Exotrail develops electric propulsion solutions for small satellites. Their safe and efficient Hall Effect Thrusters are helping build agile constellations to revolutionize telecommunication, earth observation, space, and science. David Henri, Jean-Luc Maria, Paul Lascombes, and Nicolas Heitz co-founded the company in Palaiseau, Ile-de-France in 2015.
ContentSquare is a digital experience insights optimization platform that helps businesses analyze customer behavior through vast amounts of anonymous web, mobile, and app interactions, adhering to data privacy regulations such as the EU GDPR and California CCPA. By integrating diverse data sets, including content, user experience, product offerings, pricing, acquisition channels, and technical performance, the platform generates insights and AI-driven recommendations to enhance digital performance throughout the customer journey. Its solutions enable clients to better understand user interactions, measure content effectiveness, and clarify consumer intentions, ultimately leading to increased revenue and engagement while reducing operational costs. ContentSquare serves over 700 enterprise clients, including notable brands like American Express, Best Buy, and LVMH.
Electra is a platform that provides Charging stations Ultrafast for electric vehicles.
Platform.sh SAS is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company based in Paris, France, that provides a cloud hosting platform designed to simplify cloud infrastructures for developers and site owners. Founded in 2010, the company offers automated continuous deployment solutions that enable users to deploy applications built in various programming languages, including PHP, Node.js, Ruby, and Python. Its platform allows for rapid development, testing, and maintenance of applications, with the capability to clone a full production cluster, including all data, in under a minute. This high-availability solution caters to a range of clients, from small self-service accounts to large-scale operations, and supports multiple dedicated cloud regions across various infrastructure providers, facilitating effective scaling and management from development to production.
Anywr is a consulting company that specializes in international recruitment and human resource services. It facilitates job seekers in finding suitable positions while assisting employers in sourcing qualified talent. The company offers a range of services, including recruitment, consultancy, and relocation, aimed at enhancing professional mobility for both organizations and individuals. By integrating digital services and artificial intelligence, Anywr creates a comprehensive digital ecosystem that streamlines the recruitment process and supports the integration of international professionals into new roles. This innovative approach enables clients to access diverse talent pools and manage the complexities of hiring and relocating employees effectively.
ImCheck Therapeutics SAS is a biopharmaceutical company based in Marseille, France, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development of immunotherapeutics aimed at addressing severe unmet medical needs, primarily in the field of immuno-oncology. ImCheck focuses on creating immuno-modulatory antibodies that target members of the butyrophilin super-family of checkpoint molecules, specifically engaging γ9δ2 T cells. Its research and development efforts are directed toward treating various cancers, including breast, gastric, and ovarian cancers, as well as other immune-related diseases. The company's innovative approach positions it at the forefront of next-generation immunotherapy solutions for patients suffering from solid tumors.
Private Equity Round in 2022
DiliTrust specializes in secure sharing of confidential information for B2B transactions, focusing on the needs and behaviors of professionals. The company provides innovative electronic data room services that ensure optimal traceability for various secure exchanges, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, intellectual property licensing, industrial project financing, and restructuring. Additionally, DiliTrust develops governance software tailored for legal departments, facilitating digital transformation. Its user-friendly SaaS platform enables secure, transparent, and collaborative sharing of sensitive data, complemented by support services that enhance document security. This comprehensive approach helps clients achieve regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiency.
SpaceFill is a B2B on-demand warehousing marketplace. They help companies looking for short term warehousing needs to find the perfect match. On the other hand, warehouse owners can rent unused space in their warehouse to other companies for short term needs. They want to offer warehousing as a service and make logistics fully flexible. Their clients are retailers, e-commerce startups, logistics services providers (3PLs) and many companies in need of flexible warehousing space (for instance, seasonal businesses in need of a flexible lease). Their partners range from 3PLs to industry leaders owning partially unused warehouses or independent businesses owning small warehouses.
Horus Pharma, founded in 2003 and based in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France, is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in ophthalmology and dermatology. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of products aimed at promoting eye and eyelid health, including medicines, medical devices, and food supplements. With a portfolio of over forty specialties, Horus Pharma addresses various segments such as ocular micronutrition, eyelid diseases, and contactology. As an independent laboratory, it is committed to innovation and quality in its offerings, ensuring effective solutions for eye health and comfort.
Doctolib is an online booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, that serves the healthcare sector across Europe. Established in 2013, the platform connects patients with healthcare practitioners, facilitating the scheduling of appointments with ease. With 25 million monthly visitors, it supports 65,000 health practitioners in over 1,300 facilities, offering a comprehensive service that enhances appointment management, reduces no-show rates, and attracts new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free service that allows them to find nearby doctors or dentists and book appointments 24/7 in just a few clicks. The platform aims to streamline access to healthcare services for both practitioners and patients, improving overall efficiency in the healthcare system.
+Simple.fr S.A.S., founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, operates as an insurance Robo-Broker catering to freelancers and small to medium-sized enterprises. The company offers a unique technology platform that optimizes insurance coverage based on the duration of contracts and personalizes offers according to the specific activities of its clients. Through its secure online subscription service, users receive an electronic safe that contains their dematerialized contracts, allowing for efficient management of their insurance needs and claims. By focusing on tailored and competitive insurance services, +Simple.fr aims to simplify the insurance process for professionals in a rapidly evolving market.
