BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a global financial services company headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1848, it operates through two primary divisions: Retail Banking and Services, and Corporate and Institutional Banking. The company offers a wide array of services, including long-term corporate financing, digital banking, wealth management, asset management, and investment services. It also provides global market services, security services, and corporate trade and treasury services to institutional and corporate clients. BNP Paribas Asset Management, a subsidiary, manages funds for individual and institutional investors, focusing on public equity and fixed income markets worldwide. Additionally, BNP Paribas Fortis, a Belgian subsidiary, offers corporate and investment banking, retail banking, and investment solutions. The company's extensive global network spans nearly 75 countries, serving a diverse range of clients from individuals to large corporations and public institutions.

Stephen Blumenreich

Managing Director, Head of Healthcare

Jean-Laurent Bonnafe

CEO

Jean-Laurent Bonnafe

CEO and Director

Philippe Bordenave

COO

Koen Broothaerts

Investment Director

Rodolphe Brumm JD

Head of Infrastructure, Private Equity and Private Assets investment

Renaat Denolf

COO Private Equity

Steven Van Droogenbroeck

Investment Manager

Toon Frans

Investment Associate

Mark Gevens

Investment Director

Michel Konczaty

Deputy COO and Member of the Executive Committee

Raf Moons Ph.D

Investment Director

Emiel De Saeytyd

Investment Associate

Julie De Schrijver

Investment Analyst

Seppe Seghers

Investment Analyst

Christopher Sked

Managing Director

Jade Taieb

Investment Manager, Private Equity

David Vaillant

Global Head of Finance, Deputy Managing Director BNPP Asset Management Europe

Sven Vermeulen

Investment Manager

Sofie Vermeulen

Investment Manager

Olivier Warnan

Partner, Solar Impulse Venture Fund

Anne Wautier

Investment Manager

Jeff Zoller

Director - US Fund Services

Jacques d'Estais

Deputy COO and Head of International Financial Services

Ghanem Al Araj

Managing Director

Sven Vermeulen

Investment Manager

Past deals in Telecommunications

SandboxAQ

Series E in 2025
SandboxAQ is a company that develops artificial intelligence and quantum technology solutions aimed at addressing complex business and scientific challenges. By integrating expertise from multiple disciplines, including physics, computer science, and mathematics, the company creates Large Quantitative Models and AI sensing applications tailored for various industries. Its offerings are designed to provide practical solutions in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and cybersecurity. Through its innovative software, SandboxAQ enables clients to tackle significant computational challenges and advance their technological capabilities.

Optus Finance

Debt Financing in 2025
Optus Finance provides financial services realted to the telcom sector.

NBN Company

Debt Financing in 2023
NBN Co is a government-owned company in Australia that designs, builds, and operates the nation's wholesale broadband access network. It provides broadband services to communities and businesses across the country using a mix of technologies, including fiber, wireless, and satellite. The company's network, known as the National Broadband Network (NBN), is Australia's digital backbone, facilitating connectivity and driving productivity. NBN Co is overseen by the Minister for Communications and the Minister of Finance, as it is a Government Business Enterprise.

Reliance Jio

Debt Financing in 2023
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a company providing wireless telecom products and services. The company offers voice, data, and messaging services, as well as distributes smartphones and hotspot devices. Its areas of research, development and new service deployment include blockchain, artificial intelligence, open source platforms, IOT, data analytics, and next-gen cloud services.

Exotrail

Series B in 2023
Exotrail, established in 2015 and based in Palaiseau, France, specializes in developing electric propulsion systems and flight software for small satellites and constellations. The company's key products are ExoMS, a propulsion system enabling small satellite constellations to access new orbits, and ExoOPS, a cloud-based software for mission operation planning. Exotrail's electric thrusters cater to nano and micro-satellites, serving applications in telecommunication, earth observation, and space science.

CELESTE

Debt Financing in 2021
CELESTE operates as an Internet provider for different companies. The company offers a range of solutions which covers Internet access, MPLS interconnection and fiber optics, IP telephony or ecological data center hosting. CELESTE was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Champs-sur-marne, Ile-de-France.

Groupe INTM

Private Equity Round in 2021
INTM Group offers consulting and digital services. Their list of sectors is as follows: bank and insurance, distribution and retail, energy, transportation, industry, telecoms and media, public service, and health and social. Their mission is to comprehend the business and the demands of their customers in order to implement solutions that will help them achieve their strategic goals. Their value chains' efficiency is to support change, operations, service centers, and other functions.

