Orange

Orange is a prominent digital operator headquartered in Paris, France, providing mobile and internet services across Europe and Africa, as well as corporate telecommunications services globally. Under the brand Orange Business Services, the company caters to a diverse range of clients including large corporations, local authorities, and small to medium enterprises, offering comprehensive voice, data, IT, and integrated communication services. Additionally, Orange operates Orange Ventures, a corporate venture fund with 350 million euros in assets that invests in innovative startups across various sectors such as technology, cybersecurity, and e-health, primarily in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 1991, Orange has established a presence in 30 countries, focusing on making digital communication accessible and supporting the implementation of communication projects for its clients.

Fayçal Adlouni

Partner

Yasmine Bennouna

Investment Manager

Jerome Berger

President and Managing Partner

Clement Combal

Managing Partner

Philippine Horak

Principal

Yann Kandelman

Investor

Carl Al Khawand

Regional Finance Director

Alma Meyer

Investment Associate

Guillaume Monnet

Investment Associate

Rémi Prunier

Principal

Mathieu de La Rochefoucauld

Managing Partner

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Chari

Venture Round in 2023
Chari is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform specializing in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Morocco. The platform facilitates the ordering process for retailers by providing a consistent supply of essential products along with financial services. Chari's retail application is designed to streamline FMCG fulfillment, allowing clients to digitize their operations efficiently. By ensuring timely delivery of orders, Chari enhances the overall shopping experience for retailers, making it easier for them to access the products they need to serve their customers effectively.

Julaya

Seed Round in 2022
Julaya is a financial technology company that specializes in a mobile payment software application designed to facilitate money transfers and other financial services. Founded in 2017 and based in Bondy, France, the company operates a platform that enables users to deposit and withdraw money through various networks, as well as pay utility bills and reload credit cards. The service allows users to transfer money without fees, catering to both individuals and businesses. Julaya's innovative approach provides access to digital payment solutions, bulk mobile money transfers, prepaid corporate cards, and cash collection services for retailers and fast-moving consumer goods. The company is headquartered in Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire, and aims to enhance the financial transaction landscape in the region.

Eezee

Series A in 2022
Eezee Pte Ltd operates Singapore's first and largest online business-to-business marketplace for industrial hardware and supplies. Established in 2016 and based in Singapore, the platform connects local suppliers with corporate clients, facilitating secure transactions. The extensive catalogue includes tools such as drills and impact drivers, electrical power testing instruments, ladders, office stationery, and workplace safety equipment like personal protective gear. By leveraging technology, Eezee aims to enhance the efficiency of B2B transactions, making the selection and purchasing processes quicker, more convenient, and transparent for both buyers and sellers. The company also supports local suppliers in enhancing their online visibility, enabling them to reach a broader audience within the corporate sector.

Traace

Seed Round in 2022
Traace is a greentech company that offers a carbon footprint management platform aimed at helping organizations reduce their environmental impact. The platform provides a comprehensive dashboard for tracking and understanding carbon footprints, facilitating collaborative data collection and accurate carbon accounting. This enables businesses to set sustainability goals and navigate compliance with growing regulatory demands. Traace's solutions cater to various sectors, including food processing, catering, building, and events, equipping organizations with the tools necessary to transition towards a more sustainable economic model.

Afrikamart

Seed Round in 2022
Afrikamart is a web and mobile based supply chain that allows farmers to distribute their products through a B2B buyers network. We intensively leverage on digital to coach farmers through production programs according to market demand, organize logistics cost efficiently, aggregate and sell their products.

Sayna

Seed Round in 2022
Sayna focuses on providing high-quality training in the digital sector to enhance employment opportunities for young people in Africa. The company operates online work-study programs designed to address unemployment while fostering digital transformation. By offering technology education that allows learners to track and validate their progress, Sayna equips them with the skills needed for local and international job opportunities. Additionally, the training is aligned with practical IT projects, enabling students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, thereby bridging the gap between the increasing demand for digital talent and the available workforce.

YZR

Series A in 2022
YZR develops software solutions focused on normalizing and managing product data through an information management platform. This platform centralizes and enriches product information, ensuring consistency and accuracy across various sales channels. Utilizing artificial intelligence, YZR's technology automates data collection, fills in missing information, and enhances product descriptions and titles for improved search engine optimization. By streamlining the creation and updating of product listings, YZR enables e-commerce businesses to gain better control over their data, leading to actionable insights and competitive advantages in the market.

Goshaba

Venture Round in 2022
GGoshaba SAS develops technology solutions for recruitment and talent management. The company offers Smart Screening, a solution that identifies candidates who are closer to criteria; Cognitive Gaming, a solution for smartphones, tablets, or computers to identify specific personality traits of candidates; and Talent Mapping, a solution to map the skills and personalities in pool. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Paris, France.

