Karista

Karista is a venture capital firm established in 2001 and located in Paris, France. The firm specializes in incubation and early-stage investments, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, information and communication technology, nanotechnology, and clean technology. It actively invests in startups engaged in biotechnology, medical equipment, digital technologies, deep tech, and newspace, among other areas. Karista typically directs investments ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million in companies with revenues up to €4 million. The firm primarily operates within France, particularly in the Ile-de-France region and Paris, and has supported over 90 companies over the past two decades, emphasizing partnerships with entrepreneurs who share a common vision.

Tom Beauvironnet

Investor

Catherine Boule

Managing Partner

Luca Brilliet

Investment Manager

Emmanuel Daugeras

Partner

Olivier Dubuisson

Managing Partner

Yvan-Michel Ehkirch

Managing Partner

Baudouin Hue

Partner

Michael Thomas

Investor

Anaïs Van Wynsberghe

Analyst

Benjamin Zerbib

Investor

Past deals in France

Beev

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2020, Beev is a Paris-based company offering electric vehicle solutions. It facilitates the acquisition of electric vehicles along with charging station installation for residential, business, and public spaces.

UpFactor

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, UpFactor specializes in site analysis services using GIS technology. It aggregates data such as addresses, street widths, building heights, land use plans, solar potential registers, and protected areas to assess building potentials.

TISSIUM

Series B in 2019
TISSIUM is a medical device company headquartered in Paris, France, focused on the development and commercialization of innovative biodegradable sealants and adhesives for surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. The company's products are designed to be non-toxic, provide strong adhesion to tissues, and enable rapid wound closure in the body's dynamic environments. TISSIUM leverages advanced research and intellectual property from renowned laboratories, including those of Robert Langer at MIT and Jeff Karp at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Its technology platform includes a proprietary family of fully biosynthetic, biomorphic, and programmable polymers, which are tailored for tissue reconstruction across various clinical applications. Founded in 2013, TISSIUM is supported by leading healthcare investors and aims to address unmet clinical needs through its groundbreaking approach to wound management.

Admo.tv

Series B in 2019
Admo.tv is the best TV analytics platform that helps TV & radio advertisers to measure and optimise the online impact of their offline investments. Admo.tv optimises, in average, about 30% the R.O.I. of its clients by providing the finest analysis in terms of incremental visits and conversion of their media investments. Admo.tv is a start-up that has offices in Paris and operates in more than 12 different countries worldwide. Admo.tv optimise every day the offline investments of the best advertising agencies (Dentsu Aegis, Havas…) and top-tier brands such as Accor, Allianz, Ford, Meetic, La Redoute, and more.

Acticor Biotech

Series B in 2018
Acticor Biotech SAS is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative therapeutic monoclonal antibodies aimed at treating acute thrombotic diseases, particularly focusing on acute ischemic stroke. Its lead product, Glenzocimab, is a humanized antibody designed to address the critical need for new therapeutic options in the management of stroke, a condition that affects millions globally each year and leads to significant mortality and disability. Currently, existing treatments for ischemic stroke have limited efficacy and reach, highlighting the urgent demand for more effective solutions. Acticor Biotech is dedicated to advancing its novel therapies to meet this pressing medical need.

Acticor Biotech

Series B in 2018
Acticor Biotech SAS is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative therapeutic monoclonal antibodies aimed at treating acute thrombotic diseases, particularly focusing on acute ischemic stroke. Its lead product, Glenzocimab, is a humanized antibody designed to address the critical need for new therapeutic options in the management of stroke, a condition that affects millions globally each year and leads to significant mortality and disability. Currently, existing treatments for ischemic stroke have limited efficacy and reach, highlighting the urgent demand for more effective solutions. Acticor Biotech is dedicated to advancing its novel therapies to meet this pressing medical need.