Airtel Africa

Post in 2021
Airtel Africa Plc is a telecommunications company that delivers mobile voice and data services, as well as mobile money solutions, across Nigeria, East Africa, and Francophone Africa. The company offers a variety of services including prepaid and postpaid wireless voice, international roaming, data communication, and fixed-line telephone services. In addition, Airtel Africa provides mobile money services that encompass payment systems, microloans, savings, and international money transfers. Established in 2018 and headquartered in London, Airtel Africa aims to make mobile communications affordable, thereby supporting economic and social development in the regions it serves. As of March 2020, the company catered to approximately 110.6 million customers, with the majority of its revenue generated from its operations in Nigeria. Airtel Africa is committed to extending its network to rural areas and engaging in community-focused education initiatives.

Deeplink Medical

Venture Round in 2019
Deeplink Medical develops a teleradiology platform aimed at enhancing telemedicine projects for healthcare professionals. Recognizing the limitations of existing telemedicine IT solutions, the company focuses on creating innovative tools that address real needs in the medical field. Their platform streamlines requests for imaging examinations, standardizes examination protocols, and ensures the secure transmission of essential data among healthcare providers. This approach allows users to operate independently in their teleradiology activities without reliance on a medical network. Additionally, Deeplink Medical emphasizes the importance of comprehensive support, training, and medical protocols to optimize patient management and ensure the success of telemedicine initiatives.

SIRO Ireland

Debt Financing in 2019
SIRO Network is constructed utilizing the overhead and subsurface ESB infrastructure, guaranteeing an efficient, stable, and lengthy network. By deploying optical fiber that enters a home, building, or business directly, is an access network technology that provides the fastest Internet connection imaginable. All constraints that hinder the efficiency of other types of networks are eliminated.

Hyperoptic

Debt Financing in 2018
Hyperoptic Ltd. is a London-based provider of fiber-to-the-building broadband services aimed at residential, business, and property sectors. Established in 2010, the company distinguishes itself by delivering true superfast broadband through direct fiber connections to premises, in contrast to many UK internet service providers that rely on hybrid systems involving outdated copper cables. This approach allows Hyperoptic to offer high and reliable internet speeds, addressing the UK's lag in hyperfast broadband availability compared to countries like Japan and the United States. The company collaborates with property owners, developers, and professionals to install fiber infrastructure in both new and existing buildings, while also providing services such as installation, billing, telephony, technical support, and various business broadband solutions. With a robust expansion strategy, Hyperoptic is positioned to significantly enhance broadband access across the United Kingdom.

Talan

Venture Round in 2018
Talan is a consulting firm that focuses on technology innovation and transformation, serving clients primarily in the finance, energy, and telecom sectors. The company provides a range of services, including data intelligence, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence, which facilitate the digital transformation of its clients. Talan is dedicated to understanding the implications of its actions, ensuring that its services effectively support the evolving needs of businesses in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Reliance Jio

Debt Financing in 2018
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a company providing wireless telecom products and services. The company offers voice, data, and messaging services, as well as distributes smartphones and hotspot devices. Its areas of research, development and new service deployment include blockchain, artificial intelligence, open source platforms, IOT, data analytics, and next-gen cloud services.

Newgen Software Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Newgen Software Technologies Limited is a software company based in New Delhi, India, specializing in Business Process Management (BPM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and Customer Communication Management (CCM) solutions. Founded in 1992, Newgen serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, insurance, healthcare, government, and telecommunications, with over 1,000 installations across more than 50 countries. The company is known for its NewgenONE Platform, a unified low-code platform designed for end-to-end automation, enabling organizations to streamline processes and manage enterprise content effectively. Newgen has received recognition from prominent analyst firms and is positioned in various Magic Quadrants for its innovative solutions. It adheres to high standards of quality and information security, holding certifications such as ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2005.

Hyperoptic

Debt Financing in 2017
Hyperoptic Ltd. is a London-based provider of fiber-to-the-building broadband services aimed at residential, business, and property sectors. Established in 2010, the company distinguishes itself by delivering true superfast broadband through direct fiber connections to premises, in contrast to many UK internet service providers that rely on hybrid systems involving outdated copper cables. This approach allows Hyperoptic to offer high and reliable internet speeds, addressing the UK's lag in hyperfast broadband availability compared to countries like Japan and the United States. The company collaborates with property owners, developers, and professionals to install fiber infrastructure in both new and existing buildings, while also providing services such as installation, billing, telephony, technical support, and various business broadband solutions. With a robust expansion strategy, Hyperoptic is positioned to significantly enhance broadband access across the United Kingdom.

