Bpifrance is a financial institution dedicated to supporting companies throughout their development stages, particularly those preparing for stock market listing and seeking credit equity. The organization provides a range of financial solutions, including financing, innovation assistance, and capital investment. By integrating various entities such as OSEO and CDC Entreprises, Bpifrance aims to deliver tailored financial support that addresses the specific needs of businesses. The institution is committed to fostering innovation and helping companies transition toward sustainable growth, ensuring they are well-equipped to face future challenges.
Director of Transverse Venture Capital Investments Division
Benoit Barteau Ph.D
Investment Director
Nicolas Berdou
Investment Director, Defense Expert
Clarisse Blandin
Investment Director
Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier
Investment Director
Edouard Combette
Investment Director
Charlotte Corbaz
Investment Drector - Large Venture
Nicolas Dardenne
Senior Investment Director, Normandy (Caen Rouen)
Arnaud Despoisse
Director of Occitanie Participations
Philippe Dutheil
Investment Director
Mailys Ferrere
Director of Large Venture Investments
Romain Fourcade
Investment Director
Paul-Francois Fournier
Executive Director, Innovation Department
Pierre Gillet
Investment Director
Vanessa Giraud
Director of Environmental Impact Funds
Alessandro Gonella
Director
Gwenael Hamon
Investment Director
Laurent Higueret
Senior Investment Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences - Large Venture Fund
Louis Janneau
Investment Director and Fund Manager
Magali Joessel
Director of Funds
So-Yeon Koo
Senior Investment Manager
Jérôme Langlade
Investment Director Aquitaine / Limousin / Poitou-Charentes
Eric Lefebvre
Director
Stephane Lefevre-Sauli
Senior Investment Director
Arnaud Legardeur
Investment Director
Chahra Louafi
Senior Investment Director
Serge Mesguich
Director of FIT
Laure Michel
Investment Director
Louis Molis
Investment Director
Jean-Francois Morin
Investment Director
Sébastien Moynot
Director
Adrien Muller
Investment Director
Adrien Néel
Investment Director
Axel Piriou
Director of Investments
Olivier Rameil
Senior Investment Director / VC seed
Vincent Roque
Director
Thibaut Roulon Ph.D
Investment Director
Gilles Schang
Deputy Managing Director
Bruno Villeneuve
Associate
Jean-Marie Fougeray
Senior Investment Director, Brittany
Past deals in Rental
GoFlint
Debt Financing in 2024
GoFlint is an innovative platform that facilitates the free posting of real estate advertisements, connecting users with specialized services related to property acquisition, disposal, and rental. The platform is designed for professionals in the real estate sector, allowing them to distribute ads without cost. GoFlint emphasizes an eco-responsible approach while providing expertise and support to help clients successfully navigate their real estate projects. This unique service aims to streamline the process of finding and promoting real estate opportunities.
Ramdam
Seed Round in 2024
Ramdam is a developer of a digital assistant application focused on simplifying the car buying process. The application utilizes conversational artificial intelligence to facilitate online car searches, making the experience engaging and user-friendly through an interactive swiper interface. By connecting car dealers with potential buyers, Ramdam allows dealers to showcase their inventory effectively to a targeted audience, enhancing community engagement and user interest in their listings. This innovative approach aims to streamline the content creation process for users while promoting an enjoyable car shopping experience.
Invest in the old
Venture Round in 2024
Invest in the old research, renovate, fit out and rent rental project.Delegate all stages of rental investment to real estate experts, without having to travel.They have developed a wide range of services to enable our clients to make their investment in real estate profitable.
ELIS
Post in 2023
Elis is a multi-services group operating in Europe and Brazil, specializing in the rental and maintenance of professional clothing, flat linen, and hygiene appliances. The company provides a wide range of tailored solutions, including services for washrooms, floor protection, beverages, cleanrooms, pest control, and medical waste management. With over 19,000 employees across 13 countries, Elis serves more than 240,000 businesses in various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, industry, retail, and services. The company's extensive network of nearly 300 production and distribution centers, alongside 13 clean rooms, enables it to maintain strong proximity to its clients and deliver high-quality services efficiently. With over a century of experience, Elis has established itself as a leader in cleanliness, image, hygiene, and well-being services.
Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Gro
Debt Financing in 2022
Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Gro is a business that rents out vacation homes. The company offers hotels, resorts, and holiday and entertainment villages as well as other tourism-related services. The division consists of the development and upkeep of tourism-related assets as well as real estate marketing initiatives. It also includes the management of the websites marketed.
Bird Office
Venture Round in 2022
Bird Office, founded in December 2013 by Arnaud Katz, Michael Zribi, and Kevin Dréno, is a comprehensive service facilitating corporate event planning. It offers an extensive selection of venues suitable for meetings, trainings, seminars, and conferences, accommodating groups of 2 to 400 attendees. The platform enables businesses to book spaces for hours, days, or weeks, along with additional services such as catering, streamlining the process of organizing successful corporate events within just 10 minutes.
Koliving
Seed Round in 2022
Koliving is a proptech company that provides a platform for renting homes and apartments quickly and securely. The platform offers a comprehensive listing of available rental properties while ensuring the verification of landlords' identities and the authenticity of their accommodation details. Using artificial intelligence, Koliving analyzes documents submitted by potential tenants to streamline the rental process. The company focuses on managed co-living spaces for medium to long-term rentals, facilitating access to instant services for both professional real estate agents and tenants.
Tracktor
Venture Round in 2022
Tracktor is a web-based platform that facilitates the rental and purchase of construction equipment for building and civil engineering professionals. It aggregates various rental companies across France, allowing users to find and compare equipment options efficiently. The platform enables construction workers to obtain instant quotes and book a range of equipment, including mini-excavators, platforms, trolleys, barriers, and living bases, all in a few clicks. By streamlining the rental process, Tracktor provides favorable conditions for customers, regardless of their rental volume, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the construction industry.
Tracktor
Venture Round in 2022
Tracktor is a web-based platform that facilitates the rental and purchase of construction equipment for building and civil engineering professionals. It aggregates various rental companies across France, allowing users to find and compare equipment options efficiently. The platform enables construction workers to obtain instant quotes and book a range of equipment, including mini-excavators, platforms, trolleys, barriers, and living bases, all in a few clicks. By streamlining the rental process, Tracktor provides favorable conditions for customers, regardless of their rental volume, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the construction industry.
Plissonneau
Venture Round in 2021
Plissonneau is a provider of equipment rental and transport services based in Fort de France, France. The company specializes in various sectors, including lifting and handling, and offers rental and sale of industrial vehicles, machinery, and public works equipment. Plissonneau also engages in the trading of personal protective equipment and is involved in the construction and management of petroleum-related equipment. By leveraging its technical expertise and industry know-how, Plissonneau aims to support clients in enhancing their operational efficiency and business growth.
Ublo
Seed Round in 2021
Ublo is focused on creating a platform that aids property managers, including social and private landlords, in automating daily management tasks. The platform enhances communication between property managers and residents, ultimately improving the well-being of residents. It simplifies various aspects of residential life, such as facilitating moves into apartments, reserving shared spaces, and connecting residents with one another. Additionally, the platform allows residents to access information about their benefits and receive notifications regarding packages. By streamlining maintenance operations and enhancing contact between property managers and maintenance workers, Ublo aims to reduce expenses and improve overall management efficiency in the real estate sector.
Stiilt
Seed Round in 2021
Stiilt offers a vehicle reservation platform that serves as an alternative to traditional vehicle rental systems. The company focuses on providing an affordable, flexible, and practical service, allowing users to reserve a variety of vehicles, including city cars and electric sedans. This approach caters to the evolving needs of consumers seeking convenient transportation options without the constraints of classic rental methods.
Virtuo
Series C in 2021
Virtuo is a digital car rental platform designed for urban residents, providing a convenient way to book and unlock premium vehicles using a mobile app. The service eliminates the traditional rental desk process, allowing users to enjoy a paperless experience that simplifies and streamlines vehicle rental. Customers can configure their rentals directly from their smartphones, enhancing the overall convenience and comfort for both private individuals and professionals. By focusing on on-demand access to a variety of cars, Virtuo aims to meet the needs of city dwellers seeking efficient and user-friendly transportation solutions.
TrucksMe
Debt Financing in 2020
TrucksMe is an online marketplace for renting trucks. They offer services on digital platforms called truck manager for fleet management, business software, accounting, and maintenance.
