cleantech

Grant in 2023
Spark Cleantech is a pioneering company developing a plasma technology to convert greenhouse gases into hydrogen fuel. Their proprietary process, called plasmolysis, uses cold pulsed plasma discharges to convert methane or carbon dioxide and methane mixtures into valuable products such as hydrogen, solid carbon, and carbon monoxide. This technology enables the production of competitive, on-site hydrogen, serving as a direct substitute for fossil fuels in decarbonizing industrial heat and powering the transport industry with carbon-neutral hydrogen fuel.

Mecaware

Series A in 2023
Mecaware is a company focused on enhancing strategic autonomy through resource circularity and the intelligent management of material cycles. It specializes in battery recycling technology that recovers critical metals and rare earth elements, thereby promoting a sustainable supply chain for the battery industry. By providing innovative and eco-efficient industrial products and services, Mecaware facilitates the recycling of critical metals from end-of-life batteries and production scraps. This approach not only helps clients secure their supply of essential metals but also significantly reduces environmental impact, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Heliup

Venture Round in 2023
Heliup is a company focused on the development and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic systems tailored for large commercial and industrial building rooftops. By creating lightweight solar modules, Heliup addresses the specific energy needs and structural limitations of these buildings. The company's solutions are designed to help building owners manage energy costs effectively while ensuring reliability and efficiency. Heliup's innovative approach enables enhanced energy self-consumption, making solar power more accessible and practical for large-scale applications.

Global Bioenergies

Post in 2023
Global Bioenergies SA specializes in developing a biological process that converts renewable resources into isobutene, a crucial petrochemical building block used in fuels, plastics, organic glass, and elastomers. The company, based in Evry, France, is notable for being one of the few globally and the only one in Europe focusing on this innovative fermentation technology. It operates an industrial pilot plant and is nearing the completion of a demonstration plant in Germany, alongside preparing for its first full-scale production facility in collaboration with Cristal Union, known as IBN-One. In addition to isobutene, Global Bioenergies has expanded its capabilities to include the production of propylene and butadiene, both vital components in the petrochemical sector. The company was founded in 2008 and continues to enhance the efficiency of its processes while offering engineering services related to gas fermentation.

Global Bioenergies

Grant in 2023
Global Bioenergies SA specializes in developing a biological process that converts renewable resources into isobutene, a crucial petrochemical building block used in fuels, plastics, organic glass, and elastomers. The company, based in Evry, France, is notable for being one of the few globally and the only one in Europe focusing on this innovative fermentation technology. It operates an industrial pilot plant and is nearing the completion of a demonstration plant in Germany, alongside preparing for its first full-scale production facility in collaboration with Cristal Union, known as IBN-One. In addition to isobutene, Global Bioenergies has expanded its capabilities to include the production of propylene and butadiene, both vital components in the petrochemical sector. The company was founded in 2008 and continues to enhance the efficiency of its processes while offering engineering services related to gas fermentation.

VOLTA Entreprises

Venture Round in 2023
VOLTA Entreprises is a renewable energy producer. The Volta Group designs, finances, develops, constructs, and manages solar power plants in greenhouses, outdoors, and industrial and commercial structures. The entire value chain of energy projects is covered by the extensive expertise of the Volta Group. The Volta Group is a dependable partner for consumers, governments, and companies.

Fractal Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Fractal Energy is a company that provides a comprehensive solution to help residential customers reduce their electricity bills and lower their carbon footprint. They distribute a smart energy device, designed to facilitate the management and shifting of electricity consumption in homes. By leveraging this technology, Fractal Energy enables households to participate in the arbitration of energy consumption, creating new gateways between homes and the electricity network. This results in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower electricity bills for customers.

OceanWings

Series B in 2023
OceanWings is an industrial startup dedicated to the decarbonization of the maritime shipping industry by harnessing wind power for propulsion. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of the Oceanwings system, which integrates innovative wingsail technology with advanced software. This automated system significantly reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions for oceangoing vessels, achieving savings of 20% to 50%. By providing a sustainable alternative to traditional fuel sources, OceanWings aims to enhance the environmental performance of maritime transport and contribute to a greener shipping industry.

