Supernova Invest

Supernova Invest is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, France, with an additional office in Grenoble. Founded in 2017, it specializes in early-stage investments, including seed stage and growth capital, focusing on technology and deep-tech sectors such as life sciences, energy, healthcare, digital technologies, ecological transition, and industry 4.0. The firm emphasizes investments in electronics, advanced materials, and instruments, supporting startups from inception to maturity. Supernova Invest emerged from the venture capital activities of CEA Investissement, benefiting from partnerships with Amundi, a leading European asset management firm, and CEA, Europe’s most innovative research institute, which provides its portfolio companies with valuable access to resources and networks.

François Breniaux

Investment Director

Damien Bretegnier

Investment Manager

Pascal-André Chenal

Associate

Julien Cristiani

General Partner

Marine Glon

Investment Director

David Hansen

Investment Director

Celia Hart

General Partner

Etienne Moreau

Partner

Régis Saleur

Managing Director and Managing Partner

Romain Sautrau

Investment Director

Remi Spagnol

Investment Director

Pierre Emmanuel Struyven

President and Managing Partners

Pierre-Emmanuel Struyven

President and Managing Partner

Gregoire Viot

CFO

49 past transactions

Newsbridge

Series A in 2022
Newsbridge is a company based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, that specializes in contribution and image processing solutions. Founded in 2016, it focuses on producing content for television channels, production houses, and agencies. Newsbridge offers AI-based video indexing tools designed to assist publishers and broadcasters in streamlining their production processes and enhancing the value of their content through improved indexing.

Micropep Technologies

Series A in 2022
Micropep Technologies developes a non-GMO new generation of bioherbicides and biostimulants. Micropep, founded in 2016 in Toulouse, focuses on bioherbicides and biostimulants. The company uses plants’ natural molecules, called “micro-peptides”, to temporarily control expression of their genes and regulate plant growth but leaving their DNA intact. The company currently works on four development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control.

Scintil Photonics

Venture Round in 2022
Scintil Photonics SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development of silicon photonic integrated circuits aimed at advancing high-speed optical communications and chip interconnections. The company offers a range of products, including multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors. By employing wafer-scale bonding techniques that combine Silicon and Indium Phosphide materials, Scintil Photonics creates fully integrated circuits that enhance performance and reliability while significantly lowering implementation costs. Their innovative approach allows for the monolithic integration of optical amplifiers and lasers on advanced silicon photonic circuits, making their solutions suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

Diabeloop

Series C in 2022
Diabeloop SAS is a medical device company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in the development of an electronic artificial pancreas designed for individuals with Type 1 diabetes. Established in 2015, the company has created a closed-loop system that integrates a continuous glucose sensor and a smartphone-like terminal to monitor glycemia levels. This system communicates with a connected insulin pump to determine and deliver the optimal amount of insulin, aiming to reduce the risks of hypoglycemia and other complications associated with diabetes. Diabeloop's mission is to provide innovative technological solutions that empower individuals with Type 1 diabetes to manage their condition effectively and enhance their quality of life.

UnitySC

Venture Round in 2022
UnitySC is recognized worldwide as a key player in inspection and metrology, combining advanced technologies in automated optical inspection and 3D imaging with high depth of focus line scanning, temporal-mode interferometry, spectrometry, and phase shift analysis. This enables customers to deliver higher yields and achieve faster time to market. We provide standard and customized solutions adapted to specific industrial needs and constraints, enabling a new era in process control.

Cairdac

Series A in 2022
Developer of a pacing device designed to maintain cardiac rhythm. The company's implanted leadless pacemakers incorporate a self-sustaining power patented technology harvesting the heart's kinetic energy and bringing disruptive technologies to conventional leadless pacemakers, enabling patients and healthcare professionals with cost-effective alternatives that will revolutionize patients' quality of life.

Terakalis

Series A in 2022
Terakalis is a company that specializes in the development of non-destructive testing equipment focused on material analysis and industrial process control. Established through a technological partnership in 2012 with the Charles Coulomb laboratory, Terakalis harnesses TeraHertz electromagnetic waves for its innovative solutions. The company offers a range of both generic and custom-made products designed to inspect internal defects and assess the physical and chemical properties of materials. By providing integrated line-of-production systems and portable alternatives, Terakalis enables businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and quality assurance in various industrial applications.

