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

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

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 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 develops bio-based chemistries tailored for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainable solutions. The company offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, acrylics, and specialty oils. Its product lineup features innovative offerings such as secoia, inokem, air purifying emulsions, and solkem, all designed to promote environmental sustainability within the paint and coating sector. By emphasizing the adoption of eco-friendly materials, Ecoat aims to facilitate the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices.

Neold

Seed Round in 2025
Neold is a company dedicated to promoting electric bike (e-bike) adoption by offering refurbished models at affordable prices. Through its online marketplace, Neold provides a variety of reconditioned e-bikes, including cargo, fat, city, and mountain bike styles, all tested and backed by a one-year warranty, ensuring customers receive fully functional, ready-to-use products at a lower cost.

Jool

Seed Round in 2025
Jool is a mobility startup that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. It offers a rental car service via a user-friendly app, enabling customers to select and have a car delivered to their location, with the option to choose electric vehicles.

Ambos Energy

Seed Round in 2025
Ambos Energy specializes in energy storage solutions, primarily large-scale battery systems, to balance grid supply and demand. The company enhances renewable energy integration, reduces infrastructure costs, and promotes energy independence through standalone projects, collaborating with developers, local authorities, and industrial partners. Their solutions enable clients to optimize energy usage and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

SkyVisor

Seed Round in 2024
SkyVisor specializes in the development of drone inspection technology tailored for the renewable energy sector. The company provides innovative solutions that empower asset managers to optimize their resources effectively. Its offerings include a user-friendly web interface compatible with both mobile and desktop devices, which facilitates comprehensive infrastructure inspections. The platform automatically pre-processes collected data and features an advanced image acquisition system alongside an intelligent defaults recognition engine. These tools are designed to minimize production downtime and enhance safety by reducing the risks associated with high-altitude work. Additionally, SkyVisor's technology improves the efficiency and quality of monitoring maintenance operations, thereby supporting the overall performance of renewable energy assets.

Afyren

Post in 2024
Afyren is a sustainable chemistry company focused on developing innovative biotechnological solutions that valorize non-food biomass while promoting environmental sustainability. The company aims to replace petroleum-based ingredients with bio-sourced products, aligning its operations with a circular and low-carbon economy. Utilizing natural microorganisms, Afyren produces a range of seven organic acids derived entirely from renewable sources, along with a high-value-added fertilizer. Through its efforts, Afyren contributes to the transformation of the chemical industry by providing eco-friendly alternatives that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Beyond Aero

Series A in 2024
Beyond Aero is focused on developing the first electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion, capable of transporting six passengers over distances of up to 800 nautical miles, significantly surpassing battery-powered alternatives. Established in December 2020, the company is innovating the design of a CS23 aircraft to integrate hydrogen-electric propulsion, emphasizing fuel cell technology, hydrogen tank systems, and advanced cooling mechanisms. With headquarters in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles, Beyond Aero has assembled a team of over 50 skilled engineers from prominent aerospace firms and is actively seeking to expand its workforce. The company has successfully raised over $44 million from various investors and has received $914 million in Letters of Intent for the production of 108 aircraft. Beyond Aero recently achieved a milestone with France's first manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight and is a participant in the World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition, reflecting its dedication to advancing zero-emission aviation solutions.

Aerleum

Seed Round in 2024
Aerleum specializes in developing innovative environmental technology that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company has created a system that captures and converts carbon dioxide into clean fuels and chemical products, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil-based materials. This technology supports the establishment of a circular economy by enabling businesses to implement large-scale solutions that are both economically viable and impactful in the fight against global warming. Through its efforts, Aerleum aims to facilitate a significant transformation in how industries manage their carbon footprint while contributing to a more sustainable future.

ClimeRock

Pre Seed Round in 2024
ClimeRock focuses on addressing climate change through a technique known as Enhanced Rock Weathering. The company employs finely ground silicate rocks to capture and permanently store atmospheric carbon dioxide. By applying these rocks to agricultural lands, ClimeRock not only helps in removing CO2 but also enhances soil health and increases crop yields. This method contributes to the reduction of ocean acidification by facilitating the storage of dissolved bicarbonate in ocean waters. Through its innovative approach, ClimeRock enables farmers to meet their soil correction needs while simultaneously fighting climate change.