Qlower
Seed Round in 2020
Qlower is a company that simplifies the lives of real estate investors through an innovative platform focused on automating accounting, tax management, and asset oversight. By leveraging open banking connections, Qlower streamlines the process of managing rental properties and financial reporting, providing valuable data analytics that identify optimization opportunities for both private and institutional landlords. The firm tailors its services to align with each investor's unique profile, financial situation, and objectives, enabling them to find the most appropriate real estate assets to build or enhance their portfolios. In addition to serving individual investors, Qlower also collaborates with prop-tech companies, accounting firms, and banks, offering a comprehensive approach to wealth advisory and investment management in the real estate sector.
Checkmyguest
Venture Round in 2019
Checkmyguest is a rental management company based in Paris, France, specializing in short-term rentals and mobility leases. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on transforming commercial premises into seasonal rental accommodations, allowing property owners to optimize profitability. Checkmyguest offers a comprehensive service that manages the entire rental process, from the initial study phase to full operation. In addition, the company provides a reservations tracking service and enhances the appeal of properties through professional photography, ensuring that accommodations attract future guests.
HostnFly
Series A in 2019
HostnFly is a rental management services company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in optimizing revenue for property owners renting out their apartments on platforms like Airbnb. HostnFly provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes creating advertisements, selecting guests, managing housekeeping, and maintaining properties. By utilizing algorithms designed to enhance income from rentals, the company guarantees stable rental income for owners, ensuring a seamless and convenient renting process.
TrucksMe
Debt Financing in 2019
TrucksMe is an online marketplace for renting trucks. They offer services on digital platforms called truck manager for fleet management, business software, accounting, and maintenance.
SailEazy
Seed Round in 2018
SailEazy operates a marine rental platform that caters to sailing enthusiasts by offering a professional fleet of high-performance sailboats available for booking at any time. With bases positioned between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, users can choose from a variety of sailing options, including short trips, cruises, regattas, and coastal outings. The platform enables both subscribers and casual users to select their departure base and sailing vessel without constraints on time or duration. Pricing is designed to be transparent and includes various services such as insurance, fuel, cleaning, and necessary equipment. This approach allows members of the SailEazy community, regardless of their sailing expertise, to enjoy the freedom of navigation tailored to their individual preferences.
Studapart
Series A in 2018
Studapart is a software platform designed for high schools and universities, facilitating accommodation searches for students both in France and internationally. The platform integrates with educational institutions' intranets, allowing students to easily find nearby rental options. It offers negotiated deals with real estate agencies and student residences, streamlining the rental process for students and landlords alike. As of January 2016, over 60 educational institutions have adopted the Studapart platform to assist their students in securing suitable housing while pursuing their studies.
Ector
Seed Round in 2017
Ector is a parking assistance platform designed to simplify the parking experience for travelers. Recognizing the challenges of urban parking, the company offers a service where clients can leave their cars with valets at airports or train stations. Ector's platform ensures that vehicles are safely parked in nearby facilities, where they are cleaned and checked during the owner's absence. This service alleviates the stress of finding parking and allows travelers to enjoy a seamless journey from their homes to their destinations. By addressing the common frustrations associated with parking, Ector promotes convenience and peace of mind for car owners who prefer to drive despite the increasing popularity of alternative transportation methods.
Ameublys
Venture Round in 2017
Ameublys is a furniture rental platform that addresses the challenges faced by first-time homebuyers and homeowners, particularly in relation to financing and installation of furnishings. Founded to alleviate the difficulties associated with moving and equipping a new home, Ameublys offers a range of furniture, kitchens, household appliances, and multimedia products for rent. The platform provides customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of customers, allowing them to efficiently transform an empty property into a fully furnished and equipped living space.
Ziqy
Seed Round in 2017
Ziqy is a subscription management platform that facilitates businesses in launching rental and second-hand subscription services both online and in retail environments. The platform offers features for managing the customization of subscriptions, payment processes, delivery options, and renewal dates. By streamlining daily subscriber management, Ziqy enables businesses to concentrate on enhancing customer acquisition and fostering loyalty.
