Emertec Gestion

Emertec is a venture capital fund managed by Emertec Gestion, located in Grenoble, France. The fund focuses on commercial products, computer hardware, energy, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, typically investing between EUR 0.5 million and EUR 1.6 million over a horizon of 15 years. Emertec's experienced investment team has established strong relationships with major industrial players, many of whom are also investors in their funds. These connections are crucial for understanding the medium and long-term needs of significant order placers and identifying high-level commercial opportunities. Emertec aims to create value by transforming innovative technologies into commercially viable and financially successful companies.

Philippe Capdevielle

Managing General Partner and President

41 past transactions

MESA Imaging

Series A in 2019
MESA Imaging specializes in the development and production of 3D time-of-flight cameras designed to capture full 3D images at video frame rates. The company utilizes the Time-of-Flight (TOF) principle and incorporates advanced technologies, such as the silo pixel architecture and the SR4000 sensor chip, to enhance distance measurement capabilities. MESA Imaging supplies its innovative camera systems to various sectors, including video gaming, machine vision, automotive, and robotics, thereby contributing to advancements in image-related industries.

Osmia

Venture Round in 2017
Osmia SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Estillac, France, specializes in crop pollination services aimed at enhancing the yield and quality of agricultural production. The company addresses specific challenges related to entomophilous and anemophilic pollination, leveraging its methodological expertise to develop effective solutions. Osmia offers a range of services, including pollination studies for pre-base, base, and multiplication seeds, as well as targeted pollination services for arboriculture. These services are designed to optimize the yields and quality of fruit tree productions, making Osmia a vital partner in agricultural improvement.

SWEETCH Energy

Venture Round in 2017
SWEETCH Energy is developing a breakthrough technology in the field of salinity gradient power harvesting.

Sencrop

Seed Round in 2017
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that offers an in-field data-based platform to empower farmers to make better decisions in their daily agricultural activities. Sencrop designs and sells connected weather forecast solutions for farmers to measure rain, hygrometry, and wind speed. The sensors are cheap, robust, movable, and easy to use, making more efficient and sustainable farming possible

Ynsect

Series B in 2016
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Nexdot

Venture Round in 2016
Nexdot SAS, established in 2016 and based in Romainville, France, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and application of semiconductor nanocrystals known as Quantum Dots (QDs). The company is recognized as a leader in producing nanoplatelets, a form of 2D nanosheet Quantum Dots that exhibit enhanced properties. Originating as a spin-off from a prestigious academic laboratory in Paris, Nexdot leverages over a decade of research experience in nanomaterials. The company has invested significantly in research and development, resulting in proprietary techniques for creating colloidal Quantum Dots and Nanoplatelets with precise shape and composition. These innovative materials are poised to transform various industries, including displays, lighting, energy storage, detectors, and bio-imaging. Additionally, Nexdot is exploring quantum encapsulation technology to enhance the usability of its quantum plates, facilitating their integration into existing production processes while adhering to regulatory standards. The company’s team comprises highly skilled scientists and experienced executives, focusing on innovation and effective management.

eLichens

Venture Round in 2016
eLichens is a company specializing in air quality sensing solutions, founded in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, with an additional office in Silicon Valley, California. The company develops ultra-low-power gas sensors, connected stations, and indoor air quality monitoring systems designed for various applications, including industrial safety, HVAC systems, smart cities, gas leak detection, smart homes, and automotive environments. eLichens aims to provide comprehensive and relevant information about air quality through its innovative technology, which includes a portfolio of patents and expertise in both consumer electronics and industrial markets. Their products enable clients to monitor, assess, and enhance air quality in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Deepki

Series A in 2016
Deepki SAS, founded in 2014 by Vincent Bryant and Emmanuel Blanchet, is a Paris-based company specializing in data analysis for energy efficiency. The firm focuses on identifying energy savings across numerous buildings simultaneously. By leveraging advanced data analytics, Deepki aims to optimize energy consumption and promote sustainable practices in the built environment.