Appscho

Seed Round in 2018
AppScho, SAS, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in mobile application software for higher education. Its application centralizes essential information for students and educational institutions, providing access to schedules, grades, school events, and employment opportunities. The app enhances student engagement by offering features such as course previews, classroom details, and notifications for schedule changes. Additionally, it facilitates communication between institutions and students, allowing educators to monitor student engagement and analyze performance. By streamlining campus content and services, AppScho aims to improve the overall academic experience and support students in managing their studies effectively.

Acticor Biotech

Series A in 2018
Acticor Biotech SAS is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative therapeutic monoclonal antibodies aimed at treating acute thrombotic diseases, particularly focusing on acute ischemic stroke. Its lead product, Glenzocimab, is a humanized antibody designed to address the critical need for new therapeutic options in the management of stroke, a condition that affects millions globally each year and leads to significant mortality and disability. Currently, existing treatments for ischemic stroke have limited efficacy and reach, highlighting the urgent demand for more effective solutions. Acticor Biotech is dedicated to advancing its novel therapies to meet this pressing medical need.

Precogs

Venture Round in 2017
Precogs is a business analytics company based in Paris, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing solutions for supply risk management, enterprise resource planning, and procurement monitoring. The company offers innovative products such as CogWatch, a big data predictive tool designed for analytics, and Cog Margin, a component pricing platform. Precogs focuses on serving EMS-ODM-OEM businesses by delivering real-time information on the best available prices for electronic components, enhancing their decision-making processes and operational efficiency.

Acticor Biotech

Venture Round in 2017
Acticor Biotech SAS is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative therapeutic monoclonal antibodies aimed at treating acute thrombotic diseases, particularly focusing on acute ischemic stroke. Its lead product, Glenzocimab, is a humanized antibody designed to address the critical need for new therapeutic options in the management of stroke, a condition that affects millions globally each year and leads to significant mortality and disability. Currently, existing treatments for ischemic stroke have limited efficacy and reach, highlighting the urgent demand for more effective solutions. Acticor Biotech is dedicated to advancing its novel therapies to meet this pressing medical need.

Nexdot

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Restlet

Convertible Note in 2016
Restlet offers a comprehensive API-First Platform as a Service, enabling developers and non-developers alike to design, document, test, and host APIs efficiently. Its platform facilitates enterprise-level API projects, making cloud, mobile, web, and IoT application development simpler and more secure. Additionally, Restlet maintains the widely-used open-source REST API framework, Restlet Framework, fostering growth in the API development community. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in Specialized PaaS in 2015, Restlet is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an engineering office in Nantes, France.

NAVYA

Series B in 2016
Navya SA is a prominent French company specializing in autonomous vehicle technology and smart shared mobility solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, France, Navya develops, manufactures, and services a range of driverless electric vehicles, including autonomous shuttles and cabs. The company primarily caters to municipalities, industrial sites, universities, theme parks, and airports, and its products are available in the United States, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions. Navya has been a pioneer in the autonomous mobility sector, launching its first shuttle, the AUTONOM®SHUTTLE, in 2015, with over 100 units produced and sold in multiple countries. The AUTONOM®CAB, introduced in 2017, is set to undergo road tests soon. With a workforce of more than 200 employees in France and the United States, Navya combines advanced robotic and digital technologies to deliver innovative mobility solutions.

Stootie

Series A in 2016
Stootie is a mobile classifieds platform that focuses on facilitating peer-to-peer transactions in real-time. Designed for convenience, it allows users to quickly buy and sell items or services locally. Whether someone needs a phone charger while working at a café or seeks assistance with household tasks, Stootie serves as a practical tool for these immediate needs. It is recognized as the leading app for peer-to-peer services in France and is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. The platform emphasizes a user-friendly experience, making it easy for individuals to connect and transact efficiently.

Nexdot

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Restlet

Convertible Note in 2016
Restlet offers a comprehensive API-First Platform as a Service, enabling developers and non-developers alike to design, document, test, and host APIs efficiently. Its platform facilitates enterprise-level API projects, making cloud, mobile, web, and IoT application development simpler and more secure. Additionally, Restlet maintains the widely-used open-source REST API framework, Restlet Framework, fostering growth in the API development community. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in Specialized PaaS in 2015, Restlet is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an engineering office in Nantes, France.

