Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company specializes in providing an affordable and streamlined approach to obtaining a driving license, catering to the needs of current and future generations. Ornikar offers a platform where candidates can learn and practice traffic laws, supported by a network of state-qualified instructors who deliver mobile driving lessons at reduced prices. In addition to facilitating access to driving licenses, Ornikar also provides tailored options for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, enhancing the overall learning experience and promoting automotive mobility.
Stockly
Seed Round in 2021
Stockly is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software to connect brands and e-retailers with a global inventory, ensuring that they can continue to sell products even when their own stock is depleted. By facilitating real-time access to the inventories of other merchants, Stockly addresses a significant challenge in e-commerce, where stock-outs can lead to a 30% drop in consumer purchasing intentions. This innovative approach allows e-commerce websites to enhance their product offerings, maintain customer engagement, and reduce potential revenue losses associated with low inventory levels. Additionally, Stockly provides solutions for individuals seeking to rent storage space for leisure vehicles, further diversifying its service offerings.
Stockly
Seed Round in 2021
Stockly is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software to connect brands and e-retailers with a global inventory, ensuring that they can continue to sell products even when their own stock is depleted. By facilitating real-time access to the inventories of other merchants, Stockly addresses a significant challenge in e-commerce, where stock-outs can lead to a 30% drop in consumer purchasing intentions. This innovative approach allows e-commerce websites to enhance their product offerings, maintain customer engagement, and reduce potential revenue losses associated with low inventory levels. Additionally, Stockly provides solutions for individuals seeking to rent storage space for leisure vehicles, further diversifying its service offerings.
Silvr is a Paris-based company that transforms the funding landscape for entrepreneurs, particularly in the e-commerce sector. By utilizing digital business data to forecast future revenues, Silvr offers quick, equity-free financing solutions to e-merchants who typically face challenges in securing traditional bank loans. Its platform allows these businesses to access funding in as little as 24 hours, enabling them to invest in growth and marketing initiatives while repaying the funding based on their sales performance. Silvr aims to make financing more accessible and scalable for European entrepreneurs, deploying millions of euros each month to support their growth.
Homa Games
Seed Round in 2021
Homa Games is a gaming technology platform based in Paris, France, that focuses on creating and publishing mobile games, particularly in the hyper-casual and idle genres. The company collaborates with over 200 carefully selected studios globally to develop games, having published more than 30 titles, including NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa Games provides game creators with data-driven tools and human expertise, enabling them to transform their creative concepts into commercially successful games. The company also specializes in user acquisition, monetization, and offers automation and optimization services for app production and publishing, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications from inception.
Livestorm
Series B in 2020
Livestorm is a developer of a video communication tool that facilitates audience engagement through an intuitive browser-based platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, France, Livestorm enables teams to organize online events seamlessly from any device. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including the ability to create custom landing pages, send promotional emails and reminders, and host interactive online events featuring integrated chat, polls, and Q&A functionalities. Additionally, Livestorm provides advanced analytics to assess event performance, empowering businesses to effectively incorporate video communication into their strategies for attracting, engaging, and educating their audiences.
Corlieve Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2020
Corlieve Therapeutics SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutic options for patients suffering from severe neurological disorders. The company's primary focus is on addressing temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) through a gene therapy approach that targets aberrantly expressed kainate receptors in the hippocampus. This lead project is grounded in research from notable institutions, including INSERM, CNRS, Aix Marseille University, and the University of Bordeaux. Established in 2019, Corlieve Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for patients with refractory TLE by offering new therapeutic solutions.
Comet Meetings
Series B in 2020
Comet Meetings is a Paris-based business specializing in modern meeting venues. It aims to enhance productivity, creativity, and well-being during corporate gatherings. Comet offers customizable spaces for meetings and business seminars, providing an alternative to traditional, often uninspiring locations. Their focus is on creating a positive customer experience, from the physical space to the overall meeting environment. Comet strives to make these high-quality meeting experiences accessible to a wide range of companies, offering competitive pricing.
Swile is a Paris-based company founded in 2018 by Loïc Soubeyrand, focused on transforming employee engagement and benefits management. The company offers an all-in-one smartcard that consolidates various employee benefits, including meal vouchers, gift vouchers, and mobility benefits, thereby disrupting the traditional meal voucher market in France. In addition to these services, Swile provides a super app designed to enhance workplace culture through features such as employee recognition, event organization, collections, and peer-to-peer payments. The platform also includes tools for conducting employee engagement surveys and delivering insightful analytics, allowing businesses to streamline expense management and simplify the distribution of employee benefits. By enabling employees to access and manage their benefits electronically, Swile aims to improve overall financial well-being within organizations.
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Colonies is a French startup founded in 2017, based in Paris, that specializes in co-living housing solutions in urban environments. The company focuses on providing fully furnished private studios and shared living spaces, designed to cater to young people seeking hassle-free apartment options. Colonies manages and designs quality homes in major cities, currently operating four buildings in the Paris area and two in Berlin. Its online platform facilitates easy access to these properties, offering essential amenities and a supportive community, allowing users to efficiently search for and book suitable housing.