Naïo Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Naïo Technologies SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Ramonville Saint Agne, France, specializes in designing and developing electric tools for agriculture and viticulture. The company focuses on creating robots that assist in mechanical weeding, hoeing, and harvesting, thereby improving farming efficiency and reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and herbicides. Through its innovative solutions, Naïo Technologies aims to help farmers optimize their workloads, enhance profitability, and minimize environmental impact. The firm’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies in agriculture highlights its role in promoting sustainable farming practices.

Defymed

Seed Round in 2015
Defymed SAS is a French company that specializes in developing implantable bio-artificial medical devices for therapeutic applications, particularly in the field of diabetes management. The company’s flagship product, MAILPAN, is a bio-artificial pancreas designed to treat diabetes by utilizing insulin-secreting cells that respond to the patient's physiological needs. Additionally, Defymed offers ExOlin, an insulin delivery device aimed at facilitating insulin administration for individuals with diabetes. Beyond diabetes, Defymed's bio-artificial devices also have potential applications in cell therapies for various liver and kidney diseases, including acute liver failure and chronic hepatitis conditions. Founded in 1996 and based in Strasbourg, France, Defymed originated as a spin-off from the European Center for Diabetes Studies, focusing on innovative solutions to improve patient treatment outcomes and comfort.

Osmia

Venture Round in 2015
Osmia SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Estillac, France, specializes in crop pollination services aimed at enhancing the yield and quality of agricultural production. The company addresses specific challenges related to entomophilous and anemophilic pollination, leveraging its methodological expertise to develop effective solutions. Osmia offers a range of services, including pollination studies for pre-base, base, and multiplication seeds, as well as targeted pollination services for arboriculture. These services are designed to optimize the yields and quality of fruit tree productions, making Osmia a vital partner in agricultural improvement.

Enerbee

Venture Round in 2015
EnerBee SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing motion-based energy-harvesting solutions aimed at eliminating the need for batteries in both industrial and consumer connected devices. The company focuses on providing its innovative energy harvesters for a variety of applications, including wristwatches, remote sensors, smart home technologies, and industrial systems. By harnessing motion to generate power, EnerBee addresses the significant global demand for autonomous energy solutions, particularly in a market where billions of coin cell batteries are sold annually. With its multi-patented technology, EnerBee is poised to transform how wireless connected objects are powered, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional battery dependency.

Olygose

Venture Round in 2015
Olygose SAS is an independent French company founded in 2009 and based in Venette, France. The company specializes in the development, production, and sale of prebiotic ingredients derived from dietary plant-based raw materials. Its product offerings include patented innovative ingredients such as AlphaGOS, CravingZ’Gone, and P-GOS, which are processed into heat-stable, sweet-tasting soluble fiber syrups. These ingredients are designed to provide nutritional benefits for the food and health industries.

Ynsect

Series B in 2014
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Lineazen

Venture Round in 2014
Lineazen operates a wood manufacturing platform that provides innovative building solutions through the production of wood building products. The company specializes in cross-laminated timber made from bamboo and beech, catering to the urban construction market. By focusing on sustainable materials, Lineazen addresses the growing demand for wood products in building applications, offering efficient alternatives for modern construction needs.

Zeepro

Series A in 2014
Zeepro is an information technology company that features a software application platform that allows its users to print objects using a 3D printing device. Its platform enables its users to create and share their print objects. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Ynsect

Series A in 2014
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

IJENKO (mobigard)

Venture Round in 2014
IJENKO is helping Energy Service Providers and their customers to develop a new participative and collective engagement towards smart home energy management and its natural contribution to a more sustainable energy consumption.

