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 Transport and logistics

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.

Cubyn

Series D in 2023
Cubyn is an on-demand logistics platform that specializes in providing fulfillment services for e-retailers. The company simplifies the shipping process by collecting products directly from customers' locations, packaging them, and shipping them to destinations worldwide. This service enables businesses to leverage efficient logistics solutions similar to those of larger platforms like Amazon, without the need for substantial investment or commitment. Cubyn's platform supports multi-channel integrations, allowing e-retailers to enhance their delivery capabilities while reducing time and costs associated with order fulfillment. Through its innovative approach, Cubyn facilitates seamless goods delivery for businesses of all sizes.

Tictactrip

Seed Round in 2023
Tictactrip is a travel booking platform that focuses on providing a comprehensive comparison of ground transportation options across Europe. The platform aggregates offers from various transportation providers, including rail, buses, and carpooling services, allowing users to create intermodal travel combinations. Tictactrip partners with numerous transportation companies, such as Ouibus, Flixbus, SNCF, and Blablacar, to deliver economically viable travel solutions. By analyzing and restructuring the available options, Tictactrip enables travelers to easily compare and book affordable journeys, emphasizing environmentally friendly transportation methods.

Outsight

Series B in 2022
Outsight SA is a technology company based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It specializes in developing innovative 3D Semantic Camera technology that integrates spatial intelligence solutions to perceive and understand environments in three dimensions. This technology utilizes 3D LiDAR data to track and digitize the motion of people and vehicles in various settings, including transportation hubs such as airports and train stations, as well as sports venues and industrial sites. Outsight's products provide clients with accurate and anonymous spatial intelligence data, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, improve visitor experiences, and bolster safety and security measures in their environments.

Shipfix

Series A in 2022
Shipfix is a collaborative workflow and data platform tailored for the maritime and trade sectors, utilizing advanced AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency. The platform is designed to streamline workflows by providing market and operational intelligence, catering to shipowners, commodity traders, industrials, freight forwarders, and shipbrokers. By enabling teams to share offers, leads, contacts, and business opportunities, Shipfix helps organizations reduce time spent on managing emails and improves overall decision-making processes. Its user-friendly interface transforms complex data into a clear, searchable market overview, allowing maritime professionals to work more effectively and respond to opportunities with greater speed.

Amerigo Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Amerigo Group specializes in facilitating international trade of automotive parts. It caters to manufacturers, distributors, and repairers globally, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes global trade facilitation, logistics, digital platforms, and a extensive network of suppliers. This enables clients to source and trade automotive parts reliably and efficiently.

Grain de Sail

Private Equity Round in 2022
Grain de Sail is a company that specializes in the import and export of organic coffee and chocolate products, as well as offering a range of gastronomic items including wine. Committed to sustainability, Grain de Sail focuses on transporting foodstuffs between Europe and the Americas using carbon-free methods. The company not only manufactures chocolates but also provides comprehensive shipping and transport services, ensuring a low carbon footprint for its operations. Through its dedication to environmentally friendly practices, Grain de Sail aims to deliver high-quality products while minimizing its impact on the planet.

Exotec

Series D in 2022
Exotec is a designer and manufacturer of the Goods to Person SKYPOD solution, a robotic order picking system tailored for retail logistics across various sectors. The SKYPOD system facilitates order preparation and can function as a buffer for completed orders, adaptable to both cool and ambient environments. With a focus on performance and flexibility, Exotec customizes its solutions based on clients' automation needs and specific logistics characteristics. The company's technology incorporates a fleet of collaborative mobile robots that work alongside humans to enhance the efficiency of order assembling and dispatching. This centralized intelligence system optimizes warehouse operations by reducing travel distances and maximizing space utilization, ultimately improving productivity and ensuring sustainable, accurate, and profitable order fulfillment for its customers. Exotec's solutions are designed to support business growth without interrupting production, allowing for the seamless addition of robots, stations, or racks as needed.

Plissonneau

Venture Round in 2021
Plissonneau is a company based in Fort de France, France, specializing in equipment rental and transport services. Its business encompasses a range of sectors, including lifting and handling, industrial vehicle rental, and public works equipment. The company also engages in the sale and rental of handling equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). Additionally, Plissonneau focuses on the construction and management of petroleum equipment, providing clients with essential tools and services to enhance their operational efficiency. By leveraging a combination of technical expertise and industry knowledge, Plissonneau has established itself as a reliable partner in the equipment rental and transport 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.