Pretto

Series B in 2022
Pretto is an online platform that simplifies the mortgage loan process by providing a transparent price comparison of real estate financing options. The platform enables users to compare rates from various banks, refine their credit applications, and optimize their financial files. By accompanying customers throughout the mortgage process, Pretto ensures access to clear and tailored financing solutions without any charges or commitments. This approach helps clients identify the most suitable loan options for their specific projects, enhancing the overall mortgage experience.

Paps

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an on-demand logistics application designed to facilitate the transportation of shipments across places. The company's logistics platform offers live tracking, an intelligent address system, and automatic dispatch to offer a fully digitalized postal logistics service, enabling clients to avail of timely movement of shipments.

ShipBlu

Seed Round in 2021
ShipBlu is a delivery services platform based in Egypt that is transforming the e-commerce shipping and fulfillment landscape. The company offers comprehensive warehousing and fulfillment services, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance efficiency. By providing shipping transparency and ensuring compliance, ShipBlu enables clients to streamline the delivery of products to their customers, making the process easier and more effective.

Batch

Venture Round in 2021
Batch.com is an SDK and marketing automation dashboard focused on marketing and transactional push notifications. It also includes mobile analytics which are useful to monitor and improve its users’ customer retention as well as engagement. Batch.com helps marketers follow segmentation to improve mobile’s fundamental communication channels: push notifications and in-app messages. It supports iOS, Android, Windows, Unity, Adobe Air, and Cordova platforms. Batch.com was launched in 2014 and is based in Paris, France.

Rofim

Series A in 2021
ROFIM SAS develops a platform for exchanging and sharing data and files. Its platform offers real time data and allows the generalist, specialist, interns, and dentists to exchange all type of documents, including heavy imaging (scanner, MRI). ROFIM SAS was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Marseille, France.

LAMMA

Seed Round in 2021
Lamma is a web and mobile platform reinventing urban movement for package delivery through an extended carpooling network.

Chari

Seed Round in 2021
Chari is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform specializing in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Morocco. The platform facilitates the ordering process for retailers by providing a consistent supply of essential products along with financial services. Chari's retail application is designed to streamline FMCG fulfillment, allowing clients to digitize their operations efficiently. By ensuring timely delivery of orders, Chari enhances the overall shopping experience for retailers, making it easier for them to access the products they need to serve their customers effectively.

Yoco

Series C in 2021
Yoco Technologies Proprietary Limited, known as Yoco, is a payments technology company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2015. The company develops tools and services aimed at assisting small businesses in accepting payments securely, both in-store and online. Yoco's offerings include mobile card machines, payment gateways, point of sale solutions, and a business portal, all designed to streamline payment processes and enhance business operations. By providing an integrated platform, Yoco enables over 100,000 small businesses to manage their transactions efficiently, thereby promoting growth and simplifying the commerce experience for both buyers and sellers. Recognized as one of the top fintech companies, Yoco continues to support entrepreneurs by offering comprehensive payment and business solutions.

Brut

Series C in 2021
Brut is an international video content publisher based in Saint-Denis, France, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing short-form videos that cover a diverse range of topics, including politics, technology, social justice, and culture. With a focus on providing news and feature-based content, Brut's videos are widely distributed across eight social platforms and are available in multiple languages. The company reaches a global audience, generating over 400 million views each month and engaging more than 150 million viewers worldwide. Through its innovative approach to online media, Brut enables social and mobile audiences to stay informed about current events and relevant issues.

Brut

Series C in 2021
Brut is an international video content publisher based in Saint-Denis, France, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing short-form videos that cover a diverse range of topics, including politics, technology, social justice, and culture. With a focus on providing news and feature-based content, Brut's videos are widely distributed across eight social platforms and are available in multiple languages. The company reaches a global audience, generating over 400 million views each month and engaging more than 150 million viewers worldwide. Through its innovative approach to online media, Brut enables social and mobile audiences to stay informed about current events and relevant issues.

Morphisec

Series C in 2021
Morphisec delivers an entirely new level of innovation with its Moving Target Defense-powered proactive endpoint protection platform to create a zero-trust execution environment for your applications. This proactively creates a prevent-first posture against the most advanced threats to the enterprise, including APTs, file-based malware, zero-days, ransomware, fileless attacks, and web-borne exploits. This complete endpoint security solution easily deploys into a company’s existing security infrastructure to form a simple, highly effective, cost-efficient technology stack that is truly disruptive to today’s existing cybersecurity model.

Monzo

Series G in 2021
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Chari

Seed Round in 2020
Chari is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform specializing in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Morocco. The platform facilitates the ordering process for retailers by providing a consistent supply of essential products along with financial services. Chari's retail application is designed to streamline FMCG fulfillment, allowing clients to digitize their operations efficiently. By ensuring timely delivery of orders, Chari enhances the overall shopping experience for retailers, making it easier for them to access the products they need to serve their customers effectively.

Luko

Series B in 2020
Luko is an insurance company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. It operates an online platform that provides brokerage services for home and electric vehicle insurance. Luko distinguishes itself by implementing a proactive approach to insurance, utilizing proprietary technology, including an AI-powered sensor designed to enhance home security and reduce electricity costs. This device monitors potential home accidents, aiming to shift the insurance model from a reactive claims-based system to one focused on prevention. By making insurance accessible, transparent, and user-friendly, Luko enables customers to select the most suitable coverage for their homes, properties, and vehicles.