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 focused on revolutionizing the delivery of high-power electricity by providing clean, renewable energy solutions. The company has developed a mobile generator that utilizes renewable ethanol sourced from biomass to generate electricity. This innovative approach allows for fast-charging services for battery electric vehicles, making it possible to establish charging points in remote locations. By shifting away from fossil fuels and centralized power structures, WattAnyWhere aims to offer adaptable, customer-centric solutions that not only meet high electricity demands but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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 that specializes in the valuation of consumer erasures, focusing on providing flexibility within the electricity network. It operates as a demand response operator, helping large electricity consumers adjust their consumption patterns to alleviate pressure on the electrical grid during peak demand periods. By remunerating manufacturers for shifting their electricity usage by a few hours each year, EnerDigit enables industrial clients to contribute to the balance of the network and avoid potential blackouts caused by demand spikes. The income generated from this shift can reach up to 5% of an industrialist's electricity bill, making it a beneficial arrangement for both the company and its clients. Through its services, EnerDigit actively participates in the energy transition and the development of smart grids.

OSS Ventures

Series B in 2024
OSS Ventures is a startup studio established in 2018 by Renan Devillières, dedicated to fostering innovation within the French industry through technological, environmental, social, and societal transitions. Since its inception, OSS Ventures has launched 15 startups primarily in France and internationally, while also investing in an additional four startups. The company focuses on sectors such as manufacturing and technology, with an emphasis on coding, the sharing economy, open-source solutions, smart sensors, big data, robotics, additive manufacturing, and blockchain. Through its initiatives, OSS Ventures aims to drive significant advancements and improvements in various industries.

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 in the field of CO2 and fuel reduction for transportation, utilizing its patented Rankine technology. The company focuses on designing, developing, and testing thermal management systems that convert waste heat from exhaust gases into electricity. This innovative approach applies to various vehicle types, including automobiles, heavyweights, and buses. By effectively recovering and converting exhaust gas losses into usable energy, Exoès enables companies to significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to a more sustainable transportation sector.

UniFox

Grant in 2024
UniFox is an AI-driven ecosystem focused on sustainable investment, integrating green energy and eco-responsible technologies for individual and institutional investors. Its structure encompasses four divisions: B2C, B2B, Capital Ventures, and Green DeFi. Central to its offerings is VulpesAI, a multi-modal AI engine that employs market data, sentiment analysis, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria to create optimized investment strategies while operating on renewable energy sources. For individual users, UniFox provides AI-powered portfolio management that delivers comprehensive market insights and risk management, allowing for personalized investment strategies. On the institutional side, it offers advanced data access and metrics for large-scale investments in green projects. The Green DeFi division focuses on financing eco-friendly technology initiatives through decentralized finance, utilizing eco-taxed products and tokens to support sustainable ventures. Overall, UniFox seeks to enhance the accessibility of investment opportunities while promoting environmental responsibility and addressing challenges faced by novice traders in the market.

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 focused on producing low-carbon cements for the construction industry. The company has developed an innovative process that allows for the use of raw materials sourced from recovery sectors. By utilizing calcined flash clays, Neocem creates and promotes a range of environmentally friendly binders designed to reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional cement production.

Lhyfe

Post in 2023
Lhyfe is a company based in Nantes, France, that specializes in the design, development, and operation of industrial sites for the production of green hydrogen using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Founded in 2017, Lhyfe aims to provide substantial quantities of clean and affordable hydrogen, facilitating the transition of various industrial sectors and transportation towards a sustainable energy framework. The company focuses on two primary markets: heavy mobility, including trucks, buses, trains, and potentially maritime and air transport, as well as industrial applications, targeting industries such as chemistry, steel, and glass production. By integrating its production facilities with available renewable energy sources, Lhyfe ensures a minimal environmental footprint while addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Eléments

Venture Round in 2023
Elements 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 various means, including wind farms, ground-based photovoltaic farms, and hydroelectric power plants. By offering decarbonized electricity, Elements aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that approach grid parity, thereby supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

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 provider based in Paris, France, specializing in saline water treatment and desalination supply chains. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies for the selective extraction of salts from brine, seawater, and other salty waters. Its AquaOmnes technology effectively removes salt from water, while Flionex is an ion-absorbing liquid technology designed to bind salts, including lithium. Adionics serves various industries, including municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals. The company is also engaged in research and development to enhance its processes and enable lithium recycling from batteries, aiming to provide efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for extracting valuable minerals.

