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
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 Wireless
Up&Charge
Seed Round in 2024
Up&Charge specializes in automated induction charging stations that offer a wireless electric charging solution for electric vehicles. The company’s technology facilitates cable-free charging through an induction system, enabling users to recharge their vehicles without the need for supervision. These self-service charging stations operate around the clock, providing convenience and accessibility for electric vehicle owners. Additionally, Up&Charge's design preserves sidewalk space, making it a practical option for urban environments.
Sequans Communications
Grant in 2024
Sequans Communications S.A. is a designer and supplier of cellular semiconductor solutions, specializing in 4G and 5G chips and modules tailored for massive, broadband, and critical Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes its Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms for 5G/4G massive IoT applications, known for their low power consumption and integrated functionalities. For broadband and critical IoT applications, Sequans provides the Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-end Taurus 5G chip platforms, which are optimized for various sectors including residential, enterprise, and industrial uses. The company serves a global market with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.
Greenerwave
Series A in 2024
Greenerwave is a company focused on enhancing wireless indoor connectivity through innovative technology. It has developed electronically reconfigurable surfaces that function as electromagnetic mirrors, which address connectivity and mobility challenges. This technology enables the creation of cost-effective and energy-efficient beamforming antennas and radars. By improving indoor wireless signals, Greenerwave aims to ensure that customers consistently experience reliable connectivity, thereby transforming how people interact with wireless networks.
Actility
Venture Round in 2023
Actility S.A., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lannion, France, is a leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and specializes in machine-to-machine communication solutions. The company's flagship platform, ThingPark, provides a carrier-grade Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that supports scalable deployments of mission-critical applications. ThingPark facilitates the connection between sensors and cloud applications, accommodating a wide range of use cases from global networks to secure enterprise solutions. Actility features a growing ecosystem of partners and offers middleware that enables seamless integration of data from various sensors. Additionally, the company operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects businesses with vetted IoT device, connectivity, and application providers. As a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™, Actility is committed to advancing IoT technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry.
CorWave
Series C in 2023
CorWave is a developer of advanced implanted cardiac support devices aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with heart failure. The company's flagship product, an innovative left ventricular assist device (LVAD), employs a unique undulating disc wave pumping mechanism. This design enhances blood flow by mimicking the natural pulsation of the heart, significantly reducing trauma to blood and minimizing complications associated with clotting and bleeding, which are common with traditional continuous flow pumps. Additionally, CorWave's LVAD is characterized by low power consumption and compact size, making it suitable for complete implantation and integration with a wireless energy transfer system. Through its pioneering technology, CorWave seeks to alleviate the burdens of heart failure and lessen the need for invasive surgical interventions.
Devialet
Venture Round in 2022
Devialet is an audio technology company based in Paris, founded in 2007, that specializes in developing advanced acoustic engineering solutions. The firm offers a range of audio equipment, including connected speakers and wireless earbuds, such as its Gemini model. By integrating digital and analog technologies, Devialet aims to enhance the audio experience for consumers. The company's mission is to make its innovative audio technology universally accessible, contributing to the advancement of sound amplification and overall musical enjoyment through its sophisticated production processes.
RFence
Seed Round in 2022
RFence is a start-up focused on analyzing and securing radio frequency environments, crucial for the smooth operation of sites with critical security needs. The company specializes in monitoring technologies that protect against radio wave attacks, safeguarding wireless and IoT networks from potential threats. Their solutions are tailored for industrial sites, including logistics centers, government buildings, ports, airports, and penitentiary facilities, ensuring comprehensive security management in these sensitive areas. By addressing the risks associated with radio frequency interference, RFence enables clients to maintain operational efficiency while enhancing safety measures.
NaoX Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
NaoX Technologies is focused on preventing neurological disorders through innovative connected solutions. The company has developed wireless headphones equipped with integrated sensors that passively monitor brain activity by detecting brain vibrations. These headphones record electroencephalogram data in real time and aggregate the information on a software dashboard for healthcare professionals. By providing this technology, NaoX Technologies aims to democratize access to neurological disorder prevention and support patients in their recovery from mental health issues.
Adeunis
Grant in 2021
Adeunis designs, manufactures, and markets connected objects and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for various sectors, including smart buildings, industrial optimization, and connected agriculture. The company offers a range of products, such as radio frequency transmission modules, wireless transmission systems, and telemetry systems, tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Adeunis also provides services like on-site radio mapping, deployment, training, and data processing to support the management of buildings and infrastructure. Based in Crolles, France, the company focuses on creating customized radio solutions and ready-to-use systems that enhance connectivity and efficiency across multiple applications.
