CDC Enterprises

CDC Enterprises is a French government-owned fund of funds based in Paris, with a focus on early-stage investments. Established in 1998 as the investment arm of CDC Groupe, it specialized in the high technology sector and supported the creation of investment companies dedicated to startups. With a capital of €150 million, CDC Enterprises aimed to stimulate co-funding opportunities for emerging businesses. In 2013, it merged with other institutions to form Bpifrance, which consolidated various investment initiatives under one umbrella, thereby enhancing its capacity to support innovation and economic development in France.

Isabelle Bebear

Deputy CEO

Jean-Francois Bru

General Partner

Chahr Louafi

Director, Investments

23 past transactions

SuperSonic Imagine

Private Equity Round in 2013
SuperSonic Imagine SA operates as a medical technology company. It designs, develops, and markets Aixplorer, an ultrasound system. It has developed a technology that offers practitioners and patients a breakthrough in the diagnosis and follow up of breast, prostate, and thyroid cancers, as well as liver diseases. The company’s products include Aixplorer, an ultrasound system that renders images with exceptional definition, contrast, and resolution. It operates primarily in China, the United States, and France. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France. SuperSonic Imagine SA is a subsidiary of Hologic Hub Ltd.

McPhy

Venture Round in 2013
McPhy Energy S.A. develops and supplies hydrogen production, storage, and distribution equipment for hydrogen energy, zero emission mobility, and industrial hydrogen markets worldwide. The company offers alkaline electrolyzers, including small, medium, and large hydrogen production units; and hydrogen storage solutions. It also designs medium and large hydrogen stations; and integrated hydrogen solutions. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in La Motte, France.

Delfmems

Series B in 2013
Delfmems SAS develops, manufactures, and licenses radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical-systems switching technology for small-signal switching applications. It offers stand-alone single pole double throw radio frequency switches for automatic test equipment and instrumentation, mobile, telecom infrastructure, military, and space applications. The company's technology also allows developing digital and variable capacitors. Delfmems SAS was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France.

Amplitude

Series B in 2012
AMPLITUDE TECHNOLOGIES is the global expert in the science, design and manufacture of high performance laser systems for a variety of specialist applications. ln addition to systems used for fundamental physics research, the company is a leading authority in the medical research domain including radiography and cancer treatment projects. AMPLITUDE TECHNOLOGIES offers worldwide project management experience. Its comprehensive project management program provides industry-leading levels of customer support. From the first steps of the design concept, to laboratory installation, training and ongoing after-sales requirements, the Amplitude team is on-hand to provide the support the application demands. Over a decade' s experience in the Science, design and development, and support of state-of-the-art systems in the field means that every AMPLITUDE TECHNOLOGIES system is engineered to be extremely robust and reliable, offering unparalleled performance no matter what the application.

Nexway

Series B in 2010
Nexway, founded in 1995, specializes in enhancing the online presence and sales capabilities of software, retail, and services companies across 140 countries. The company combines advanced technology with a comprehensive suite of e-commerce and payment solutions, supported by a knowledgeable team of industry experts. Nexway assists businesses in scaling their operations, managing subscriptions, and navigating local payment methods while also focusing on fraud prevention and customer engagement. The company’s roots in software distribution are exemplified by Nexway Connect, a global platform for video game and software distribution. Additionally, through asknet academics, Nexway provides software e-procurement solutions tailored for academic institutions. By streamlining the online sales process, Nexway aims to create seamless customer experiences that enhance conversion, retention, and loyalty.

Crocus Technology

Series C in 2010
Crocus Technology International Corp. specializes in developing and supplying magnetic sensors and embedded memory solutions based on its patented magnetic logic unit technology. The company provides a range of magnetic sensor products, which include various architectures suitable for challenging environments, such as oil drilling, fluid level measurements, and solar energy applications. Its offerings cater to diverse sectors, including industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things. Additionally, Crocus Technology delivers magnetic random access memory products and technologies tailored for the semiconductor and electronic systems industries, addressing needs in telecommunications, networking, storage, computing, and handheld devices. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Grenoble, France, and distributes its products through a network of sales distributors both domestically and internationally.

Group Phoebe Ingenica

Venture Round in 2010
Phoebe Ingenica, a Jouy-en-Josas, France-based company specialising in industrial engineering in the telecommunications, health, energy, aerospace and natural resources sectors.