Newheat

Venture Round in 2023
NewHeat specializes in the development and operation of solar heat plants that harness solar thermal technologies to produce thermal energy. The company is involved in the entire process, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and management of these plants. By employing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat effectively converts solar radiation into heat, which can be transferred to water, steam, or thermal oil. This innovative approach not only helps reduce energy costs for industries but also decreases reliance on fossil fuels, offering a reliable and purpose-fit energy solution tailored to meet various business requirements.

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. Its core process, called plasmolysis, uses cold pulsed plasma discharges to break down methane or carbon dioxide and methane mixtures, producing hydrogen, solid carbon, and carbon monoxide. This on-site hydrogen production offers a competitive, carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuels, enabling the decarbonization of industrial heat and the transition to clean transportation.

Mecaware

Series A in 2023
MECAWARE specializes in battery recycling technology aimed at recovering critical metals and rare earth elements, thus supporting the sustainable supply chain for the battery sector. The company focuses on resource circularity and enhancing strategic autonomy through innovative solutions that promote eco-efficient industrial practices. By providing services for recycling critical metals from end-of-life batteries and production scraps, MECAWARE helps its customers secure their supply of essential materials while minimizing environmental impact.

Heliup

Venture Round in 2023
Heliup is a company focused on the design and manufacture of solar systems specifically tailored for the large rooftops of commercial and industrial buildings. It specializes in developing lightweight photovoltaic modules that help control energy costs for building owners. Heliup's solar solutions are designed to be insurable, reliable, and efficient, making them compatible with various building structures and load limitations. This enables building owners to optimize their energy consumption through solar power, promoting sustainability and reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.

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.

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.

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.

OceanWings

Series B in 2023
OceanWings is an industrial startup dedicated to reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry by harnessing wind propulsion technology. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing the Oceanwings system, which integrates wingsails with advanced software to optimize performance. This innovative solution enables oceangoing vessels to achieve significant fuel savings, ranging from 20% to 50%, thereby lowering overall emissions. By providing an automated system that employs wing sail technology, OceanWings aims to enhance the efficiency of maritime transport and contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping sector.

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.

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 businesses, communities, and property owners. They provide a software-as-a-service platform that automates energy and technical management for buildings, offering insights and data collection related to real estate performance and energy transitions. By addressing measurement, analysis, optimization, and regulatory compliance, Citron helps its clients enhance both their economic and environmental performance. Their expertise spans all energy-related aspects of buildings and transport, enabling customers to develop effective energy policies and improve overall operational efficiency.

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. The company focuses on providing comprehensive charging solutions, including the installation of digital charging systems and ongoing maintenance services. By offering a complete electric charging infrastructure, Anyos aims to support the growing demand for sustainable transportation options and facilitate the transition to electric mobility.

Ecoat

Venture Round in 2023
Ecoat develops bio-based chemistries tailored for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainable solutions. The company offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, acrylics, and specialty oils. Its product lineup features innovative offerings such as secoia, inokem, air purifying emulsions, and solkem, all designed to promote environmental sustainability within the paint and coating sector. By emphasizing the adoption of eco-friendly materials, Ecoat aims to facilitate the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices.

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 specifically for isolated sites. The company employs established French technologies to provide innovative and sustainable energy products tailored to the unique needs of each client. ATAWEY focuses on delivering turnkey power supply systems, including hydrogen refueling stations, which offer a clean and reliable alternative to traditional energy sources. By addressing the challenges of energy availability in remote locations, ATAWEY ensures that businesses can access green energy even in situations where batteries may be depleted and diesel options have a substantial carbon footprint. The company is committed to project management that emphasizes adaptability, reliability, and environmental responsibility, aiming for economic viability and quick returns on investment for its clients.

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.