Adeunis
Post in 2021
Adeunis designs, manufactures, and markets connected objects and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for various sectors, including smart buildings, industrial optimization, and connected agriculture. The company offers a range of products, such as radio frequency transmission modules, wireless transmission systems, and telemetry systems, tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Adeunis also provides services like on-site radio mapping, deployment, training, and data processing to support the management of buildings and infrastructure. Based in Crolles, France, the company focuses on creating customized radio solutions and ready-to-use systems that enhance connectivity and efficiency across multiple applications.
Grapheal
Seed Round in 2021
Grapheal is a Medtech startup focused on developing embedded and wearable biosensors that leverage graphene transistors for enhanced functionality. Their devices are designed to be minimalistic and digital, enabling the dosing of biomarkers and detection of pathogens through a smartphone interface. By integrating advanced sensing nanomaterials with wireless connectivity and data analysis capabilities, Grapheal's biosensors facilitate field diagnostics and remote patient monitoring. This approach aims to make healthcare more accessible and accurate, allowing medical professionals to effectively monitor patient progress and healing.
CorWave
Series C in 2021
CorWave is a developer of advanced implanted cardiac support devices aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with heart failure. The company's flagship product, an innovative left ventricular assist device (LVAD), employs a unique undulating disc wave pumping mechanism. This design enhances blood flow by mimicking the natural pulsation of the heart, significantly reducing trauma to blood and minimizing complications associated with clotting and bleeding, which are common with traditional continuous flow pumps. Additionally, CorWave's LVAD is characterized by low power consumption and compact size, making it suitable for complete implantation and integration with a wireless energy transfer system. Through its pioneering technology, CorWave seeks to alleviate the burdens of heart failure and lessen the need for invasive surgical interventions.
Wifirst
Private Equity Round in 2019
Wifirst is a telecom operator based in Paris, France, that specializes in providing high-performance wireless internet and connectivity services for various enterprises across Europe and Africa. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on meeting the increasing demand for internet usage through its robust network infrastructure. Wifirst offers a diverse array of services, including wireless internet, fiber optic installations, managed LAN solutions, and firewall services, as well as internet protocol television and voice-over-internet protocol offerings. With a commitment to enhancing digital transformation, Wifirst operates hundreds of thousands of secure and intuitive connected spaces, ensuring that its clients remain connected in an evolving digital landscape.
ffly4u
Venture Round in 2018
ffly4u SAS provides innovative solutions for tracking reusable mobile assets and transport packaging, specializing in low-frequency locating services. Founded in 2014 and based in Toulouse, France, the company offers several applications, including myDrum, myBin, myTrailer, and myEquipment, which facilitate both outdoor and indoor geolocation of various assets. These solutions cater to a wide range of industries, such as telecommunications, waste management, construction, and agriculture, by serving logistics and supply chain managers, as well as financial and operational executives. The technology combines a device for asset attachment, low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) connectivity for data transmission, and a data platform powered by ThingWorx for effective data management. This comprehensive approach positions ffly4u as a leader in embedded information for B2B mobile assets in Europe.
energysquare
Seed Round in 2018
Energysquare specializes in innovative wireless charging solutions that enable users to charge multiple devices simultaneously at speeds comparable to traditional chargers. Their technology features an ultra-thin, spill-resistant charging pad that is compatible with various operating systems and is designed to be shatterproof. By eliminating the need for electrical cables, Energysquare aims to enhance the user experience and provide reliable access to energy for connected devices on any surface.
Actility
Series D in 2017
Actility S.A., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lannion, France, is a leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and specializes in machine-to-machine communication solutions. The company's flagship platform, ThingPark, provides a carrier-grade Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that supports scalable deployments of mission-critical applications. ThingPark facilitates the connection between sensors and cloud applications, accommodating a wide range of use cases from global networks to secure enterprise solutions. Actility features a growing ecosystem of partners and offers middleware that enables seamless integration of data from various sensors. Additionally, the company operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects businesses with vetted IoT device, connectivity, and application providers. As a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™, Actility is committed to advancing IoT technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry.
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.
Devialet
Series C in 2016
Devialet is an audio technology company based in Paris, founded in 2007, that specializes in developing advanced acoustic engineering solutions. The firm offers a range of audio equipment, including connected speakers and wireless earbuds, such as its Gemini model. By integrating digital and analog technologies, Devialet aims to enhance the audio experience for consumers. The company's mission is to make its innovative audio technology universally accessible, contributing to the advancement of sound amplification and overall musical enjoyment through its sophisticated production processes.