Cubyn

Series C in 2021
Cubyn is an on-demand logistics platform that specializes in providing fulfillment services for e-retailers. The company simplifies the shipping process by collecting products directly from customers' locations, packaging them, and shipping them to destinations worldwide. This service enables businesses to leverage efficient logistics solutions similar to those of larger platforms like Amazon, without the need for substantial investment or commitment. Cubyn's platform supports multi-channel integrations, allowing e-retailers to enhance their delivery capabilities while reducing time and costs associated with order fulfillment. Through its innovative approach, Cubyn facilitates seamless goods delivery for businesses of all sizes.

Bigblue

Seed Round in 2020
Bigblue is a technology company specializing in supply chain management software for e-commerce businesses. It facilitates direct product delivery to retail stores worldwide via its global network of partners, eliminating the need for traditional distributors and reducing associated costs. Bigblue's platform enables automated logistics, personalized retail network management, and streamlined distribution processes, allowing brands to focus on core competencies such as product design and marketing.

BOKS

Seed Round in 2020
Boks is a transport and logistics company focused on providing innovative package delivery solutions. The company has developed a unique system that offers an alternative to traditional parcel delivery methods. This system is managed through a mobile application and operates independently of electrical or internet connections, ensuring maximum functionality and security within a compact design. Boks aims to enhance the parcel receiving experience by providing users with a safe and intelligent parcel box, allowing for secure delivery in various locations such as homes, buildings, and offices.

Shipfix

Seed Round in 2019
Shipfix is a collaborative workflow and data platform tailored for the maritime and trade sectors, utilizing advanced AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency. The platform is designed to streamline workflows by providing market and operational intelligence, catering to shipowners, commodity traders, industrials, freight forwarders, and shipbrokers. By enabling teams to share offers, leads, contacts, and business opportunities, Shipfix helps organizations reduce time spent on managing emails and improves overall decision-making processes. Its user-friendly interface transforms complex data into a clear, searchable market overview, allowing maritime professionals to work more effectively and respond to opportunities with greater speed.

Cubyn

Series B in 2019
Cubyn is an on-demand logistics platform that specializes in providing fulfillment services for e-retailers. The company simplifies the shipping process by collecting products directly from customers' locations, packaging them, and shipping them to destinations worldwide. This service enables businesses to leverage efficient logistics solutions similar to those of larger platforms like Amazon, without the need for substantial investment or commitment. Cubyn's platform supports multi-channel integrations, allowing e-retailers to enhance their delivery capabilities while reducing time and costs associated with order fulfillment. Through its innovative approach, Cubyn facilitates seamless goods delivery for businesses of all sizes.

Syntony GNSS

Venture Round in 2019
Syntony GNSS is a technology company specializing in software-based Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solutions. Building on 15 years of research and development, Syntony was established to address the demand for customized GNSS projects, particularly in the creation of simulators utilizing software-defined radio technology. This innovative approach offers significant benefits, including flexibility, upgradability, and cost-effectiveness. Syntony's expertise has led to the development of a diverse range of products, including GNSS simulators, recorders, players, and advanced software-based GNSS receivers. The company's technology is designed for precise location tracking of autonomous vehicles and supports clients in the aeronautics, space, and defense sectors in locating satellites, aircraft, and other critical assets, enhancing navigation capabilities and emergency response systems.

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.

Staffmatch

Venture Round in 2018
Staffmatch is a digitized temporary employment agency that revolutionizes the recruitment process by integrating automation with a personal touch. The company has developed innovative recruitment software that connects unemployed individuals with job opportunities while assisting companies in finding suitable candidates. Staffmatch focuses on sectors such as hospitality, logistics, and transport, providing temporary contracts tailored to the specific needs of clients. By streamlining the hiring process for employers and enhancing the job search experience for temporary workers, Staffmatch aims to improve both cost efficiency and overall satisfaction in the recruitment landscape.

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.

WeProov

Seed Round in 2017
WeProov is a technology company that operates a damage and claim management platform designed for the automotive industry and fleet managers. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the car inspection process by allowing users to assess vehicle conditions and identify damages through photo inspection reports. This capability enables fleet managers to efficiently determine whether repairs are necessary with just one click. WeProov also offers features that provide instant pre-quotations for car accident claims, enhancing the experience for policyholders. By facilitating the management of vehicle inspections and the repair process, WeProov supports key players in the evolving landscape of mobility.