BnbSitter

Series A in 2016
BnbSitter, established in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in streamlining short-term rental management. Through its online platform, the company offers on-demand concierge services, enabling vacation rental hosts to book essential services like guest check-in/check-out and rental cleaning swiftly and efficiently, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for guests.

TISSIUM

Series A in 2016
TISSIUM is a medical device company headquartered in Paris, France, focused on the development and commercialization of innovative biodegradable sealants and adhesives for surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. The company's products are designed to be non-toxic, provide strong adhesion to tissues, and enable rapid wound closure in the body's dynamic environments. TISSIUM leverages advanced research and intellectual property from renowned laboratories, including those of Robert Langer at MIT and Jeff Karp at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Its technology platform includes a proprietary family of fully biosynthetic, biomorphic, and programmable polymers, which are tailored for tissue reconstruction across various clinical applications. Founded in 2013, TISSIUM is supported by leading healthcare investors and aims to address unmet clinical needs through its groundbreaking approach to wound management.

Melusyn

Seed Round in 2016
Melusyn offers an interactive platform that enables film product crews to keep track of and optimize their schedules. It enables teams to communicate with each other; keep track of decorations, casting, and costumes; keep track of time; and more. Melusyn is based in Paris, France.

NAVYA

Venture Round in 2016
Navya SA is a prominent French company specializing in autonomous vehicle technology and smart shared mobility solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, France, Navya develops, manufactures, and services a range of driverless electric vehicles, including autonomous shuttles and cabs. The company primarily caters to municipalities, industrial sites, universities, theme parks, and airports, and its products are available in the United States, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions. Navya has been a pioneer in the autonomous mobility sector, launching its first shuttle, the AUTONOM®SHUTTLE, in 2015, with over 100 units produced and sold in multiple countries. The AUTONOM®CAB, introduced in 2017, is set to undergo road tests soon. With a workforce of more than 200 employees in France and the United States, Navya combines advanced robotic and digital technologies to deliver innovative mobility solutions.

Restlet

Convertible Note in 2015
Restlet offers a comprehensive API-First Platform as a Service, enabling developers and non-developers alike to design, document, test, and host APIs efficiently. Its platform facilitates enterprise-level API projects, making cloud, mobile, web, and IoT application development simpler and more secure. Additionally, Restlet maintains the widely-used open-source REST API framework, Restlet Framework, fostering growth in the API development community. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in Specialized PaaS in 2015, Restlet is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an engineering office in Nantes, France.

NAVYA

Seed Round in 2015
Navya SA is a prominent French company specializing in autonomous vehicle technology and smart shared mobility solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, France, Navya develops, manufactures, and services a range of driverless electric vehicles, including autonomous shuttles and cabs. The company primarily caters to municipalities, industrial sites, universities, theme parks, and airports, and its products are available in the United States, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions. Navya has been a pioneer in the autonomous mobility sector, launching its first shuttle, the AUTONOM®SHUTTLE, in 2015, with over 100 units produced and sold in multiple countries. The AUTONOM®CAB, introduced in 2017, is set to undergo road tests soon. With a workforce of more than 200 employees in France and the United States, Navya combines advanced robotic and digital technologies to deliver innovative mobility solutions.

Melusyn

Seed Round in 2015
Melusyn offers an interactive platform that enables film product crews to keep track of and optimize their schedules. It enables teams to communicate with each other; keep track of decorations, casting, and costumes; keep track of time; and more. Melusyn is based in Paris, France.