7keema

Seed Round in 2020
7keema is a provider of on-demand nursing services based in Nasr City, Egypt, established in 2017. The company offers a wide range of services, including elderly care, wound care, catheter and ryle tube management, child care, vaccination for children, basic care, post-intensive care unit support, hospice care, ostomy care, and post-pregnancy care. Additionally, 7keema has developed a home nursing application to enhance its service delivery. The organization focuses on delivering personal, therapeutic, and psychological care through highly trained nurses, ensuring that patients receive professional and safe support during emergencies and various care needs.

Weaveworks

Venture Round in 2020
Weaveworks Limited is a software company founded in 2014, based in London with an additional office in San Francisco. The company specializes in developing open-source software that simplifies the operation of Kubernetes workloads and enhances the management of containerized applications. Its key products include Weave Net, which provides a portable software-defined networking solution; Weave Scope, enabling real-time visualization and interaction with distributed applications; Weave Flux, which automates request routing to facilitate microservices; and Weave Cloud, a Software-as-a-Service platform that supports DevOps teams in connecting, monitoring, and deploying containers and microservices. Weaveworks is recognized for its contributions to various open-source projects and aims to streamline the development and deployment processes for developers and operations teams, ultimately accelerating the delivery of cloud-native applications while minimizing operational complexity.

Monzo

Series G in 2020
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

InsideBoard

Series B in 2020
InsideBoard is an AI platform for change management to sustain ongoing employee adoption and performance. InsideBoard offers in one united change management platform a wide range of innovative solutions to engage all agents of transformation: end users, ambassadors, managers, and top management. Empower your team and ignite their interest to be the drivers of their own change.

Youverify

Seed Round in 2020
Youverify Inc. is a company based in Lewes, Delaware, founded in 2017, that specializes in identity verification and background screening. The company offers a platform that confirms users' identity documents and facial biometrics, cross-referencing this data with over 300 local and global databases. Additionally, Youverify assists businesses and individuals in verifying physical addresses across Sub-Saharan Africa through a network of more than 20,000 field verification officers, achieving results in less than 48 hours. By providing a comprehensive API for identity and address verification, Youverify addresses the needs of the digital industry in Africa, enhancing security with features such as identity fraud detection and encrypted data privacy.

Gebeya

Seed Round in 2020
Gebeya Inc. is an education technology and online software outsourcing marketplace established in 2016, with headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and additional locations in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dover, Delaware. The company specializes in providing industry-specific training in software engineering, design, and digital technologies. Its offerings include G-Talent, which connects companies with specialized developers for remote and in-house positions; G-Subscription, a service that allows small and medium-sized enterprises to access IT professionals on a temporary basis; and G-Made, which provides a core team of engineers to deliver complete projects. In addition to these services, Gebeya focuses on branding, commercial videography, and animations. The company aims to create a self-sustainable ecosystem that nurtures African talent, fostering connection between skilled professionals and clients both within Africa and globally.

NGD Systems

Series C in 2020
NGD Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced computational storage drives (CSDs) designed for enterprise and data center applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the company offers innovative solutions such as The Newport Platform, which provides next-generation computational storage capabilities, and the In-Situ Development Platform, enabling developers to create applications for in-situ processing. NGD Systems' products feature high-capacity NVMe CSDs that are power-efficient and compact, making them suitable for a variety of demanding environments, including edge computing networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, and content delivery networks. By integrating computational capabilities directly into storage devices, the company aims to enhance data management and processing efficiency in data-intensive scenarios.

Bucharest City App

Acquisition in 2020
Bucharest City App, an application that provides information about tourist spots. It also provides suggestions from locals for restaurants, pubs and bars, cafes and teahouses, clubs, fast food, and bakeries and confectioneries; spa and beauty, play, biking, and shopping; and tourist spots, including Romanian landmarks, tourist routes, museums, transport, weekend break, bus lines, bike rentals, and accommodation. The company is based in Bucharest, Romania. As of January 27, 2020, Bucharest City App operates as a subsidiary of Orange S.A.

InterCloud

Series C in 2019
InterCloud SAS specializes in providing cloud computing connectivity services tailored for various platforms, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. The company operates its own private global network, offering secure and efficient end-to-end links between organizations and their cloud service providers. One of its flagship services, CloudGate, facilitates private Ethernet connectivity, enabling clients to connect with application providers seamlessly. InterCloud also offers consulting services to assist businesses in migrating to the cloud and optimizing their existing cloud infrastructure. Its clientele includes major technology firms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Salesforce, among others. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Madrid and London, InterCloud has established itself as a leader in Software-Defined Interconnectivity in Europe, helping organizations enhance their cloud connectivity while addressing security and compliance challenges.