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, that focuses on innovative recycling and revalorization technologies tailored for the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other valuable metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of solar panel life cycles. By valorizing silicon waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process, as well as fine silicon particles lost during production, ROSI aims to make the production of photovoltaic modules more sustainable and cost-effective.

45-8 Energy

Seed Round in 2022
45-8 Energy SAS, founded in 2017 and based in Metz, France, specializes in the exploration and production of eco-friendly helium. The company conducts subsurface exploration to extract helium and engages in research and development projects to identify helium and its associated resources. By focusing on eco-friendly practices, 45-8 Energy aims to provide a local helium supply chain for various industries, thereby minimizing the environmental impact typically associated with helium extraction. Additionally, the company offers consulting services in oil and gas, further enhancing its role in the energy sector.

Verkor

Funding Round in 2022
Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to producing low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which not only reduces overall emissions but also lowers logistics costs. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with affordable 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 a forward-thinking water utility company focused on providing accessible, sustainable, and economical drinking water solutions. The company specializes in manufacturing machines that convert atmospheric humidity into fresh, mineralized drinking water, utilizing solar power to enhance efficiency. Kumulus offers decentralized, fully autonomous systems that allow users, including families, industries, and hotels, to access clean drinking water remotely through digitally connected devices. This innovative approach aims to address global water scarcity challenges while promoting environmental sustainability.

Revcoo

Seed Round in 2022
Revcoo specializes in carbon dioxide capture technology aimed at helping industrial sites reduce emissions. The company has developed a cryogenic capture system that efficiently extracts CO2 directly from chimneys, allowing clients to lower their carbon footprint without the need to alter existing production processes. This innovative approach enables businesses to meet environmental standards and contribute to sustainability efforts while maintaining operational efficiency.

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.

Kyotherm

Venture Round in 2022
Kyotherm is an investment company that focuses on financing renewable heat production and energy efficiency projects. The company provides equity investment services to energy service providers, engineering firms, developers, heat consumers, and equipment manufacturers, assisting them in securing third-party financing for their initiatives. Kyotherm specializes in acquiring majority stakes in green energy generation projects, including geothermal and biomass heating plants, as well as district heating networks. By facilitating project capital, Kyotherm enables clients to develop diverse energy infrastructures while enhancing the contractual and financial structuring of these projects.

CarbonWorks

Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks specializes in the development of algae photobioreactors that utilize microalgae to capture and convert carbon dioxide. The company's technology industrializes microalgal photosynthesis, enabling the transformation of carbon emissions from various manufacturers into biomass. This biomass can be used in agricultural biocontrol products, as well as in human and animal food markets. By focusing on the large-scale production of safe bioproducts, CarbonWorks aims to help industries reduce their carbon footprints and promote sustainability.

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 specializes in the development and operation of solar heat plants that harness solar thermal technologies to produce thermal energy. The company is involved in the entire process, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and management of these plants. By employing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat effectively converts solar radiation into heat, which can be transferred to water, steam, or thermal oil. This innovative approach not only helps reduce energy costs for industries but also decreases reliance on fossil fuels, offering a reliable and purpose-fit energy solution tailored to meet various business requirements.

SupAirVision

Seed Round in 2021
SupAirVision specializes in wind turbine inspection and fleet management services, focusing on the wind industry. The company offers a range of solutions, including diagnostics, detection, data processing, and sensor technology for wind turbine blades. By utilizing thermal analysis and drone rental services, SupAirVision aims to deliver secure and cost-effective inspections and monitoring of wind turbine operations across France and Europe.

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 wide range of services, including photovoltaic systems, electric mobility solutions, insulation, waterproofing, and carbon performance initiatives. By focusing on the evolving needs of clients, Solstyce serves as a comprehensive resource for environmental innovation. With a team of experts dedicated to developing advanced solutions, the company aids clients in optimizing energy usage, minimizing their carbon footprint, and enhancing the sustainability of their operations. Whether through the installation of rooftop solar panels, insulation services, or electric vehicle charging solutions, Solstyce delivers tailored approaches to meet the specific requirements of each client.