Famoco

Series B in 2017
Famoco is a developer of secure, Android-based devices designed to support organizations in their digital transformation. The company specializes in corporate-owned devices with zero-street-value, which operate on a privacy-oriented version of Android for Enterprise. These devices facilitate the deployment of business applications and ensure secure data capture for various functions, including mobile payments, public transport, identity verification, and mobile workforce management. Famoco offers a centralized management platform that allows organizations to configure device profiles, push applications, track device locations, and apply custom branding. With a growing global presence, Famoco has successfully deployed over 250,000 devices across more than 35 countries, enhancing the operational efficiency and security of its clients.

Lewis Industries

Private Equity Round in 2015
Lewis Industries specializes in the design and manufacture of precision sheet metal parts, incorporating electronic components as necessary to deliver fully assembled equipment. Founded in 1966 and based in Nemours, France, the company serves various sectors including medical, lighting, information technology, telecommunications, heating, transport, and instrumentation. With over 40 years of experience, Lewis Industries is known for its expertise in high precision operations such as laser cutting, sheet metal bending, welding, assembly, and finishing. The company is committed to providing parts with both simple and complex geometries, as well as functional units tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

Famoco

Series A in 2015
Famoco is a developer of secure, Android-based devices designed to support organizations in their digital transformation. The company specializes in corporate-owned devices with zero-street-value, which operate on a privacy-oriented version of Android for Enterprise. These devices facilitate the deployment of business applications and ensure secure data capture for various functions, including mobile payments, public transport, identity verification, and mobile workforce management. Famoco offers a centralized management platform that allows organizations to configure device profiles, push applications, track device locations, and apply custom branding. With a growing global presence, Famoco has successfully deployed over 250,000 devices across more than 35 countries, enhancing the operational efficiency and security of its clients.

COMPIN

Private Equity Round in 2015
COMPIN is an interior architect specializing in the design and manufacture of seating and interior fittings for passenger train carriages and city buses. The company focuses on creating functional and comfortable environments for public transportation, offering a range of products that include air-conditioning systems, lighting, ceilings, and luggage racks. By enhancing the interiors of these vehicles, COMPIN aims to improve the overall passenger experience in urban transit systems.

EZ Wheel

Series B in 2015
EZ-Wheel SAS is a technology company based in Saint-Michel, France, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing industrial electric traction solutions for handling tools and soft mobility applications. The company offers a variety of self-propelled electric wheels designed for scooters, tricycles, and urban vehicles, as well as agricultural and industrial products for wheelbarrows, delivery carts, and medical equipment. EZ-Wheel's technology includes features such as one-axis joystick control for speed management and wireless interface solutions. These products are used to facilitate the movement of heavy loads in various sectors, including construction, urban transport, and healthcare, enhancing the efficiency and performance of material handling equipment. Located in Charente, within the Mecatronic Valley, EZ-Wheel benefits from a supportive industrial ecosystem that fosters innovation and collaboration.

GeoConcept

Series C in 2012
Founded in 1990, GeoConcept Group specializes in developing cartographic optimization technologies for professional applications. The company is recognized as a leader in the field of cartographic information and optimization solutions for both corporate and public sector use. By integrating its proprietary Geographic Information System (GIS) with optimization tools, GeoConcept has pioneered the concept of "geo-optimization," which enhances operational efficiency by leveraging geographical data. Its software applications are utilized in various domains, including geomarketing, territory management, crisis management, and mobile workforce management, thus enabling organizations to make informed decisions and streamline their activities across multiple sectors such as transport, logistics, and sales.

Alloresto.fr

Venture Round in 2009
Alloresto.fr, the online alloresto.fr est le premier site Internet de restauration à domicile avec commande en ligne. En 14 ans, nous avons convaincu plus de 1 500 restaurateurs d'être présents sur le site, gagné la confiance de plus de 250 000 clients et livré plus de 20 millions de repas. Son fondateur, Sébastien Forest, est aujourd'hui entouré de 33 collaborateurs et entend bien étendre son activité à toute la France. Specialties Commande en ligne, Restauration à domicile food delivery leader in France.
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