LumApps is a developer of a social and collaborative intranet platform designed to enhance employee engagement and communication within organizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tassin, France, with additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo, LumApps provides a centralized hub for accessing corporate resources, personalized content, and social communities. The platform is fully integrated with major collaborative suites, including Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365, allowing employees to access corporate news, work applications, and social interactions seamlessly. By breaking down communication silos, LumApps aims to foster healthier work relationships and improve collaboration among employees, thereby supporting companies in their digital transformation efforts.
TrustInSoft
Series A in 2019
TrustInSoft is a software company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013, specializing in cyber security solutions for mission-critical software. The company develops the TrustInSoft Analyzer, a static source code analyzer that performs comprehensive mathematical analyses to identify and address source code flaws and vulnerabilities. This tool aids software designers and validation teams in ensuring the reliability and security of their products, allowing for the automation of verification tasks and compliance with various industry standards, including those in aeronautics, nuclear energy, automotive, and telecommunications. In addition to its software products, TrustInSoft provides technical deployment and support services, catering to clients in diverse sectors such as defense, industrial IoT, and IT, both in France and internationally.
Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, ACINQ is a startup focused on developing products and services for the Bitcoin ecosystem. The company specializes in blockchain technology that facilitates high throughput, instant payments, and low transaction fees. ACINQ's solutions aggregate incoming payments and enable periodic transaction dispatches to recipients' wallets. This approach allows clients to enjoy instant, low-cost payment options and receive funds as they would through traditional cash transactions, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of financial exchanges within the Bitcoin network.
Ermium Therapeutics
Series A in 2019
Ermium Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, focused on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Founded in June 2019, the company is centered around a breakthrough discovery that identifies CXCR4 as a master regulator of inflammation. This research underpins the development of therapies that aim to control interferons through plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Ermium Therapeutics has secured a worldwide exclusive license for its intellectual property from CNRS and the University of Paris Descartes, facilitated by an agreement with Erganeo, which has supported the project's academic maturation. The company has gained recognition for its work, notably receiving the innovation i-Lab 2019 award from the French Ministry of Research and Higher Education.
JobTeaser
Series C in 2019
JobTeaser SARL operates a recruitment platform designed specifically for students and recent graduates. Founded in 2008 and based in Paris, France, the company facilitates the search for internships and entry-level jobs through its online platform, which offers tailored opportunities based on user profiles. JobTeaser is integrated into over 750 educational institutions, providing access to 5 million users and enabling more than 250,000 recruiters to connect with emerging talent. The platform not only assists with job placements but also offers career guidance, videos to explore various career paths, and advice on making informed career choices. Additionally, it includes features that allow direct communication between job seekers and recruiters, enhancing the overall job search experience.
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company specializes in providing an affordable and streamlined approach to obtaining a driving license, catering to the needs of current and future generations. Ornikar offers a platform where candidates can learn and practice traffic laws, supported by a network of state-qualified instructors who deliver mobile driving lessons at reduced prices. In addition to facilitating access to driving licenses, Ornikar also provides tailored options for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, enhancing the overall learning experience and promoting automotive mobility.
Lifen, a 160-employee Paris-based startup, specializes in streamlining medical data communication. Founded in 2015, it has become France's leading MSSanté operator, serving over 600 healthcare establishments and facilitating monthly exchanges of 2 million medical documents among 240,000 doctors. Lifen's platform simplifies secure email communication, reduces paper mail, and automates data sharing, enhancing efficiency and interoperability in healthcare.
WeMaintain
Series A in 2019
WeMaintain, established in 2017, is a technology-driven company specializing in elevator maintenance. Headquartered in Paris, London, and Singapore, it combines the expertise of lift engineers with proprietary technology to optimize and streamline maintenance services for building managers. The company's platform provides real-time data and insights, reducing costs, energy consumption, and equipment downtime, while enhancing overall performance.
LumApps is a developer of a social and collaborative intranet platform designed to enhance employee engagement and communication within organizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tassin, France, with additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo, LumApps provides a centralized hub for accessing corporate resources, personalized content, and social communities. The platform is fully integrated with major collaborative suites, including Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365, allowing employees to access corporate news, work applications, and social interactions seamlessly. By breaking down communication silos, LumApps aims to foster healthier work relationships and improve collaboration among employees, thereby supporting companies in their digital transformation efforts.
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Colonies is a French startup founded in 2017, based in Paris, that specializes in co-living housing solutions in urban environments. The company focuses on providing fully furnished private studios and shared living spaces, designed to cater to young people seeking hassle-free apartment options. Colonies manages and designs quality homes in major cities, currently operating four buildings in the Paris area and two in Berlin. Its online platform facilitates easy access to these properties, offering essential amenities and a supportive community, allowing users to efficiently search for and book suitable housing.