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.

Caeli Énergie

Seed Round in 2023
Caeli Énergie develops and manufactures next-generation air conditioners with great energy efficiency and a minimal carbon impact.

Citron

Venture Round in 2023
Citron is a technology company focused on digitizing energy management for companies, communities, and landlords. Specializing in energy efficiency and property management, Citron offers a software-as-a-service platform that automates the management of energy and technical aspects of buildings. The platform collects data and provides insights into the performance of real estate portfolios, facilitating energy transition and regulatory compliance. By addressing measurement, analysis, optimization, and monitoring challenges, Citron enables its clients to enhance both their economic and environmental performance.

Ascendance

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.

Anyos

Seed Round in 2023
Anyos is a manufacturing company specializing in the development, installation, and maintenance of charging stations for electric vehicles. It provides a comprehensive range of services that includes the provision of digital charging systems, installation of charging infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance for electric vehicle owners. By offering a complete electrical charging infrastructure service, Anyos aims to facilitate the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.

Ecoat

Venture Round in 2023
Ecoat is a company that develops bio-based chemistries specifically for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainability and eco-friendly solutions. It offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, specialty oils, urethane modified bio-based alkyd emulsions, and various emulsions designed for air purification. By emphasizing the use of renewable resources, Ecoat aims to support the paint and coating industry in adopting environmentally responsible practices, thereby contributing to the overall sustainability of the ecosystem.

Atawey

Private Equity Round in 2023
ATAWEY, founded in 2012 by Jean-Michel Amaré and Pierre-Jean Bonnefond, specializes in designing and manufacturing autonomous energy solutions for isolated sites. The company leverages established French technologies to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy products tailored to the unique needs of each client. ATAWEY focuses on hydrogen refueling stations that ensure a consistent supply of green energy, addressing the limitations of traditional battery systems and reducing the carbon footprint associated with diesel power. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, ATAWEY manages each project comprehensively, ensuring adaptability and economic viability for its customers. The company aims to support businesses in the hydrogen mobility sector by offering clean and safe energy solutions.

Equium

Seed Round in 2023
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.

Rize ag

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Rize accelerates the transition of agriculture from a net carbon emitter to a carbon sink by leveraging tech and carbon credit mechanisms. By generating carbon credits on behalf of farmers who adopt sustainable practices, the company supports the transition toward greener agriculture and provides an additional revenue stream for regenerative farms.

ROSI

Debt Financing in 2022
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.

45-8 Energy

Seed Round in 2022
45-8 Energy SAS is a company based in Metz, France, established in 2017, specializing in the exploration and production of helium. The firm focuses on eco-friendly helium extraction, catering to various industries that utilize this resource. In addition to its exploration projects, 45-8 Energy provides oil and gas consulting services, assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of energy resources. The company conducts subsurface exploration and engages in research and development to identify helium and associated resources, aiming to create a sustainable local helium supply chain in the European market. Through its initiatives, 45-8 Energy seeks to reduce the environmental impact associated with helium sourcing.

Verkor

Funding Round in 2022
Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to increasing the production of low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which minimizes emissions associated with logistics. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with cost-effective battery solutions that align with sustainability goals.

Qair Innovation

Venture Round in 2022
Qair Innovation is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) that develops, builds, and operates renewable energy generation assets. With a portfolio totaling 860 MW, the company focuses on various forms of energy, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and green hydrogen. Qair operates across multiple regions, including Africa, South-East Asia, South America, and Europe, tailoring its projects to align with both global and local strategies specific to each territory.

Kumulus Water

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kumulus Water is an innovative water utility company focused on providing accessible, sustainable drinking water solutions. The company designs and manufactures machines that convert humidity from the air into fresh, mineralized drinking water, utilizing solar power for energy efficiency. Kumulus Water's technology enables decentralized, fully autonomous access to clean drinking water, allowing families, industries, and hotels to obtain a reliable and economical source of potable water. The company's approach emphasizes sustainability and aims to address global water scarcity challenges through its advanced, digitally connected systems that can be remotely monitored and controlled.

