Bpifrance

Bpifrance Financement S.A. is a French financial institution that provides a range of financing solutions and support services aimed at fostering the growth of startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies. It offers various financial products, including medium to long-term loans, export insurance, and leasing options for both tangible and intangible assets. Additionally, Bpifrance supports companies through consulting services, guarantees for bank financing, and training for executives. The organization also engages in direct investments and manages funds aimed at enhancing the financial landscape for businesses at different stages of their development. Established in 1980 and based in Maisons-Alfort, France, Bpifrance was formerly known as OSEO S.A. and rebranded in July 2013. It operates as a subsidiary of Bpifrance SA, reinforcing its commitment to bolstering the French economy through diversified financial solutions.

Céline André

Investment Director

Adonis Arnaud

Junior Investment Manager

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

Françis Aymard

Investment Director

Simon Beauroy

Director

Isabelle Bebear

Director for International and University

Soukanda Bentaleb

Investment Officer

Pascal Bordat

Investment Director

Nathalie Carmona

Associate

Yoann Caujolle

Portfolio Director

Nicolas Ceria

Associate

Ménelé Chesnot

Senior Investment Director

Samuel Dalens

Investment Director

Florent Debienne

Managing Director | Head of Technology Funds Investments

Christian Deblaye

Deputy MD

Luc Doyennel

Investment Director

Nicolas Dufourcq

CEO

Jean-Yves Duriez

Investment Director

Antoine Emmanuelli

Partnership Director

Francis Estellat

Senior Investment Director

Alain Fakhoury

Investment Director Bretagne

Stephen Fargis

Associate

Arnaud Fauquembergue

Investment Manager

Olivier Fosse

Investment Director Alsace Champagne-Ardenne Lorraine

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Investment Director Bretagne

Stéphanie Frachet

Investment Director

Ronan Frefield

Portfolio Director

Laurence Gauthier

Senior Investment Director Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Xavier Gelot

Director of Fonds de Renforcement des PME

Emmanuelle Gervais

Senior Investment Director

Isabelle Ginestet-Naudin

Deputy MD and Director of Sectorial Funds

Vanessa Giraud

Managing Director

Alessandro Gonella

Director

José Gonzalo

Executive Director Mid and Large Cap Direction

Alexis Guinard

Investment Director

Raphaël Guterman

Associate

Yonel Génin

Partnership Director

Luc Heinrich

MD

Hubert Hernandez

Investment Director

Hortense Jacon

Investment Associate

Véronique Jacq

Managing Director

Jean-René Jégou

Director of the Regional Funds Department

Pascal Lagarde

Director

Caroline Lebel

Senior Associate

Eric Lefebvre

Director

Ronan Lefort

Investment Director

Arnaud Legardeur

Investment Director

Christian Leonetti

Investment Director

Olivier Levy

Director of East private equity Interregional Network

Cedric Lowenbach

Director of Operations

Arielle Marsaud

Associate

Alex Marvaldi

Partner

Laure Michel

Investment Director

Maud Moulin

Portfolio Director

Sébastien Moynot

Investment Director and Member of the Management Board

Philippe Mutricy

Deputy MD

Valérie de la Ménardière

Investment Director

Alexandre Ossola

MD

Stanislas Panhard

Senior Investment Director

Nicolas Parpex

Senior Investment Director

Sophie Perette

Portfolio Director Alsace Champagne-Ardenne Lorraine

Thibault Peroys

Investment Director

Axel Piriou

Senior Investment Manager

Marc Prévôt

Director of North Private Equity Interregional Network

Matthieu Rabeisen

Portfolio Director

Sarah Roeland

Investment Manager

Stéphane Romang

Investment Director

Thibaut Roulon

Investment Director

Julie Régnier

Senior Investment Manager Alsace Champagne-Ardenne Lorraine

Eduardo Sampaio

Portfolio Director

Nadia Sarri

Investment Director

Gilles Schang

Deputy Managing Director

Nicolas de La Serre

Investment Director Pays de la Loire

Thierry Sommelet

MD

Vincent Stievenard

Investment Director and Director of North Private Equity Interregional Network

Xavier Tessier

Director

Gabrielle Tetart

Senior Investment Manager and Associate

Tuan Tran

Investment Director

Alain Tueux

Investment Director

Stanislas de Tymowski

Associate

Adrien Vasseur

Portfolio Director

Benoît Villain

Senior Investment Manager

Philippe Vuarchex

Associate

Stéphanie Vuillaume

Associate

Romain Vérani

Associate

Samuel Waddell

Associate

Past deals in Mobile Advertising

bybr

Grant in 2020
ByBr operates a mobile application that facilitates the connection between consumers and brands through a simple interface that allows users to either type or scan brand names or logos. The app provides immediate access to localized official information, including websites, social media links, contact details, and messaging options, allowing for effortless interaction. Additionally, ByBr serves as an online platform for influencer and brand marketing, enabling brands to discover and collaborate with influential creators worldwide. This marketplace streamlines the process of communication and campaign management, while also ensuring secure payment methods for both brands and influencers. ByBr aims to enhance consumer engagement with brands and provide a seamless experience for users and marketers alike.