Swile is a Paris-based company founded in 2018 by Loïc Soubeyrand, focused on transforming employee engagement and benefits management. The company offers an all-in-one smartcard that consolidates various employee benefits, including meal vouchers, gift vouchers, and mobility benefits, thereby disrupting the traditional meal voucher market in France. In addition to these services, Swile provides a super app designed to enhance workplace culture through features such as employee recognition, event organization, collections, and peer-to-peer payments. The platform also includes tools for conducting employee engagement surveys and delivering insightful analytics, allowing businesses to streamline expense management and simplify the distribution of employee benefits. By enabling employees to access and manage their benefits electronically, Swile aims to improve overall financial well-being within organizations.
Kactus
Venture Round in 2018
Kactus is a Paris-based company that specializes in corporate event management through its web platform. Established in 2016, it provides businesses with a streamlined solution for organizing professional events, including meetings, parties, and multi-day seminars. The platform features a diverse selection of venues, such as hotels, castles, lofts, estates, villas, and coworking spaces. Kactus aims to simplify the booking process by allowing companies to check availability and secure venues directly online, often at competitive rates without agency fees. By continuously adapting to client needs, Kactus strives to enhance the efficiency of event organization for its users.
Biomodex is a medical technology company located in Paris and Boston that specializes in creating 3D-printed anatomical models derived from medical images. These tissue-like anatomical twins are designed for patient-specific rehearsal and advanced training for physicians. By integrating biomechanical and imaging properties with fluid dynamics, Biomodex's technology enhances the surgical preparation process. The anatomically accurate models provide critical tactile feedback, which, when combined with simulated blood flow stations, offers a comprehensive training experience for medical professionals. This approach aims to increase physician preparedness and confidence, ultimately reducing the risk of surgical errors and lowering medical costs.
Swile is a Paris-based company founded in 2018 by Loïc Soubeyrand, focused on transforming employee engagement and benefits management. The company offers an all-in-one smartcard that consolidates various employee benefits, including meal vouchers, gift vouchers, and mobility benefits, thereby disrupting the traditional meal voucher market in France. In addition to these services, Swile provides a super app designed to enhance workplace culture through features such as employee recognition, event organization, collections, and peer-to-peer payments. The platform also includes tools for conducting employee engagement surveys and delivering insightful analytics, allowing businesses to streamline expense management and simplify the distribution of employee benefits. By enabling employees to access and manage their benefits electronically, Swile aims to improve overall financial well-being within organizations.
Platform.sh
Series C in 2018
Platform.sh is a cloud hosting solution founded in 2010 and based in Paris, France, that specializes in automated, continuous deployment for web applications. The platform is designed to simplify cloud infrastructures, catering to a wide range of clients from small self-service accounts to large enterprises with millions of users. Its unique capability to clone a full production cluster, including all associated data, in under a minute allows developers to rapidly develop, test, deploy, and maintain their applications. By supporting multiple cloud regions and various infrastructure as a service (IaaS) providers, Platform.sh enables clients to effectively manage demanding traffic and ensure high availability for their web applications.
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company specializes in providing an affordable and streamlined approach to obtaining a driving license, catering to the needs of current and future generations. Ornikar offers a platform where candidates can learn and practice traffic laws, supported by a network of state-qualified instructors who deliver mobile driving lessons at reduced prices. In addition to facilitating access to driving licenses, Ornikar also provides tailored options for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, enhancing the overall learning experience and promoting automotive mobility.
NGDATA, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, specializes in consumer intelligence management solutions. The company offers a customer data platform that integrates big data management and machine learning technologies, providing real-time insights and enabling personalized customer experiences. NGDATA serves various industries, including finance, retail, and media, with offices in Belgium, France, Singapore, and the United States.
Step Pharma
Series A in 2017
Step Pharma, established in 2014 and based in Paris, France, focuses on developing innovative small molecule therapeutics for immunosuppressive therapies aimed at treating autoimmune diseases. As a spin-off from the Imagine Institute, the company leverages research on genetic immunodeficiencies conducted by Pr. Alain Fischer. Step Pharma operates as a joint venture with contributions from Imagine, Sygnature Discovery, and Kurma Partners, combining expertise in drug discovery and funding within the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. The company's proprietary therapeutics utilize a novel class of oral nucleotide synthesis inhibitors that specifically target cytidine triphosphate synthase 1 (CTPS1). This targeted approach enables selective modulation of immune cell populations, such as T and B cells, leading to enhanced treatment efficacy and improved therapeutic outcomes for patients with autoimmune conditions.
Papernest
Series A in 2017
Papernest, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies the management of utility and insurance contracts for consumers relocating to new homes. The company allows users to seamlessly transfer telecom, energy, and home insurance contracts without charge, leveraging partnerships with various suppliers. Its user-friendly platform centralizes the processes of subscribing, canceling, and managing contracts, enabling individuals to navigate these procedures with minimal effort. Additionally, Papernest assists users in finding competitive rates for real estate loans, ultimately streamlining contractual management and reducing the associated paperwork and costs.
