Bpifrance

Bpifrance Financement S.A. is a French financial institution that provides a wide range of financing solutions and support services for businesses at various stages of their development. Established in 1980 and based in Maisons-Alfort, France, the company offers medium to long-term loans, export insurance, real estate and equipment leasing, and working capital loans. Bpifrance also invests in startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies through direct investments and fund management activities. Additionally, it provides consulting services for executives and training for CEOs, aiming to facilitate innovation and growth. Bpifrance was formed from the merger of several entities in July 2013, including OSEO, CDC Entreprises, and FSI, to enhance its role in supporting the financing of the French economy.

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

Marion Aubry

Investment Director

Emmanuel Audouard

Director of Cross-Functional Investments Venture Capital

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Deputy Director of the Large Venture Fund and Deputy Managing Director

Sofia Dahoune

Associate

Vanessa Giraud

Managing Director

Laurent Higueret

Senior Investment Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences - Large Venture Fund

Hortense Jacon

Investment Associate

Veronique Jacq

Head of Digital Venture team

So-Yeon Koo

Senior Investment Manager

Eric Lefebvre

Director

Arnaud Legardeur

Investment Director

Serge Mesguich

Director

Louis Molis

Investment Director

Adrien Neel

Investment Director

Gilles Schang

Deputy Director

Tuan Tran

Investment Director / VC

Past deals in Agriculture

Mycophyto

Venture Round in 2023
Mycophyto is a French company founded in 2016, co-created by microbiologist Justine Lipuma and Senior Research Engineer Christine Poncet-Doise. Based in Mougins, the company focuses on developing biological solutions aimed at revitalizing soil and enhancing plant growth. Mycophyto specializes in analyzing soil to identify indigenous fungi and pathogens beneficial for plant development. By isolating, multiplying, and inoculating mycorrhizae, the company provides customized products and support services for new agricultural systems. This innovative approach allows plant researchers to cultivate crops and herbs using natural soil microorganisms, minimizing reliance on chemical fertilizers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Sencrop

Series B in 2022
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that offers an in-field data-based platform to empower farmers to make better decisions in their daily agricultural activities. Sencrop designs and sells connected weather forecast solutions for farmers to measure rain, hygrometry, and wind speed. The sensors are cheap, robust, movable, and easy to use, making more efficient and sustainable farming possible

LISAqua

Seed Round in 2022
LISAqua operates a sustainable aquaculture farm focused on breeding prawns using an innovative process that avoids antibiotics and pollution. The company's farming methodology incorporates advanced predictive modeling technology to monitor and anticipate changes in pond water conditions. By employing the perm aquaculture method, which integrates complementary species to create a closed marine ecosystem, LISAqua aims to provide responsibly sourced seafood to consumers and communities. This approach not only enhances environmental sustainability but also promotes healthy seafood production.

Elicit Plant

Series A in 2022
Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing the water resistance of crops and developing innovative phytosterol-based solutions. The company aims to facilitate the ecological transition in agriculture by addressing global challenges posed by climate change, particularly its impact on major crops. Elicit Plant utilizes proprietary technology that leverages phytosterols to improve plant stress resistance and activate natural defenses. Extensive field trials conducted across three continents have shown that these biosolutions are a viable option for farmers, offering consistent and significant returns on investment.

Agronutris

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a food biotech firm dedicated to the development of the insect-rearing industry intended to feed and preserve the world. The company specializes in rearing and transforming insects into organic fertilizers and proteins for animal nutrition, especially for the aquaculture and pet food markets, enabling the agri-food industry to feed the world sustainably and preserve it through bioconversion.

LISAqua

Seed Round in 2021
LISAqua operates a sustainable aquaculture farm focused on breeding prawns using an innovative process that avoids antibiotics and pollution. The company's farming methodology incorporates advanced predictive modeling technology to monitor and anticipate changes in pond water conditions. By employing the perm aquaculture method, which integrates complementary species to create a closed marine ecosystem, LISAqua aims to provide responsibly sourced seafood to consumers and communities. This approach not only enhances environmental sustainability but also promotes healthy seafood production.

Gourmey

Seed Round in 2021
Gourmey is a pioneering company based in Paris, France, that specializes in the development and production of ethical foie gras derived from duck cells. Founded in 2019, it is recognized as France's first cultivated meat company, aiming to revolutionize the meat industry by offering a humane and sustainable alternative to traditional practices. Gourmey's innovative process involves cultivating duck cells in a controlled laboratory environment, where they are provided with optimal conditions, including temperature, nutrients, and space to grow. This method allows the company to produce foie gras without the need for force-feeding or slaughter, aligning with its commitment to health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare.