Specify is a design data platform that assists companies in unifying their brand identity through the creation, scaling, and maintenance of design systems. The platform provides tools for collecting, storing, and distributing design tokens and assets automatically. This functionality enables clients to maintain brand consistency across various products and platforms, serving as an essential resource for digital product teams in their design processes.
Alma SAS is a French company that operates a payment platform designed for online businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, the company offers a range of services that facilitate payment management, accounting exports, and data analysis for its clients. Alma’s platform provides a customer conversion solution that allows retailers to offer flexible payment options, including installment plans, cash payments, and loans. This approach aims to enhance the payment experience for consumers while supporting businesses in optimizing their sales processes.
Silvr provides financial services tailored for e-merchants who lack access to traditional bank credit and prefer not to pursue fundraising. The company specializes in revenue-based financing, which aligns repayments with the performance of the businesses they support. By offering funding for both operational growth and marketing expenditures, Silvr enables entrepreneurs in the e-commerce space to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This approach allows clients to focus on scaling their businesses without the burden of conventional financing constraints, thereby facilitating their path to success.
Descartes Underwriting is a managing general agency based in Puteaux, France, that specializes in underwriting insurance policies for various sectors, including agriculture, hospitality, mining, construction, and energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on climate risk modeling and offers innovative insurance solutions that address risks such as flooding, wildfires, and droughts. Through partnerships with corporate brokers, Descartes designs bespoke and affordable insurance products while leveraging a data-driven approach to risk transfer. In addition to underwriting, the company provides claims management services and develops technology-based solutions, including pricing engines and APIs, to enhance the insurance experience for businesses.
Pretto is an online platform that simplifies the mortgage loan process by providing a transparent price comparison of real estate financing options. The platform enables users to compare rates from various banks, refine their credit applications, and optimize their financial files. By accompanying customers throughout the mortgage process, Pretto ensures access to clear and tailored financing solutions without any charges or commitments. This approach helps clients identify the most suitable loan options for their specific projects, enhancing the overall mortgage experience.
Wandercraft SAS, founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the development of exoskeleton technology aimed at patients with mobility limitations due to spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular diseases, and strokes. The company's flagship product, Atalante, is a self-balancing, hands-free exoskeleton designed for rehabilitation in health centers, allowing users to walk without the need for crutches or additional technical aids. CE-marked in 2019, Atalante is sold to European rehabilitation hospitals to enhance gait re-learning treatments. Additionally, Wandercraft is working on a more compact exoskeleton for personal mobility in everyday life. The company integrates expertise in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and clinical applications, making it a pioneer in creating realistic, autonomous walking devices for individuals with walking impairments.
Qonto is a financial platform that provides online banking services specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2017 by Alex and Steve, Qonto emerged from the founders' frustrations with traditional banking experiences while running their previous company. The platform simplifies banking operations, bookkeeping, and budget management, allowing businesses to send and receive payments through digital bank accounts. It caters to various company types and sizes, enabling clients to manage financial transactions via a mobile application using physical or virtual cards, all while eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork. With a growing customer base of 50,000 businesses, Qonto aims to deliver a banking experience that meets the unique needs of European entrepreneurs.
Back Market operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with companies specializing in the restoration of used electronic gadgets. The platform facilitates the sale of certified and guaranteed refurbished devices, enabling users to purchase quality products at lower prices. With a focus on promoting the use of refurbished goods, Back Market offers a one-stop shopping experience that includes warranties and customer support. Despite its significant growth, particularly in the U.S. market, the overall sales of used gadgets remain modest compared to those of new devices.
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace based in Paris, France, that connects independent brands and designers with retailers across Europe. Founded in 2019, the platform allows boutiques to discover and select from a diverse range of on-trend products that are typically not available on major e-commerce sites or through large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and a low minimum order quantity, enabling them to test new products with ease. For brands, Ankorstore facilitates direct communication with retailers, offering payment upon delivery and simplifying the returns process, which helps address cash flow challenges. This model supports both parties in enhancing their market reach and operational efficiency.
Paying employees has never been easier. PayFit allows SMEs to easily manage the pay and leave of their employees.
In 2015, the observation was simple: no employer was satisfied with the solutions used to manage the pay of its employees. No solution allowed a company to manage payroll quickly and without prior expertise. No solution answered automatically and securely to the French administrative complexity. There was no solution to centralize all the issues related to employee management on a single tool. No solution offered an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the employer but also for the employee.
GitGuardian is a cybersecurity company based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. It specializes in providing automated security solutions that focus on detecting and managing sensitive information, or "secrets," within source code. The company offers a platform that includes GitHub Public Monitoring and Private Repositories Monitoring, which help organizations identify potential data leaks and alert them to security threats in real-time. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, GitGuardian's system monitors both public and private repositories, as well as infrastructure-as-code configurations, to detect sensitive files and misconfigurations. This allows developers to enforce security policies effectively across their codebases and enhance overall cybersecurity measures. The company's services cater to a global clientele, ensuring robust protection for developers and applications.
Pyxo we think that ecology should not be seen as a constraint but as an advantage. We make every effort to ensure that our ecological solutions are used primarily for their comfort and practicality. Our reusable PyxoBoxes are used to remove disposable packaging from take-out and delivered catering. Our PyxoBox network does not involve any set-up fees or remote return logs. Our customers are companies that we rent collectors, and restaurants that we sell to use our PyxoBox. Employees of corporate customers can take to take away or have their lunch delivered in PyxoBox and deposit them in the collectors of their company. Pyxo is in charge of logistics and cleaning.
