Up&Charge
Seed Round in 2024
Up&Charge is a company that specializes in automated induction charging stations, providing a wireless charging solution for electric vehicles. Its technology enables cable-free charging through an induction system, allowing users to recharge their vehicles without the need for physical connections. The self-service charging stations are designed for round-the-clock availability, ensuring convenience for clients. Additionally, Up&Charge's approach preserves sidewalk space, making it a practical option for urban environments. The automated recharging capability allows for remote activation via an application, further enhancing user experience and accessibility.
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 improving wireless indoor connectivity through innovative technology. It develops electronically reconfigurable surfaces that function as electromagnetic mirrors, effectively addressing connectivity and mobility challenges. This technology enables the creation of cost-effective and low-energy beamforming antennas and radars, aiming to enhance the overall wireless experience for users. By prioritizing reliable indoor connections, Greenerwave seeks to transform the way customers interact with wireless networks.
CorWave is a company focused on developing innovative implanted cardiac support devices aimed at improving the quality of life for patients suffering from heart failure. Its flagship product, the CorWave LVAD, employs a unique undulating disc wave pumping mechanism, which replaces traditional high-speed impellers used in current continuous flow rotary pumps. This design significantly reduces trauma to blood, thereby minimizing complications such as clotting and bleeding. The CorWave pump generates a pulsatile flow that closely resembles the natural heartbeat, addressing a key limitation of existing LVADs that provide only continuous flow. Additionally, the device's low power consumption and compact size facilitate its potential for complete implantation, enhanced by a wireless energy transfer system. Through these advancements, CorWave aims to alleviate the burdens associated with heart failure and invasive surgical procedures.
Devialet
Venture Round in 2022
Devialet is an audio technology company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, founded in 2007. It specializes in acoustic engineering and offers a range of audio equipment, including advanced sound amplification solutions that integrate both digital and analog technologies. The company aims to make its innovative audio technology universally accessible, enhancing the listening experience for users. Among its notable products is the Gemini, a pair of wireless earbuds designed to deliver high-quality sound. Devialet is also recognized for its robotized production line, which contributes to the efficient manufacturing of its audio devices.
RFence is a start-up that specializes in analyzing and securing radio frequency environments. The company develops advanced monitoring technologies designed to protect industrial sites with critical security needs, such as logistics centers, government buildings, ports, airports, and penitentiary facilities. By focusing on the risks associated with radio waves, RFence offers solutions that safeguard wireless and IoT networks against potential attacks. Their expertise allows clients to maintain operational integrity and security in environments where the threat of interference or disruption is significant.
NaoX Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
NaoX Technologies is a company focused on the prevention of neurological disorders through innovative technology. It develops wireless headphones equipped with integrated sensors that passively monitor brain vibrations to record electroencephalogram data in real time. This data is then aggregated and presented on a software dashboard for healthcare providers, facilitating better diagnosis and treatment for patients. The company's mission is to democratize access to neurological disorder prevention, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and support recovery from mental illness.
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 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 innovative embedded and wearable biosensors designed for modern healthcare applications. Leveraging advanced graphene transistors, Grapheal's devices enable accurate and affordable field diagnostics and remote patient monitoring. Their biosensors, which are minimalistic in design and integrated with wireless connectivity, allow for the precise detection of biomarkers and pathogens, all accessible through a smartphone. The company’s approach encompasses the entire value chain, from synthesizing proprietary sensing nanomaterials to the integration of sensor technology with embedded data analysis and software development, thus facilitating enhanced medical oversight for professionals.
CorWave is a company focused on developing innovative implanted cardiac support devices aimed at improving the quality of life for patients suffering from heart failure. Its flagship product, the CorWave LVAD, employs a unique undulating disc wave pumping mechanism, which replaces traditional high-speed impellers used in current continuous flow rotary pumps. This design significantly reduces trauma to blood, thereby minimizing complications such as clotting and bleeding. The CorWave pump generates a pulsatile flow that closely resembles the natural heartbeat, addressing a key limitation of existing LVADs that provide only continuous flow. Additionally, the device's low power consumption and compact size facilitate its potential for complete implantation, enhanced by a wireless energy transfer system. Through these advancements, CorWave aims to alleviate the burdens associated with heart failure and invasive surgical procedures.
