VSORA
Venture Round in 2025
VSORA develops digital signal processing IP and chips for 5G networks, featuring a multicore DSP architecture that removes the need for DSP coprocessors and a shared DSP development flow that unites signal processing and software engineers in one environment to speed time-to-market. The company aims to boost DSP computing power while reducing power consumption, improving system performance, and shrinking silicon footprint. Based in France, founded in 2015 by veteran DSP engineers, VSORA serves chipmakers designing next-generation digital communications systems.
Onward is a medical technology company focused on developing therapies aimed at enabling functional recovery for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The company is creating an Implantable Neuro-stimulation System (INS) that features real-time motion feedback and utilizes training tools for rehabilitation. Onward has developed two platforms for neurostimulation: ARCIM, an implantable system, and ARCEX, a non-invasive transcutaneous system. To establish its customer base, Onward has targeted the United States and four European markets, namely Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
Tilkal
Venture Round in 2024
Tilkal develops a software infrastructure that organizes traceability across various supply chain stakeholders. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Paris, France.
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.
NETRIS Pharma
Series A in 2023
NETRIS Pharma S.A.S. is a biotechnology company based in Lyon, France, focused on the identification and development of therapeutic molecules aimed at treating various forms of cancer. Established in 2008, the company specializes in targeting dependence receptors, which are trans-membrane proteins that play a crucial role in cellular signaling and tumor control. NETRIS Pharma conducts both in vitro and in vivo research, as well as preclinical practices, to manufacture drugs specifically for the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, and neuroblastoma. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to advance cancer therapies and contribute to improved patient outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry.
Antabio is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Labege, France, focused on developing innovative treatments for drug-resistant infections, particularly targeting critical priority pathogens. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in creating novel antibacterial resistance-breakers, including stand-alone inhibitors of bacterial metalloenzymes. These inhibitors are designed to be combined with existing antibiotics, such as carbapenems, to restore their efficacy against the most challenging pathogens responsible for life-threatening infections, including carbapenem-resistant nosocomial pneumonia. Antabio aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of drug-resistant infections, ultimately providing healthcare professionals with effective medicinal products to combat these critical health challenges. The company has been recognized for its work, receiving a Wellcome Trust Seeding Drug Discovery Award.
VSORA develops digital signal processing IP and chips for 5G networks, featuring a multicore DSP architecture that removes the need for DSP coprocessors and a shared DSP development flow that unites signal processing and software engineers in one environment to speed time-to-market. The company aims to boost DSP computing power while reducing power consumption, improving system performance, and shrinking silicon footprint. Based in France, founded in 2015 by veteran DSP engineers, VSORA serves chipmakers designing next-generation digital communications systems.
Epigene Labs
Convertible Note in 2023
Epigene Labs SAS is a biotechnology firm focused on enhancing precision oncology through its advanced technology platform that utilizes artificial intelligence. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, the company addresses the significant challenges of aggregating, analyzing, and visualizing extensive genomic data in cancer research. By integrating proprietary data from partners with publicly available datasets, Epigene Labs provides medical researchers with actionable insights and user-friendly analytics. The company collaborates with leading cancer centers and prominent biotech firms to develop intelligence-augmenting services that support drug discovery and research in precision oncology. Its innovative approach aims to transform genomic data into effective strategies for targeted cancer therapies.
Scipio Bioscience
Convertible Note in 2023
Scipio Bioscience SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. It specializes in manufacturing benchtop kits that provide innovative sample preparation solutions for single-cell studies. These kits are designed for use in sequencing applications across both clinical and basic research, with a particular focus on transcriptomics. Scipio Bioscience's products enable research laboratories to perform single-cell barcoding in a test tube format, facilitating more precise and efficient analysis in various scientific investigations.
Ganymed Robotics
Series B in 2023
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.
Daze
Convertible Note in 2022
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.
Nexdot
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nexdot is a company specializing in the development and production of semiconductor nanocrystals known as Quantum Dots, with a particular focus on nanoplatelets—two-dimensional nanosheet Quantum Dots that exhibit enhanced properties. Originating as a spin-off from a renowned academic laboratory in Paris, Nexdot leverages over a decade of expertise in nanomaterial research. The company has invested four years in intensive research and development to establish unique capabilities in the synthesis of colloidal Quantum Dots and Nanoplatelets. Their proprietary materials, characterized by controlled shape and composition, are designed for a variety of applications, including displays, lighting, energy storage, detectors, and bio-imaging. Nexdot combines a team of highly skilled, passionate scientists with seasoned executives who possess a strong background in management and innovation leadership, positioning the company as a leader in the field.