OceanWings

Seed Round in 2021
OceanWings is an industrial startup dedicated to reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry by harnessing wind propulsion technology. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing the Oceanwings system, which integrates wingsails with advanced software to optimize performance. This innovative solution enables oceangoing vessels to achieve significant fuel savings, ranging from 20% to 50%, thereby lowering overall emissions. By providing an automated system that employs wing sail technology, OceanWings aims to enhance the efficiency of maritime transport and contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping sector.

OPUS Aerospace

Seed Round in 2021
OPUS Aerospace is focused on developing innovative launch solutions for nanosatellites and small payloads, aiming to democratize access to space and enhance space exploration. The company specializes in creating reusable space launchers that utilize environmentally friendly fuels, specifically hydrogen peroxide and propane, which minimize ecological impact. By prioritizing affordability and efficiency, OPUS Aerospace seeks to provide low-carbon access to various orbits, making space more accessible to a broader range of industries. The emphasis on a performance-driven culture is central to their mission, as they believe that persistence and creative problem-solving are essential for advancing their technology and improving life on Earth.

Adionics

Seed Round in 2021
Adionics is a technology provider based in Paris, France, specializing in saline water treatment and desalination supply chains. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies for the selective extraction of salts from brine, seawater, and other salty waters. Its AquaOmnes technology effectively removes salt from water, while Flionex is an ion-absorbing liquid technology designed to bind salts, including lithium. Adionics serves various industries, including municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals. The company is also engaged in research and development to enhance its processes and enable lithium recycling from batteries, aiming to provide efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for extracting valuable minerals.

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. The company manages a portfolio of 10 MWp rooftop-mounted photovoltaic plants and employs a diverse team of engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists. This team is dedicated to creating in-house operational and piloting capabilities, as well as optimization software and storage technologies tailored to meet specific environmental needs. Sun'R aims to contribute to sustainable energy solutions through its innovative approach to solar power generation.

Kyanos

Seed Round in 2021
Kyanos specializes in the production of microalgae-based food products, focusing on sustainability and environmental health. The company employs an innovative process for cultivating high-value polysaccharides and pigments using high-output micro-algae in vertical photo-reactors. This patented technology significantly enhances productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Kyanos aims to provide consumers with sustainable and contaminant-free food options, thereby contributing to a healthier planet and promoting eco-friendly dietary choices.

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 based in Marseille, France. The company specializes in products from leading brands such as Mitsubishi Electric, Samsung, and Daikin, serving the PACA and Occitanie regions. With over 20 years of experience, CD SUD is recognized for its expertise in providing advice and technical support for systems that include direct expansion heating and air conditioning, ventilation, and related accessories. Additionally, the company offers photovoltaic systems and maintenance tools, ensuring customers have access to a comprehensive range of technical products and facilities throughout its service areas.

stations-e

Debt Financing in 2019
Stations-e is a company that specializes in the deployment and management of electric charging stations for municipalities and businesses. Founded in 2018 and based in Boussy-Saint-Antoine, France, the company focuses on promoting sustainable mobility by providing charging services to electric vehicle owners. Stations-e operates without relying on public funds, which allows it to support the growth of electric vehicle usage while offering efficient communication solutions through blockchain technology. In addition to its core services, the company also provides access to mobile broadband in Europe, enhancing connectivity for its users.

Kyotherm

Venture Round in 2019
Kyotherm is an investment company that focuses on financing renewable heat production and energy efficiency projects. The company provides equity investment services to energy service providers, engineering firms, developers, heat consumers, and equipment manufacturers, assisting them in securing third-party financing for their initiatives. Kyotherm specializes in acquiring majority stakes in green energy generation projects, including geothermal and biomass heating plants, as well as district heating networks. By facilitating project capital, Kyotherm enables clients to develop diverse energy infrastructures while enhancing the contractual and financial structuring of these projects.

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’.

Capte

Grant in 2018
Capte is a technology company that specializes in developing and integrating Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for various industries, with a focus on transportation and marine sectors. The company's core business involves creating predictive monitoring and fleet management technologies that enable real-time telemetry, vehicle diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. By leveraging these solutions, Capte helps transit agencies and fleet operators reduce vehicle downtime, optimize performance, and lower operational costs, ultimately facilitating the transition towards more efficient and sustainable transportation systems.

