Supernova 2

Supernova Invest, established in 1999, is a Paris-based private equity and venture capital firm with additional offices in Grenoble. It manages a €800m fund, Supernova 2, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology companies across sectors such as healthcare, industry 4.0, energy & environment, and digital technologies. It provides patient capital and expertise to support high-growth startups, with a track record of successful exits through IPOs and M&As. Supernova Invest partners with CEA Investissement to offer startups access to the CEA network and services.

Cécile Benet

Investment Director

Lucille Benoît

Analyst

Alexandre Biau

Investment Director

Alexandre Biau

Investment Director

Damien Bretegnier

Investment Director

Carole Cazassus

Investment Director

Pascal-André Chenal

Investment Manager

Alexandre Cordier

Analyst

Julien Cristiani

Partner

Arthur Falinower

Analyst

Marine Glon

Investment Director

Celia Hart

General Partner

Claude-Sebastien Lerbourg

Investment Director

Etienne Moreau

Partner

Arthur Puig

Associate

Romain Sautrau

Investment Director

Remi Spagnol

Investment Director

Pierre-Emmanuel Struyven

President and Managing Partner

Michaël Thomas

Partner

Michael Thomas

Investment Director

Nicolas Topuz

Analyst

Gregoire Viot

CFO

Claude-Sebastien Lerbourg

Investment Director

Pascal-andré Chenal

Investment Director

Past deals in Industrial Automation

mirSense

Series A in 2025
mirSense SA is a developer and manufacturer of advanced Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) and QCL-based spectrometer modules, headquartered in Palaiseau, France. Established in 2015, the company specializes in ultra-compact gas sensors aimed at controlling gas emissions and analyzing biological samples. Its product lineup includes single mode lasers for high spectral purity, semiconductor solutions for broadband tuning, and spectrometer modules tailored for gas analyzer manufacturers. Additionally, mirSense produces power lasers for defense and security applications. The technology developed by mirSense is designed to achieve low detection levels, enhancing indoor and outdoor air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving the accuracy of medical treatments. By providing affordable high-performance laser spectroscopy alternatives, mirSense supports various industries in their pursuit of sustainability and safety.

Galam Robotics

Series A in 2025
Galam Robotics specializes in modular robotic solutions aimed at enhancing logistics and storage processes. The company develops innovative technology that increases productivity and efficiency in urban logistics and trade environments. By transforming storage capabilities in constrained spaces, Galam Robotics enables clients to optimize their storage capacity while maximizing input and output flows. This approach allows businesses to streamline their operations and improve overall performance in logistics and inventory management.

ANYbotics

Series B in 2024
ANYbotics AG is a Swiss robotics company founded in 2016 and based in Zurich. The company specializes in developing autonomous legged robots designed for industrial applications, particularly in hazardous and complex environments. These robots feature advanced capabilities such as docking stations, robust waterproof designs, and various sensing technologies. They are equipped to perform tasks like asset monitoring, equipment health checks, and event detection, thereby enhancing productivity and safety for workers in sectors such as oil and gas, power, energy, mining, chemicals, transportation, and construction. With a team of over 100 employees, ANYbotics aims to support industrial facilities in their inspection needs, promoting more sustainable operations through intelligent robotic solutions.

Prophesee

Series C in 2022
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in advanced machine vision sensors and systems through its innovative neuromorphic vision technology. Originally known as Chronocam SAS, the company rebranded in 2018 to reflect its pioneering approach to computer vision, which mimics the human eye and brain by detecting essential motion information rather than capturing a series of images. This unique Metavision® method enables Prophesee to achieve exceptional performance metrics, including high-speed time resolution, dynamic range, and significant reductions in data volume and power consumption. Its technology caters to a diverse range of industries, including biomedical, gaming, industrial automation, mobile devices, robotics, security, and automotive applications. Prophesee's team of over 100 engineers holds more than 50 international patents and has established a global presence with offices in cities such as Grenoble, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Silicon Valley, supported by a network of prominent investors.

UnitySC

Venture Round in 2022
UnitySC is a globally recognized leader in inspection and metrology, specializing in advanced technologies such as automated optical inspection and 3D imaging. By offering customized solutions tailored to specific industrial requirements, UnitySC empowers customers to enhance yields and accelerate time to market. Through innovative techniques like high depth of focus line scanning and spectrometry, UnitySC enables a new era in process control, facilitating efficient and precise manufacturing operations.

iFollow

Series A in 2021
iFollow specializes in the development of collaborative autonomous robots aimed at enhancing efficiency in the logistics and retail industries. The company manufactures autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to automate the transportation of heavy loads within industrial settings. In addition to its robotics, iFollow offers a proprietary software suite that supports various applications across multiple sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, and logistics. By leveraging their technology, iFollow helps clients optimize their intralogistics processes, ultimately increasing productivity and streamlining operations.

PowerUp

Venture Round in 2020
PowerUp Technology specializes in designing and marketing battery management and optimization solutions for various sectors, including fleet management and consumer applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Aulnay-Sous-Bois, France, the company offers smart chargers that adapt charging conditions based on battery temperature, charge status, and degradation levels. Its innovative solutions provide real-time measurements of battery health, optimize charging processes, and enable efficient management of battery fleets through a web application. PowerUp's technology is applicable across diverse industries such as railways, backup battery systems, portable tools, personal vehicles, and consumer electronics. By focusing on the economic and ecological costs of battery usage, PowerUp aids businesses in monitoring battery health throughout their lifecycle, facilitating predictive maintenance and extending battery longevity.

Prophesee

Series B in 2018
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in advanced machine vision sensors and systems through its innovative neuromorphic vision technology. Originally known as Chronocam SAS, the company rebranded in 2018 to reflect its pioneering approach to computer vision, which mimics the human eye and brain by detecting essential motion information rather than capturing a series of images. This unique Metavision® method enables Prophesee to achieve exceptional performance metrics, including high-speed time resolution, dynamic range, and significant reductions in data volume and power consumption. Its technology caters to a diverse range of industries, including biomedical, gaming, industrial automation, mobile devices, robotics, security, and automotive applications. Prophesee's team of over 100 engineers holds more than 50 international patents and has established a global presence with offices in cities such as Grenoble, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Silicon Valley, supported by a network of prominent investors.

mirSense

Seed Round in 2018
mirSense SA is a developer and manufacturer of advanced Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) and QCL-based spectrometer modules, headquartered in Palaiseau, France. Established in 2015, the company specializes in ultra-compact gas sensors aimed at controlling gas emissions and analyzing biological samples. Its product lineup includes single mode lasers for high spectral purity, semiconductor solutions for broadband tuning, and spectrometer modules tailored for gas analyzer manufacturers. Additionally, mirSense produces power lasers for defense and security applications. The technology developed by mirSense is designed to achieve low detection levels, enhancing indoor and outdoor air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving the accuracy of medical treatments. By providing affordable high-performance laser spectroscopy alternatives, mirSense supports various industries in their pursuit of sustainability and safety.
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