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

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 Smart Home

ChouetteCopro

Venture Round in 2024
ChouetteCopro is a communication platform tailored for property management that enhances the daily management of shared spaces within buildings. It connects occupants with trustees and technical service providers, streamlining the resolution of everyday issues. The platform allows users to report technical incidents and access relevant reports, which aids in tracking progress and improving overall efficiency. By facilitating clear communication and prompt incident reporting, ChouetteCopro enables occupants to save time and enhance operational profitability while ensuring faster resolutions to common problems.

Hestiia

Venture Round in 2023
Hestiia is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of eco-friendly smart electric radiators and innovative building equipment. The company focuses on producing devices designed to significantly reduce energy consumption in homes. One of its key products is an ultra-compact device that can be installed under shower trays, which preheats cold water using wastewater. This technology not only conserves water but also contributes to environmental sustainability by minimizing resource depletion. Hestiia's commitment to energy efficiency and eco-friendly solutions positions it as a forward-thinking player in the building equipment market.

Istya

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Istya is a company focused on developing solutions for monitoring, predicting, and managing indoor air quality. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ile-de-France, France, Istya offers air quality sensors that measure fine particles and provide real-time monitoring and predictive analysis tailored to specific indoor environments. Their eco-designed solutions aim to enhance air quality while also reducing the energy costs associated with ventilation systems. Additionally, Istya's technology helps mitigate the risk of virus transmission through the air, promoting a healthier indoor atmosphere for various settings.

Perfumeo

Seed Round in 2021
Perfumeo is a provider of an innovative home fragrance system that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to adapt scents based on user moods, creating a personalized fragrance experience. The company's patented technology, verified by Equidam and holding patents in 157 countries, combines AI, data science, green mechatronics, and green chemistry, giving it a significant competitive advantage in the market. After extensive research and development, Perfumeo's V3 functional prototype received positive feedback from focus groups in 2023, indicating strong potential for success. The system not only enhances the sensory experience of homeowners but also emphasizes eco-friendly dispersion methods, aligning with contemporary demands for sustainability in home products.

GrAI Matter Labs

Venture Round in 2020
GrAI Matter Labs, based in Paris with additional offices in Eindhoven and Silicon Valley, specializes in developing ultra-low power, programmable neuromorphic computing technology. The company focuses on creating brain-inspired chips that utilize spiking neural networks to enhance sensor analytics and machine learning capabilities, particularly for devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT). These processors are designed to enable autonomous navigation for vehicles, robots, and drones, while also integrating intelligent AI into smart homes, smartphones, and wearable health monitoring devices. Founded in 2016, GrAI Matter Labs aims to optimize energy usage and improve efficiency in AI applications, providing solutions that allow machines to act and react in real time. The company seeks to redefine AI interactions, making them more intuitive and human-like.

RUBIX S&I

Venture Round in 2018
RUBIX S&I SAS, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toulouse, France, specializes in the development and provision of electronic monitoring devices and software solutions for analyzing air quality, noise, and odors. The company offers a range of products, including the WatchTower series and Rubix PoD, which facilitate real-time data collection and analytics concerning environmental nuisances and building performance. Additionally, Rubix Home is designed to monitor indoor air quality. These devices utilize various gas sensor arrays to assess emissions both indoors and outdoors. Founded by Jean-Christophe Mifsud, who has over two decades of experience in high-tech company development, RUBIX S&I is committed to enhancing safety and wellness in work environments through its innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

Myfood

Seed Round in 2017
Myfood specializes in designing automated greenhouses that enable individuals to produce their own food sustainably. Their solutions cater to families of up to four, allowing them to grow enough food year-round in their gardens. The company employs advanced permaculture techniques to regenerate soil and utilizes aquaponics, integrating fish with vertical planting towers. These systems are designed to minimize daily maintenance through the incorporation of open-source hardware, which automates various tasks. Myfood's smart greenhouses regulate the garden's climate and provide users with real-time information, ensuring an efficient and productive personal gardening experience.

