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 Search Engine

Botify

Series C in 2021
Botify SAS is a Paris-based company that provides a comprehensive suite of applications designed to assist enterprise stakeholders in the organic search process. Founded in 2010, Botify offers a range of tools crucial for search engine optimization, including Botify Analytics, Botify Log Analyzer, Botify Keywords, Botify Studio, and Botify Data Station. These products facilitate the analysis of web data, keyword research, report generation, and data management, allowing users to enhance their digital assets for search engines and voice assistants. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, such as retail, travel, media, and digital agencies, and is recognized for its ability to provide actionable insights that improve SEO performance and drive revenue. With additional offices in New York, London, and Seattle, Botify supports SEO managers, content teams, engineering professionals, and marketing executives in optimizing their online presence.

Edflex

Series A in 2021
Online learning resources search engine

Outmind

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Outmind is a company based in Palaiseau, France, that specializes in developing a search engine designed to enhance data retrieval within organizations. Incorporated in 2019, Outmind's software as a service (SaaS) solution enables users to perform text searches across various internal tools, facilitating the discovery of relevant information such as emails and documents. Additionally, the platform helps users identify colleagues who may assist with specific inquiries, streamlining internal communication and improving overall efficiency in data management.

Cherche mon nid

Venture Round in 2019
When they was a real estate agent, Antoine Huvé, the founder of rechercheemonnid.com, started from the double observation that it had become tedious for clients to search for real estate on the internet (many sites, imprecise locations, multiplication of contacts and registration, ....) and for professionals, it became very expensive and painful to have to multiply ads on different media to be able to get customer contacts without valuing its expertise and skills. The very simple idea of ​​Cherchemonnid.com appeared: To allow people in search of good to be able to contact ALL the professionals of a sector in a single step in order to receive CUSTOMIZED proposals and to cover the whole market.

Adrenaline Hunter

Venture Round in 2017
Adrenaline Hunter operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate the search, comparison, and booking of adrenaline sports and unique adventure travel experiences worldwide. The platform connects adventurers with expert providers in extreme sports and adventure travel, ensuring users can easily find and secure thrilling activities tailored to their interests. By streamlining the process, Adrenaline Hunter enhances the accessibility of exciting experiences for adventure enthusiasts globally.

Sparkup

Debt Financing in 2017
Sparkup provides a platform that allows users to build an investment oriented website and fund collection tools are included.

Cherche mon nid

Seed Round in 2016
When they was a real estate agent, Antoine Huvé, the founder of rechercheemonnid.com, started from the double observation that it had become tedious for clients to search for real estate on the internet (many sites, imprecise locations, multiplication of contacts and registration, ....) and for professionals, it became very expensive and painful to have to multiply ads on different media to be able to get customer contacts without valuing its expertise and skills. The very simple idea of ​​Cherchemonnid.com appeared: To allow people in search of good to be able to contact ALL the professionals of a sector in a single step in order to receive CUSTOMIZED proposals and to cover the whole market.

360&1

Seed Round in 2016
360&1 develops smart interfaces and solutions for web analytics and advertizing automation. The company has developed an e-travel focused solution: FindThePax and is already distributed toward Europe through leading booking engine

Sparkup

Debt Financing in 2016
Sparkup provides a platform that allows users to build an investment oriented website and fund collection tools are included.

Qwant

Venture Round in 2015
Qwant is an internet company based in Paris, France, established in 2011, that operates a search engine focusing on user privacy. The platform is designed to respect users' data by avoiding tracking and profiling, which distinguishes it from many traditional search engines. Qwant utilizes its own indexing algorithm to deliver search results tailored to individual users, taking into account their search queries, location, and language preferences. Additionally, it offers features such as instant answers, autocomplete suggestions, and search result filtering to enhance user experience and ensure accurate information retrieval. By prioritizing privacy and user-centric functionality, Qwant aims to provide a reliable alternative in the digital search landscape.

Geolid

Series C in 2015
Geolid is a search optimization website with a primary focus on french consumers.

Orthodidacte

Series A in 2015
Orthodidacte develops and operates an online platform to help learners improve spelling skills.

Geolid

Series B in 2013
Geolid is a search optimization website with a primary focus on french consumers.