Suma Móvil

Acquisition in 2019
Suma Móvil offers a complete Full Core solution - BSS and OSS - for virtual mobile operators.

J-Palm Liberia

Grant in 2019
Manufacturer of skin and hair care products intended to provide a sustainable livelihood for smallholder farmers. The company's platform produces soaps, moisturizers, and hair conditioners from cold-pressed into oil of fresh, natural palm kernels, providing consumers with access to high-quality, affordable, sustainable beauty and personal care products.

Monzo

Series F in 2019
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

SecureLink

Acquisition in 2019
SecureLink is a security services provider that specializes in the design, implementation, and management of networking, security, and data center infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Wommelgem, Belgium, with additional offices in the Netherlands, the company has established itself as a leading provider in Europe, employing approximately 550 individuals across several countries, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the UK. SecureLink offers a comprehensive range of services, including Internet gateway solutions, enterprise LAN and WLAN services, core network services, virtual private networks, and various security measures such as threat prevention and email security. The company caters to the needs of corporations and mid-market institutions, helping them address complex security challenges and mitigate risk exposure while ensuring business continuity. As of June 2019, SecureLink operates as a subsidiary of Orange S.A.

Cycloid

Seed Round in 2019
Cycloid is a Paris-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing a comprehensive DevOps platform aimed at optimizing IT departments and facilitating business transformation. The platform provides a self-service portal that includes modules for governance, deployment, and daily operations, along with tools for financial and environmental management. Cycloid's framework supports secure, accessible, and transparent collaboration among tech teams while allowing them the autonomy to manage their projects without vendor lock-in. The company has introduced several innovative solutions, such as TerraCognita, which reverse engineers infrastructure as code from manual setups, and StackForms, enabling end-users to create new infrastructure while maintaining governance. Additionally, the open-source Cycloid CLI offers operations teams a flexible way to automate interactions with the platform. Overall, Cycloid's offerings aim to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability within technology environments.

Raisin

Series D in 2019
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Aire

Series B in 2019
Aire provides credit assessment services that gives people a new credit score to help them qualify for essential financial products. Aire is committed to helping people with the world of credit. They work with financial institutions by enhancing their ability to reach more customers and serve them responsibly. They are authorised & regulated in the UK by the FCA to provide credit references as one of the newest entrants in this sector. The company was founded on 2014 and based in London.

SecureData Europe

Acquisition in 2019
SecureData is one of Europe’s largest independent security service providers, with a 25 year track record of delivering managed services to some of the largest companies in the world. They look beyond point technologies to address cybersecurity as a whole, providing a range of integrated solutions that assess risks, detect threats, protect our customer’s IT assets and respond to security incidents.

Monzo

Series E in 2018
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Yoco

Series B in 2018
Yoco Technologies Proprietary Limited, known as Yoco, is a payments technology company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2015. The company develops tools and services aimed at assisting small businesses in accepting payments securely, both in-store and online. Yoco's offerings include mobile card machines, payment gateways, point of sale solutions, and a business portal, all designed to streamline payment processes and enhance business operations. By providing an integrated platform, Yoco enables over 100,000 small businesses to manage their transactions efficiently, thereby promoting growth and simplifying the commerce experience for both buyers and sellers. Recognized as one of the top fintech companies, Yoco continues to support entrepreneurs by offering comprehensive payment and business solutions.

Deezer

Series F in 2018
Deezer is an independent music streaming platform that connects 14 million active users to a diverse catalog of over 53 million tracks across more than 180 countries. Founded in August 2006 by Jonathan Benassaya and Daniel Marhely, Deezer offers instant access to music on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The platform features a unique recommendation system called Flow, which combines users' favorite tracks with personalized suggestions, creating a continuous stream of music tailored to individual preferences. Deezer also provides lossless HiFi audio, enhancing the listening experience. With its innovative technology, Deezer aims to bridge the gap between artists and fans, fostering a global music community. The company operates in multiple countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Brazil, and the US.

Africa's Talking

Series A in 2018
Africa's Talking Ltd. is an information technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2010 by Eston Kimani and Samuel Gikandi. The firm specializes in providing communication solutions that enhance connectivity across Africa, focusing on mobile messaging services. It offers a range of services including bulk SMS, short codes, premium SMS, USSD, MMS, and customized mobile messaging solutions tailored for individuals, businesses, and developers. The company provides tools such as a mini-API for data access and SMSVoices.com, a platform for sharing information via SMS and online posts. By integrating reliable two-way SMS, voice, and USSD functionality, Africa's Talking enables users to streamline their mobile communication processes, thus supporting a burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem across the continent.

Morphisec

Series B in 2018
Morphisec delivers an entirely new level of innovation with its Moving Target Defense-powered proactive endpoint protection platform to create a zero-trust execution environment for your applications. This proactively creates a prevent-first posture against the most advanced threats to the enterprise, including APTs, file-based malware, zero-days, ransomware, fileless attacks, and web-borne exploits. This complete endpoint security solution easily deploys into a company’s existing security infrastructure to form a simple, highly effective, cost-efficient technology stack that is truly disruptive to today’s existing cybersecurity model.