English Attack

Series A in 2015
English Attack is a Web 2.0, entertainment-driven English language learning Entertainment Learning was created to bring leverage the power of digital entertainment to transform the way people learn. Its flagship service, English Attack! (www.english-attack.com) creates true innovation in the $35 billion market for English language learning via a 100% entertainment-driven approach to helping learners increase and enhance their exposure to, and use of, the language. It achieves this via interactive lessons based on clips from blockbuster movies, hit TV series, and television news reports; chart-topping music videos; professionally produced casual games; visual dictionaries; and a global social network of learners of English. Entertainment Learning was founded by experienced digital entertainment executives Paul Maglione and Frederic Tibout, who launched English Attack! commercially in 2012 after the service had won or been a finalist in several French and European startup competitions including Plugg Brussels, The Next Web Amsterdam, and Seedcamp Paris.

VitamFero

Series C in 2015
VitamFero SA is a biotechnology company based in Angers, France, focused on the design, development, registration, and marketing of prophylactic agents, specifically vaccines and neonatal immunostimulants, targeting various infectious diseases. Established in 2005, the company utilizes its patented Toxo Mic1-3KO technology to create innovative vaccines for the treatment of diseases caused by Apicomplexan parasites. Its product portfolio includes vaccines such as VFOtx-251 for ovine toxoplasmosis, VFOne-273 for bovine neosporosis, VFOlh-211 for canine leishmaniasis, and others aimed at equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. With a commitment to advancing veterinary healthcare, VitamFero is dedicated to providing effective solutions against significant infectious threats.

Stootie

Seed Round in 2015
Stootie is a mobile classifieds platform that focuses on facilitating peer-to-peer transactions in real-time. Designed for convenience, it allows users to quickly buy and sell items or services locally. Whether someone needs a phone charger while working at a café or seeks assistance with household tasks, Stootie serves as a practical tool for these immediate needs. It is recognized as the leading app for peer-to-peer services in France and is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. The platform emphasizes a user-friendly experience, making it easy for individuals to connect and transact efficiently.

Open Ocean

Seed Round in 2015
Open Ocean SAS is a French company, established in 2011 and operating out of Brest and Paris, that specializes in developing SaaS-based decision-making platforms for offshore infrastructure and marine operations. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including the Metocean Analytics tool, which analyzes atmospheric and oceanic conditions, and provides comprehensive reports on tidal energy markets in France. Additionally, Open Ocean produces a spectral wave database to support the development of marine renewable energy in Scotland. Their services include site data analysis, resource and energy assessment, environmental impact assessments, and adherence to greenhouse gas protocols for wave and tidal energy projects. Open Ocean's highly qualified team of oceanographers, trained at leading research institutions, focuses on high-resolution modeling, statistical analysis, and data mining, catering to farm developers, operators, and public agencies in the renewable marine energy sector. As of September 2019, Open Ocean operates as a subsidiary of Artelia SAS.

Restlet

Convertible Note in 2014
Restlet offers a comprehensive API-First Platform as a Service, enabling developers and non-developers alike to design, document, test, and host APIs efficiently. Its platform facilitates enterprise-level API projects, making cloud, mobile, web, and IoT application development simpler and more secure. Additionally, Restlet maintains the widely-used open-source REST API framework, Restlet Framework, fostering growth in the API development community. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in Specialized PaaS in 2015, Restlet is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an engineering office in Nantes, France.

Web Geo Services

Seed Round in 2014
Web Geo Services SAS, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Montpellier, France, specializes in online mapping and geolocation technology tailored for various sectors, including retail, e-commerce, travel, banking, and automotive. The company empowers businesses to utilize Google Maps effectively, enhancing customer engagement and driving conversions. As a strategic partner of Google Cloud and recognized as the leading Google Maps partner in Europe, Web Geo Services supports over 400 large enterprises in rapidly deploying digital systems that optimize online checkout and customer journeys. Their flagship platform, Woosmap, offers developers robust Location Intelligence features for mobile apps and websites. Furthermore, Web Geo Services develops cloud-based geolocation solutions that facilitate community engagement and streamline operational processes for businesses, ultimately helping clients boost their revenue through innovative location-based services.

Precogs

Seed Round in 2014
Precogs is a business analytics company based in Paris, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing solutions for supply risk management, enterprise resource planning, and procurement monitoring. The company offers innovative products such as CogWatch, a big data predictive tool designed for analytics, and Cog Margin, a component pricing platform. Precogs focuses on serving EMS-ODM-OEM businesses by delivering real-time information on the best available prices for electronic components, enhancing their decision-making processes and operational efficiency.