Qualisteo

Venture Round in 2014
Qualisteo SAS, founded in 2010 and based in Nice, France, specializes in energy efficiency monitoring through its software tool, Wattseeker. This technology is designed to audit electrical consumption across entire buildings, providing detailed insights by usage, equipment, and zone. By enabling enterprises to measure and control their electricity consumption, Qualisteo helps optimize their environmental footprint and reduce electricity costs. The company offers installation services and valuable reports on electrical consumption, contributing to energy savings and more informed decision-making for industrial sites.

Defymed

Seed Round in 2013
Defymed SAS is a French company that specializes in developing implantable bio-artificial medical devices for therapeutic applications, particularly in the field of diabetes management. The company’s flagship product, MAILPAN, is a bio-artificial pancreas designed to treat diabetes by utilizing insulin-secreting cells that respond to the patient's physiological needs. Additionally, Defymed offers ExOlin, an insulin delivery device aimed at facilitating insulin administration for individuals with diabetes. Beyond diabetes, Defymed's bio-artificial devices also have potential applications in cell therapies for various liver and kidney diseases, including acute liver failure and chronic hepatitis conditions. Founded in 1996 and based in Strasbourg, France, Defymed originated as a spin-off from the European Center for Diabetes Studies, focusing on innovative solutions to improve patient treatment outcomes and comfort.

Fermentalg

Series C in 2013
Fermentalg develops, produces, and sells active ingredients derived from microalgae, targeting the food, health, and nutrition sectors both in France and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Libourne, France, the company offers a range of products including DHA ORIGINS, a plant-based DHA oil; PROTEALG, a vegetable protein; and BLUE ORIGIN, a natural color substitute. Additionally, Fermentalg focuses on environmental sustainability through its carbon sink solutions designed to capture CO2 in urban and industrial settings. With an emphasis on innovation, the company aims to establish a leading position in the production of microalgae for various markets, including agrifood, healthcare, and energy.

Coldway SA

Venture Round in 2013
Coldway SA is a French company that specializes in the development and sale of autonomous cold groups designed for mobile applications. The company has pioneered a patented sorption technology that enables the production of cold and heat on demand, without the need for external energy sources. This innovation allows for the storage and use of industrial cold in various conditions, making it particularly beneficial for industries such as agri-food, medical, logistics, and transport. Coldway's solid-gas refrigeration units are integrated into isothermal containers, ensuring the safe transport of temperature-sensitive products while maintaining strict sanitary standards and traceability. The technology is mobile, reusable, and does not rely on consumables, providing a versatile solution for temperature control in diverse environments.

HPC SA

Venture Round in 2012
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Movidius

Series C in 2011
Movidius is a company specializing in vision processing technology, focusing on the design of compact, high-performance, ultralow power chips intended for computational imaging and vision processing. Its products include software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at creating intelligent and contextually aware experiences for users in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Movidius operates as a venture-backed start-up with investments from several notable venture capital firms.

ETHERA

Series A in 2011
Ethera is a company based in Crolles, France, that specializes in developing and marketing solutions for gas measurement and indoor air quality diagnostics. Founded in 2010, Ethera focuses on detecting harmful pollutants, including volatile organic compounds and formaldehyde, which can pose health risks. The company offers colorimetric diagnostic kits that can measure pollutant concentrations at parts per billion, along with a range of sensors designed to monitor and improve indoor air quality in both public and private buildings. Ethera’s products aim to enhance hygiene and safety by addressing worker exposure to indoor pollution.

Fermentalg

Series B in 2011
Fermentalg develops, produces, and sells active ingredients derived from microalgae, targeting the food, health, and nutrition sectors both in France and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Libourne, France, the company offers a range of products including DHA ORIGINS, a plant-based DHA oil; PROTEALG, a vegetable protein; and BLUE ORIGIN, a natural color substitute. Additionally, Fermentalg focuses on environmental sustainability through its carbon sink solutions designed to capture CO2 in urban and industrial settings. With an emphasis on innovation, the company aims to establish a leading position in the production of microalgae for various markets, including agrifood, healthcare, and energy.