Alice & Bob

Series A in 2022
Alice & Bob is a Paris-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in the manufacture of universal, error-free quantum computers. The company's innovative technology features self-correcting superconducting quantum bits, which allow for fault-tolerant quantum computing. This capability enables the execution of any quantum algorithm, thereby assisting industries and researchers in addressing complex challenges across various fields. By focusing on developing advanced quantum computing solutions, Alice & Bob aims to facilitate breakthroughs in solving significant problems in quantum research and industry applications.

Aleph Zero

Seed Round in 2022
Aleph Zero is a peer-reviewed DAG platform that is scalable, fast, and developer-friendly. It is a proof-of-stake public blockchain with private smart contracts built by a world-class team that aims to reach mass adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology. The company's ecosystem consists of the consensus and is capable of synchronizing with other blockchains and running smart contracts, as well as a truly trustless universal wallet — which they call Common.

Traxens

Venture Round in 2022
TRAXENS delivers the world's most exhaustive, precise and timely information on containers and container transporters allowing all stakeholders in multi-modal transport to improve costs, optimize investment, and offer premium services. To attain this performance TRAXENS led a 3-year R&D program to develop specific technology required to produce cost effective, durable and autonomous devices for a wide range of container data capture and real-time transmission of this data from anywhere on the globe.

NAWA Technologies

Series C in 2022
NAWATECHNOLOGIES, Société anonyme designs, develops, industrializes, and commercializes products based on organized nanostructures to enable improvements in materials and devices dedicated to energy, transportation, and environment markets. The company offers multifunctional materials and energy storage devices. NAWATECHNOLOGIES, Société anonyme was founded in 2013 and is based in Aix-en-Provence, France.

iFollow

Series A in 2021
iFollow SAS, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Meudon, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous support robots tailored for the logistics and food sectors. The company's offerings include iLogistics, an autonomous navigation trolley designed for warehouse operations, and iRetail, a smart cart that provides real-time information and guidance about products in retail environments. Additionally, iFollow produces autonomous robots for food order preparation and packaging, enhancing efficiency and collaboration in both logistics and retail settings.

CORE FOR TECH

Venture Round in 2021
HNL, Heart Never Lies, is an emotional technology Company with a patented algorithm allowing Networks, Platforms, Content Owners, Brands and Manufacturers the ability to capture an individual’s emotional response to set tasks or cross-platform media experiences. We are a globally patented technology, with roots coming from the medical industry, which is today used in Hospitals all over the world, allowing anaesthetists to gauge, monitor and mange patient pain levels whilst unconscious and in surgery.

CORE FOR TECH

Seed Round in 2021
HNL, Heart Never Lies, is an emotional technology Company with a patented algorithm allowing Networks, Platforms, Content Owners, Brands and Manufacturers the ability to capture an individual’s emotional response to set tasks or cross-platform media experiences. We are a globally patented technology, with roots coming from the medical industry, which is today used in Hospitals all over the world, allowing anaesthetists to gauge, monitor and mange patient pain levels whilst unconscious and in surgery.

Micropep Technologies

Series A in 2021
Micropep Technologies developes a non-GMO new generation of bioherbicides and biostimulants. Micropep, founded in 2016 in Toulouse, focuses on bioherbicides and biostimulants. The company uses plants’ natural molecules, called “micro-peptides”, to temporarily control expression of their genes and regulate plant growth but leaving their DNA intact. The company currently works on four development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control.

Adionics

Seed Round in 2021
Adionics provides desalination supply chain. The company offers AquaOmnes, a technology that instead removes the salt out of salty water, leaving water behind; and Flionex, an ion-absorbing liquid technology that is used to bind salts. It serves municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals markets. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.

Smartway

Series A in 2021
Created by 2 brothers in 2012, Smartway was born from an ethical and environmental observation linked to the fact of throwing away products that are still good for consumption. Their goal: to reduce food and non-food waste and save their customers money. In order to highlight, in stores, products to be consumed quickly, Smartway creates a link between consumers and distributors through a win-win relationship. On the consumer side, this free service makes it possible, on the one hand, to list products to be consumed quickly (and therefore cheaper) nearby, and on the other hand to increase the performance of stores by improving the management of their unsold products. Smartway is growing in Europe. Its team has won numerous awards from actors involved in sustainable development, web and mass distribution.