Axess Vision Technology

Series B in 2013
Axess Vision Technology S.A., founded in 2006 and based in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of disposable sterile endoscopes for various medical applications, including bronchoscopy and urology. The company focuses on enhancing patient safety and comfort while streamlining the work of healthcare practitioners, addressing the evolving challenges in the medical field due to tightening regulations and emerging diseases. Since launching its first single-use endoscope in 2014, Axess Vision has continued to innovate, introducing new visualization systems and filing multiple patents. The company emphasizes its commitment to research and development, collaborating with medical experts to create effective solutions. Additionally, Axess Vision is dedicated to sustainable development and contributing to the local economy, reflecting its social responsibility amidst its growth in the healthcare sector.

TISSIUM

Series A in 2013
TISSIUM is a medical device company headquartered in Paris, France, focused on the development and commercialization of innovative biodegradable sealants and adhesives for surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. The company's products are designed to be non-toxic, provide strong adhesion to tissues, and enable rapid wound closure in the body's dynamic environments. TISSIUM leverages advanced research and intellectual property from renowned laboratories, including those of Robert Langer at MIT and Jeff Karp at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Its technology platform includes a proprietary family of fully biosynthetic, biomorphic, and programmable polymers, which are tailored for tissue reconstruction across various clinical applications. Founded in 2013, TISSIUM is supported by leading healthcare investors and aims to address unmet clinical needs through its groundbreaking approach to wound management.

Restlet

Seed Round in 2013
Restlet offers a comprehensive API-First Platform as a Service, enabling developers and non-developers alike to design, document, test, and host APIs efficiently. Its platform facilitates enterprise-level API projects, making cloud, mobile, web, and IoT application development simpler and more secure. Additionally, Restlet maintains the widely-used open-source REST API framework, Restlet Framework, fostering growth in the API development community. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in Specialized PaaS in 2015, Restlet is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an engineering office in Nantes, France.

Fidzup

Seed Round in 2013
Fidzup is a Paris-based company that specializes in providing web-oriented tools for brick-and-mortar businesses. Established in 2013, it has developed a unique in-store analytics platform that leverages Wi-Fi and GPS technology to monitor and analyze consumer behavior at points of sale. This platform enables retailers to gather valuable data on customer movements, both inside and outside their stores. By understanding these behaviors, Fidzup allows businesses to effectively retarget customers with personalized advertisements delivered directly to their mobile devices, thereby enhancing local marketing efforts and improving customer engagement.

Fidzup

Angel Round in 2013
Fidzup is a Paris-based company that specializes in providing web-oriented tools for brick-and-mortar businesses. Established in 2013, it has developed a unique in-store analytics platform that leverages Wi-Fi and GPS technology to monitor and analyze consumer behavior at points of sale. This platform enables retailers to gather valuable data on customer movements, both inside and outside their stores. By understanding these behaviors, Fidzup allows businesses to effectively retarget customers with personalized advertisements delivered directly to their mobile devices, thereby enhancing local marketing efforts and improving customer engagement.

e(ye)BRAIN

Series B in 2012
e(ye)BRAIN SA is a medical company specializing in the development and manufacturing of eye trackers designed for the diagnosis of neurological and psychiatric diseases. Founded in 2008 and based in Paris, France, the company offers two primary products: EyeBrain T1 and EyeBrain T2. The EyeBrain T1 allows users to record eye movements, while the EyeBrain T2 incorporates advanced algorithms to capture both eye and head movements. These recorded movements are then analyzed using the MeyeEval software. In addition to its product offerings, e(ye)BRAIN provides advisory, paradigm development, training, and support services to its clients, enhancing their capabilities in clinical research and functional exploration of both healthy and diseased brains.