Carmat is a French medtech company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of bioprosthetic artificial hearts. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, the company creates biocompatible, auto-regulated total artificial hearts designed to closely mimic the human heart's structure, including both right and left ventricles. These devices are intended for patients suffering from chronic terminal heart failure classified as class IV by the New York Heart Association, as well as those experiencing acute terminal heart failure due to massive myocardial infarction. Carmat aims to provide a reliable and innovative therapeutic solution for heart failure patients who are ineligible for transplants and have exhausted other treatment options. In addition to the artificial hearts, the company develops the necessary power supply systems and remote diagnostic systems for these devices.
Carmat is a French medtech company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of bioprosthetic artificial hearts. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, the company creates biocompatible, auto-regulated total artificial hearts designed to closely mimic the human heart's structure, including both right and left ventricles. These devices are intended for patients suffering from chronic terminal heart failure classified as class IV by the New York Heart Association, as well as those experiencing acute terminal heart failure due to massive myocardial infarction. Carmat aims to provide a reliable and innovative therapeutic solution for heart failure patients who are ineligible for transplants and have exhausted other treatment options. In addition to the artificial hearts, the company develops the necessary power supply systems and remote diagnostic systems for these devices.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.
APIX Analytics
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2014, APIX Analytics specializes in developing miniaturized multigas analyzers systems. These systems integrate silicon-based analytical chains such as sampling, gas injection, and mixture separation to enhance specificity, detection, identification, and quantification of compounds.
Fineheart is a France-based medical device company specializing in innovative technologies for cardiovascular care. It focuses on the development of implantable cardiac devices aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases. The company's flagship product is a novel, wirelessly powered, fully implantable mechanical circulatory support device. This device is designed to optimize cardiac output while preserving the heart's natural contractility, thereby enabling patients to restore normal cardiac function. Fineheart's technology aims to improve the quality of life for heart failure patients, allowing them to return to normal daily activities.
Fineheart
Series C in 2022
Fineheart is a France-based medical device company specializing in innovative technologies for cardiovascular care. It focuses on the development of implantable cardiac devices aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases. The company's flagship product is a novel, wirelessly powered, fully implantable mechanical circulatory support device. This device is designed to optimize cardiac output while preserving the heart's natural contractility, thereby enabling patients to restore normal cardiac function. Fineheart's technology aims to improve the quality of life for heart failure patients, allowing them to return to normal daily activities.
Tilkal
Venture Round in 2022
Tilkal develops a software infrastructure that organizes traceability across various supply chain stakeholders. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Paris, France.
Tilkal develops a software infrastructure that organizes traceability across various supply chain stakeholders. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Paris, France.
Nexdot is a company specializing in the development and production of semiconductor nanocrystals known as Quantum Dots, with a particular focus on nanoplatelets—two-dimensional nanosheet Quantum Dots that exhibit enhanced properties. Originating as a spin-off from a renowned academic laboratory in Paris, Nexdot leverages over a decade of expertise in nanomaterial research. The company has invested four years in intensive research and development to establish unique capabilities in the synthesis of colloidal Quantum Dots and Nanoplatelets. Their proprietary materials, characterized by controlled shape and composition, are designed for a variety of applications, including displays, lighting, energy storage, detectors, and bio-imaging. Nexdot combines a team of highly skilled, passionate scientists with seasoned executives who possess a strong background in management and innovation leadership, positioning the company as a leader in the field.
Ganymed Robotics
Series B in 2022
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.
Onward is a medical technology company focused on developing therapies aimed at enabling functional recovery for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The company is creating an Implantable Neuro-stimulation System (INS) that features real-time motion feedback and utilizes training tools for rehabilitation. Onward has developed two platforms for neurostimulation: ARCIM, an implantable system, and ARCEX, a non-invasive transcutaneous system. To establish its customer base, Onward has targeted the United States and four European markets, namely Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
C12 Quantum Electronics
Grant in 2022
C12 Quantum Electronics is a company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, founded in 2019 by Pierre and Matthieu Desjardins. The company focuses on developing reliable quantum processors utilizing carbon nanotubes, which significantly reduce error rates. This technology positions C12 Quantum Electronics as a strong candidate for noisy intermediate-scale quantum applications. In addition to building quantum computers, the company also engages in developing and accelerating experiments related to information processing systems, allowing industrial clients to leverage intermediate-scale quantum applications for enhanced computing capabilities.
Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016, headquartered in Espoo, with additional locations across Europe, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium. The company specializes in developing and providing continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and waste management. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, and hay, as well as temperature monitoring systems applicable to various other industries. Quanturi Oy also engages in online sales of its innovative solutions, emphasizing the analysis of data associated with its connected objects.
Founded in 2010, Qarnot is a French company that designs and develops innovative computing heaters, embedding microprocessors as heat sources connected to the internet. These devices, known as Q.rad, provide economical and ecological cloud HPC solutions, repurposing server heat to warm buildings while offering affordable high-performance computing services.
Quanturi Oy
Venture Round in 2022
Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016, headquartered in Espoo, with additional locations across Europe, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium. The company specializes in developing and providing continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and waste management. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, and hay, as well as temperature monitoring systems applicable to various other industries. Quanturi Oy also engages in online sales of its innovative solutions, emphasizing the analysis of data associated with its connected objects.
Antabio is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Labege, France, focused on developing innovative treatments for drug-resistant infections, particularly targeting critical priority pathogens. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in creating novel antibacterial resistance-breakers, including stand-alone inhibitors of bacterial metalloenzymes. These inhibitors are designed to be combined with existing antibiotics, such as carbapenems, to restore their efficacy against the most challenging pathogens responsible for life-threatening infections, including carbapenem-resistant nosocomial pneumonia. Antabio aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of drug-resistant infections, ultimately providing healthcare professionals with effective medicinal products to combat these critical health challenges. The company has been recognized for its work, receiving a Wellcome Trust Seeding Drug Discovery Award.
Antabio
Venture Round in 2022
Antabio is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Labege, France, focused on developing innovative treatments for drug-resistant infections, particularly targeting critical priority pathogens. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in creating novel antibacterial resistance-breakers, including stand-alone inhibitors of bacterial metalloenzymes. These inhibitors are designed to be combined with existing antibiotics, such as carbapenems, to restore their efficacy against the most challenging pathogens responsible for life-threatening infections, including carbapenem-resistant nosocomial pneumonia. Antabio aims to address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of drug-resistant infections, ultimately providing healthcare professionals with effective medicinal products to combat these critical health challenges. The company has been recognized for its work, receiving a Wellcome Trust Seeding Drug Discovery Award.
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
Qubit Pharmaceuticals
Seed Round in 2022
Qubit Pharmaceuticals is a Paris-based company established in 2020, focusing on innovative technology for pharmaceutical drug discovery. Founded by prominent academic institutions and researchers, including CNAM, CNRS, the University of Texas at Austin, Sorbonne University, and Washington University, the company leverages over 20 years of research and development. Qubit Pharmaceuticals has developed a drug discovery simulation platform that aims to significantly reduce the cost and duration of preclinical drug development. Utilizing proprietary force field models and molecular dynamics calculations, the platform facilitates virtual screening and visualization of potential drug candidates. By integrating principles of quantum physics, Qubit Pharmaceuticals supports biopharmaceutical companies in accelerating their research and development processes, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery.
Core Biogenesis
Private Equity Round in 2022
Founded in Paris, France in 2020, Core Biogenesis specializes in developing protein production technologies. The company employs proprietary gene editing and plant biotechnology to significantly lower the cost of producing growth factors, which are crucial molecules in clean meat and cell therapy industries.
Dracula Technologies
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Valence, France, Dracula Technologies designs and manufactures organic photovoltaic cells. These cells convert ambient light into electricity, enabling small devices like phones and sensors to recharge themselves. The company's flagship product, Light As Your Energetic Response (LAYER), is used indoors and outdoors.
Scipio Bioscience
Venture Round in 2022
Scipio Bioscience SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. It specializes in manufacturing benchtop kits that provide innovative sample preparation solutions for single-cell studies. These kits are designed for use in sequencing applications across both clinical and basic research, with a particular focus on transcriptomics. Scipio Bioscience's products enable research laboratories to perform single-cell barcoding in a test tube format, facilitating more precise and efficient analysis in various scientific investigations.
Core Biogenesis
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Paris, France in 2020, Core Biogenesis specializes in developing protein production technologies. The company employs proprietary gene editing and plant biotechnology to significantly lower the cost of producing growth factors, which are crucial molecules in clean meat and cell therapy industries.
Easyl is a manufacturer based in Bonneville, France, specializing in the sustainable production of materials for zinc-based batteries. Founded in 2017, the company employs green chemistry to create composites primarily using calcium zincate. This innovative approach allows Easyl to develop advanced electrodes that enhance the performance of batteries by optimizing their electrochemical characteristics. By focusing on environmentally friendly methods, Easyl aims to contribute to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the battery manufacturing industry.