NGD Systems

Series B in 2018
NGD Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced computational storage drives (CSDs) designed for enterprise and data center applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the company offers innovative solutions such as The Newport Platform, which provides next-generation computational storage capabilities, and the In-Situ Development Platform, enabling developers to create applications for in-situ processing. NGD Systems' products feature high-capacity NVMe CSDs that are power-efficient and compact, making them suitable for a variety of demanding environments, including edge computing networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, and content delivery networks. By integrating computational capabilities directly into storage devices, the company aims to enhance data management and processing efficiency in data-intensive scenarios.

Bryj

Series B in 2017
FollowAnalytics, Inc. offers a mobile engagement platform designed to enhance customer interactions through personalized marketing strategies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Paris and Montreal, the company enables Fortune 2000 businesses to convert customers into brand advocates by facilitating meaningful mobile app experiences. The platform provides tools for marketers to create personalized push notifications, in-app messaging, and other engagement methods that connect with existing marketing stacks. With a focus on mobile marketing automation, FollowAnalytics integrates analytics and machine learning to analyze customer behavior, allowing brands to craft tailored marketing moments that resonate with users. This user-friendly platform is specifically designed for marketers, streamlining the process of engaging customers and revitalizing relationships with unresponsive audiences.

Monzo

Series D in 2017
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

MainOne

Venture Round in 2017
MainOne, established in 2010 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, is a prominent provider of telecom services and network solutions in West Africa. The company specializes in wholesale Internet services, catering to telecom operators, Internet service providers, government agencies, large enterprises, and educational institutions. MainOne operates a world-class submarine cable system along the West African coast, complemented by an advanced IP NGN network and an expanding regional and metro terrestrial fiber optic infrastructure. Additionally, MainOne offers data center services, facilitating broadband connectivity and supporting the digital infrastructure needs of businesses across the region. With a commitment to reliable service and innovative solutions, MainOne has positioned itself as a preferred partner for organizations seeking robust internet access and digital development in West Africa.

Imaginators

Grant in 2017
Imaginators is an online platform that enables individuals to create professional and interactive presentations and portfolios. Its software allows users to easily build their online presence by dragging and dropping various elements, customizing designs, and adding animations to enhance visual appeal. This user-friendly approach eliminates the need for coding, making it accessible for anyone looking to showcase their work effectively and creatively. Through its tools, Imaginators aims to facilitate a more engaging way for users to present their skills and projects.

Business & Decision

Acquisition in 2017
Business & Decision is an international Consulting and Systems Integration (CSI) company. They are a leader in Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Data Warehousing, Master Data Management (MDM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and are a major player in Life Sciences Computer Systems Validation (CSV). In addition, they have an FDA Qualified Data Center in the Philadelphia region supported by Managed Services for all industries.

Actility

Series D in 2017
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

Monzo

Series C in 2017
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Famoco

Series B in 2017
Famoco SAS, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in providing mobile, Android-based NFC readers aimed at enhancing contactless transactions for businesses. The company develops secure, corporate-owned devices with zero-street-value, designed for privacy and remotely manageable through a single software platform. Famoco’s ecosystem allows organizations to deploy business applications efficiently while ensuring secure data capture for various functions, including mobile payments, public transport, identity verification, and workforce management. Clients can configure device profiles, push applications, and monitor device locations through Famoco's management suite. With operations extending to Schaerbeek, Belgium, and Hong Kong, the company has successfully deployed over 250,000 devices across more than 35 countries, supporting businesses in their digital transformation efforts.

Wynd

Series B in 2016
Wynd Technologies, Inc. specializes in manufacturing portable air purifiers designed for personal use. The company's flagship product, the Wynd air purifier, features a removable sensor that assesses air quality and activates purification as needed, effectively removing allergens and pollutants. In addition to the standard model, Wynd offers the Wynd Halo pro, which provides real-time air quality measurement and monitoring to ensure optimal performance and maintenance. Wynd Technologies, originally established as Claireau, Inc. in 2014, is headquartered in San Jose, California. The company also engages in online retail, providing convenient access to its products. With a commitment to creating healthier environments, Wynd Technologies aims to enhance indoor air quality for both residential and commercial spaces.

SecBI

Series A in 2016
SecBI gives security analysts the intelligence they need to investigate and respond faster. We’re putting the latest advances in machine learning to work – refining, contextualizing and prioritizing the most valuable information from all of your SIEM and log data so that everything you need is at your fingertips. Then, based on our data analysis and your investigation, we provide highly targeted remediation recommendations that show you exactly what traffic will be blocked and how it will impact your users.

PayJoy

Series A in 2016
PayJoy Inc. offers consumer financing solutions designed to make smartphones accessible to underbanked individuals in emerging markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company allows customers to select a smartphone, make a deposit, and choose a suitable payment plan. Merchants can install PayJoy's software on the devices, which are locked until the purchase is fully paid. By leveraging innovative locking technology and data science, PayJoy aims to provide affordable consumer finance options to individuals who may not have access to traditional financing, thereby facilitating their entry into the digital and financial landscape.