PlasmaBiotics

Seed Round in 2012
PlasmaBiotics is a biotechnology company based in Evry, France, focused on developing and marketing cold plasma nitrogen generators for medical disinfection. Founded in 2011, the company aims to enhance hospital efficiency and reduce the risk of bacterial contamination through its innovative products, including the PlasmaTYPHOON and PlasmaBAG. PlasmaBiotics utilizes a patented technology developed by the National French Research Center, which allows for the generation of nitrogen cold plasma at ambient temperature and pressure, providing effective disinfection of medical devices. As of August 2018, PlasmaBiotics operates as a subsidiary of HOYA Corporation.

PlasmaBiotics

Acquisition in 2012
PlasmaBiotics is a biotechnology company based in Evry, France, focused on developing and marketing cold plasma nitrogen generators for medical disinfection. Founded in 2011, the company aims to enhance hospital efficiency and reduce the risk of bacterial contamination through its innovative products, including the PlasmaTYPHOON and PlasmaBAG. PlasmaBiotics utilizes a patented technology developed by the National French Research Center, which allows for the generation of nitrogen cold plasma at ambient temperature and pressure, providing effective disinfection of medical devices. As of August 2018, PlasmaBiotics operates as a subsidiary of HOYA Corporation.

VitamFero

Seed Round in 2011
VitamFero SA is a biotechnology company based in Angers, France, focused on the design, development, registration, and marketing of prophylactic agents, specifically vaccines and neonatal immunostimulants, targeting various infectious diseases. Established in 2005, the company utilizes its patented Toxo Mic1-3KO technology to create innovative vaccines for the treatment of diseases caused by Apicomplexan parasites. Its product portfolio includes vaccines such as VFOtx-251 for ovine toxoplasmosis, VFOne-273 for bovine neosporosis, VFOlh-211 for canine leishmaniasis, and others aimed at equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. With a commitment to advancing veterinary healthcare, VitamFero is dedicated to providing effective solutions against significant infectious threats.

e(ye)BRAIN

Series A in 2009
e(ye)BRAIN SA is a medical company specializing in the development and manufacturing of eye trackers designed for the diagnosis of neurological and psychiatric diseases. Founded in 2008 and based in Paris, France, the company offers two primary products: EyeBrain T1 and EyeBrain T2. The EyeBrain T1 allows users to record eye movements, while the EyeBrain T2 incorporates advanced algorithms to capture both eye and head movements. These recorded movements are then analyzed using the MeyeEval software. In addition to its product offerings, e(ye)BRAIN provides advisory, paradigm development, training, and support services to its clients, enhancing their capabilities in clinical research and functional exploration of both healthy and diseased brains.

Up & Net

Series B in 2009
Up & Net SAS, established in 2005 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing gift card solutions tailored for e-commerce platforms. The company offers private e-payment programs and e-gift card services that are accepted by various e-merchants. In addition to its core offerings, Up & Net publishes Cadeaux-avenue.com, a gift-giving portal, and Monblogshopping.com, a blog platform focused on shopping topics. The company's innovative approach to e-payment and gifting contributes to enhancing the online shopping experience.

Sesamea.fr

Series A in 2008
Sesamea is a French company specializing in electronic gift and cash cards that can be redeemed at various e-commerce platforms and retail stores. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows users to purchase customized gift cards, providing a convenient payment solution for a wide range of products. By partnering with numerous retailers, Sesamea enables customers to shop online or in-store using their gift cards, enhancing the gifting experience and offering flexibility in payment options.

Advestigo

Series B in 2008
Advestigo S.A., established in 2002 and headquartered in Saint-Cloud, France, is a technology company specializing in digital assets protection solutions. It offers theragraphy technology, which analyzes digital content to create unique fingerprints based on the content itself. Additionally, Advestigo provides software packages such as AdvestiCHECK for monitoring IT networks and workstations, and AdvestiGUARD for overseeing communication channels. The company also develops AdvestiGATE, a software that uses audio and video fingerprinting to detect copyrighted materials, facilitate their distribution on user-generated content sites, and prevent unauthorized posting.