Apex Energies

Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex Energies is an independent producer of green energy based in Montpellier, France, and is recognized as a pioneer in solar photovoltaic technology. The company develops, owns, and operates photovoltaic power plants, isolated sites, and solar water heaters throughout France and its overseas territories. Apex Energies focuses on reconciling the needs of photovoltaic development with environmental and societal challenges. Its comprehensive services include the design, installation, and maintenance of solar power systems, as well as the sale of electricity. By providing these services, Apex Energies helps clients reduce their energy costs and lower their carbon footprints, making significant contributions to the renewable energy sector.

GreenYellow

Private Equity Round in 2018
GreenYellow is a company focused on generating electricity through centralized power plants and developing decentralized photovoltaic projects. It offers solar panels and energy supply services tailored for various sectors, including food retail, non-food retail, government agencies, and public utilities. By enabling clients to produce and manage their own energy, GreenYellow enhances value through solar photovoltaics, energy efficiency, and optimization. The company also operates energy efficiency contracts and provides monitoring services, helping clients reduce their energy costs and access cleaner energy alternatives compared to traditional sources.

Enerdigit

Venture Round in 2018
EnerDigit is an energy management company that specializes in the valuation of consumer erasures, focusing on providing flexibility within the electricity network. It operates as a demand response operator, helping large electricity consumers adjust their consumption patterns to alleviate pressure on the electrical grid during peak demand periods. By remunerating manufacturers for shifting their electricity usage by a few hours each year, EnerDigit enables industrial clients to contribute to the balance of the network and avoid potential blackouts caused by demand spikes. The income generated from this shift can reach up to 5% of an industrialist's electricity bill, making it a beneficial arrangement for both the company and its clients. Through its services, EnerDigit actively participates in the energy transition and the development of smart grids.

HSL Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
HSL Technologies specializes in innovative hydrogen transport and storage solutions, centered around a breakthrough product known as HydroSil. This technology allows hydrogen to be safely transported using conventional infrastructures, thereby minimizing risk. The company has designed a hydrogen-based liquid carrier that enables efficient charging and releasing of hydrogen, offering a stable, non-toxic, and non-explosive fuel alternative. This liquid carrier generates no emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for various applications, including fuel cells that produce electricity for vehicles, generators, and portable devices. HSL Technologies is committed to driving the transition to a carbon-free future, positioning itself as a leader in the clean energy sector.

SurfactGreen

Grant in 2018
Surfact'Green is a company that specializes in the development and production of patented ecological surfactants derived from agro-resources such as algae and sugar beet co-products. Established as a business unit in 2011 at the Rennes National School of Chemistry, it builds on over a decade of research conducted by the Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry team. The company focuses on creating green chemistry solutions that replace products derived from petrochemistry with eco-compatible, biodegradable alternatives. Surfact'Green's surfactants are formulated to be solvent-free, sulfate-free, and readily biodegradable, allowing businesses to reduce their environmental and human health impacts. The company collaborates with various public and private laboratories, as well as industrial partners, to advance its innovations in sustainable surfactant production.

Entent

Venture Round in 2018
Entent is an electric power generation company based in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, founded in 2018. The company focuses on helping businesses decarbonize their operations through innovative technology. Its flagship solution, PULSE, enhances low-temperature heat, ranging from 60 to 150°C, enabling sustainable energy agreements with partners. Additionally, Entent has developed a mace engine that generates electricity by recovering industrial heat. This engine works in conjunction with a unique power station that utilizes the freshness of rivers and low-depth geothermal energy to convert waste heat from industrial processes into electric power. Through these initiatives, Entent aims to promote sustainable energy practices and reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities.

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 that specializes in innovative solar energy solutions, specifically through the development of dual-intelligent solar panels. These panels generate both electricity and hot water for buildings, allowing for a more efficient use of energy. Unlike conventional photovoltaic panels that waste heat, DualSun's design incorporates a heat exchanger that captures and utilizes this energy, contributing to the production of domestic hot water. This dual functionality not only enhances energy efficiency but also supports the concept of positive energy buildings (BEPOS), promoting self-sufficiency in energy production for consumers. By enabling local production of both heat and electricity, DualSun aims to make energy usage more economical and sustainable.
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