LumApps is a developer of a social and collaborative intranet platform designed to enhance employee engagement and communication within organizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tassin, France, with additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo, LumApps provides a centralized hub for accessing corporate resources, personalized content, and social communities. The platform is fully integrated with major collaborative suites, including Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365, allowing employees to access corporate news, work applications, and social interactions seamlessly. By breaking down communication silos, LumApps aims to foster healthier work relationships and improve collaboration among employees, thereby supporting companies in their digital transformation efforts.
Tanker is a Paris-based company that specializes in an end-to-end encryption platform designed to secure sensitive data for online businesses. Founded in 2015, the company provides a robust "Encryption as a Service" solution that enables software developers and publishers to easily integrate encryption capabilities into their applications. The platform allows for data encryption directly on end-users' devices, ensuring that sensitive information is protected from the outset. Tanker's technology includes features such as client-side encryption, decentralized data ownership, and comprehensive key management, all of which can be implemented with minimal coding effort. The platform is compatible with various operating systems and browsers, catering to a global audience. It has proven effective in safeguarding the data privacy of millions of users, including those of notable clients like Doctolib and Alan.
Clustree SA, established in 2013 and based in Paris, France, specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for career management. Its AI-based Career Coach utilizes machine learning and bias-free algorithms to assess employees' skills and preferences, providing personalized recommendations for internal job opportunities, training courses, mentors, and career paths. This innovative approach aims to enhance internal mobility, forecast skill requirements, and enrich employee experiences by fostering a deeper understanding of individual profiles. Clustree's services have been adopted by over 200,000 employees and HR managers in prominent organizations, including Sanofi, Orange, SNCF, and Carrefour, positioning the company as a key player in transforming human resource management through data-driven insights.
Frichti is a grocery delivery service that addresses the needs of individuals seeking convenient meal solutions. Established in Paris, Frichti specializes in 15-minute delivery of groceries and fresh products sourced directly from producers. The company's inventory includes over 2,000 carefully selected items, ranging from fruits and vegetables to meat, seafood, dairy, bakery goods, and household essentials. In response to the demand for a modern supermarket experience, Frichti launched a new model in 2018, emphasizing freshness, convenience, and affordability. The service operates through strategically located "fresh food darkstores" in cities such as Paris, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, and Brussels, allowing for rapid delivery. Customers can place orders via the Frichti website or mobile app, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
Stanley Robotics
Venture Round in 2017
Stanley Robotics SAS, established in 2015 and based in Paris, France, specializes in designing and developing an innovative outdoor valet parking robot named Stan. This autonomous platform enhances the parking experience for travelers at airports by allowing users to drop off their vehicles in secure, well-lit cabins. After confirming their booking and flight details, customers can proceed to catch their flights while Stan efficiently picks up and parks their vehicles in designated spots. The system is designed to integrate seamlessly with airport logistics, requiring minimal infrastructure changes. It prioritizes user experience by eliminating the need for customers to search for parking spaces or shuttle services, thus saving them time and effort. Furthermore, the user-friendly kiosks facilitate quick input of booking and flight information, accommodating those with reduced mobility, ensuring a secure and hassle-free parking experience.
JobTeaser
Series B in 2017
JobTeaser SARL operates a recruitment platform designed specifically for students and recent graduates. Founded in 2008 and based in Paris, France, the company facilitates the search for internships and entry-level jobs through its online platform, which offers tailored opportunities based on user profiles. JobTeaser is integrated into over 750 educational institutions, providing access to 5 million users and enabling more than 250,000 recruiters to connect with emerging talent. The platform not only assists with job placements but also offers career guidance, videos to explore various career paths, and advice on making informed career choices. Additionally, it includes features that allow direct communication between job seekers and recruiters, enhancing the overall job search experience.
DAMAE Medical
Seed Round in 2017
DAMAE Medical, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in developing innovative medical devices for dermatological applications. The company's flagship product, OCTAV, employs advanced optical imaging technology to provide dermatologists with high-resolution, in-depth images of skin tissue, similar to traditional histology, but without the need for tissue excision or processing. This non-invasive, in-vivo imaging modality enables precise, efficient, and rapid evaluation of skin tumors, aiding in the diagnosis of skin cancers. DAMAE Medical's mission is to harness the power of bio-photonics to revolutionize medical imaging and diagnosis in dermatology.
TrustInSoft
Seed Round in 2017
TrustInSoft is a software company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013, specializing in cyber security solutions for mission-critical software. The company develops the TrustInSoft Analyzer, a static source code analyzer that performs comprehensive mathematical analyses to identify and address source code flaws and vulnerabilities. This tool aids software designers and validation teams in ensuring the reliability and security of their products, allowing for the automation of verification tasks and compliance with various industry standards, including those in aeronautics, nuclear energy, automotive, and telecommunications. In addition to its software products, TrustInSoft provides technical deployment and support services, catering to clients in diverse sectors such as defense, industrial IoT, and IT, both in France and internationally.