Core Biogenesis
Grant in 2022
Founded in Paris, France in 2020, Core Biogenesis specializes in developing protein production technologies. The company employs proprietary gene editing and plant biotechnology to significantly lower the cost of producing growth factors, which are crucial molecules in clean meat and cell therapy industries.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
Scipio Bioscience
Grant in 2022
Scipio Bioscience SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. It specializes in manufacturing benchtop kits that provide innovative sample preparation solutions for single-cell studies. These kits are designed for use in sequencing applications across both clinical and basic research, with a particular focus on transcriptomics. Scipio Bioscience's products enable research laboratories to perform single-cell barcoding in a test tube format, facilitating more precise and efficient analysis in various scientific investigations.
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.
Founded in 2019, EVerZom is a Paris-based biotech company specializing in nanomedicine. It develops and manufactures extracellular vesicles (exosomes, microvesicles, apoptotic bodies) at commercial scale under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards for pharmaceutical applications in regenerative medicine and drug delivery.
Ganymed Robotics
Grant in 2021
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.
Enersens is a firm that produces silica aerogel products. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Les Auvergnes, France.
Epigene Labs
Grant in 2021
Epigene Labs SAS is a biotechnology firm focused on enhancing precision oncology through its advanced technology platform that utilizes artificial intelligence. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, the company addresses the significant challenges of aggregating, analyzing, and visualizing extensive genomic data in cancer research. By integrating proprietary data from partners with publicly available datasets, Epigene Labs provides medical researchers with actionable insights and user-friendly analytics. The company collaborates with leading cancer centers and prominent biotech firms to develop intelligence-augmenting services that support drug discovery and research in precision oncology. Its innovative approach aims to transform genomic data into effective strategies for targeted cancer therapies.
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
ENERSENS
Venture Round in 2021
Enersens is a firm that produces silica aerogel products. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Les Auvergnes, France.
APIX Analytics
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2014, APIX Analytics specializes in developing miniaturized multigas analyzers systems. These systems integrate silicon-based analytical chains such as sampling, gas injection, and mixture separation to enhance specificity, detection, identification, and quantification of compounds.
NETRIS Pharma
Venture Round in 2021
NETRIS Pharma S.A.S. is a biotechnology company based in Lyon, France, focused on the identification and development of therapeutic molecules aimed at treating various forms of cancer. Established in 2008, the company specializes in targeting dependence receptors, which are trans-membrane proteins that play a crucial role in cellular signaling and tumor control. NETRIS Pharma conducts both in vitro and in vivo research, as well as preclinical practices, to manufacture drugs specifically for the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, and neuroblastoma. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to advance cancer therapies and contribute to improved patient outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry.
SiPearl
Venture Round in 2021
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
NETRIS Pharma
Grant in 2021
NETRIS Pharma S.A.S. is a biotechnology company based in Lyon, France, focused on the identification and development of therapeutic molecules aimed at treating various forms of cancer. Established in 2008, the company specializes in targeting dependence receptors, which are trans-membrane proteins that play a crucial role in cellular signaling and tumor control. NETRIS Pharma conducts both in vitro and in vivo research, as well as preclinical practices, to manufacture drugs specifically for the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, and neuroblastoma. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to advance cancer therapies and contribute to improved patient outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry.
PKvitality
Series A in 2021
PKvitality is a French bio-wearable company founded in 2017. It specializes in developing non-invasive health monitoring devices, notably the K’Watch Glucose, a smartwatch that enables diabetic patients to monitor their glucose levels painlessly and discreetly.
SAS SABI AGRI
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, SAS SABI AGRI specializes in designing and manufacturing electric tractors for diverse agricultural projects such as market gardening, livestock farming, field crops, vine-growing, and arboriculture.
Oledcomm
Venture Round in 2021
Oledcomm designs and develops LiFi solutions that enable high-speed optical wireless data communication for aerospace and industrial markets. Its product portfolio includes LiFi transceivers, software, and LiFi network interface devices that convert information into binary data for fast, secure wireless transmission in telecom, datacom, consumer electronics, and industrial applications, especially where radio waves are undesirable. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, the company was re-founded in 2020 by Benjamin Azoulay.