Jestocke.Com
Venture Round in 2016
Jestocke is a French company based in Bordeaux that operates an online platform connecting individuals with available storage space to those in need of storage solutions. Established in 2013, the platform allows owners of spare spaces, such as garages or attics, to advertise their storage units for free, generating supplemental income in a secure manner. Tenants benefit from affordable rates and are covered by insurance during the rental period. The service emphasizes convenience, enabling users to easily find and reserve storage options through a mobile application. Jestocke aims to provide a friendly and cost-effective alternative for personal storage needs, facilitating a community-based approach to space utilization.
NightSwapping
Series B in 2016
Nightswapping is a peer-to-peer accommodation exchange platform that connects a community of over 150,000 members who swap nights to travel and stay for free in each other's homes. By eliminating financial transactions, the platform fosters authentic experiences for both hosts and travelers while avoiding legal complications. Members can either exchange their nights for free stays in over 160 countries or convert their nights into real money if desired. Additionally, for those uncertain about their travel destinations, the platform offers suggestions for unexpected and exciting places to visit, enhancing the overall travel experience.
Drivy
Series B in 2016
Drivy, established in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates as a leading car rental marketplace in Europe. The company's core business involves connecting individuals or legal entities with idle cars to renters seeking short-term vehicle use via an online platform and mobile application. Drivy facilitates seamless transactions, including a comprehensive insurance coverage for safe rentals, and offers a full mobile experience, from booking to check-in and check-out. Recently, the company introduced Drivy Open, enabling self-service rentals using smartphones. As of 2019, Drivy operates as a subsidiary of Getaround, Inc.
Yestudent
Seed Round in 2016
Yestudent is an online marketplace specifically designed for students seeking shared accommodation while traveling. The platform connects students with local hosts in various cities, allowing them to find places to stay and make new friends during their travels. Users can select hosts based on reviews and personal preferences, ensuring a tailored experience. Yestudent charges a commission from both hosts and guests for utilizing the platform, facilitating a cost-effective travel option for students. By combining accommodation with social interaction, Yestudent aims to enhance the travel experience for the new generation of students.
MagicEvent
Seed Round in 2015
Real estate agencies and individuals can use the advertising platform MAgicEvent.com. Submitting an advertisement is free. In this way, you will be sure to find all the offers on the market which originate from an agency or an individual. The contact details of the owner, real estate agency and the accommodation are never published, therefore, avoiding cold calling and thus, protecting their privacy. The tenant can select his/her accommodation and pay directly online as easily as a hotel room. The website guarantees that the accommodation is fit for occupation. The owner will only be paid in full 48 hours after the arrival of the tenant. Each accommodation has been analysed and we have given it an objective score from 1 to 5 MAgic stars, which can be compared to the star ratings of hotels. This objective score (MAgic exclusivity) does not have an official value. It takes into account the configuration of the accommodation (surface area of the rooms, number of bathrooms compared to the number of beds, surface area of the accommodation compared to the number of beds, date of renovation, etc.) as well as the equipment of the accommodation declared by the owner. In addition to this objective score, comments and favourites (hearts) of the previous tenants will help you with your selection. In this way, you can book an accommodation with 3 stars - 5 hearts, which is best of 3 stars. MAgicEvent.com also offers a number of local services to accompany you during your business trip: airport/exhibition centre transfers, interpreters, assistance, concierge service, events, etc. Following the same principle as the owner, the service providers can also place an advertisement on the website for free.
Drivy
Series A in 2015
Drivy, established in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates as a leading car rental marketplace in Europe. The company's core business involves connecting individuals or legal entities with idle cars to renters seeking short-term vehicle use via an online platform and mobile application. Drivy facilitates seamless transactions, including a comprehensive insurance coverage for safe rentals, and offers a full mobile experience, from booking to check-in and check-out. Recently, the company introduced Drivy Open, enabling self-service rentals using smartphones. As of 2019, Drivy operates as a subsidiary of Getaround, Inc.
NightSwapping
Seed Round in 2014
Nightswapping is a peer-to-peer accommodation exchange platform that connects a community of over 150,000 members who swap nights to travel and stay for free in each other's homes. By eliminating financial transactions, the platform fosters authentic experiences for both hosts and travelers while avoiding legal complications. Members can either exchange their nights for free stays in over 160 countries or convert their nights into real money if desired. Additionally, for those uncertain about their travel destinations, the platform offers suggestions for unexpected and exciting places to visit, enhancing the overall travel experience.
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