Vestiaire Collective
Series E in 2017
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
NGDATA, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, specializes in consumer intelligence management solutions. The company offers a customer data platform that integrates big data management and machine learning technologies, providing real-time insights and enabling personalized customer experiences. NGDATA serves various industries, including finance, retail, and media, with offices in Belgium, France, Singapore, and the United States.
Isabel Marant
Venture Round in 2016
Isabel Marant is a French premium womenswear brand based in Paris, specializing in the design and manufacture of apparel and accessories for both women and men. The brand is recognized for its unique and creative style, which appeals to a global clientele. Isabel Marant products are distributed worldwide through department stores, multi-brand retailers, and a network of directly owned stores, allowing customers to access the distinctive fashion offerings that the brand provides.
Okko Hotels
Funding Round in 2016
Okko Hotels SAS is a French company that owns and operates a chain of contemporary hotels designed for both business and leisure travelers. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, Okko Hotels features locations in cities such as Lyon, Nantes, Cannes, Grenoble, and Rueil. The hotels are characterized by their modern design and are tailored to meet the needs of today's travelers, incorporating environmentally friendly guidelines. Each property offers a range of amenities, including business corners, bars, catering services, fitness centers, and complimentary Wi-Fi, all aimed at providing competitive rates and enhancing the overall guest experience.
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Frichti is a grocery delivery service that addresses the needs of individuals seeking convenient meal solutions. Established in Paris, Frichti specializes in 15-minute delivery of groceries and fresh products sourced directly from producers. The company's inventory includes over 2,000 carefully selected items, ranging from fruits and vegetables to meat, seafood, dairy, bakery goods, and household essentials. In response to the demand for a modern supermarket experience, Frichti launched a new model in 2018, emphasizing freshness, convenience, and affordability. The service operates through strategically located "fresh food darkstores" in cities such as Paris, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, and Brussels, allowing for rapid delivery. Customers can place orders via the Frichti website or mobile app, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
Synthesio, an Ipsos Company
Venture Round in 2015
Synthesio, named the Global Leader by an Independent Research Firm in two reports, provides brands and agencies around the world with the social listening tools and audience insights they need to measure the impact of social and mainstream media conversations. Synthesio’s Social Intelligence Suite surfaces strategic insights from the most extensive collection of customer data on the market and can visualize qualitative and quantitative data in an array of formats. Teams across the enterprise can leverage dashboards, pre-built personas, customizable reports, and social media command center displays to extend the benefits of Social Intelligence throughout an organization. Synthesio has offices in New York, Paris, London, Singapore, and Brussels.
NGDATA, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, specializes in consumer intelligence management solutions. The company offers a customer data platform that integrates big data management and machine learning technologies, providing real-time insights and enabling personalized customer experiences. NGDATA serves various industries, including finance, retail, and media, with offices in Belgium, France, Singapore, and the United States.
Vestiaire Collective
Series D in 2015
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Rad is a Paris-based fashion discovery platform that specializes in offering trendy apparel and accessories for both men and women. The platform features a curated selection of hipster-style clothing, including t-shirts and hoodies adorned with logos and embroidery. By focusing on current fashion trends, Rad aims to cater to the growing consumer preference for affordable and quickly updated wardrobe options. The company's online shopping experience is designed to provide easy access to the latest styles, positioning itself as a contemporary alternative to traditional retail outlets.
AppsFire
Venture Round in 2015
AppsFire, established in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates as a subsidiary of Mobile Network Group S.A. It specializes in an advertising platform for application developers and advertisers, facilitating app discovery and promotion. The company's flagship product, Appsfire 4.1, is a free mobile app that helps users find relevant apps and deals based on their preferences. It offers features like app search, recommendations, user activity sharing on social media, and app badges indicating various attributes. Appsfire's platform connects developers with users, enabling effective app promotion and discovery.
Step Pharma
Seed Round in 2014
Step Pharma, established in 2014 and based in Paris, France, focuses on developing innovative small molecule therapeutics for immunosuppressive therapies aimed at treating autoimmune diseases. As a spin-off from the Imagine Institute, the company leverages research on genetic immunodeficiencies conducted by Pr. Alain Fischer. Step Pharma operates as a joint venture with contributions from Imagine, Sygnature Discovery, and Kurma Partners, combining expertise in drug discovery and funding within the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. The company's proprietary therapeutics utilize a novel class of oral nucleotide synthesis inhibitors that specifically target cytidine triphosphate synthase 1 (CTPS1). This targeted approach enables selective modulation of immune cell populations, such as T and B cells, leading to enhanced treatment efficacy and improved therapeutic outcomes for patients with autoimmune conditions.
The Family
Venture Round in 2014
The Family is a European startup support organization focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for emerging companies. By taking a small equity stake in exchange for ongoing assistance, The Family aims to foster the growth and development of startups. It currently manages a portfolio of over 200 active companies across major cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies within its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. The Family's approach emphasizes long-term support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.