Talan

Venture Round in 2015
Talan is a consulting firm that focuses on technology innovation and transformation, serving clients primarily in the finance, energy, and telecom sectors. The company provides a range of services, including data intelligence, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence, which facilitate the digital transformation of its clients. Talan is dedicated to understanding the implications of its actions, ensuring that its services effectively support the evolving needs of businesses in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Anteryon International

Venture Round in 2010
Anteryon International, established in 2006, is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-precision optical solutions. It offers a wide range of products, including various types of lenses, laser modules, optical mirrors, filters, and custom opto-mechatronic assemblies. Serving diverse sectors such as medical, telecom, defense, and semiconductor industries, Anteryon caters to over 100 global customers. Its unique replication and opto-mechanical assembly technology, along with deep expertise in coatings and precision glass, enables the company to deliver optical solutions from components to finished products. Anteryon operates as a subsidiary of China Wafer Level CSP Co., Ltd.

Anteryon International

Venture Round in 2009
Anteryon International, established in 2006, is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-precision optical solutions. It offers a wide range of products, including various types of lenses, laser modules, optical mirrors, filters, and custom opto-mechatronic assemblies. Serving diverse sectors such as medical, telecom, defense, and semiconductor industries, Anteryon caters to over 100 global customers. Its unique replication and opto-mechanical assembly technology, along with deep expertise in coatings and precision glass, enables the company to deliver optical solutions from components to finished products. Anteryon operates as a subsidiary of China Wafer Level CSP Co., Ltd.

Anteryon International

Series B in 2009
Anteryon International, established in 2006, is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-precision optical solutions. It offers a wide range of products, including various types of lenses, laser modules, optical mirrors, filters, and custom opto-mechatronic assemblies. Serving diverse sectors such as medical, telecom, defense, and semiconductor industries, Anteryon caters to over 100 global customers. Its unique replication and opto-mechanical assembly technology, along with deep expertise in coatings and precision glass, enables the company to deliver optical solutions from components to finished products. Anteryon operates as a subsidiary of China Wafer Level CSP Co., Ltd.

CoFluent Design

Series A in 2007
CoFluent Design™ provides system-level modeling and simulation tools that enable embedded device and chip designers to imagine and validate new concepts and architectures. CoFluent Studio™ generates SystemC transactional models from graphics and standard C describing complex multi-OS, multi-core systems in consumer electronics and telecoms. CoFluent Reader™ enables efficient exchange of executable specifications with all project stakeholders and contractors.

Intexys

Series A in 2006
Founded in 2002, Intexys is the first company to successfully commercialize the use of micro-assembly hybridization technologies for the production of Terabit Parallel optical modules for high volume manufacturing.

Esphion

Venture Round in 2006
Esphion Limited specializes in proactive security solutions tailored for telecommunications, corporate, and government sectors across the Asia Pacific. The company offers a range of appliances and systems designed to protect networks from various threats, including denial of service attacks, insider threats, and network misconfigurations. Key products include the Esphion EX and SP appliances, which detect anomalies and provide comprehensive monitoring, as well as advanced controllers and intelligent neural agents integrated into both stand-alone and distributed systems. Through its innovative network anomaly detection systems, Esphion aims to identify potential threats before they impact critical infrastructure. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Esphion has expanded its sales operations to Europe and the United States, serving enterprises, carriers, and service providers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Allot Communications Ltd. as of January 2008.

Mesa Communications Group

Venture Round in 2002
Mesa Communications Group is a network of clustered community towers designed to accommodate wireless communication operators. It provides tower space to the wireless communications industry. The company develops a network of clustered community towers designed to accommodate wireless communication operators, including broadband wireless carriers, and FM and TV broadcasters, as well as paging, government, and other private land mobile radio operators. Mesa Communications Group was founded in 1999 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

LNG Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2000
LNG Holdings S.A. specializes in providing a range of managed bandwidth services, including broadband internet, telephony, and IT solutions tailored for commercial businesses and telecommunications operators. The company offers services such as fiber-optic transmission, high bit-rate IP services, and co-location at its points of presence across Europe. With a strong focus on meeting client needs, LNG Holdings delivers comprehensive business-to-business network solutions that encompass voice, video, and data communications. The company has established a significant presence in Germany, while also expanding its networks in France and Spain, and creating connections to major cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, and London. Through its innovative approach, LNG Holdings aims to enhance service offerings at competitive prices, positioning itself as a leader in the European telecommunications market.
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