CodaSystem

Venture Round in 2008
CodaSystem is a French start-up that specializes in digital photography technology with legal value. The company provides a real-time monitoring tool that enables users to capture digital photographs using a mobile phone, which can then serve as legal evidence. This innovative software is designed to enhance the reliability and credibility of photographic documentation in various contexts, ensuring that users can easily generate legally admissible images.

WatchFrog

Series A in 2008
WatchFrog SA is a biotechnology company based in Evry, France, specializing in the in vivo detection of chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic substances for the pharmacology and environmental sectors. Founded in 2005, the company leverages innovative technology developed through research at a recognized laboratory affiliated with the CNRS. WatchFrog provides a range of services, including estrogen, thyroid, and androgenetic testing, as well as methodologies for early drug discovery stages, which encompass target validation and evaluation of drug efficacy. Additionally, the company offers eco-toxicological screening to assess the risks associated with chemicals and pollutants, particularly in water treatment and effluent management. Using amphibian and fish larvae that fluoresce in the presence of contaminants, WatchFrog enables clients to monitor pollutants in drinking water and industrial discharges, thereby supporting compliance with environmental regulations and enhancing public health safety.

Idylis

Series B in 2007
Idylis S.A., established in 2008 and headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing software solutions tailored for enterprise management. The company's product suite supports a range of applications including audit and accounting, financial management, documentation, e-mailing, scheduling, supply chain management, logistics, and inventory management. Additionally, Idylis offers customer support and consulting services to enhance the effectiveness of its software solutions for clients.

CodaSystem

Series A in 2006
CodaSystem is a French start-up that specializes in digital photography technology with legal value. The company provides a real-time monitoring tool that enables users to capture digital photographs using a mobile phone, which can then serve as legal evidence. This innovative software is designed to enhance the reliability and credibility of photographic documentation in various contexts, ensuring that users can easily generate legally admissible images.

Sequans Communications

Series C in 2006
Sequans Communications S.A. is a designer and supplier of cellular semiconductor solutions, specializing in 4G and 5G chips and modules tailored for massive, broadband, and critical Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes its Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms for 5G/4G massive IoT applications, known for their low power consumption and integrated functionalities. For broadband and critical IoT applications, Sequans provides the Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-end Taurus 5G chip platforms, which are optimized for various sectors including residential, enterprise, and industrial uses. The company serves a global market with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.

Kynogon

Series B in 2006
Kynogon SA is a company that specializes in developing and marketing artificial intelligence software for interactive applications. Founded in 2000 and based in Suresnes, France, with additional offices in Canada and the United Kingdom, Kynogon serves a diverse range of industries, including gaming, defense and security, industrial sectors, simulation, and education. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across these fields. As of 2008, Kynogon operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.

Ipracom

Series B in 2005
Ipracom SA is a technology company based in Massy, France, specializing in software solutions for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones. The company provides products that facilitate peer-to-peer communication, allowing users to connect their mobile devices to personal computers for file access and email management. Ipracom also develops software tailored for specific industry applications. Its notable clientele includes major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Smart Communications. As of November 2007, Ipracom operates as a subsidiary of Maeglin Software.

Idylis

Series A in 2005
Idylis S.A., established in 2008 and headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing software solutions tailored for enterprise management. The company's product suite supports a range of applications including audit and accounting, financial management, documentation, e-mailing, scheduling, supply chain management, logistics, and inventory management. Additionally, Idylis offers customer support and consulting services to enhance the effectiveness of its software solutions for clients.

Sequans Communications

Series B in 2005
Sequans Communications S.A. is a designer and supplier of cellular semiconductor solutions, specializing in 4G and 5G chips and modules tailored for massive, broadband, and critical Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes its Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms for 5G/4G massive IoT applications, known for their low power consumption and integrated functionalities. For broadband and critical IoT applications, Sequans provides the Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-end Taurus 5G chip platforms, which are optimized for various sectors including residential, enterprise, and industrial uses. The company serves a global market with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.