Fareneït

Private Equity Round in 2022
Farenet is a French company that specializes in climate engineering, electrical engineering, and roofing and plumbing services primarily for commercial clients. The company provides a range of solutions, including maintenance and troubleshooting, reversible air conditioning, domestic hot water production, dehumidification and humidification, fire safety systems, and access control. Farenet aims to deliver these services in a manner that is both affordable and tailored to the specific needs of its clients. The company's development strategy is grounded in core values such as respect, benevolence, work, performance, and environmental consideration.

Revcoo

Seed Round in 2022
Revcoo specializes in carbon dioxide capture technology aimed at helping industrial sites reduce their emissions. The company has developed innovative cryogenic capture equipment that extracts CO2 directly from the chimneys of various facilities. This technology allows clients to decrease their carbon emissions without the need to alter existing production processes, thereby minimizing their environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency. Through its solutions, Revcoo addresses the growing demand for sustainable practices in industrial sectors.

Sintermat

Seed Round in 2022
Sintermat is a powder metallurgy company that specializes in providing innovative material solutions for the metal industry and various customer application sectors. The company focuses on developing performance materials tailored for industries such as luxury goods, packaging, aeronautics, defense, and industrial tooling. Sintermat prioritizes sustainability by utilizing bio-based materials, including wood, leather, horn, husk, coffee grounds, oyster shells, snail shells, and fish scales. Through its offerings, Sintermat aims to support businesses in achieving efficient resource management and promoting recycling practices, thereby contributing to more sustainable and responsible operations in the metal industry.

Kyotherm

Venture Round in 2022
Kyotherm is an investment company focused on financing renewable heat production and energy efficiency projects. It provides third-party financing to a range of stakeholders, including energy service providers, engineering firms, developers, heat consumers, and equipment manufacturers. By specializing in equity investment services, Kyotherm supports the development of energy infrastructures such as geothermal and biomass heating plants and district heating networks. The company aims to facilitate the acquisition of project capital, enabling clients to enhance the contractual and financial structuring of their energy initiatives. Through its expertise, Kyotherm plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

CarbonWorks

Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks specializes in harnessing microalgae for the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide. The company develops algae photobioreactors that industrialize the process of microalgal photosynthesis, transforming carbon emissions from manufacturers into biomass. This biomass can be converted into various products, including fungicides and animal feed, thereby supporting agricultural biocontrol and food markets. By enabling industries to produce safe bioproducts at scale, CarbonWorks contributes to reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable practices.

NAWA Technologies

Series C in 2022
NAWA Technologies specializes in developing advanced energy storage solutions, focusing on its innovative Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology. Founded in April 2013 and supported by over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, the company aims to enhance energy conversion, storage, transport, and efficiency using carbon, which is abundant and environmentally friendly. NAWA Technologies creates ultracapacitors and battery electrodes that facilitate the integration of renewable energies into smart grids, thus promoting more efficient and sustainable electricity storage. The company is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes and emphasizes the importance of reusing, recovering, and recycling materials throughout the product lifecycle. With a dedicated team of 24 employees, NAWA Technologies operates a pilot production line to innovate new interface materials and storage devices that reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

Newheat

Venture Round in 2021
NewHeat is a developer and operator of solar heat plants that specialize in producing thermal energy using solar thermal technologies. The company focuses on the financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of these plants, which convert solar radiation into heat. By utilizing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat efficiently transfers solar energy to water, steam, or thermal oil, enabling industries to reduce energy costs and dependence on fossil fuels. Its infrastructure is tailored to meet the specific energy needs of various sectors, ensuring reliability and effectiveness in providing sustainable energy solutions.

