Bpifrance

Bpifrance is a financial institution dedicated to supporting companies throughout their development stages, particularly those preparing for stock market listing and seeking credit equity. The organization provides a range of financial solutions, including financing, innovation assistance, and capital investment. By integrating various entities such as OSEO and CDC Entreprises, Bpifrance aims to deliver tailored financial support that addresses the specific needs of businesses. The institution is committed to fostering innovation and helping companies transition toward sustainable growth, ensuring they are well-equipped to face future challenges.

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

Marion Aubry

Investment Director

Emmanuel Audouard

Director of Transverse Venture Capital Investments Division

Benoit Barteau Ph.D

Investment Director

Nicolas Berdou

Investment Director, Defense Expert

Clarisse Blandin

Investment Director

Edouard Combette

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Deputy Director of the Large Venture Fund and Deputy Managing Director

Nicolas Dardenne

Senior Investment Director, Normandy (Caen Rouen)

Arnaud Despoisse

Director of Occitanie Participations

Philippe Dutheil

Investment Director

Mailys Ferrere

Director of Large Venture Investments

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Managing Director

Gwenaël Hamon

Senior Investment Director

Laurent Higueret Ph.D

Senior Investment Director

Louis Janneau

Investment Director and Fund Manager

Magali Joessel

Director of Funds

So-Yeon Koo

Senior Investment Manager

Jérôme Langlade

Investment Director Aquitaine / Limousin / Poitou-Charentes

Eric Lefebvre

Director

Stephane Lefevre-Sauli

Senior Investment Director

Arnaud Legardeur

Investment Director

Chahra Louafi

Senior Investment Director

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Quentin Mayolle

Senior Investment Officer

Serge Mesguich

Director of FIT

Laure Michel

Investment Director

Louis Molis

Investment Director

Jean-Francois Morin

Investment Director

Sébastien Moynot

Director

Adrien Muller

Investment Director

Adrien Néel

Investment Director

Axel Piriou

Director of Investments

Olivier Rameil

Senior Investment Director / VC seed

Vincent Roque

Director

Thibaut Roulon Ph.D

Investment Director

Gilles Schang

Deputy Director

Claire Waché

Senior Investment Officer

Past deals in Agriculture

Meiogenix

Series A in 2024
Meiogenix is a biotechnology company developing breeding technologies to uncover unexplored genetic diversity in organisms, expanding natural biodiversity and enabling the development of products to address global food, climate, sustainability, and industrial challenges. It uses chromosome-editing-based approaches to modulate the frequency of homologous recombination in eukaryotic cells, enabling natural breeding and delivering new products for farmers and industry.

Elicit Plant

Series B in 2024
Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing crop resilience to water scarcity. It develops innovative phytosterol-based solutions that significantly reduce water stress in plants, enabling them to better withstand drought conditions.

Fudzs

Grant in 2024
Fudzs specializes in sustainable bioeconomy, developing eco-friendly cell bioproduction processes using cutting-edge bioreactor technology. By integrating advanced biomaterial engineering with cellular science, Fudzs enables mass production of cells at reduced costs, opening new market opportunities.

Starfish Bioscience

Seed Round in 2024
Starfish Bioscience specializes in developing biotechnological systems for agriculture and viticulture. Its primary focus is regenerating soil health by restoring microbiomes, enhancing sustainability and crop yields, while minimizing environmental impact.

ClimeRock

Pre Seed Round in 2024
ClimeRock combats climate change through Enhanced Rock Weathering, permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere. This nature-based method enhances crop yields sustainably, improving soil health and agricultural productivity.

Micropep

Series B in 2024
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

Agrilife Studio

Series A in 2024
Agrilife Studio operates a startup studio focused on enhancing agricultural efficiency and productivity through technology. It offers tools such as data analytics, precision agriculture resources, and market access platforms, empowering farmers to make informed decisions about their crops and livestock while facilitating connections with buyers.

CarbonFarm Technology

Seed Round in 2023
CarbonFarm Technology facilitates regenerative agriculture for farmers, making it profitable while assisting corporations in meeting their net-zero emission targets. It uses satellite data and AI to provide transparent carbon credit monitoring.

Farmitoo

Venture Round in 2023
Farmitoo operates an online platform that facilitates direct purchases of farm equipment from manufacturers. It connects customers with multiple brands, enabling price comparisons.

Osiris Agriculture

Seed Round in 2023
Osiris Agriculture is a technology company focused on sustainable farming. It develops autonomous, four-wheeled robots designed to assist farmers in growing potatoes, sugar beets, and field crops. These robots automate and enhance tasks such as watering, fertilizing, weeding, and crop protection, aiming to improve agricultural sustainability and help farmers optimize their operations.

Toopi Organics

Grant in 2023
Toopi Organics is a biotechnology company based in Langon, France, established in 2019. It develops microbiological and agricultural technologies to transform human urine into fertilizers and biostimulants for agriculture. The company collects and upcycles human urine, depollutes and enriches it with microorganisms to provide natural, economical, and efficient alternatives to chemical fertilizers. Its products include Arbop and Vitip, which support plant growth and crop health, offering farming communities an environmentally conscious option for nutrient supply.