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based European Biotechnology company that focuses on accelerating the development of next-generation genetic tests by providing a ground-breaking and flexible digital PCR (dPCR) solution: the Naica System. Taking advantage of cutting-edge microfluidic innovations, Stilla aims to make dPCR a lab commodity to all Life Sciences areas: research, therapeutics, and all the “omics”.
PathoQuest SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, focused on advancing pathogen detection through a metagenomics approach. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from Institut Pasteur, the company utilizes proprietary next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to provide actionable reports for clinicians, biologists, and biopharmaceutical professionals. PathoQuest’s offerings include the iDTECTTM Dx Blood test for pathogen identification and a comprehensive database that enhances diagnostic accuracy. Additionally, the company provides Viral Safety testing services specifically designed for biopharmaceutical firms, which has quickly established a revenue stream from major industry players. The integration of advanced sample preparation and cloud-based bioinformatics enables improved detection capabilities across various biological samples, allowing healthcare professionals to address the limitations of traditional infectious agent detection methods.
Hera is building a Calendar app with an emphasis on productivity, with a number of overt and more subtle features aimed at helping people get the most out of their meetings without living in a bloated calendar app.
Jow is a grocery shopping app based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. The app aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering personalized meal recommendations and free recipes tailored to users' tastes. It automates the grocery shopping process by generating a customized menu, selecting delicious recipes, and automatically filling the shopping cart with the necessary ingredients. This approach allows consumers to shop for groceries conveniently and efficiently, enhancing their overall cooking experience.
Swile is a provider of digital solutions for employee rewards and benefits through a custom card and app. Swile is reinventing the corporate lunchtime experience with group ordering, couponing, and payment app. Swile is a new actor in the restaurant title.Their mission is simple: to make the lunch break a pleasant, simple and effective moment. Their offer is based on a meal voucher card to pay for lunch throughout France and an app that allows you to manage your card and have lunch as a team by getting discounts.They believe that the restaurant title should not be limited to just paying for a business lunch. It is especially an opportunity of conviviality and cohesion between colleagues! Created at the end of 2016 by Loïc Soubeyrand (founder of Teads, repurchased € 285m by Altice), Lunchr is supported by the Daphni fund with a first round of € 2.5m, and a second of € 11m in May 2018 (Idinvest fund). What gives us means up to their ambition: to become the leading service of the lunch break in Europe. To support their rapid growth, Lunchr onboard 40 new passionate and talented employees to join their great adventure this year.
Homa Games is a mobile entertainment company based in Paris, France, known for developing and publishing hyper-casual and idle games. The company has released over 30 titles, including popular games like NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa collaborates with more than 200 carefully selected studios worldwide to enhance its game offerings. Recently, one of its hyper-casual games, developed in partnership with Hasbro, achieved the top position on the US Google Play store. Homa Games focuses on user acquisition, monetization, and providing automation and optimization services for app production, aiming to deliver engaging experiences to millions of players globally while supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications.
Witco, operating under the name MonBuilding & Co. SASU, provides a software platform designed to enhance communication and service access within both commercial and residential buildings. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, the platform facilitates interaction between service providers and occupants. Users can access various features, including incident reporting, building manuals, an occupants directory, and concierge services. Additionally, the app allows occupants to book shared spaces, engage in chat, and make online payments. Witco focuses on improving community engagement and ensuring that all occupants can easily access the services available in their buildings.
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.
Manufacturer of industrial and medical gas systems intended for food, metal, petrochemicals, glass, electronics and other sectors. The company specializes in on-site PSA systems, on-site gas production field in engineering and design, product development, testing and commissioning and oxygen generators, thereby enabling clients with efficient options to supply oxygen, nitrogen, air and compressed gases and an industrial vacuum.
Amolyt Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing peptide-based therapies for rare endocrine and metabolic disorders. The company's leading programs include AZP-3601, a parathyroid hormone analog aimed at treating hypoparathyroidism by maintaining sustained calcium levels in the blood, and AZP-3404, which features a novel mechanism of action that may help restore fat and glucose metabolism. Through its innovative approach, Amolyt Pharma seeks to provide effective treatments for patients suffering from critical and rare metabolic conditions.
Botify SAS is a company that specializes in providing data, tools, and diagnostics for search engine optimization (SEO) stakeholders. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in New York, London, and Seattle, Botify offers a comprehensive suite of applications designed to support various phases of the organic search process. Its products include Botify Analytics, a cloud-based crawler; Botify Log Analyzer, which analyzes web server logs; Botify Keywords for keyword research; Botify Studio for report generation; and Botify Data Station for data management. These tools enable SEO managers, content teams, and marketing executives to enhance digital assets for search engines and voice assistants. Botify serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as retail, travel, publishing, and digital agencies, providing actionable insights to improve SEO performance and drive traffic and revenue growth. The platform is often considered an advanced alternative to Google Search Console, offering a new standard in organic search analytics for enterprises.