SupAirVision

Seed Round in 2021
SupAirVision specializes in wind turbine inspection and fleet management services, focusing on the wind energy sector. The company utilizes advanced thermal analysis and drone technology to conduct thorough inspections of wind turbine blades. Its offerings include diagnostics, detection, data processing, and sensor integration, ensuring a secure and cost-effective approach to monitoring and maintaining wind turbines. Operating primarily in France and across Europe, SupAirVision aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of wind energy operations through its innovative inspection solutions.

Beem Energy

Series A in 2021
Beem provides a simple-to-install solar kit. The Beem solar kit allows users to generate green electricity in just a few minutes. A simple installation that anyone can do to get started with solar energy. Beem was founded in 2018 by Arthur Kenzo, Ralph Feghali, and Pierre-Emmanuel Roger.

Solstyce

Venture Round in 2021
Solstyce is a Paris-based provider of energy transition and environmental innovation solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including photovoltaic systems, electric mobility solutions, insulation, waterproofing, and carbon performance management. Solstyce aims to address the evolving needs of its clients by providing a one-stop-shop for environmental innovation. With a focus on optimizing energy usage and reducing carbon footprints, the expert team at Solstyce develops cutting-edge solutions tailored to the specific requirements of their clients. From the installation of rooftop solar panels to the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Solstyce is dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of operations across various sectors.

OceanWings

Seed Round in 2021
OceanWings is an industrial startup dedicated to the decarbonization of the maritime shipping industry by harnessing wind power for propulsion. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of the Oceanwings system, which integrates innovative wingsail technology with advanced software. This automated system significantly reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions for oceangoing vessels, achieving savings of 20% to 50%. By providing a sustainable alternative to traditional fuel sources, OceanWings aims to enhance the environmental performance of maritime transport and contribute to a greener shipping industry.

OPUS Aerospace

Seed Round in 2021
OPUS Aerospace is a technology company focused on developing affordable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for nanosatellites and small payloads. By creating reusable space launchers powered by hydrogen peroxide and propane, the company aims to democratize access to space, making it more accessible to a wider range of industries. OPUS Aerospace emphasizes a performance-driven culture, believing that persistence and innovative problem-solving are key to advancing space exploration. Their commitment to low ecological impact enables them to offer low-carbon aircraft, facilitating ecological access to various orbits while optimizing costs and services.

Adionics

Seed Round in 2021
Adionics is a technology company based in Paris, France, specializing in desalination and saline water valorization. Founded in 2012, the company develops innovative solutions to selectively remove salts from brine, seawater, and other salty waters. Its flagship technology, AquaOmnes, effectively separates salt from water, while Flionex is a selective extractant composition designed for the extraction of lithium salts. Adionics focuses on providing its services to various sectors, including municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals. The company is also engaged in research and development to enhance its processes, particularly in the area of lithium recycling from batteries, aiming to deliver efficient, economical solutions with minimal environmental impact.

Sun'R

Venture Round in 2021
Sun'R is a Paris-based company focused on the development, construction, and operation of photovoltaic energy production plants. It operates a portfolio of rooftop-mounted photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 10 MWp. The firm employs a diverse team of engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists who create in-house technologies for operational management and optimization. Sun'R is dedicated to advancing renewable energy solutions by leveraging its expertise in energy generation and storage technologies tailored to specific environmental needs.

McPhy Energy

Post in 2020
McPhy Energy S.A. is a French cleantech company based in La Motte, established in 2008. It specializes in developing and supplying equipment for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, catering to the hydrogen energy, zero-emission mobility, and industrial hydrogen markets globally. The company's product portfolio includes alkaline electrolyzers that facilitate hydrogen production in various capacities, as well as innovative solid-state hydrogen storage solutions. Additionally, McPhy designs and manufactures hydrogen refueling stations and integrated hydrogen solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the transition towards sustainable energy systems.