Synthesio, an Ipsos Company
Series B in 2014
Synthesio, named the Global Leader by an Independent Research Firm in two reports, provides brands and agencies around the world with the social listening tools and audience insights they need to measure the impact of social and mainstream media conversations. Synthesio’s Social Intelligence Suite surfaces strategic insights from the most extensive collection of customer data on the market and can visualize qualitative and quantitative data in an array of formats. Teams across the enterprise can leverage dashboards, pre-built personas, customizable reports, and social media command center displays to extend the benefits of Social Intelligence throughout an organization. Synthesio has offices in New York, Paris, London, Singapore, and Brussels.
Vestiaire Collective
Series C in 2013
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
The Family
Seed Round in 2013
The Family is a European startup support organization focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for emerging companies. By taking a small equity stake in exchange for ongoing assistance, The Family aims to foster the growth and development of startups. It currently manages a portfolio of over 200 active companies across major cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies within its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. The Family's approach emphasizes long-term support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.
MAINtag
Venture Round in 2012
MAINtag is a company that specializes in developing radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies specifically for the aerospace industry. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, France, MAINtag produces a range of products including RFID tags, chips, labels, and readers, all designed to meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace sector. The company's product line, known as FLYtag, adheres to ATA Spec 2000 standards and is certified under AS9100, ensuring high quality and reliability. MAINtag gained recognition for being the first to tag life vests and seats, having been selected by Airbus in 2010 for parts marking on the A350 XWB aircraft. To better serve its clients in North America, MAINtag operates a subsidiary based in Atlanta, Georgia.
LeadMedia Group
Venture Round in 2011
LeadMedia Group SAS, established in 2008 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in performance-based online marketing. The company operates various platforms that focus on retargeting, affiliation, price comparison, and online events. Among its key offerings is Shopbot, a price comparison service available in ten countries. Additionally, LeadMedia Group provides cross-channel retargeting services through Live Target, which includes campaigns for special events such as Black Friday, particularly in Brazil, France, and Spain. The company's initiatives aim to enhance online marketing performance for businesses across multiple regions.
AppsFire, established in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates as a subsidiary of Mobile Network Group S.A. It specializes in an advertising platform for application developers and advertisers, facilitating app discovery and promotion. The company's flagship product, Appsfire 4.1, is a free mobile app that helps users find relevant apps and deals based on their preferences. It offers features like app search, recommendations, user activity sharing on social media, and app badges indicating various attributes. Appsfire's platform connects developers with users, enabling effective app promotion and discovery.
Pretty Simple
Venture Round in 2011
Pretty Simple S.A. is a European social gaming company based in Paris, France, specializing in the development and publication of games for social and mobile platforms. Founded in 2010, the company has created a range of gaming experiences, including board games, casual games, and titles for console and PC. Its most notable product, Criminal Case, launched in November 2012, quickly gained popularity with over 5 million daily active players. The company's first title, My Shops, was released in December 2010 and achieved a milestone of one million users within nine weeks. Pretty Simple focuses on free-to-play games and aims to provide engaging entertainment across various digital platforms. The company has expanded its team significantly since its inception, seeking talented developers, game artists, designers, and writers to enhance its offerings.
Nexway is an established ecommerce services company founded in 1995, specializing in enhancing the online sales capabilities of software, retail, and services businesses across 140 countries. Based in Paris and Nimes, Nexway offers a comprehensive range of digital commerce solutions, leveraging advanced technology to facilitate global sales, manage subscription models, and provide tailored payment options. The company focuses on creating a seamless customer experience that drives conversion, retention, and loyalty. With a strong foundation in software distribution, Nexway operates Nexway Connect, a global network dedicated to distributing video games and software for media companies and online merchants. Additionally, through asknet academics, Nexway serves as a centralized sourcing point for software e-procurement solutions for educational institutions worldwide.
Pretty Simple
Venture Round in 2010
Pretty Simple S.A. is a European social gaming company based in Paris, France, specializing in the development and publication of games for social and mobile platforms. Founded in 2010, the company has created a range of gaming experiences, including board games, casual games, and titles for console and PC. Its most notable product, Criminal Case, launched in November 2012, quickly gained popularity with over 5 million daily active players. The company's first title, My Shops, was released in December 2010 and achieved a milestone of one million users within nine weeks. Pretty Simple focuses on free-to-play games and aims to provide engaging entertainment across various digital platforms. The company has expanded its team significantly since its inception, seeking talented developers, game artists, designers, and writers to enhance its offerings.
Dailymotion
Series C in 2009
Dailymotion is a video-sharing platform launched in 2005 that focuses on providing a diverse range of content, including news, sports, music, entertainment, comedy skits, political debates, and gaming live-streams. With a global audience of 300 million users, Dailymotion emphasizes premium content sourced from trusted publishers, having revamped its user experience in 2017. The platform collaborates with significant global content partners such as Universal Music Group, BBC News, and VICE, among others. It features a sophisticated video player that ensures high-quality viewing experiences across over 30,000 channels, allowing publishers to monetize their video content effectively. Dailymotion facilitates an average of 600,000 uploads per month, connecting video-makers with audiences while supporting contextual advertising. The company is owned by Vivendi, a multinational media corporation based in Paris.