CodaSystem

Venture Round in 2005
CodaSystem is a French start-up that specializes in digital photography technology with legal value. The company provides a real-time monitoring tool that enables users to capture digital photographs using a mobile phone, which can then serve as legal evidence. This innovative software is designed to enhance the reliability and credibility of photographic documentation in various contexts, ensuring that users can easily generate legally admissible images.

Theraclion

Acquisition in 2004
Theraclion is a French company founded in 2004, specializing in high-tech medical equipment that utilizes high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for therapeutic purposes. It develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical devices, notably the Echopulse®, designed for the non-invasive treatment of breast fibroadenomas and benign thyroid nodules. Additionally, the company offers the SONOVEIN®, which is aimed at treating varicose veins in the lower limbs. Theraclion’s echotherapy solutions integrate HIFU with ultrasound technology, enabling precise localization of target areas for effective treatment of benign tumors and varicose veins.

Echosens

Acquisition in 2004
Echosens SAS is a French company founded in 2001, specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of non-invasive diagnostic products and services for hepatology. Based in Paris, Echosens aims to lead the field of non-invasive diagnostics in hepatology on a global scale. Its flagship product, FibroScan, utilizes vibration-controlled transient elastography technology and is widely employed in clinical practice and research to assess liver health. Additionally, the company offers FibroMeter, a blood test that quantifies liver fibrosis, and FibroView, a software solution that connects FibroScan devices to hospital information systems. Echosens is dedicated to improving patient quality of life through innovative diagnostic solutions.

Advestigo

Series A in 2004
Advestigo S.A., established in 2002 and headquartered in Saint-Cloud, France, is a technology company specializing in digital assets protection solutions. It offers theragraphy technology, which analyzes digital content to create unique fingerprints based on the content itself. Additionally, Advestigo provides software packages such as AdvestiCHECK for monitoring IT networks and workstations, and AdvestiGUARD for overseeing communication channels. The company also develops AdvestiGATE, a software that uses audio and video fingerprinting to detect copyrighted materials, facilitate their distribution on user-generated content sites, and prevent unauthorized posting.

Xcalia

Series B in 2004
Xcalia is a provider of intermediation software that specializes in creating dynamic transactional composite applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers the Xcalia Intermediation Platform, which integrates legacy, mainframe, and database resources with web services to streamline and orchestrate business processes. By utilizing metadata to describe services, the platform facilitates automatic transaction execution at runtime, enabling enterprises to respond swiftly to evolving business needs. Xcalia's technology supports high-volume transactional environments, serving over 50 companies globally, with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in service-oriented architectures while minimizing the costs associated with manual integration.

Sequans Communications

Series A in 2004
Sequans Communications S.A. is a designer and supplier of cellular semiconductor solutions, specializing in 4G and 5G chips and modules tailored for massive, broadband, and critical Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes its Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms for 5G/4G massive IoT applications, known for their low power consumption and integrated functionalities. For broadband and critical IoT applications, Sequans provides the Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-end Taurus 5G chip platforms, which are optimized for various sectors including residential, enterprise, and industrial uses. The company serves a global market with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.

Kynogon

Seed Round in 2003
Kynogon SA is a company that specializes in developing and marketing artificial intelligence software for interactive applications. Founded in 2000 and based in Suresnes, France, with additional offices in Canada and the United Kingdom, Kynogon serves a diverse range of industries, including gaming, defense and security, industrial sectors, simulation, and education. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across these fields. As of 2008, Kynogon operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.

Xcalia

Series A in 2003
Xcalia is a provider of intermediation software that specializes in creating dynamic transactional composite applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers the Xcalia Intermediation Platform, which integrates legacy, mainframe, and database resources with web services to streamline and orchestrate business processes. By utilizing metadata to describe services, the platform facilitates automatic transaction execution at runtime, enabling enterprises to respond swiftly to evolving business needs. Xcalia's technology supports high-volume transactional environments, serving over 50 companies globally, with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in service-oriented architectures while minimizing the costs associated with manual integration.
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