Dataiku is a software company that provides a centralized data platform designed to assist businesses in navigating their data journey, from analytics to enterprise artificial intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with offices in Paris and London, Dataiku offers its main product, Data Science Studio (DSS), which enables teams of data scientists, analysts, and engineers to collaboratively explore, prepare, and analyze data. The platform features tools for data profiling, interactive visualization, and machine learning deployment, allowing organizations to build and manage custom data products efficiently. Dataiku serves a diverse clientele, including major companies like Unilever and GE, by facilitating data-driven decision-making and fostering innovation through a controlled and collaborative environment. The platform aims to streamline the process of extracting value from data, empowering teams to work more effectively and creatively.
Dataiku is a software company that provides a centralized data platform designed to assist businesses in navigating their data journey, from analytics to enterprise artificial intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with offices in Paris and London, Dataiku offers its main product, Data Science Studio (DSS), which enables teams of data scientists, analysts, and engineers to collaboratively explore, prepare, and analyze data. The platform features tools for data profiling, interactive visualization, and machine learning deployment, allowing organizations to build and manage custom data products efficiently. Dataiku serves a diverse clientele, including major companies like Unilever and GE, by facilitating data-driven decision-making and fostering innovation through a controlled and collaborative environment. The platform aims to streamline the process of extracting value from data, empowering teams to work more effectively and creatively.
Developer of a responsive platform designed for unplanned space security missions. The company features the ability to remove debris and perform inspections in orbit, enabling the space industry to address the growing problem of space debris and improve the safety and sustainability of space activities.
Younited SA is a financial technology company that operates an online platform designed to connect individual lenders with borrowers, facilitating financial transactions without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, Younited aims to provide credit with full transparency, allowing borrowers to share their testimonials and experiences. The company, previously known as PRET d'UNION S.A. until its rebranding in March 2016, focuses on creating a streamlined and direct lending experience for its users.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.
WeMaintain France SAS owns and operates an online B2B platform that connects skilled technicians and professional clients. The company through its platform connects professionals who provide building maintenance and elevator maintenance services to residential and commercial customers. WeMaintain France SAS was founded in 2017 and is based in Paris, France.
Electra is a platform that provides Charging stations Ultrafast for electric vehicles.
Neo4j, Inc. specializes in developing a graph database platform that enables organizations to understand and leverage the relationships within their data. This platform facilitates the connection of various deployments and customer applications, addressing complex data challenges across industries such as financial services, retail, government, and telecommunications. Neo4j's technology supports a range of applications, including artificial intelligence, analytics, fraud detection, identity management, knowledge graphs, and recommendation engines. By adopting a relationships-first approach, the platform helps clients to unlock business value and adapt to changing needs while managing data at scale. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Neo4j also maintains offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and France, reinforcing its position as a leader in graph database technology.
Chaintrust, SAS is a company based in Palaiseau, France, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing an automated accounting software that simplifies the management of sales and purchase invoices. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including forward error correction and optical character recognition, to accurately extract key data from invoices such as dates, supplier information, and financial amounts. This innovative approach enables users to automate their accounting entries efficiently, eliminating the need for manual configuration and ensuring compatibility with various accounting software. Through these capabilities, Chaintrust aims to streamline the accounting process for businesses.
Aqemia is a Paris-based start-up founded in 2019 that specializes in in silico drug discovery. The company aims to accelerate the development of innovative therapeutic molecules by utilizing advanced generative AI and unique Statistical Mechanics algorithms. Aqemia's platform is designed to predict the affinity between drug candidates and their therapeutic targets with a speed and accuracy that is significantly superior to traditional methods. This capability allows researchers to efficiently guide the generation of compounds that have a higher likelihood of success in drug development. As a spin-off from École Normale Supérieure, Aqemia leverages eight years of research, drawing on expertise from fields such as Medicinal Chemistry, Statistical Mechanics, and Artificial Intelligence. The company's mission is to enhance the drug discovery process and improve the chances of finding effective treatments for various diseases.
Malt is a platform that connects freelancers with companies seeking their services, facilitating a streamlined process for project collaboration. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, Malt enables businesses to find suitable freelancers for their specific needs through an easy-to-use search engine. Freelancers create profiles showcasing their experience, previous work, and client feedback, allowing potential customers to make informed decisions. The platform also simplifies administrative, legal, and payment processes, ensuring a secure environment for both parties. Malt offers additional services, including contract management and automatic insurance coverage through AXA during project execution. Initially available in France and Spain, Malt has plans for expansion into other European markets. The platform is increasingly being adopted by companies as a viable alternative to traditional IT staffing firms and agencies for sourcing developers, designers, and other freelance professionals.
ContentSquare is a digital experience insights optimization platform that helps businesses analyze customer behavior through vast amounts of anonymous web, mobile, and app interactions, adhering to data privacy regulations such as the EU GDPR and California CCPA. By integrating diverse data sets, including content, user experience, product offerings, pricing, acquisition channels, and technical performance, the platform generates insights and AI-driven recommendations to enhance digital performance throughout the customer journey. Its solutions enable clients to better understand user interactions, measure content effectiveness, and clarify consumer intentions, ultimately leading to increased revenue and engagement while reducing operational costs. ContentSquare serves over 700 enterprise clients, including notable brands like American Express, Best Buy, and LVMH.
Back Market operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with companies specializing in the restoration of used electronic gadgets. The platform facilitates the sale of certified and guaranteed refurbished devices, enabling users to purchase quality products at lower prices. With a focus on promoting the use of refurbished goods, Back Market offers a one-stop shopping experience that includes warranties and customer support. Despite its significant growth, particularly in the U.S. market, the overall sales of used gadgets remain modest compared to those of new devices.