Farmitoo

Series A in 2021
Farmitoo SAS is an online platform based in Paris, France, that specializes in the sale of farm equipment directly from manufacturers. Established in 2017, the company provides a range of products, including agricultural machinery, workshop equipment, agricultural parts, and lifting equipment. By facilitating online purchases, Farmitoo aims to streamline the procurement process for farmers and agricultural businesses, making it easier to access essential equipment and supplies.

Gaïago

Debt Financing in 2021
Manufacturer of nitrogen products and fertilizers intended to restore fertility and natural health of all soils. The company engages in the production of a range of crop protection products including soil conditioners, microbial concentrates, natural seed protection products, and more, enabling farmers to improve seed and seedling resistance to seedling diseases and pest attacks.

Babylone Growers

Series A in 2021
Babylone Growers is a hydroponic greenhouse producer of vegetables and fruits using a vertical farming structure (X-frame).

Peas&Love

Seed Round in 2021
Our mission is to help cities to become greener, more sustainable, more human. By installing our farms, we provide eco-systemic services to cities, improving their quality of life and creating social interactions. We want to extent our farms, and from there become the urban farming glocal leader; delivering a positive and healthy experience that will dramatically improve our clients lives.

ChamPerché

Debt Financing in 2020
Provider of agriculture services intended to offer pesticide-free organic produce to customers. The company distributes locally grown vegetables and fruits by creating an ideal ecosystem for herbs, enabling customers to get fresh products while maintaining the biodiversity of the soil.

Naïo Technologies

Series A in 2020
Naïo Technologies SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Ramonville Saint Agne, France, specializes in designing and developing electric tools for agriculture and viticulture. The company focuses on creating robots that assist in mechanical weeding, hoeing, and harvesting, thereby improving farming efficiency and reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and herbicides. Through its innovative solutions, Naïo Technologies aims to help farmers optimize their workloads, enhance profitability, and minimize environmental impact. The firm’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies in agriculture highlights its role in promoting sustainable farming practices.

Toopi Organics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Toopi Organics SAS is a French company based in Langon that specializes in manufacturing biostimulants for agriculture derived from human urine. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on transforming and enhancing human urine with microorganisms to create natural alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers. Its products, Arbop and Vitip, are designed to support plant growth while also promoting sustainability in farming practices. By recycling and depolluting human urine, Toopi Organics aims to provide the agricultural community with efficient and economical solutions, contributing to a more environmentally friendly approach to agriculture.

Ynsect

Series C in 2019
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Sencrop

Series A in 2019
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that offers an in-field data-based platform to empower farmers to make better decisions in their daily agricultural activities. Sencrop designs and sells connected weather forecast solutions for farmers to measure rain, hygrometry, and wind speed. The sensors are cheap, robust, movable, and easy to use, making more efficient and sustainable farming possible

Agricool

Series B in 2018
Agricool SAS, founded in 2015 by Guillaume Fourdinier and Gonzague Gru, is a French company based in La Courneuve that specializes in urban farming using repurposed shipping containers. The company aims to provide local, tasty, and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables by creating controlled environments that optimize conditions for growth, including lighting, air quality, and irrigation. This innovative approach allows Agricool to achieve productivity levels 120 times greater than conventional farming methods while significantly reducing water usage by over 90%. Currently, Agricool primarily cultivates strawberries in cities like Paris and Dubai, with plans to expand its offerings to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables in the future, contributing to the urban farming movement and addressing global food supply challenges.

Myfood

Seed Round in 2017
Myfood France SAS, established in 2016 and based in Molsheim, France, specializes in constructing innovative greenhouses that facilitate the sustainable production of fruits, vegetables, and fish. The company employs permaculture and aquaponics techniques, integrating a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants within vertical plantation towers. Myfood aims to empower individuals to grow their own food, enabling them to produce sufficient nourishment for small families throughout the year. To enhance usability and reduce maintenance, Myfood incorporates open-source hardware, automating certain tasks and promoting efficiency in food cultivation. This approach aligns with the company's mission to provide accessible solutions for local food production while contributing to societal well-being.

Ynsect

Series B in 2016
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

Algama

Seed Round in 2016
Algama SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Evry, France, specializes in the production and distribution of microalgae-based food products. The company aims to revolutionize the food system by harnessing the potential of algae to create sustainable and nutritious alternatives to traditional animal products, such as eggs and meat. Algama also offers Springwave, an antioxidant drink, while focusing on developing emulsifiers derived from algae for use in various food applications. Committed to addressing the growing global food demand, Algama strives to provide innovative and accessible plant-based solutions that benefit both consumers and the environment. The company has garnered support from prominent impact investors and is dedicated to making microalgae a central resource in the future of food.
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