Sun Communications

Acquisition in 2016
Sun Communications Company, established in 1993, operates as a provider of digital cable television services in Moldova. The company offers its services under the brand SunTV, catering to customers in Chisinau, Balti, and Cahul. In addition to digital and cable television, Sun Communications also provides voice over IP and IP telephony services. Committed to professionalism and customer-oriented values, the company focuses on delivering high-quality services and professional support to its subscribers.

BandwidthX

Seed Round in 2016
BandwidthX, Inc. is a company based in Carlsbad, California, that offers a cloud-based marketplace designed to optimize the utilization of mobile and Internet data networks. Its platform allows mobile operators and Internet service providers to define and adjust their pricing in real time, facilitating automatic matching of capacity values between providers. By unlocking existing capacity in both Wi-Fi and cellular networks, including LTE and 5G, BandwidthX enhances connectivity and creates significant operational and capital expenditure savings. The company's services enable seamless trading of data capacity across ownership boundaries, which not only reduces costs for mobile data traffic but also improves user experience and generates additional revenue opportunities for network service providers. Founded in 2011, BandwidthX has evolved from focusing primarily on Wi-Fi to expanding its capabilities in cellular network management and optimization.

Groupama Banque

Acquisition in 2016
Groupama Banque is a banking institution based in Montreuil, France, that offers a range of financial products and services tailored for individuals and professionals. The company's offerings include personal loans, bank accounts, bank cards, home insurance, and pension savings, among other financial solutions. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its clients, Groupama Banque aims to provide accessible and reliable banking services.

Tigo

Acquisition in 2016
Tigo is an international telecommunications and media company headquartered in Accra, Ghana. It provides a range of services including cable, satellite, broadband, and e-commerce solutions. With a global presence, Tigo aims to deliver diverse media offerings to its customers, enhancing connectivity and access to information across various markets.

OASIS SPRL

Acquisition in 2016
OASIS SPRL is a mobile telecommunications service provider based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Founded in 2000, the company has undergone changes in ownership and is currently a subsidiary of Orange. OASIS SPRL focuses on delivering mobile communication solutions to meet the needs of its customers in the region.

LEXSI

Acquisition in 2016
Groupe LEXSI S.A. is a provider of security threat intelligence solutions based in Bagnolet, France, with additional offices in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Tunis, Montreal, and Singapore. Established in 1999, the company operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that includes a range of tools designed to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities within information systems. Key offerings include the Threat Defense Center, real-time endpoint fraud analysis, a USB Malware Cleaner, and MULTIPROXIES for secure IP address management. LEXSI also delivers specialized auditing, consulting, incident response, and training services in IT security to over 400 active clients. The company has been a subsidiary of Orange S.A. since 2016.

Jumia

Series C in 2016
Jumia Technologies AG operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform across Africa, connecting consumers with a wide array of sellers. The platform includes a marketplace for various products such as fashion, electronics, and home goods, as well as services like food delivery, travel bookings, and classified ads. Jumia also offers logistics services to facilitate the shipping and delivery of products and a payment service to streamline transactions within its ecosystem. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Jumia has become a key player in the digital transformation of the African economy. The company supports over 50,000 local businesses and individuals, creating job opportunities and fostering skill development on the continent. Through its operations, Jumia aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers while providing businesses with efficient distribution solutions.

KissKissBankBank

Venture Round in 2016
Kisskissbankbank is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to creative and innovative ideas. It fosters connections between project creators and potential contributors passionate about creativity.

Veniam

Series B in 2016
Veniam specializes in transforming vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, creating vehicular networks that enhance wireless coverage in urban areas. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company develops vehicular mesh networks that facilitate the secure management of data flows within an evolving mobility ecosystem. Veniam's solutions combine hardware, software, and cloud components to deliver services to intelligent transportation systems in cities like New York and Singapore, as well as in Porto, Portugal, where it operates the world’s largest connected vehicle network, including taxis, waste collection trucks, and public buses, providing free Wi-Fi to over 500,000 users. By leveraging these networks, Veniam aims to improve urban mobility and enhance the overall quality of life in cities.

WEVR

Series B in 2016
WEVR, Inc. is a developer of a virtual reality (VR) community and media player focused on supporting both aspiring and professional creatives. The company offers high-performance VR playback software and a VR platform that enables storytellers to create, present, and publish projects across various VR headsets. By leveraging immersive computing and real-time simulations, WEVR creates engaging entertainment experiences that allow digital artists to produce and share their work in a collaborative environment. Originally founded as Wemo Media Inc., WEVR has been operational since 2009 and is headquartered in Venice, California.