NAWA Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
NAWA Technologies specializes in developing advanced energy storage solutions, focusing on its innovative Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology. Founded in April 2013 and supported by over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, the company aims to enhance energy conversion, storage, transport, and efficiency using carbon, which is abundant and environmentally friendly. NAWA Technologies creates ultracapacitors and battery electrodes that facilitate the integration of renewable energies into smart grids, thus promoting more efficient and sustainable electricity storage. The company is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes and emphasizes the importance of reusing, recovering, and recycling materials throughout the product lifecycle. With a dedicated team of 24 employees, NAWA Technologies operates a pilot production line to innovate new interface materials and storage devices that reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

CD SUD

Private Equity Round in 2020
CD SUD is a distributor of heating and air conditioning equipment located in Marseille, France, serving the PACA and Occitanie regions. With over 20 years of experience, the company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including air conditioners, heaters, air vent accessories, and photovoltaic systems. CD SUD is recognized for its expertise in offering technical advice and follow-up services related to heating and air conditioning systems, particularly those involving direct expansion and ventilation. The company is committed to supporting its customers with high-quality products and comprehensive technical solutions essential for maintenance and installation across its service areas.

Kyotherm

Venture Round in 2019
Kyotherm is an investment company focused on financing renewable heat production and energy efficiency projects. It provides third-party financing to a range of stakeholders, including energy service providers, engineering firms, developers, heat consumers, and equipment manufacturers. By specializing in equity investment services, Kyotherm supports the development of energy infrastructures such as geothermal and biomass heating plants and district heating networks. The company aims to facilitate the acquisition of project capital, enabling clients to enhance the contractual and financial structuring of their energy initiatives. Through its expertise, Kyotherm plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Ascendance

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.

Apex Energies

Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex Energies is an independent producer of green energy, recognized as a pioneer in solar photovoltaic technology. Based in Montpellier, the company specializes in developing, owning, and operating solar power plants, including isolated sites and solar water heaters, throughout France and its overseas departments. Apex Energies focuses on reconciling photovoltaic development with environmental and societal challenges, offering a comprehensive range of services that encompass the design, engineering, construction, financing, and maintenance of solar energy systems. By providing these solutions, the company enables its clients to reduce their energy bills and minimize their carbon footprints, positioning itself as a leader in the renewable energy market.

GreenYellow

Private Equity Round in 2018
GreenYellow is a company that specializes in generating electricity through centralized power plants and decentralized photovoltaic projects. It offers solar panels and provides energy supply services to a diverse range of clients, including food and non-food retailers, government agencies, public utilities, and energy providers. The company's focus on energy efficiency includes operating energy efficiency contracts and offering monitoring services that help clients reduce their energy costs. By promoting solar photovoltaics and energy optimization, GreenYellow enables its customers to produce and manage clean energy, thereby creating value and providing a more affordable alternative to conventional energy sources.

Enerdigit

Venture Round in 2018
EnerDigit is an energy management company specializing in demand response services that promote flexibility within the electricity network. The company focuses on the valuation of consumer erasures, enabling manufacturers to adjust their electricity consumption by a few hours each year. By participating in this program, industrial clients can generate income equivalent to 5% of their electricity bills through 15 to 20 hours of consumption adjustment annually. EnerDigit plays a crucial role in the energy transition and the development of smart grids, assisting large electricity consumers in maintaining network stability during peak demand periods. This service not only helps avoid potential blackouts but also supports the efficient operation of the electrical grid.

HSL Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
HSL Technologies specializes in innovative hydrogen transport and storage solutions, centered around its proprietary HydroSil technology. This breakthrough allows for the safe transportation of hydrogen using conventional infrastructure, significantly reducing risks associated with hydrogen handling. The company designs a hydrogen-based liquid carrier that enables the charging and releasing of hydrogen in a stable, non-toxic, and non-explosive form. This carrier generates no emissions and is suitable for various applications, including fuel cells that power vehicles, generators, and portable devices. HSL Technologies is committed to sustainability and aims to lead the transition towards a carbon-free future, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving hydrogen industry.