EVIAGENICS

Series A in 2011
EVIAGENICS is a biotechnology company generating new products and improved manufacturing processes for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry by applying its unique in vivo recombination technology. After the successful validation of the technology in several collaborations with industrial partners from red and white biotechnology EVIAGENICS will focus its activities on the development of a technology platform for the efficient recombination and expression of metabolic pathways in cells. These reprogrammed cells will be able to transform sugars from cheap renewable sources like feedstock into numerous new high value compounds.

Fermentalg

Series B in 2010
Fermentalg develops, produces, and sells active ingredients derived from microalgae, targeting the food, health, and nutrition sectors both in France and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Libourne, France, the company offers a range of products including DHA ORIGINS, a plant-based DHA oil; PROTEALG, a vegetable protein; and BLUE ORIGIN, a natural color substitute. Additionally, Fermentalg focuses on environmental sustainability through its carbon sink solutions designed to capture CO2 in urban and industrial settings. With an emphasis on innovation, the company aims to establish a leading position in the production of microalgae for various markets, including agrifood, healthcare, and energy.

Movidius

Series B in 2010
Movidius is a company specializing in vision processing technology, focusing on the design of compact, high-performance, ultralow power chips intended for computational imaging and vision processing. Its products include software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at creating intelligent and contextually aware experiences for users in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Movidius operates as a venture-backed start-up with investments from several notable venture capital firms.

Tiempo

Series B in 2009
Tiempo S.A., based in Montbonnot Saint-Martin, France, specializes in developing and marketing chip solutions and platforms for secure applications. The company offers a range of products, including TESIC, a secure platform for integrated circuit design that facilitates secure transactions such as smartcards for banking and ticketing, ePassports, and secure elements for DRM and NFC. Additionally, Tiempo provides a suite of asynchronous circuit compilers and design services, including IP customization and evaluation. Its portfolio encompasses ultra-low power and secured IP cores for microcontrollers, microprocessors, and cryptoprocessors, aimed at applications in banking, ticketing, ID verification, mobile transactions, and secured RFID. Tiempo's innovations cater to industries requiring robust, low-power solutions, including automotive and medical devices, while ensuring high security standards. Founded in 2007, the company also maintains an office in California.

Aveni

Series D in 2009
aveni, Inc. specializes in advanced metallization technologies for semiconductor applications, particularly in damascene through silicon vias and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). The company offers two primary technologies: Electrografting (eG), a wet electrochemical process that facilitates the growth of high-quality thin films on conducting surfaces, and Chemicalgrafting (cG), which is designed for non-conductive substrates. Both technologies are instrumental in enhancing device performance and yield, making them essential for modern semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2001 as a spinoff from the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), aveni has established partnerships with various research and development centers, as well as leading global equipment and device manufacturers. The company operates from its headquarters in Massy, France, and leverages a skilled team of scientists and engineers with expertise in surface science, electrochemistry, and materials science to drive innovation in the field.

IPDiA

Series A in 2009
IPDiA S.A., established in 2009 and based in Caen, France, specializes in the manufacture of 3D silicon passive components, including submounts, RF devices, and capacitors. The company offers a diverse range of products, such as high stability silicon capacitors, integrated passive devices like filters and transformers, and customized solutions for various applications. IPDiA's products cater to industries such as broadband, medical, industrial sensors, and aerospace, aiming to replace traditional ceramic and tantalum capacitors with innovative solutions. The company also provides assembly services, design support, and foundry capabilities, leveraging over a decade of research and development in advanced technologies. With a focus on high brightness LEDs and integrated passive devices, IPDiA positions itself as a significant player in the global market, driven by a team with extensive experience in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. As of 2016, IPDiA operates as a subsidiary of Murata Electronics Europe B.V.