I-Tracing SAS, founded in 2005 and based in Paris, France, specializes in IT security and data tracking solutions. The company provides a wide range of services including Internet security, e-discovery solutions, deep-packet inspection, log management, security forensic analysis, and Security Operations Center (SOC) solutions. It focuses on information traceability, legal compliance related to various regulations, and operational IT security, including incident response and fraud management. I-Tracing also offers cybersecurity consulting services aimed at helping enterprises navigate the complexities of cybersecurity while ensuring vendor-independent expertise in their operations. Since 2013, the company has expanded its reach through its UK and international subsidiary.
I-Tracing SAS, founded in 2005 and based in Paris, France, specializes in IT security and data tracking solutions. The company provides a wide range of services including Internet security, e-discovery solutions, deep-packet inspection, log management, security forensic analysis, and Security Operations Center (SOC) solutions. It focuses on information traceability, legal compliance related to various regulations, and operational IT security, including incident response and fraud management. I-Tracing also offers cybersecurity consulting services aimed at helping enterprises navigate the complexities of cybersecurity while ensuring vendor-independent expertise in their operations. Since 2013, the company has expanded its reach through its UK and international subsidiary.
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, founded in 2014. It provides an accessible platform for candidates to learn and practice traffic laws, aiming to simplify and reduce the cost of obtaining a driving license. With a network of state-qualified instructors, Ornikar offers mobile driving lessons at competitive prices. The company caters to the needs of current and future generations, focusing on making the learning experience more enjoyable and less expensive. As France's leading online driving school, Ornikar has attracted over 210,000 users, reflecting its commitment to modernizing driver education.
Vertex Bioenergy is a prominent producer of bioethanol in Spain and France, specializing in the production of transport biofuels and renewable chemical products. The company employs environmentally friendly technologies that significantly reduce pollutant emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, compared to conventional gasoline. This commitment to sustainability not only enhances environmental quality but also promotes energy independence. With a focus on efficiency and flexibility in its production processes, Vertex Bioenergy maintains a competitive edge in the biofuel market.
Ultra Premium Direct is a healthy and balanced diet requires significant financial resources, they have built a model of direct distribution and simple, highly transparent and truly cost-effective exchanges for dog and cat. All their products are developed to bring pet simultaneously pleasure and well-being.
Cubyn SAS is a logistics service provider based in Paris, France, founded in 2014. The company specializes in offering business-to-business (B2B) logistics solutions, including the collection, packaging, protection, labeling, weighing, and delivery of goods for its clients. By enabling e-retailers to manage their shipping needs efficiently, Cubyn allows businesses to access comprehensive logistics support without significant investment in infrastructure. The company facilitates the shipping of items to any destination worldwide, streamlining the logistics process for its customers.
Paying employees has never been easier. PayFit allows SMEs to easily manage the pay and leave of their employees.
In 2015, the observation was simple: no employer was satisfied with the solutions used to manage the pay of its employees. No solution allowed a company to manage payroll quickly and without prior expertise. No solution answered automatically and securely to the French administrative complexity. There was no solution to centralize all the issues related to employee management on a single tool. No solution offered an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the employer but also for the employee.
Adista is a French provider of hosted services that specializes in IT solutions for businesses and local authorities, leveraging very high-speed networks. The company integrates telecommunications and enterprise IT expertise to deliver innovative information system services consumed as a service. Adista offers a range of solutions, including private and public cloud services, fixed and mobile telecom solutions, and telephony and collaboration services, all supported by its data centers. The company's focus is on transforming technological innovation into economic value while ensuring performance, integrity, and security for its clients.
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.
Superga Invest, through its subsidiaries, designs, creates and produces customized products. The company manufactures alcohols, aerosols, care products and maceration of perfumes products. Superga Invest was founded in 2001 and is based in Paris, France.
Altair Group distributes cleaning and home care products. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Wasquehal, France.
Keesing Media Group is a publisher specializing in puzzle magazines across Europe, offering a diverse range of puzzles such as arrow words, sudoku, word searches, and logic puzzles. The company publishes content in multiple languages and operates in various countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, and Sweden. In addition to its print publications, Keesing Media Group provides applications for tablets, allowing users to access and enjoy puzzles digitally. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company maintains additional offices in Paris, Naintré, Antwerp, and Copenhagen. Keesing Media Group aims to enhance its business portfolio through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Groupe VISEO provides IT consulting services focused on facilitating clients' digital transformation and optimizing their business processes. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company specializes in supply chain management, ERP integration, and financial process optimization, helping organizations enhance their operations and implement effective management tools. VISEO also offers digital services and business outsourcing solutions, including maintenance, support, and offshore assistance. With a global presence, the company operates in various regions, including the United States, Asia, Australia, and Morocco, demonstrating its commitment to delivering comprehensive IT solutions throughout the ERP value chain, from initial consulting to system maintenance and evolution.