Elium

Venture Round in 2018
Elium Tech, founded in 2016 and based in Montpellier, France, operates a unified video programmatic platform that provides self-service advertising solutions for marketers. The platform supports video advertising across various channels, including Desktop, Mobile, Social, TV, and Digital out-of-Home (DooH). Elium simplifies the management of video advertising campaigns through a single interface, enabling buyers to integrate seamlessly with demand-side platforms, ad servers, and other essential tools. The company emphasizes automation and the use of artificial intelligence to optimize campaign performance, allowing for more efficient media trading decisions. With additional offices in Paris and London, Elium aims to centralize video advertising activities and enhance data performance, ultimately maximizing the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Dr. Banner

Debt Financing in 2018
Dr. Banner LLC specializes in providing a hyperlocal programmatic advertising platform tailored for brands, retailers, and agencies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, the company enables users to efficiently create and optimize hyper-targeted online advertising campaigns. Its platform features tools for quick banner creation, geolocation capabilities, and a proprietary demand-side platform, allowing clients to customize their advertising strategies and define specific broadcast areas. Dr. Banner serves a diverse range of industries, such as automotive, fashion, food and beverage, luxury goods, and consumer packaged goods. With offices in major cities worldwide, including Paris, New York, and Tokyo, Dr. Banner operates as a subsidiary of Mediakeys and aims to enhance online advertising effectiveness for its clients.

S4M

Series B in 2018
S4M, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in mobile performance advertising. The company offers FUSIO, a mobile analytics and programmatic solution that utilizes algorithms to predict, serve, measure, and optimize mobile advertisement campaigns in real-time. Additionally, S4M provides YANCO, a platform designed to identify potential customers and automate acquisition campaigns while optimizing engagements across various media. With a focus on delivering personalized ad experiences, S4M ensures clients have full visibility into campaign performance from impressions to conversions. The company holds MRC accreditations for post-ad measurements in mobile browsers and apps, highlighting its commitment to high standards in advertising effectiveness. S4M serves over 500 advertisers globally, with offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, employing more than 130 professionals dedicated to enhancing mobile marketing strategies.

Gabsee

Seed Round in 2018
Gabsee is a United States-based company that designs and develops a mobile application enabling users to create personalized avatars in Augmented Reality. The app allows individuals to express their identity and creativity by customizing their avatars, which can be utilized in various digital interactions and experiences. Through its innovative approach, Gabsee enhances user engagement by providing a platform for self-expression in a virtual environment.

Fill Up Media

Venture Round in 2017
Fill Up Média is an innovative advertising agency, offering a new communication medium: a screen built into the payment automat of the fuel dispensing pumps. This new medium allows stationary diffusion of multimedia advertising content, targeted and enriched during fueling. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France.

Wavy

Seed Round in 2017
Wavy is an IT company that specializes in providing communication tools and management software tailored specifically for hair and beauty salons. The company has developed an innovative cash register application compatible with tablets and smartphones, designed to assist beauty professionals in managing their daily operations and enhancing their marketing strategies. By offering these specialized solutions, Wavy aims to streamline the management processes for hairdressers and other beauty service providers.

Parkopoly

Seed Round in 2017
Parkopoly is develops and operates a mobile application that connects drivers with customers for vehicle delivery from the car dealers and car delivery to and from the garage.

myElefant

Venture Round in 2016
myElefant SAS is a Paris-based company that specializes in mobile marketing messaging services. Established in 2010, the firm offers a platform that enables brands to design, send, and track content campaigns effectively. Its services cater to various industries, including automotive, travel, banking, insurance, e-commerce, clothing, optics, telecommunications, grocery retail, and sports. The company's technology allows marketers to deliver real-time advertising tailored to their customers' needs, enhancing engagement and campaign performance. myElefant operates as a subsidiary of Sinch AB.

Parrot

Post in 2015
Parrot is a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux with a vision to integrate mobile technology into everyday life through innovative and user-friendly products. The company has developed a comprehensive range of hands-free systems for vehicles, establishing itself as a significant player in in-car infotainment. Parrot is also recognized for its high-end wireless multimedia offerings, created in collaboration with prominent designers. Additionally, the company has ventured into the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market with the Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter that can be piloted via Wi-Fi and incorporates augmented reality features for professional applications. Headquartered in Paris, Parrot employs over 750 people worldwide and derives most of its revenue from international sales.

S4M

Series A in 2015
S4M, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in mobile performance advertising. The company offers FUSIO, a mobile analytics and programmatic solution that utilizes algorithms to predict, serve, measure, and optimize mobile advertisement campaigns in real-time. Additionally, S4M provides YANCO, a platform designed to identify potential customers and automate acquisition campaigns while optimizing engagements across various media. With a focus on delivering personalized ad experiences, S4M ensures clients have full visibility into campaign performance from impressions to conversions. The company holds MRC accreditations for post-ad measurements in mobile browsers and apps, highlighting its commitment to high standards in advertising effectiveness. S4M serves over 500 advertisers globally, with offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, employing more than 130 professionals dedicated to enhancing mobile marketing strategies.