Ondilo

Seed Round in 2017
ONDILO specializes in creating innovative solutions for outdoor living, with a focus on simplicity and effectiveness. The company's flagship product, ICO, revolutionizes pool care and maintenance by offering a connected device that monitors real-time water quality. ICO employs four sensors to analyze essential parameters such as water temperature, pH levels, and the concentrations of disinfectants, chlorine, salt, and minerals. The device transmits this information directly to a smartphone app, guiding users in maintaining clean and safe pool water. Additionally, ICO serves as a comprehensive marketplace for selecting and purchasing chemical products, while also facilitating connections to local pool technicians.

Telegrafik

Venture Round in 2017
Telegrafik operates an intelligent analysis platform that utilizes data from sensors to support home care, particularly for the elderly. By offering Internet-of-Things solutions tailored for the SMART CARE market, the company has developed a software platform that converts sensor data into valuable services. These services include activity monitoring, behavior analysis, anomaly detection, and smart alerting, which collectively enable users to maintain their independence and health in their own homes. Telegrafik's approach aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing connected services that foster autonomy.

Fenotek

Venture Round in 2017
Fenotek is a company based in Meyreuil, France, founded in 2015, specializing in smart doorbell technology. It develops wireless video intercom systems that facilitate video communication, allowing users to monitor their homes and connect with visitors through video conversations. The products feature high-performance video streaming, two-way voice communication, and additional functionalities such as video recording, motion sensing, and alarm systems. Fenotek also provides a mobile application that keeps customers informed of activities at their homes and allows them to activate pre-defined scenarios, such as controlling lights, opening doors, and adjusting blinds. This technology enables users to maintain home security and manage their living spaces conveniently from their smartphones or tablets.

Netatmo

Series B in 2015
Netatmo is a prominent smart home company that designs and manufactures innovative connected consumer electronics aimed at enhancing home safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. Established in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the Netatmo Weather Station, which serves as a collaborative weather network, and the Netatmo Thermostat, which allows users to remotely control their heating and optimize energy consumption. Additionally, Netatmo provides advanced security solutions, such as the indoor camera "Welcome," which features face recognition technology, and the outdoor camera "Presence," capable of detecting people, vehicles, and animals. These devices can be monitored and controlled via mobile applications compatible with both iOS and Android, enabling users to manage their home environments effectively. With a strong distribution network, Netatmo's products are accessible to individual homeowners and real estate developers worldwide.

Qivivo

Venture Round in 2015
Qivivo is an energy savings provider focused on helping households manage their energy bills more effectively. Recognizing that heating constitutes a significant portion of energy costs, Qivivo offers an intelligent thermostat designed to optimize home temperature settings, potentially reducing energy consumption by up to 25%. The system utilizes automation and artificial intelligence to personalize heating management, ensuring comfort while minimizing waste. By connecting directly to a home's heating system, Qivivo’s solution adjusts temperatures automatically, allowing users to maintain ideal conditions without sacrificing comfort or incurring high energy costs.

IJENKO (mobigard)

Venture Round in 2014
IJENKO is helping Energy Service Providers and their customers to develop a new participative and collective engagement towards smart home energy management and its natural contribution to a more sustainable energy consumption.

Netatmo

Series A in 2013
Netatmo is a prominent smart home company that designs and manufactures innovative connected consumer electronics aimed at enhancing home safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. Established in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the Netatmo Weather Station, which serves as a collaborative weather network, and the Netatmo Thermostat, which allows users to remotely control their heating and optimize energy consumption. Additionally, Netatmo provides advanced security solutions, such as the indoor camera "Welcome," which features face recognition technology, and the outdoor camera "Presence," capable of detecting people, vehicles, and animals. These devices can be monitored and controlled via mobile applications compatible with both iOS and Android, enabling users to manage their home environments effectively. With a strong distribution network, Netatmo's products are accessible to individual homeowners and real estate developers worldwide.
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