Qubit Pharmaceuticals
Grant in 2021
Qubit Pharmaceuticals is a Paris-based company established in 2020, focusing on innovative technology for pharmaceutical drug discovery. Founded by prominent academic institutions and researchers, including CNAM, CNRS, the University of Texas at Austin, Sorbonne University, and Washington University, the company leverages over 20 years of research and development. Qubit Pharmaceuticals has developed a drug discovery simulation platform that aims to significantly reduce the cost and duration of preclinical drug development. Utilizing proprietary force field models and molecular dynamics calculations, the platform facilitates virtual screening and visualization of potential drug candidates. By integrating principles of quantum physics, Qubit Pharmaceuticals supports biopharmaceutical companies in accelerating their research and development processes, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery.
Aenitis Technologies
Grant in 2021
A French startup created by CNRS researchers at the Physics and Mechanics of Heterogeneous Media (PMMH) Laboratory in Paris, Aenitis Technologies develops bioprocessing medical devices that use acoustophoresis to separate, manipulate and filter biological elements, with a focus on cell therapy manufacturing such as cell sorting, washing and isolation for cell therapy units and blood banks. The company aims to provide acoustic preparation solutions to streamline cell therapies and advance public health, pursuing leadership in acoustophoresis-based separation.
Oledcomm designs and develops LiFi solutions that enable high-speed optical wireless data communication for aerospace and industrial markets. Its product portfolio includes LiFi transceivers, software, and LiFi network interface devices that convert information into binary data for fast, secure wireless transmission in telecom, datacom, consumer electronics, and industrial applications, especially where radio waves are undesirable. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, the company was re-founded in 2020 by Benjamin Azoulay.
Daze
Venture Round in 2020
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.
Aledia SA, established in 2011, specializes in the development and manufacturing of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company's proprietary technology involves a 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires, enabling cost-effective production of LED chips at 25% the cost of traditional planar LED chips. Aledia's products cater to general lighting, automotive, and display applications, with a focus on mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR devices. Headquartered in Grenoble, France, the company has subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California.
Exeliom is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Dijon, France, focused on developing innovative microbial therapies that utilize commensal bacteria as therapeutic agents. Founded in 2016, Exeliom aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of gut microbiota to enhance health and longevity. The company specializes in creating a new class of medicines known as Live Biotherapeutics, which are designed to deliver microbiome-based immunotherapy for conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases and cancer, with an initial focus on Crohn's Disease. By harnessing the role of microbiota in the immune system, Exeliom strives to provide patients with advanced treatments that improve their quality of life.
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.
Qarnot
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2010, Qarnot is a French company that designs and develops innovative computing heaters, embedding microprocessors as heat sources connected to the internet. These devices, known as Q.rad, provide economical and ecological cloud HPC solutions, repurposing server heat to warm buildings while offering affordable high-performance computing services.
PKvitality is a French bio-wearable company founded in 2017. It specializes in developing non-invasive health monitoring devices, notably the K’Watch Glucose, a smartwatch that enables diabetic patients to monitor their glucose levels painlessly and discreetly.
Aledia SA, established in 2011, specializes in the development and manufacturing of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company's proprietary technology involves a 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires, enabling cost-effective production of LED chips at 25% the cost of traditional planar LED chips. Aledia's products cater to general lighting, automotive, and display applications, with a focus on mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR devices. Headquartered in Grenoble, France, the company has subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California.
Xsun, established in 2016 and based in Guérande, France, specializes in the design and development of solar-powered drones. The company's flagship product, SolarXOne, is an autonomous drone capable of independent decision-making. This model features advanced aerodynamic design to maximize solar power capture through photovoltaic cells, robust communication systems for maintaining a link with the control center, and efficient power management. Xsun focuses on creating non-volatile autonomous drones, leveraging solar energy to enhance their operational capabilities.
Xsun
Venture Round in 2019
Xsun, established in 2016 and based in Guérande, France, specializes in the design and development of solar-powered drones. The company's flagship product, SolarXOne, is an autonomous drone capable of independent decision-making. This model features advanced aerodynamic design to maximize solar power capture through photovoltaic cells, robust communication systems for maintaining a link with the control center, and efficient power management. Xsun focuses on creating non-volatile autonomous drones, leveraging solar energy to enhance their operational capabilities.
Aenitis Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
A French startup created by CNRS researchers at the Physics and Mechanics of Heterogeneous Media (PMMH) Laboratory in Paris, Aenitis Technologies develops bioprocessing medical devices that use acoustophoresis to separate, manipulate and filter biological elements, with a focus on cell therapy manufacturing such as cell sorting, washing and isolation for cell therapy units and blood banks. The company aims to provide acoustic preparation solutions to streamline cell therapies and advance public health, pursuing leadership in acoustophoresis-based separation.