Smart AdServer is a leading ad monetization platform built for premium publishers to serve demanding buyers. Their fully transparent platform and shared-interest business approach enable premium publishers and brands to get their fair share of ad value at every opportunity, on their terms. Publishers can act with certainty and have the control of all the variables for the right blend of transaction models, channels and formats while activating the right audience data for value path optimization. Smart works directly with more than 1,000 publishers worldwide including Financial Times. TracFone, Altice Media Publicité and IMGUR to deliver display, video, native, and rich-media ads to over 50,000 sites and apps. Smart is ranked on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA and in the Financial Times’ FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies. Smart operates 12 offices worldwide and leads the charge in building a transparent ecosystem based on quality. Smart is a “GDPR ready” company as certified by independent data protection specialist, ePrivacy GmbH.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Questel is a company that specializes in intellectual property and innovation management solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, Questel provides a comprehensive software suite and unique databases for searching, analyzing, and managing inventions and IP assets. Their services encompass the entire IP lifecycle, including prior-art searches, patent drafting, international filing, translations, and assistance during licensing negotiations and litigation. Additionally, Questel's software features a business-oriented dashboard, tools for idea collaboration and management, and systems for startup deal flow and program management, enabling clients to enhance innovation and development in a secure and sustainable manner.
SpaceFill is a B2B on-demand warehousing marketplace. They help companies looking for short term warehousing needs to find the perfect match. On the other hand, warehouse owners can rent unused space in their warehouse to other companies for short term needs. They want to offer warehousing as a service and make logistics fully flexible. Their clients are retailers, e-commerce startups, logistics services providers (3PLs) and many companies in need of flexible warehousing space (for instance, seasonal businesses in need of a flexible lease). Their partners range from 3PLs to industry leaders owning partially unused warehouses or independent businesses owning small warehouses.
Klaxoon SAS is a digital learning agency based in Rennes, France, specializing in interactive learning tools designed to enhance participation and retention during training sessions, meetings, and conferences. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products, including KlaxoonBox, which provides a plug-and-play solution with Wi-Fi connectivity and compatibility across devices. Klaxoon Session allows users to create engaging activities such as quizzes, surveys, and brainstorming sessions by easily integrating their content. Klaxoon Adventure enables content development for competitive game sessions, while Klaxoon Reports captures and saves information from these interactions. Additionally, KlaxoonCloud facilitates connection among participants for local or remote meetings, webinars, and virtual courses. Serving users globally, Klaxoon aims to foster collaborative learning experiences through its innovative solutions.
SOPHiA GENETICS combines deep expertise in life sciences and medical disciplines with mathematical capabilities in data computing. The company aims to bring data analytics solutions to the market, to support healthcare professionals by maximizing the power of data-driven medicine. It achieves this mission through the adoption of SOPHiA AI, which is built using techniques such as statistical inference, pattern recognition, and machine learning. This enables SOPHiA to provide equal benefits to all users, unite experts in a gold standard health-tech platform, and motivate expert knowledge sharing for a sustainable impact on future patients. It contributes to making the global healthcare system more sustainable. By helping healthcare professionals leverage their expertise and work together as a community, patients can receive equal access to better diagnoses and treatments. It combines the first two pillars of data-driven medicine, genomics, and radionics, the company ensures that the data used to help patients. Founded by Jurgi Camblong, Lars Steinmetz, and Pierre Hutter, SOPHiA GENETICS was incorporated in 2011. It has offices in Boston, Massachusetts, Switzerland, and France.
Ermium Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, focused on developing innovative therapies for auto-immune and inflammatory diseases. Founded in June 2019, the company centers its research on CXCR4, identified as a master regulator of inflammation, which allows for the control of interferons by plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Ermium Therapeutics has secured an exclusive worldwide license for its intellectual property from CNRS and University Paris Descartes, facilitated by Erganeo, which has aided in advancing the project within an academic environment. The company has also been recognized for its innovative approach, having won the innovation i-Lab 2019 award from the French Ministry of Research and Higher Education.
UTAC is the French inspection and testing company dedicated to automotive industry. It delivers a complete range of automotive technical tests in the fields of safety, environment and reliability, from vehicle development through to type approval. It is also the technical expert for the French authorities in European and international bodies for the development of automotive regulations.
Haudecoeur is a prominent player in the grocery market, specializing in the production and import of food products from Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. The company focuses on sourcing and selecting authentic items, including rice, pulses, dried fruits, vegetables, spices, cereals, sauces, brick pastry sheets, and candy. Once imported to France, these products are industrialized and packaged for distribution. Haudecoeur's commitment to quality and authenticity allows customers to access a diverse range of regional groceries, catering to the growing demand for ethnic and specialty foods in supermarkets and retail outlets.
Amolyt Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing peptide-based therapies for rare endocrine and metabolic disorders. The company's leading programs include AZP-3601, a parathyroid hormone analog aimed at treating hypoparathyroidism by maintaining sustained calcium levels in the blood, and AZP-3404, which features a novel mechanism of action that may help restore fat and glucose metabolism. Through its innovative approach, Amolyt Pharma seeks to provide effective treatments for patients suffering from critical and rare metabolic conditions.
UTAC is the French inspection and testing company dedicated to automotive industry. It delivers a complete range of automotive technical tests in the fields of safety, environment and reliability, from vehicle development through to type approval. It is also the technical expert for the French authorities in European and international bodies for the development of automotive regulations.
EasyVista S.A. is a provider of IT service management solutions designed to enhance service delivery for enterprises globally. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Noisy-le-Grand, France, the company offers a cloud-based platform that includes the EV Service Manager, which facilitates the creation and management of IT services, and EV Self Help, a solution aimed at minimizing service requests. EasyVista focuses on automating and personalizing service delivery, particularly for mobile users, thereby improving the overall service experience. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including higher education, healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector, assisting over 1,000 enterprises in optimizing their IT operations. Its offerings encompass various features such as remote monitoring, business intelligence, and asset management, which contribute to enhanced employee productivity and customer satisfaction while controlling service delivery costs.