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.
energysquare
Seed Round in 2018
Energysquare is a company that specializes in the development of innovative wireless charging solutions. Their flagship product features an ultra-thin charging pad that allows users to charge multiple devices simultaneously, offering efficiency comparable to traditional chargers. The technology is designed to be spill-resistant, compatible with various operating systems, and shatterproof, enhancing its usability in diverse environments. Energysquare aims to simplify the energy access and charging experience for users, eliminating the need for cumbersome electrical cables and ensuring reliable performance.
Fenotek
Venture Round in 2017
Fenotek is a French company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Meyreuil. It specializes in the development of smart doorbells that enhance home security and facilitate video communication. The company's products enable users to monitor their homes and connect with visitors through high-performance wireless video streaming and two-way voice communication. Fenotek's offerings include features such as video recording, motion detection, and integration with a mobile application that allows customers to receive activity notifications and control various home functions, such as turning on lights or opening doors, from their smartphones or tablets.
Devialet is an audio technology company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, founded in 2007. It specializes in acoustic engineering and offers a range of audio equipment, including advanced sound amplification solutions that integrate both digital and analog technologies. The company aims to make its innovative audio technology universally accessible, enhancing the listening experience for users. Among its notable products is the Gemini, a pair of wireless earbuds designed to deliver high-quality sound. Devialet is also recognized for its robotized production line, which contributes to the efficient manufacturing of its audio devices.
CorWave is a company focused on developing innovative implanted cardiac support devices aimed at improving the quality of life for patients suffering from heart failure. Its flagship product, the CorWave LVAD, employs a unique undulating disc wave pumping mechanism, which replaces traditional high-speed impellers used in current continuous flow rotary pumps. This design significantly reduces trauma to blood, thereby minimizing complications such as clotting and bleeding. The CorWave pump generates a pulsatile flow that closely resembles the natural heartbeat, addressing a key limitation of existing LVADs that provide only continuous flow. Additionally, the device's low power consumption and compact size facilitate its potential for complete implantation, enhanced by a wireless energy transfer system. Through these advancements, CorWave aims to alleviate the burdens associated with heart failure and invasive surgical procedures.
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 the design and implementation of reconfigurable RF transceivers. These advanced transceivers can sweep the frequency spectrum to identify the least occupied frequency bands, subsequently establishing communication using the appropriate wireless standards. Their efficient RF Analog-to-Digital converters ensure low power consumption, making them ideal for portable devices. Additionally, Seamless Waves offers silicon-proven Analog and RF Physical IPs, along with virtual component models that facilitate early system integration for clients.
ACCO Semiconductor
Series F in 2016
ACCO Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of advanced CMOS wireless solutions. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on producing high-performance CMOS power amplifiers that support various cellular standards, including 2G, 3G, and 4G. These amplifiers are designed for portable mobile products such as smartphones, wireless tablets, MiFi routers, and USB dongles. ACCO’s innovative approach combines CMOS technology with radio frequency capabilities, enabling the integration of power amplifiers and controllers into a single die, which simplifies manufacturing processes and reduces costs. The company also has facilities in Paris, France, further enhancing its operational footprint in the semiconductor industry.
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.
Delfmems SAS is a French company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and licensing of radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical systems (RF MEMS) switching technology. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, Delfmems produces stand-alone single pole double throw RF switches designed for various applications, including automatic test equipment, instrumentation, telecommunications infrastructure, military, and space sectors. The company's technology also enables the creation of digital and variable capacitors. Delfmems focuses on enhancing connectivity and meeting the growing data demands of next-generation 4G and 5G devices by offering low voltage RF MEMS solutions that provide high performance and efficient hot switching operations.
Delfmems SAS is a French company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and licensing of radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical systems (RF MEMS) switching technology. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, Delfmems produces stand-alone single pole double throw RF switches designed for various applications, including automatic test equipment, instrumentation, telecommunications infrastructure, military, and space sectors. The company's technology also enables the creation of digital and variable capacitors. Delfmems focuses on enhancing connectivity and meeting the growing data demands of next-generation 4G and 5G devices by offering low voltage RF MEMS solutions that provide high performance and efficient hot switching operations.