Adocia

Series B in 2010
Adocia SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Lyon, France, that focuses on developing formulations of pre-approved therapeutic proteins and peptides for diabetes and other metabolic diseases. The company utilizes its proprietary BioChaperone technology platform to enhance the effectiveness and safety of these therapeutic proteins. Adocia's clinical product pipeline features formulations such as BioChaperone Lispro, which includes ultra-rapid insulin analogs, and BioChaperone Combo, a combination of basal and rapid-acting insulin. Additionally, it is developing BioChaperone Glucagon, an aqueous formulation aimed at treating hypoglycemia. The preclinical pipeline includes innovative combinations, such as BioChaperone LisPram and BioChaperone Glargine GLP-1, targeting diabetes and obesity. Adocia also has a strategic alliance with Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to further develop and commercialize its products in China and other regions. Founded in 2005, Adocia strives to improve treatment options for individuals with metabolic disorders.

Kewego

Series C in 2009
Kewego SA is a company that specializes in providing solutions for managing, broadcasting, and monetizing videos across various platforms, including the Internet, intranets, and screen networks. Founded in 2003 and originally named PulseVision SA before rebranding in 2006, Kewego offers a range of services, including a Webcast solution that features a video player, an administration console, and an API for video broadcasting. Additionally, the company provides a web portal solution that allows clients to integrate a personalized video portal into their websites. Headquartered in Paris, France, Kewego also has offices in Madrid, Munich, and Grenoble, serving a diverse clientele in the evolving digital landscape.

Alyotech

Venture Round in 2008
Alyotech Group is an international industrial holding company which aims to consolidate and unite, by strategy build-up companies specializing in the field of technology consulting. A policy of external growth, representing two thirds of overall growth, has been established within the Group Alyotech. By late 2008, the group should achieve a turnover of 150 million and be listed.

Kewego

Series B in 2007
Kewego SA is a company that specializes in providing solutions for managing, broadcasting, and monetizing videos across various platforms, including the Internet, intranets, and screen networks. Founded in 2003 and originally named PulseVision SA before rebranding in 2006, Kewego offers a range of services, including a Webcast solution that features a video player, an administration console, and an API for video broadcasting. Additionally, the company provides a web portal solution that allows clients to integrate a personalized video portal into their websites. Headquartered in Paris, France, Kewego also has offices in Madrid, Munich, and Grenoble, serving a diverse clientele in the evolving digital landscape.

Alyotech

Venture Round in 2007
Alyotech Group is an international industrial holding company which aims to consolidate and unite, by strategy build-up companies specializing in the field of technology consulting. A policy of external growth, representing two thirds of overall growth, has been established within the Group Alyotech. By late 2008, the group should achieve a turnover of 150 million and be listed.

Cytheris

Series B in 2006
Cytheris is a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on research and development of therapies for immune modulation. These drugs aim at reconstituting and enhancing the immune system of patients suffering from cancer, chronic viral or bacterial infections such as HIV, HCV, and HBV or lympho-depleting treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).

Aditu

Venture Round in 2006
Aditu SAS is a company based in Bidart, France, that specializes in providing digital data solutions, primarily in the Aquitaine region. Established in 2005, Aditu offers a range of services including data distribution, data flow management, web messaging, and website hosting. The company caters to various sectors, including health services, telecommunications, and public institutions, helping these organizations enhance their operational efficiency through effective data management and hosting solutions. Aditu's expertise in network management and server maintenance further supports businesses in optimizing their digital infrastructure.

Crocus Technology

Series A in 2006
Crocus Technology International Corp. specializes in developing and supplying magnetic sensors and embedded memory solutions based on its patented magnetic logic unit technology. The company provides a range of magnetic sensor products, which include various architectures suitable for challenging environments, such as oil drilling, fluid level measurements, and solar energy applications. Its offerings cater to diverse sectors, including industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things. Additionally, Crocus Technology delivers magnetic random access memory products and technologies tailored for the semiconductor and electronic systems industries, addressing needs in telecommunications, networking, storage, computing, and handheld devices. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Grenoble, France, and distributes its products through a network of sales distributors both domestically and internationally.

TRONICS GROUP

Series D in 2006
Tronics is an international full service MEMS manufacturer. With wafer fabs in France and the USA, and representation in Asia, Tronics provides local support to customers on three continents, and offers one of the broadest technology portfolios in the industry. Tronics services range from MEMS design to high volume MEMS manufacturing. The company builds reliable supply chains for delivery of MEMS ranging from wafers to integrated custom components, but also supports earlier phases of projects where prototyping is required. Founded in 1997, Tronics has more than 15 years of experience in developing, manufacturing and packaging accelerometers, gyroscopes, micropumps, pressure sensors, switches, biodetectors and many more MEMS.