Albéa is a manufacturer and wholesaler of packaging products primarily serving the beauty and personal care market. The company specializes in a wide range of offerings, including plastic and laminate tubes, cosmetic accessories, and rigid packaging such as mascara bottles, lipstick containers, and compacts. Additionally, Albéa provides dispensing systems like spray pumps and caps for fragrances and skincare products. With a focus on both prestigious and emerging brands, Albéa caters to various segments, including skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance, body care, and oral care. The company's products are marketed globally, with a presence in regions such as Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Founded in 2004 and based in Luxembourg City, Albéa has established itself as a leader in beauty packaging solutions.
ContentSquare is a digital experience insights optimization platform that helps businesses analyze customer behavior through vast amounts of anonymous web, mobile, and app interactions, adhering to data privacy regulations such as the EU GDPR and California CCPA. By integrating diverse data sets, including content, user experience, product offerings, pricing, acquisition channels, and technical performance, the platform generates insights and AI-driven recommendations to enhance digital performance throughout the customer journey. Its solutions enable clients to better understand user interactions, measure content effectiveness, and clarify consumer intentions, ultimately leading to increased revenue and engagement while reducing operational costs. ContentSquare serves over 700 enterprise clients, including notable brands like American Express, Best Buy, and LVMH.
Back Market operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with companies specializing in the restoration of used electronic gadgets. The platform facilitates the sale of certified and guaranteed refurbished devices, enabling users to purchase quality products at lower prices. With a focus on promoting the use of refurbished goods, Back Market offers a one-stop shopping experience that includes warranties and customer support. Despite its significant growth, particularly in the U.S. market, the overall sales of used gadgets remain modest compared to those of new devices.
Europcar is the largest car rental company in Europe and currently has 2825 locations in 143 different countries. Europcar offices in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom are run centrally by Europcar in France, while all other countries are franchisees.
Residalya is a network of retirement and care homes for the elderly.
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.
France Hostels, a network of new generation youth hostels, has been designed by Romain Viennois, a professional in the sector for almost 15 years. It aims to develop its concept, based on an innovative hosting offer in the main French regional capitals. By offering optimized prices and meeting the specific expectations of a family clientele and young travelers, the group intends to offer an alternative to the various forms of accommodation currently available.
IZAC is a French brand of ready-to-wear for men.
CIFA Centre operates as a wholesale business specializing in retailing a diverse range of fashion goods and accessories. It focuses on clothing manufacturers and wholesalers, offering products that include women's and men's ready-to-wear apparel, lingerie, footwear, leather goods, and various fashion accessories. Located in France, CIFA plays a significant role in the fashion supply chain, linking manufacturers with retailers in the industry.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.
LumApps SAS offers a comprehensive intranet solution designed to integrate and streamline enterprise communications by consolidating various corporate resources into a single accessible platform. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tassin La Demi Lune, France, the company specializes in a turnkey intranet that incorporates social feeds, workspaces, and essential business applications, all while being fully compatible with major collaborative suites like Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365. The platform features customizable design options, structured information, and tools for 360° internal communications, enabling targeted interactions among employees. By providing a central hub for personalized content and social communities, LumApps facilitates improved collaboration and efficiency, helping organizations of all sizes navigate their digital transformation and enhance workplace relationships. The company also maintains offices in several major cities, including San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo.
Locamod, SAS is a company based in Paris, France that specializes in the rental of construction and elevation equipment for both professionals and individuals. Founded in 1982, the company offers a diverse range of machinery, including compressors, compaction equipment, and transportation devices, as well as various elevation handling equipment such as self-propelled nacelles. Additionally, Locamod provides an assortment of tools for cutting, drilling, and demolition, along with energy products like generator sets and compressors. The company also supplies building equipment, which includes scaffolding, storage solutions, and signaling tools. Locamod operates through a network of agencies, ensuring accessibility to its services across the region. It is a subsidiary of Locamex Holding.
Evernex is specializing in the life cycle management of IT infrastructures.
Efeso Consulting is a management consultancy that specializes in providing strategic and operational services to various sectors, including aerospace, defense, automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The company focuses on strategy development, change management, and operational excellence, assisting clients in enhancing their business performance and implementing effective operations strategies. Efeso's expertise encompasses supply chain management, purchasing, operations management, sustainable development, product and process development, marketing and sales, complexity management, corporate finance, and business advisory services. By aiming to improve day-to-day operations and drive end-to-end value chain performance, Efeso helps its clients achieve their organizational goals and adapt to changing market demands.
Cem'In'Eu is a production and marketing company that focuses on the cement industry.
Acrelec SAS is a company based in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes, France, specializing in customer experience technology and digital transformation solutions for the food service and retail sectors. The company develops and sells self-order kiosks designed for quick service restaurants and retail chains, offering a range of products including drive-thru systems, digital signage solutions like digital menu boards, and web-based ordering platforms. Additionally, Acrelec provides cloud-based order management systems that facilitate order pickups through indoor and outdoor kiosks. The company also offers support services, including training, consultancy, infrastructure management, hardware maintenance, and field engineering. Established in 1989, Acrelec serves various clients, including stadiums, bakeries, and florists, on both national and international levels.