Agence Acta
Venture Round in 2009
Agence Acta is a Paris-based company that specializes in operational communication solutions aimed at enhancing motivation among its clients. Founded in 1994, the firm offers a diverse range of services, including project engineering, graphic design, content creation, event scenography, digital solutions, commercial board services, and direct marketing. Through its comprehensive offerings, Agence Acta supports organizations in effectively communicating their messages and engaging their audiences.
Provider of the “Steek“ software solution and the leader in the supply of online data storage for the residential market via Internet Service Providers, portals, security software editors and storage hardware manufacturers. Steek solutions allow Telco operators to increase their revenues, improve their customer loyalty (retention rate), to offer alternative solutions to web competitors and to monetize their audience. The Company is headquartered in Bordeaux Bruges, France. The Sales Office and the permanent show room are located in Paris. The Company also has sales offices in London, New York and Toronto. Steek already operates service platforms in Bordeaux, Paris, Washington DC and Singapore.
Criteo, headquartered in Paris, is a global leader in commerce marketing. It specializes in performance display and retargeting, enabling retailer advertisers to launch real-time, multichannel, and cross-device marketing campaigns. The company's machine-learning technology and data-driven approach deliver measurable returns on investment, allowing clients to dynamically adjust their marketing strategies. Additionally, Criteo offers solutions for ad inventory management and yield optimization. With over 2,800 employees worldwide, Criteo serves clients globally, demonstrating its ingenuity and spirit.
Dailymotion
Series B in 2007
Dailymotion is a video-sharing platform launched in 2005 that focuses on providing a diverse range of content, including news, sports, music, entertainment, comedy skits, political debates, and gaming live-streams. With a global audience of 300 million users, Dailymotion emphasizes premium content sourced from trusted publishers, having revamped its user experience in 2017. The platform collaborates with significant global content partners such as Universal Music Group, BBC News, and VICE, among others. It features a sophisticated video player that ensures high-quality viewing experiences across over 30,000 channels, allowing publishers to monetize their video content effectively. Dailymotion facilitates an average of 600,000 uploads per month, connecting video-makers with audiences while supporting contextual advertising. The company is owned by Vivendi, a multinational media corporation based in Paris.
Diatos is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Paris, France with two subsidiaries in Leuven, Belgium and in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. Diatos is focused on the research, development and marketing of new versions of existing anti-cancer chemotherapeutic drugs with enhanced tumor targeting or improved biodistribution. Diatos has built its portfolio of drugs and drug candidates through a strategy of license acquisitions as well as an internal research and development activity based on its prodrug technologies, Vectocell® and Tumor-Selective Prodrug (TSP).
Sarenza
Venture Round in 2007
Sarenza S.A. is an online retailer specializing in footwear, clothing, bags, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company features an extensive selection with over 640 brands and more than 40,350 styles, including popular names such as Nike, Adidas Originals, and Birkenstock. Sarenza distinguishes itself by offering free delivery, exchanges, and returns, without any minimum purchase requirement. Customers have a generous 100 days to return unwanted items, receiving full cash refunds rather than vouchers. Orders placed before noon are dispatched the same day, enhancing the shopping experience. As of 2018, Sarenza operates as a subsidiary of Monoprix SA.
Telisma
Venture Round in 2007
Telisma S.A. specializes in the design, development, and sale of speech recognition software primarily for telecommunications and enterprise applications. The company offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, which provides voice-activated services, and teliSpeech Recognizer, a server-based solution that accurately recognizes callers' utterances. Additionally, teliSpeech Studio allows for acoustic tuning and the creation of language variants, while teliSpeech Call Router supports natural language applications. Telisma is committed to enhancing the accuracy and fluency of its speech recognition technology, enabling users to interact with services using their vernacular language. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Telisma also has sales offices in the United Kingdom and India. It has been operating as a subsidiary of Onmobile Global Limited since 2008.
Julhiet Sterwen Group
Venture Round in 2006
Julhiet Sterwen Group is a management consulting firm based in Paris, France, established in 1996 and originally known as SterWen Consulting until its rebranding in 2015. The company specializes in providing transformation and innovation consulting services, focusing on business model development, human resource management, digitalization, and organizational agility. Julhiet Sterwen collaborates with organizations across various industries to address operational challenges and support their adaptation to economic, digital, and societal shifts. With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions, the firm aims to enhance its clients' performance and resilience in a rapidly changing landscape.
Criteo, headquartered in Paris, is a global leader in commerce marketing. It specializes in performance display and retargeting, enabling retailer advertisers to launch real-time, multichannel, and cross-device marketing campaigns. The company's machine-learning technology and data-driven approach deliver measurable returns on investment, allowing clients to dynamically adjust their marketing strategies. Additionally, Criteo offers solutions for ad inventory management and yield optimization. With over 2,800 employees worldwide, Criteo serves clients globally, demonstrating its ingenuity and spirit.