Zéro-Gâchis

Venture Round in 2021
Zero-Hash aims to reduce food waste by helping supermarkets manage their unsold.

UroMems

Series B in 2021
UroMems SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of implantable medical devices. The company has created the MyoElectroMechanical System, an electronic artificial urinary sphincter (eAUS) aimed at treating severe urinary incontinence. This innovative device functions by increasing urethral pressure during physically demanding activities and decreasing it when such activities are not taking place, thereby addressing a significant clinical need that affects patients' quality of life. UroMems is dedicated to providing solutions that target specific health challenges faced by individuals with this condition.

AcuSurgical

Series A in 2021
AcuSurgical is a startup developing a robotic assistant for vitreo-retinal surgery.

PowerUp

Venture Round in 2020
PowerUp SAS, founded in 2017 and based in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France, specializes in manufacturing smart battery chargers and battery management solutions. The company's chargers optimize charging conditions based on battery temperature, charge status, and degradation levels. PowerUp's offerings include real-time monitoring of battery health and management of battery fleets through a web application. Their technology serves various sectors, including battery-powered railways, uninterrupted power supply systems, handling equipment, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. PowerUp aims to enhance the performance and longevity of lithium-ion batteries, providing effective solutions for both industrial and consumer applications.

Ynsect

Series C in 2020
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the design, construction, and operation of insect production and processing facilities aimed at producing sustainable feed for fish and poultry. Ynsect focuses on the bioconversion of organic resources through insects, transforming them into high-quality nutrients such as proteins and lipids for animal feed, as well as non-food applications like organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By leveraging insect nutrients and behaviors, Ynsect collaborates with clients to develop innovative products and services. The company is recognized for its expertise in large-scale insect farming and automated processing, making it a preferred partner among professionals in the agri-food sector, laboratories, investors, and public institutions.

Ynsect

Series C in 2020
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the design, construction, and operation of insect production and processing facilities aimed at producing sustainable feed for fish and poultry. Ynsect focuses on the bioconversion of organic resources through insects, transforming them into high-quality nutrients such as proteins and lipids for animal feed, as well as non-food applications like organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By leveraging insect nutrients and behaviors, Ynsect collaborates with clients to develop innovative products and services. The company is recognized for its expertise in large-scale insect farming and automated processing, making it a preferred partner among professionals in the agri-food sector, laboratories, investors, and public institutions.

Microoled

Series A in 2020
MicroOLED S.A.S. engages in the design and development of organic light emitting diode technologies. It offers micro displays for use in video glasses for mobile HDTV, viewfinders for cameras, and professional and medical applications. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Grenoble, France. As of June 16, 2010, Microoled S.A.S. operates as a subsidiary of PHOTONIS SAS.

BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells

Seed Round in 2020
BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells develops ecological devices. The company develops a paper-based, ultra-thin, flexible and miniature bioenzymatic fuel cell system. The company offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for practical energy generation for minimizing impact to environment. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Grenoble, France.

UroMems

Series B in 2020
UroMems SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of implantable medical devices. The company has created the MyoElectroMechanical System, an electronic artificial urinary sphincter (eAUS) aimed at treating severe urinary incontinence. This innovative device functions by increasing urethral pressure during physically demanding activities and decreasing it when such activities are not taking place, thereby addressing a significant clinical need that affects patients' quality of life. UroMems is dedicated to providing solutions that target specific health challenges faced by individuals with this condition.

NAWA Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
NAWATECHNOLOGIES, Société anonyme designs, develops, industrializes, and commercializes products based on organized nanostructures to enable improvements in materials and devices dedicated to energy, transportation, and environment markets. The company offers multifunctional materials and energy storage devices. NAWATECHNOLOGIES, Société anonyme was founded in 2013 and is based in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Vulkam

Series A in 2020
Vulkam SAS, a micro technology company, engages in the design, development, and production of amorphous metal parts. The company’s amorphous metals are primarily composed of zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, or titanium. Its products have applications in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, cryogenic, watches, jewellery, micro components, and micro fluids industries. Vulkam SAS was founded in 2017 and is based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France.