Deezer

Series E in 2016
Deezer is an independent music streaming platform that connects 14 million active users to a diverse catalog of over 53 million tracks across more than 180 countries. Founded in August 2006 by Jonathan Benassaya and Daniel Marhely, Deezer offers instant access to music on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The platform features a unique recommendation system called Flow, which combines users' favorite tracks with personalized suggestions, creating a continuous stream of music tailored to individual preferences. Deezer also provides lossless HiFi audio, enhancing the listening experience. With its innovative technology, Deezer aims to bridge the gap between artists and fans, fostering a global music community. The company operates in multiple countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Brazil, and the US.

Cellcom Telecommunications

Acquisition in 2016
Cellcom Telecommunication is a telecommunications company based in Montreal,and the largest franchisee of Bell Canada & Bell Mobility.

Wynd

Series A in 2015
Wynd Technologies, Inc. specializes in manufacturing portable air purifiers designed for personal use. The company's flagship product, the Wynd air purifier, features a removable sensor that assesses air quality and activates purification as needed, effectively removing allergens and pollutants. In addition to the standard model, Wynd offers the Wynd Halo pro, which provides real-time air quality measurement and monitoring to ensure optimal performance and maintenance. Wynd Technologies, originally established as Claireau, Inc. in 2014, is headquartered in San Jose, California. The company also engages in online retail, providing convenient access to its products. With a commitment to creating healthier environments, Wynd Technologies aims to enhance indoor air quality for both residential and commercial spaces.

Afrostream

Venture Round in 2015
Afrostream Inc operates a video-on-demand platform that specializes in African and African-American content. Founded in 2014 and based in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, Afrostream offers subscribers unlimited access to a diverse library of movies, TV series, and stand-up comedies that celebrate black culture. The service caters to a growing global audience, particularly in Africa, where there is significant demand for both local and international content, with millions of people gaining access to broadband internet. Afrostream aims to fill the gap in the market for quality black entertainment, providing users the flexibility to stream content on multiple devices, including PCs, smartphones, and tablets.

Chain

Series C in 2015
Chain, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It specializes in developing cryptographic ledger systems designed to enhance the security and efficiency of financial services. The company's key offerings include the Chain Open Standard, an open-source blockchain protocol for large-scale financial applications, Chain Core, an enterprise-grade production node, and Chain Sandbox, a prototyping environment. Chain's technology allows organizations to securely track and transfer financial assets in a token format across both private and public networks, facilitating programmatic and peer-to-peer transfers of digital assets. Its clientele includes major financial institutions such as Visa, Nasdaq, and Citigroup, as well as emerging startups focused on innovative financial products.

Actility

Series C in 2015
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

Cloudwatt

Acquisition in 2015
Cloudwatt S.A.S. is a cloud computing service provider based in Paris, France, that offers a range of solutions for data storage and computing tailored to both small and large organizations across public and private sectors in Europe. Founded in 2012 by Orange, Thales, and the Caisse des Dépôts, Cloudwatt became a wholly owned subsidiary of Orange in 2015, integrating its services into the Orange Cloud for Business platform. The company specializes in infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and provides a portfolio that includes cloud servers, block storage, object storage, images management, network and security solutions, and web console services. Utilizing 100% open-source OpenStack technology, Cloudwatt emphasizes security, transparency, and data sovereignty, aiming to facilitate efficient resource provisioning for applications and data management.

AfriMarket

Series A in 2015
Afrimarket SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Paris, France, provides mobile financial services that facilitate remittances from Europe to partner businesses in Ivory Coast, Senegal, Benin, and Togo. As a subsidiary of Orange S.A., Afrimarket offers a cash-to-goods approach that allows African migrants to send dedicated funds to their families at a significantly lower cost than traditional money transfer services. This platform addresses two major challenges faced by migrants: high remittance costs and the misallocation of funds upon arrival. By enabling users to remit funds directly for specific goods or services—such as food, medicine, or tuition—Afrimarket ensures that money reaches its intended purpose. Users can easily log into their Afrimarket accounts to send funds, which are credited to the recipient's account and redeemable only at designated points of sale. This model not only reduces transaction fees but also enhances the effectiveness of remittances, ensuring that recipients utilize the funds for essential needs.

Chronos Mobile Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Chronos Mobile Technologies, Inc. is a developer of a time-tracking application designed for mobile devices. The primary offering, known as Chronos, automatically captures how users spend their time, providing insights into their activities, locations, and social interactions. The app runs in the background, enabling users to track time spent on various tasks such as exercising or working, and to set and monitor progress toward personal goals like improving sleep habits. Additionally, Chronos Data Collector for Android enhances the user experience by allowing friends to be added and providing personalized infographics. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on integrating diverse data sources to offer comprehensive insights into users' time management. As of August 2015, Chronos Mobile Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Life360 Inc.

Jumia

Series C in 2014
Jumia Technologies AG operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform across Africa, connecting consumers with a wide array of sellers. The platform includes a marketplace for various products such as fashion, electronics, and home goods, as well as services like food delivery, travel bookings, and classified ads. Jumia also offers logistics services to facilitate the shipping and delivery of products and a payment service to streamline transactions within its ecosystem. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Jumia has become a key player in the digital transformation of the African economy. The company supports over 50,000 local businesses and individuals, creating job opportunities and fostering skill development on the continent. Through its operations, Jumia aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers while providing businesses with efficient distribution solutions.