Xytis

Series B in 2006
Xytis is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery and development of innovative CNS drug candidates. The company is privately held and was created in Jan 2006 by the merger of Xytis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (UK) and Remergent, Inc. (USA). The company received funding from Sanderling Ventures, Atlas Venture, CDC Entreprises Innovation, and Ventech. Xytis Inc. is assembling a pipeline of innovative compounds with validated mechanisms of action, addressing major unmet clinical needs in CNS fields such as Schizophrenia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Depression, Anxiety, or Insomnia. The company has two clinical stage compounds in development and operates from the USA, UK and Switzerland.

Anevia

Series A in 2005
Anevia is a software company that specializes in providing IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions for live television, streaming video, time-shifted TV, and video-on-demand services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Gentilly, France, Anevia has established itself as a leader in the multiscreen video services market, with over 1,000 deployments across 70 countries and millions of users accessing more than 25,000 live channels. The company's offerings include video compression technologies, multiscreen IPTV head-ends, cloud DVRs, and CDN solutions, enabling viewers to access high-quality content, including 4K UHD, on various devices. Anevia serves a diverse clientele, including telecom and pay-TV operators, TV broadcasters, and video service providers in sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, and corporate environments. The company also provides professional services, support, and training to enhance its clients' operational capabilities.

IntegraGen

Series B in 2005
IntegraGen is a French biotechnology company located in the Genopole life science park in Evry, near Paris. The company specializes in the development of genetic biomarkers and utilizes its proprietary technology platforms to provide a range of genomics services. IntegraGen offers bioinformatics, clinical research, and human genetic research services, along with solutions for agrigenomics and microbiologic research. Its unique intellectual property and access to extensive sample libraries enable the company to focus on developing molecular markers for central nervous system and metabolic diseases. IntegraGen serves the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, along with other research providers, contributing to advancements in genomic research and applications.

Kuros Biosciences

Post in 2005
Kuros Biosciences AG is a Swiss biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative products for tissue repair and regeneration. Founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Kuros has built a diverse pipeline based on proprietary technology platforms developed in collaboration with institutions such as the University of Zürich and the California Institute of Technology. The company's offerings include Neuroseal, a biomaterial for dural sealing currently undergoing CE marking review in the EU, and MagnetOs Granules and Putty, approved for orthopedic, spinal, and dental applications in both the EU and the US. Kuros has an active clinical program, having conducted trials involving over 600 patients with promising results in various indications. Furthermore, Kuros has engaged in collaborations to advance its research, including work on CYT003 for oncology. Positioned for growth, Kuros is transitioning towards commercial operations, with plans for additional product approvals in the near future.

Graitec

Series C in 2005
GRAITEC Innovation SAS is a BIM software company that develops advanced computer-aided design and analysis solutions for the construction engineering sector. Founded in 1986 and based in Bièvres, France, GRAITEC offers a range of products, including Advance Design for finite element method structural analysis, Advance BIM Designers for structural design and documentation, and various Autodesk software tools like AutoCAD and Revit. The company's solutions streamline the structural design and construction documentation process, enhancing efficiency through features such as automatic document creation and project tracking. GRAITEC also provides supplementary tools like PowerPack add-ons for Revit and Advance Steel, as well as BIM Connect for intelligent model sharing. In addition to software, GRAITEC offers technical support, professional training, custom software development, and project mentoring services. Operating through 29 offices across 12 countries, GRAITEC serves over 40,000 construction professionals worldwide, focusing on innovation and productivity in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

Expway

Series C in 2004
EXPWAY is the world leader in Mobile Broadcast and Multicast Solutions. The company's fastest growing market is on LTE BROADCAST i.e. eMBMS. Expway provides eMBMS BM-SC SERVERs that allow the operator to create multicast streams, both live TV and push files in any format, and broadcast them at the LTE network. Its eMBMS MIDDLEWARE controls the LTE modem, and receives and decodes the broadcast streams on the device.

Batisante S.A.S.

Acquisition in 2003
Batisante S.A.S. specializes in health and safety services for multi-unit residential buildings, operating primarily in the Paris area and contracting with over 75,000 properties. Founded in 1987 and based in Neuilly Plaisance, France, the company provides a range of inspection and diagnostic services, including assessments for asbestos, termites, and other pests, as well as evaluations for professional risks, water quality, gas installation safety, paint lead content, elevator code compliance, and energy efficiency. Batisante has established itself as a leading player in the real estate sector, demonstrating resilience through a successful capital reorganization in 2010 and ongoing engagement from its team. The company underwent a transition in ownership in July 2015, solidifying its position in the market.
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