CorWave
Series B in 2016
CorWave is a developer of advanced implanted cardiac support devices aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with heart failure. The company's flagship product, an innovative left ventricular assist device (LVAD), employs a unique undulating disc wave pumping mechanism. This design enhances blood flow by mimicking the natural pulsation of the heart, significantly reducing trauma to blood and minimizing complications associated with clotting and bleeding, which are common with traditional continuous flow pumps. Additionally, CorWave's LVAD is characterized by low power consumption and compact size, making it suitable for complete implantation and integration with a wireless energy transfer system. Through its pioneering technology, CorWave seeks to alleviate the burdens of heart failure and lessen the need for invasive surgical interventions.
Interway Group
Venture Round in 2016
Interway Group is an IT services company that specializes in providing digital technology solutions tailored for retail and mass distribution sectors. The firm offers a range of consulting and expertise to address various digital technology needs, including network infrastructure, Wi-Fi systems, security solutions, and electronic payment systems. By focusing on optimizing the performance of retail businesses, Interway Group aims to enhance operational efficiency and support clients in adapting to the evolving digital landscape.
Seamless Waves
Grant in 2016
Seamless Waves is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and implementing reconfigurable RF transceivers. These advanced transceivers can sweep the frequency spectrum to identify the least occupied frequency bands, facilitating efficient communication through the appropriate wireless standards. Utilizing highly efficient RF Analog-to-Digital converters, Seamless Waves' technology ensures low power consumption, making it ideal for portable devices. In addition to its transceiver solutions, the company offers silicon-proven Analog/RF Physical Intellectual Property (IP) and virtual component models that support early system integration for clients.
ACCO Semiconductor
Series F in 2016
ACCO Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, with additional facilities in Paris, France. Established in 1994, the company specializes in developing advanced CMOS wireless solutions, particularly power amplifiers for mobile communications. ACCO's product offerings include CMOS power amplifiers that support various cellular standards, including 2G, 3G, and 4G, catering to a range of portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, MiFi routers, and USB dongles. The company has innovated a patented CMOS technology that allows for high efficiency and integration of components, enabling the production of power amplifiers that match the performance of traditional gallium arsenide amplifiers while utilizing standard CMOS fabrication methods. This advancement simplifies manufacturing and enhances the capabilities of mobile communication products.
Parrot
Post in 2015
Parrot, established in 1994, specializes in wireless devices for mobile phones. Headquartered in Paris, the company employs over 750 people globally and generates majority of its sales overseas. Parrot is renowned for its extensive range of hands-free car systems and expertise in mobile connectivity and multimedia around smartphones, positioning it as a key player in in-car infotainment. Additionally, Parrot collaborates with renowned designers to create high-end wireless multimedia products. The company has also ventured into the UAV market with the Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via Wi-Fi, and offers solutions for professional UAV use. Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006.
Actility
Series C in 2015
Actility S.A., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lannion, France, is a leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and specializes in machine-to-machine communication solutions. The company's flagship platform, ThingPark, provides a carrier-grade Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that supports scalable deployments of mission-critical applications. ThingPark facilitates the connection between sensors and cloud applications, accommodating a wide range of use cases from global networks to secure enterprise solutions. Actility features a growing ecosystem of partners and offers middleware that enables seamless integration of data from various sensors. Additionally, the company operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects businesses with vetted IoT device, connectivity, and application providers. As a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™, Actility is committed to advancing IoT technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry.
Delfmems
Series C in 2014
Delfmems SAS, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and licensing of radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) switching technology. The company focuses on small-signal switching applications, providing stand-alone single pole double throw switches suitable for automatic test equipment, instrumentation, mobile telecommunications infrastructure, as well as military and space applications. Delfmems' technology supports the creation of digital and variable capacitors, aiming to enhance connectivity and meet the growing data demands of next-generation 4G and 5G handsets. Their RF MEMS switching solutions deliver low voltage operation, high performance, and hot switching capabilities, enabling clients to achieve increased bandwidth and bit rates for handling substantial data volumes.
Delfmems
Series B in 2013
Delfmems SAS, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and licensing of radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) switching technology. The company focuses on small-signal switching applications, providing stand-alone single pole double throw switches suitable for automatic test equipment, instrumentation, mobile telecommunications infrastructure, as well as military and space applications. Delfmems' technology supports the creation of digital and variable capacitors, aiming to enhance connectivity and meet the growing data demands of next-generation 4G and 5G handsets. Their RF MEMS switching solutions deliver low voltage operation, high performance, and hot switching capabilities, enabling clients to achieve increased bandwidth and bit rates for handling substantial data volumes.
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