Diabeloop

Series B in 2019
Diabeloop SAS is a medical device company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in the development of an electronic artificial pancreas designed for individuals with Type 1 diabetes. Established in 2015, the company has created a closed-loop system that integrates a continuous glucose sensor and a smartphone-like terminal to monitor glycemia levels. This system communicates with a connected insulin pump to determine and deliver the optimal amount of insulin, aiming to reduce the risks of hypoglycemia and other complications associated with diabetes. Diabeloop's mission is to provide innovative technological solutions that empower individuals with Type 1 diabetes to manage their condition effectively and enhance their quality of life.

Remedee Labs

Series A in 2019
Remedee is a new concept of "e- drug" for pain management. This innovative wearable, is based on an breakthrough technology that stimulates the release of endorphins in the brain. After 6 years of research in the medical department of the French Army and at CEA-Clinatec, we demonstrated a significant reduction of pain perception and the feasibility of making this technology mobile and available to everyone. Remedee adresses the 20% of worldwide population suffering from chronic pain.

Cailabs

Series B in 2019
Cailabs is a French deep tech company, based in Rennes, which designs, produces and sells photonic solutions to fully exploit the industrial potential opened up by the shaping of light. Cailabs develops and produces a unique range of optical components based on its know-how and its patented technological innovations, in particular Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC).

Scintil Photonics

Seed Round in 2019
Scintil Photonics SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development of silicon photonic integrated circuits aimed at advancing high-speed optical communications and chip interconnections. The company offers a range of products, including multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors. By employing wafer-scale bonding techniques that combine Silicon and Indium Phosphide materials, Scintil Photonics creates fully integrated circuits that enhance performance and reliability while significantly lowering implementation costs. Their innovative approach allows for the monolithic integration of optical amplifiers and lasers on advanced silicon photonic circuits, making their solutions suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

Keranova

Venture Round in 2019
Keranova S.A. is a French start-up established in 2015, specializing in the design and development of surgical equipment for ophthalmologic applications, specifically targeting the anterior segment of the eye. Headquartered in Saint Etienne, with an additional office in Vénissieux, the company focuses on creating innovative medical technologies. Keranova's teams are dedicated to advancing ophthalmic procedures through the development of novel surgical instruments that incorporate a unique patented technology, marking significant improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of eye surgeries.

Robocath

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2009 by Philippe Bencteux, MD, Robocath designs, develops and commercializes robotic solutions to treat cardiovascular diseases. As an active player in the evolving medical robotic industry, these innovative solutions aim to make medical procedures safer, thanks to reliable technologies, while complementing manual interventions. R-One™ is the first solution developed by Robocath. It uses a unique technology that optimizes the safety of robotic-assisted coronary angioplasty. It is designed to operate with precision and perform specific movements creating better interventional conditions. Thanks to its open architecture, R-One™ is compatible with market leading devices and cath labs. Robocath aims to become the world leader in vascular robotics and develop the remote treatment of vascular emergencies, guaranteeing the best care pathway for all.

Traxens

Series C in 2019
TRAXENS delivers the world's most exhaustive, precise and timely information on containers and container transporters allowing all stakeholders in multi-modal transport to improve costs, optimize investment, and offer premium services. To attain this performance TRAXENS led a 3-year R&D program to develop specific technology required to produce cost effective, durable and autonomous devices for a wide range of container data capture and real-time transmission of this data from anywhere on the globe.

Microphyt

Venture Round in 2019
Microphyt is a company based in Baillargues, France, that specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of microalgae and other photosynthetic microorganisms. Founded in 2007, Microphyt caters to various markets, including beauty care, food, health, and energy. The company focuses on creating natural algae-based products that support weight loss and promote brain health, while also engaging in industrial farming of microalgae.

NAWA Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
NAWATECHNOLOGIES, Société anonyme designs, develops, industrializes, and commercializes products based on organized nanostructures to enable improvements in materials and devices dedicated to energy, transportation, and environment markets. The company offers multifunctional materials and energy storage devices. NAWATECHNOLOGIES, Société anonyme was founded in 2013 and is based in Aix-en-Provence, France.