Telisma S.A. specializes in the design, development, and sale of speech recognition software primarily for telecommunications and enterprise applications. The company offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, which provides voice-activated services, and teliSpeech Recognizer, a server-based solution that accurately recognizes callers' utterances. Additionally, teliSpeech Studio allows for acoustic tuning and the creation of language variants, while teliSpeech Call Router supports natural language applications. Telisma is committed to enhancing the accuracy and fluency of its speech recognition technology, enabling users to interact with services using their vernacular language. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Telisma also has sales offices in the United Kingdom and India. It has been operating as a subsidiary of Onmobile Global Limited since 2008.
IntegraGen
Series B in 2005
IntegraGen is a French biotechnology company located in the Genopole life science park in Evry, near Paris. The company focuses on the development of genetic biomarkers and offers a range of genomic and bioinformatic services. These services cater to the pharmaceutical industry, biotech firms, and various research institutions, encompassing clinical research, basic and human genetic research, bioinformatics, and bioanalysis. Additionally, IntegraGen provides solutions for agrigenomics and offers tools for microbiologic research, capitalizing on its unique intellectual property and research expertise.
Cellectis
Series C in 2005
Cellectis S.A. is a clinical-stage biotechnological company based in Paris, France, focused on developing innovative immuno-oncology therapies using gene-edited T-cells. The company specializes in allogeneic Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) products, with a portfolio that includes several product candidates targeting various hematologic malignancies. Notable candidates include UCART19, aimed at treating CD19-expressing hematologic cancers such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia; UCART123 for acute myeloid leukemia; and UCARTCS1 and ALLO-715 for multiple myeloma. In addition to its therapeutic efforts, Cellectis also produces high oleic soybean oil and other soybean products, as well as fiber wheat. The company collaborates with various strategic partners, including Allogene Therapeutics and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Founded in 1999, Cellectis continues to advance its mission of eradicating cancer through cutting-edge gene-editing technologies.
Sefas Innovation
Venture Round in 2005
Sefas Innovation, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in collaborative document composition and production software. With offices in the UK and the US, the company employs over 80 staff and has been serving Fortune 500 clients for more than 15 years. Its flagship product, the Open Print software suite, is designed for sectors such as financial services, banking, insurance, utilities, telecommunications, and the public sector. Open Print enables the design, composition, and production of complex, data-driven B2C documents, allowing organizations to integrate multiple data sources for personalized communications. The software is increasingly utilized to revamp mission-critical documents to align with the latest marketing initiatives, thereby enhancing revenue opportunities. Notable clients in the UK include Nationwide, HBOS, and British Telecom, all of whom have utilized Open Print since the early 2000s.
Mentum International
Venture Round in 2004
Mentum is a provider of advanced software and service solutions for wireless network planning and optimization. The company offers a range of software tools, including Mentum Planet, Mentum Ellipse, Mentum Fusion, Mentum CellPlanner, and Mentum LinkPlanner, which assist wireless operators, equipment vendors, and consultants in efficiently planning, managing, and optimizing both wireless access and backhaul networks. Mentum's tailored Geodata further enhances the capabilities of network operators and engineers, enabling them to maximize their design potential. With a presence in over 120 countries and a client base exceeding 375 customers, Mentum is dedicated to helping organizations define and expand their wireless networks. Headquartered in Paris, Mentum also has offices in Dallas, Ottawa, Hong Kong, Stockholm, and Tokyo.
Telisma
Venture Round in 2002
Telisma S.A. specializes in the design, development, and sale of speech recognition software primarily for telecommunications and enterprise applications. The company offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, which provides voice-activated services, and teliSpeech Recognizer, a server-based solution that accurately recognizes callers' utterances. Additionally, teliSpeech Studio allows for acoustic tuning and the creation of language variants, while teliSpeech Call Router supports natural language applications. Telisma is committed to enhancing the accuracy and fluency of its speech recognition technology, enabling users to interact with services using their vernacular language. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Telisma also has sales offices in the United Kingdom and India. It has been operating as a subsidiary of Onmobile Global Limited since 2008.
Cellectis
Series B in 2002
Cellectis S.A. is a clinical-stage biotechnological company based in Paris, France, focused on developing innovative immuno-oncology therapies using gene-edited T-cells. The company specializes in allogeneic Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) products, with a portfolio that includes several product candidates targeting various hematologic malignancies. Notable candidates include UCART19, aimed at treating CD19-expressing hematologic cancers such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia; UCART123 for acute myeloid leukemia; and UCARTCS1 and ALLO-715 for multiple myeloma. In addition to its therapeutic efforts, Cellectis also produces high oleic soybean oil and other soybean products, as well as fiber wheat. The company collaborates with various strategic partners, including Allogene Therapeutics and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Founded in 1999, Cellectis continues to advance its mission of eradicating cancer through cutting-edge gene-editing technologies.