Olmix SA specializes in developing natural algae-based solutions aimed at enhancing the nutrition, hygiene, and health of plants, animals, and humans. The company focuses on providing bio-solubles, algae-based solubles, and natural additives to meet the needs of farmers, integrators, and distributors. As agriculture evolves towards more sustainable practices, Olmix emphasizes the importance of increasing technical skills and adopting natural alternatives to reduce reliance on pesticides, antibiotics, and chemical products.
Private Equity Round in 2019
M2I Life Sciences is a French company that focuses on custom synthesis and formulation of specialized products in healthcare, veterinary applications, and agricultural biocontrol. It is particularly noted for its expertise in developing pheromones that offer eco-friendly alternatives to chemical insecticides, thereby supporting the ecological transition in agriculture. The company aims to serve as a comprehensive partner for clients, providing services from initial specifications to regulatory approvals, such as Drug Master Files and Marketing Authorizations. M2I operates a research and development center along with a cGMP manufacturing facility, allowing it to efficiently redesign synthetic routes and industrial processes for complex molecules, thereby catering to the diverse needs of its clients in the fields of generics, crop protection, and organic electronics.
Gyma specializes in the manufacturing and packaging of cold sauces for catering and industry.
Emerige
Venture Round in 2019
Emerige is a property development and renovation, asset management company.
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that specializes in the resale of luxury and designer fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned fashion products. Each week, more than 30,000 new items are added by sellers, providing buyers with access to thousands of curated luxury pieces daily. The platform features a diverse range of verified vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, ensuring a trusted and sustainable shopping experience. In addition to its Paris headquarters, Vestiaire Collective operates offices in major cities such as London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong.
Founded in 2016, Meero aims to revolutionize the world of photography by allowing photographers to dedicate themselves to their passion. From providing revenues and market research to invoicing, post-production, and delivery, Meero takes care of all the laborious, time-consuming tasks which plague the industry. Above all, the company aims to provide them with tools for file compatibility, CRM, marketing, and other daily needs. In addition to this, they'll have access to a series of educational masterclasses, inspiring documentaries, meetups with photographers in 35 different countries, a magazine in 2 different languages, and even a foundation supporting photography worldwide. Meero also solves a major problem in the world of photography: photo editing. Normally 60 minutes of actual shooting will take up to 4 hours of extra post-production work. The cutting-edge content enrichment technologies the company is currently developing can reduce this time to a few seconds, solving the problems of long delivery times, inconsistent photo rendering and unfair prices. Meero further gives artists the chance to work with major brands and take advantage of a whole range of solutions that simplify their work and make the production of beautiful images far easier. These innovations allow brands, and soon individual consumers, to access made-to-measure photo and video solutions around the world. Meero manages the photoshoot process from beginning to end, guaranteeing unbeatable prices, delivery times of less than 24 hours and professional photo quality. Today Meero is: - The world's leading on-demand photography platform - A suite of tools dedicated to photographers' activities; masterclasses, a magazine in four different languages, inspiring documentaries, a community of artists, and a foundation in support of photography - The leader in image-processing artificial intelligence - 60,000 photographers around the world - 800 team members of 49 different nationalities - 1 Photoshoot delivered every 25 seconds - 6 offices: Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Bangalore, Singapore
Paying employees has never been easier. PayFit allows SMEs to easily manage the pay and leave of their employees.
In 2015, the observation was simple: no employer was satisfied with the solutions used to manage the pay of its employees. No solution allowed a company to manage payroll quickly and without prior expertise. No solution answered automatically and securely to the French administrative complexity. There was no solution to centralize all the issues related to employee management on a single tool. No solution offered an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the employer but also for the employee.
Astradec Environment provides waste collection and recycling services. Its services include waste transportation, collection, and treatment of different types of waste such as scraps, metals, organic, and biodegradable. Astradec Environment was founded in 1988 and is based in Arques, France.
Groupe ERGET SA, founded in 1986 and based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, operates as a surveyor and loss adjuster specializing in after-claims expertise for insurance companies. The company provides services across various sectors, including construction, aviation, energy, industry, safety, fire protection, product liability, financial lines, personal injury, cyber, and food industry. With a workforce of 120 professionals, including 85 multidisciplinary surveyors, Groupe ERGET has expanded its international presence since 2006, conducting over 5,500 missions in 115 countries, including operations in Asia, South America, and the West Indies. Additionally, a joint venture in more than 30 African countries enhances its global reach. The company generates a turnover of 20 million euros, with 35% of its revenue derived from international markets. Its clientele includes insurers, mutual insurance companies, brokers, industrialists, and legal professionals, underscoring its significant role in the francophone market and its ongoing growth in emerging countries.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.
Doctolib is an online booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, that serves the healthcare sector across Europe. Established in 2013, the platform connects patients with healthcare practitioners, facilitating the scheduling of appointments with ease. With 25 million monthly visitors, it supports 65,000 health practitioners in over 1,300 facilities, offering a comprehensive service that enhances appointment management, reduces no-show rates, and attracts new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free service that allows them to find nearby doctors or dentists and book appointments 24/7 in just a few clicks. The platform aims to streamline access to healthcare services for both practitioners and patients, improving overall efficiency in the healthcare system.