Fermentalg

Seed Round in 2009
Fermentalg develops, produces, and sells active ingredients derived from microalgae, targeting the food, health, and nutrition sectors both in France and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Libourne, France, the company offers a range of products including DHA ORIGINS, a plant-based DHA oil; PROTEALG, a vegetable protein; and BLUE ORIGIN, a natural color substitute. Additionally, Fermentalg focuses on environmental sustainability through its carbon sink solutions designed to capture CO2 in urban and industrial settings. With an emphasis on innovation, the company aims to establish a leading position in the production of microalgae for various markets, including agrifood, healthcare, and energy.

Movidius

Series A in 2008
Movidius is a company specializing in vision processing technology, focusing on the design of compact, high-performance, ultralow power chips intended for computational imaging and vision processing. Its products include software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at creating intelligent and contextually aware experiences for users in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Movidius operates as a venture-backed start-up with investments from several notable venture capital firms.

H2i Technologies

Venture Round in 2008
h2i technologies offers a range of virtual human-machine interfaces (HMI), based on patented optoelectronic technologies. The innovative approach of h2i technologies’ combines optics and algorithmic to emulate any type of interface on any type of surface.

Tiempo

Series A in 2008
Tiempo S.A., based in Montbonnot Saint-Martin, France, specializes in developing and marketing chip solutions and platforms for secure applications. The company offers a range of products, including TESIC, a secure platform for integrated circuit design that facilitates secure transactions such as smartcards for banking and ticketing, ePassports, and secure elements for DRM and NFC. Additionally, Tiempo provides a suite of asynchronous circuit compilers and design services, including IP customization and evaluation. Its portfolio encompasses ultra-low power and secured IP cores for microcontrollers, microprocessors, and cryptoprocessors, aimed at applications in banking, ticketing, ID verification, mobile transactions, and secured RFID. Tiempo's innovations cater to industries requiring robust, low-power solutions, including automotive and medical devices, while ensuring high security standards. Founded in 2007, the company also maintains an office in California.

Wirecom Technologies

Series B in 2007
WIRECOM Technologies is a French company with state-of-the-art technology and an experience of over 10 years. Committed to sustainable development and the fight against global warming, WIRECOM Technologies designs and develops solutions to optimise energy efficiency in buildings and residences

CAPS Entreprise

Series A in 2007
CAPS Entreprise SAS is a software company specializing in many-core programming solutions for high-performance computing (HPC). Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Rennes, France, the company develops tools such as the HMPP Workbench, which provides a high-level programming environment for hybrid many-core applications, and the HMPP Wizard, an interactive tool for enhancing GPU kernels. Additionally, CAPS offers the HMPP Performance Analyzer to help developers optimize their code. Their product lineup includes CAPS Compilers, which enable the creation of portable applications for various many-core systems, including NVIDIA and AMD GPUs. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including academic institutions, research organizations, and industrial sectors such as oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, and finance. CAPS Entreprise distributes its solutions through a network of resellers and has established strategic partnerships with several leading technology firms. The company maintains locations in Shanghai, China, and Santa Clara, California, further extending its global reach.

CoFluent Design

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

Wirecom Technologies

Series A in 2006
WIRECOM Technologies is a French company with state-of-the-art technology and an experience of over 10 years. Committed to sustainable development and the fight against global warming, WIRECOM Technologies designs and develops solutions to optimise energy efficiency in buildings and residences

edXact

Series A in 2005
EdXact SA specializes in developing and marketing electronic design automation tools specifically for physical verification applications within the microelectronics and semiconductor industries. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Voiron, France, the company offers a suite of software solutions aimed at complex integrated circuit (IC) and system-on-chip (SOC) designs. Its key products include JIVARO, which focuses on reducing parasitic networks in IC nanometer designs; COMANCHE, designed for analyzing large parasitic networks; and VRFJ, which enhances inductor model netlist reduction while significantly decreasing RFIC non-linear simulation times. EdXact maintains a strategic partnership with MediaTek and has established sales offices across Europe, Japan, Korea, Israel, India, and Taiwan. As of 2016, EdXact operates as a subsidiary of InfiniScale S.A.
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