NH TherAguix

Series A in 2019
NH TherAguix SAS, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, develops nanomedicines for cancer, combining imaging, and radiotherapy. It offers AGuIX, a nanoparticle that is designed to improve the localization of solid tumors and the outcomes of radiation therapy by intravenous injection; allows the radiation therapy treatment for patient to determine the optimal moment to perform the irradiation; and allows to treat radioresistant cancers and to minimize the radiation therapy secondary effects by decreasing the dose to healthy tissues. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Villeurbanne, France.

Diota

Series B in 2019
Diota is a provider of Augmented Reality software solutions dedicated to industry. Strong technological innovations along with business-oriented solutions make of the company a key player of the digital factory and industrial competitiveness, notably in the aircraft, railway, shipbuilding, automotive, oil & gas and chemical industries,in France and Europe. Among Diota’s major references are Safran Group, Dassault Aviation, DCNS, SNCF, PSA Group, Renault, Volkswagen, Daimler, Air Liquide, Total, Bouygues Construction…

CarThera

Series B in 2018
CarThera SAS specializes in the design and development of therapeutic ultrasound-based medical devices aimed at treating brain disorders. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company has developed innovative devices such as SonoProbe, which addresses conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy, metastases, and meningioma. Another key product is SonoCloud, an intracranial ultrasound implant that temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier, enhancing the delivery and concentration of therapeutic molecules for the treatment of primary brain tumors. Through these advancements, CarThera is focused on improving treatment outcomes for patients with serious neurological conditions.

Blue Valet

Venture Round in 2018
Blue Valet, SAS provides online valet booking services at airports and train stations in France. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mérignac, France.

iskn

Venture Round in 2018
iskn is a consumer electronics company that develops and markets the slate for smart drawing. iskn is the leading pioneer in AUGMENTED INTERACTION thanks to its technology representing 24 international patents based on 60 years of deep tech R&D expertise in magnetometry at the world-renowned CEA LETI. The company’s primary mission consists in enriching the experience and facilitate interaction with the digital world by bringing back emotion through the use of day-to-day physical objects. This has already come to life by turning any pencil into a digital one with the widely adopted SLATE, and the yet to come disruptive REPAPER graphic tablet.

Terakalis

Seed Round in 2018
Terakalis is a company that specializes in the development of non-destructive testing equipment focused on material analysis and industrial process control. Established through a technological partnership in 2012 with the Charles Coulomb laboratory, Terakalis harnesses TeraHertz electromagnetic waves for its innovative solutions. The company offers a range of both generic and custom-made products designed to inspect internal defects and assess the physical and chemical properties of materials. By providing integrated line-of-production systems and portable alternatives, Terakalis enables businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and quality assurance in various industrial applications.

Prophesee

Series B in 2018
Prophesee SA develops machine vision sensors and systems for applications in the fields of machine vision. It serves clients in bio-medical and healthcare, gaming, industrial automation, instrumentation and lab, mobile and device, robotics, security and surveillance, video compression, aerospace and defense, and automotive markets. The company was formerly known as Chronocam SAS and changed its name to Prophesee SA in February, 2018. Prophesee SA was founded in 2014 and is based in Paris, France.

mirSense

Seed Round in 2018
mirSense technology is a developer and manufacturer of a new generation of ultra-compact gas sensors designed to offer lasers for the medium infrared. The company's Industrial Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and QCL-based spectrometer modules provide very low detection levels for the control of gas emissions, detection of dangerous substances or the analysis of biological samples, enabling industries and defense sectors to get affordable quantum cascade lasers.

En Voiture Simone

Venture Round in 2018
In Simone Car, it's an online driving school that connects free-standing students with state-qualified teachers. We are very proud to accompany you since 2015 in your success at driving license.

Aledia

Series C in 2018
Aledia SA develops and manufactures light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company offers microwire LED chips based on a 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. It provides its products for general lighting, automotive, and display applications. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Grenoble, France with subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia; and Palo Alto, California.

Upmem

Seed Round in 2017
UPMEM is implementing the first scalable, programmable and efficient Processing-In-Memory (PIM) solution for the datacenter. In server architectures, Big Data processing performance is limited by data movements. UPMEM solution accelerates 10+ times data-intensive applications with an innovative solution based on a large number of programmable co-processors located next to the data.