Entent

Venture Round in 2018
Entent is an electric power generation company based in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, founded in 2018. The company focuses on helping businesses decarbonize their operations through innovative technologies. Its flagship product, the PULSE solution, enhances low-temperature heat ranging from 60 to 150°C, allowing partners to engage in sustainable energy agreements. In addition, Entent has developed a unique engine that generates electricity by recovering industrial heat. This engine works in conjunction with a power station that utilizes river cooling and low-depth geothermal energy to convert waste heat from industrial processes into electrical energy. Through these technologies, Entent aims to support the transition to cleaner energy production while addressing the environmental impact of industrial waste.

Effigénie

Venture Round in 2017
Effigénie SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Lille, France, specializes in energy management software. The company's flagship product, Effipilot, is designed to optimize energy usage in tertiary buildings, achieving a reduction in energy consumption by more than 20%. In addition to enhancing energy efficiency, Effipilot also focuses on improving occupant comfort, making it a valuable solution for organizations seeking to manage their energy resources more effectively.

Energiency

Series A in 2017
Energiency is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in assessing and managing energy performance within industrial environments. The company develops an artificial intelligence-based energy analytics platform designed to detect and visualize new energy savings opportunities for manufacturing industries. Energiency's platform optimizes energy performance across web and mobile media, providing monitoring, diagnostics actions, and continuous improvement plans. This enables industrial businesses to identify new energy savings opportunities and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Boralex

Post in 2016
Boralex Inc. is a power producer focused on the development and operation of renewable energy power facilities, primarily in Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, including wind, hydroelectric, thermal, and solar technologies. As of the latest data, Boralex has interests in 85 wind power stations with a total installed capacity of 1,795 megawatts, 16 hydroelectric power stations with a capacity of 182 megawatts, two thermal power stations with 47 megawatts, and three solar power stations with 16 megawatts. Additionally, Boralex operates two hydroelectric power stations on behalf of R.S.P. Énergie Inc. Established in 1982 and headquartered in Kingsey Falls, Canada, Boralex employs approximately 250 people and is recognized for its extensive expertise in renewable energy.

Global Bioenergies

Post in 2015
Global Bioenergies SA specializes in developing a biological process that converts renewable resources into isobutene, a crucial petrochemical building block used in fuels, plastics, organic glass, and elastomers. The company, based in Evry, France, is notable for being one of the few globally and the only one in Europe focusing on this innovative fermentation technology. It operates an industrial pilot plant and is nearing the completion of a demonstration plant in Germany, alongside preparing for its first full-scale production facility in collaboration with Cristal Union, known as IBN-One. In addition to isobutene, Global Bioenergies has expanded its capabilities to include the production of propylene and butadiene, both vital components in the petrochemical sector. The company was founded in 2008 and continues to enhance the efficiency of its processes while offering engineering services related to gas fermentation.

Neoen

Funding Round in 2014
Neoen is an independent French energy company specializing in the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable energy power plants. The company operates various types of facilities, including solar, wind, and biomass plants, and has a notable presence in France, Portugal, Australia, Mexico, Egypt, and El Salvador. As of the end of 2022, Neoen had an operational capacity of 5 GW, with a diverse portfolio comprising 54% solar energy, 35% onshore wind, and 11% utility-scale batteries. The company also engages in developing marine renewable energy projects in France and provides support to photovoltaic project developers and investors in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants both domestically and internationally. Neoen's strategic focus on renewable energy underscores its commitment to sustainable power generation.

DualSun

Series B in 2014
DualSun is a company specializing in innovative solar technology aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. It has developed dual-intelligent solar panels that generate both electricity and hot water, allowing for optimal energy utilization while minimizing the required roof space. Unlike conventional photovoltaic panels that waste heat, DualSun's panels incorporate a heat exchanger that captures and repurposes this energy for domestic hot water production. This dual functionality not only promotes self-sufficiency in energy use but also enables consumers to achieve significant energy savings, making energy consumption more economical. DualSun's approach supports the development of positive energy buildings, contributing to a more sustainable future.
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