Jazztel

Acquisition in 2014
Jazztel is a telecommunications company based in Spain, founded in 1998 by Martin Varsavsky. It offers a range of services, including telephone, Internet, and television, catering to both residential and business markets. Jazztel utilizes a combination of fiber and resold DSL infrastructure to provide solutions for voice, data, and mobile telephony traffic. Over the years, the company has demonstrated significant growth, expanding its customer base and increasing its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). As of early 2010, Jazztel reported 680,000 customers, reflecting a 58% increase from the previous year, and its EBITDA rose from €5.9 million to €15.7 million within the same period.

G-cluster

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 2000, G-cluster Global Corporation is the first, largest, most scalable and proven multi-platform cloud gaming service, available to more than eight million game players worldwide. G-cluster provides a fully-featured white label service offering casual and AAA games playable over broadband networks, regardless of the device used to access the service: TV, tablet, mobile or PC. The company's client base includes Broadmedia Corporation, SFR and Orange, and content partnerships with leading game studios such as Disney, Ubisoft and Warner Bros. G-cluster is headquartered in Tokyo, with offices in Pittsburgh, Penn., Espoo, Finland and Paris.

InovenAltenor

Acquisition in 2013
InovenAltenor provides management and organizational consulting services.

Dailymotion

Acquisition in 2013
Dailymotion is a prominent independent video-sharing platform launched in 2005, designed for users to discover diverse content across various categories including news, sports, music, and entertainment. With a global audience of approximately 300 million users, Dailymotion focuses on delivering premium content from reputable publishers while also providing a space for user-generated uploads, averaging 600,000 per month. The platform features over 30,000 channels, allowing content creators to share their videos and monetize their work through contextual advertising. Dailymotion partners with major content providers such as Universal Music Group, BBC News, and VICE, enhancing the quality and variety of its offerings. Owned by Vivendi, Dailymotion aims to connect video makers with audiences and facilitate an engaging viewing experience.

Orange RDC

Acquisition in 2011
Orange DRC is the largest telecommunication operator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the company provides homes, businesses, and governments with global telecommunication solutions in the fields of fixed, mobile, internet, and data. Orange claims that it is a model of committed leadership. The company's approach to balancing economic performance with a sustainable approach relates to customers, employees, stakeholders, partners, and the entire company.

Unanimis

Acquisition in 2009
Unanimis is a U.K.-based digital advertising network that specializes in branded and performance display advertising. It reaches over 69% of the online population in the UK, equating to approximately 25.6 million unique users each month. The company focuses on helping advertisers maximize their return on investment by identifying and targeting relevant audience segments, thereby meeting their marketing objectives. Additionally, Unanimis provides web publishers with an outsourced service to monetize their advertising inventory, enhancing site revenue through effective advertising delivery. The company serves a diverse clientele, including media and advertising agencies as well as direct advertisers seeking to engage with specific online audiences.

Network Related Services SA

Acquisition in 2006
Network Related Services SA is an information technology (IT) solutions provider, offers IT consulting, software development, and design and deployment of network infrastructures.

Wanadoo SA

Acquisition in 2004
Wanadoo SA provides broadband services and operates as an Internet service provider in Europe.

SavaJe Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
SavaJe Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing operating systems for handheld and wireless devices. The company offers SavaJe OS, a wireless Java solution designed to support a variety of information appliances, such as smartphones, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, set-top boxes, and web pads. Founded in 1999, SavaJe Technologies is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company's focus on providing a robust software platform positions it to meet the demands of the mobile phone market.

Openet

Series C in 2002
Openet Telecom Limited develops software solutions tailored for communication service providers globally. The company's offerings include real-time billing, entitlement management, and analytics, as well as tools for real-time control of network resource consumption. Key products include the Openet Evolved Charging solution, which supports convergent charging, and Convergent Mediation, which helps unlock network data for strategic insights. Openet’s modular software architecture allows service providers to customize solutions to fit their specific needs. Additionally, it provides a data management system designed for big data analytics and various services such as audience measurement, roaming controls, and tiered service management. The company also offers consultancy, deployment, integration, and training services. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Openet has expanded its presence with offices in Canada and South Africa. It operates as a subsidiary of Amdocs Limited and has formed a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra Ltd.

S.C. Orange România

Acquisition in 2002
S.C. Orange România provides local telecommunications services to Romanian customers. It offers monthly and pre pay plans, service plans on subscription, home Internet packs, data service plans, 3G service plans, messages, international services, customized dialing, mobile banking, and client services.

Autocity.com

Acquisition in 2001
Provider of an informational online platform for car enthusiasts called AutoCity.com. The company's focuses on providing a wide base of data on more than one million vehicles that are listed for sale, they sell online car accessories and motorcycles, and they work to help consumers find the best prices on insurance contracts.

book2eat.com

Venture Round in 2000
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