Feve

Seed Round in 2023
Feve seeks to accelerate the agroecological and food transition while also protecting lives and the environment. Feve objective is to assist project leaders in establishing diverse and collaborative groups on medium-sized farms and to enable people to live better by generating synergies between production workshops, on-farm processing, and direct sales.

Veragrow

Seed Round in 2023
Veragrow is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of organic fertilizers and biostimulants. The company utilizes vermicomposting to transform agricultural waste products into valuable resources. Veragrow's offerings provide an alternative to chemical fertilizers, focusing on revitalizing soil health and increasing yields in organic farming while respecting local fauna and flora.

Ynsect

Series D in 2023
Founded in 2011, Ynsect is a biotech company specializing in insect farming and processing. It produces feed for fish and poultry using insects as a sustainable protein source. The company also develops products for non-food applications such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy.

Aiherd

Seed Round in 2023
Aiherd is a digital startup that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to monitor livestock health. The company has developed an AI-based platform that employs automatic analysis algorithms to gather various data on animals, including their location and behavior. This technology aims to enhance farming practices by providing insights into visible pathologies in animals, thereby enabling farmers to make informed decisions regarding livestock management.

Mycophyto

Venture Round in 2023
Mycophyto, co-founded in July 2016 by Justine Lipuma, a microbiology PhD, and Christine Poncet-Doiset, a Senior Research Engineer at INRA, focuses on innovative solutions for agricultural systems. Drawing on 30 years of research in biological crop protection, the company specializes in developing customized products and support services aimed at enhancing plant growth through the use of indigenous fungi and soil pathogens. Mycophyto operates an inbuilt greenhouse where it cultivates these beneficial microorganisms, allowing plant researchers to cultivate crops, herbs, and other plants without reliance on chemical fertilizers. This approach not only promotes sustainable agricultural practices but also contributes to healthier ecosystems.

Naïo Technologies

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2011, Naïo Technologies designs and develops electric tools for mechanical weeding and harvesting in agriculture. Headquartered in Midi-Pyrénées, France, the company specializes in improving farming efficiency while reducing chemical usage.

MyEasyFarm

Venture Round in 2022
MyEasyFarm is a SaaS platform that empowers the agrifood supply chain by integrating satellite, machinery, soil, weather data to measure, monitor, report, and verify sustainable farming practices. It generates reliable KPIs to help corporates meet sustainability commitments and connects farmers to financial incentives.

INTERSTELLAR LAB

Seed Round in 2022
INTERSTELLAR LAB is focused on creating innovative, environment-controlled pods designed for crop cultivation. The company develops and manufactures advanced bio-farming platforms that serve as regenerative habitats, automatically regulating essential environmental factors such as air, pressure, water, temperature, and humidity. This technology aims to provide optimal conditions for both plants and humans, facilitating the sustainable production of plant-based ingredients. By enabling the agricultural sector to cultivate a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants in various locations, INTERSTELLAR LAB supports large health, beauty, and food and beverage companies in sourcing clean, high-quality ingredients. Additionally, the company is also working on developing space-inspired villages on Earth, aligning with its vision of sustainability and innovation in agriculture.

Lisaqua

Seed Round in 2022
Lisaqua is developing a unique aquaculture process to raise prawns without antibiotics and without polluting waste

Elicit Plant

Series A in 2022
Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing crop resilience to water scarcity. It develops innovative phytosterol-based solutions that significantly reduce water stress in plants, enabling them to better withstand drought conditions.

Grain de Sail

Private Equity Round in 2022
Grain de Sail is a company that specializes in the import and export of organic coffee and chocolate products, as well as offering a range of gastronomic items including wine. Committed to sustainability, Grain de Sail focuses on transporting foodstuffs between Europe and the Americas using carbon-free methods. The company not only manufactures chocolates but also provides comprehensive shipping and transport services, ensuring a low carbon footprint for its operations. Through its dedication to environmentally friendly practices, Grain de Sail aims to deliver high-quality products while minimizing its impact on the planet.

Meiogenix

Series A in 2021
Meiogenix is a biotechnology company developing breeding technologies to uncover unexplored genetic diversity in organisms, expanding natural biodiversity and enabling the development of products to address global food, climate, sustainability, and industrial challenges. It uses chromosome-editing-based approaches to modulate the frequency of homologous recombination in eukaryotic cells, enabling natural breeding and delivering new products for farmers and industry.

Agronutris

Venture Round in 2021
Agronutris is a biotechnology company that specializes in transforming insects into proteins for animal nutrition. They offer products such as Fairtil, Ultrain, and Liboost, which are protein-rich animal feed and organic fertilizers derived from insect meal.

Lisaqua

Seed Round in 2021
Lisaqua is developing a unique aquaculture process to raise prawns without antibiotics and without polluting waste

GOURMEY

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Paris, France in 2019, GOURMEY specializes in developing and producing ethical foie gras using duck cell cultivation. This innovative process aims to create sustainable, high-quality meat products without force-feeding or animal slaughter.

Farmitoo

Series A in 2021
Farmitoo operates an online platform that facilitates direct purchases of farm equipment from manufacturers. It connects customers with multiple brands, enabling price comparisons.

Gaiago

Debt Financing in 2021
Gaiago is a powerful decision-making tool that uses soil analysis. For all crops and soil types, the firm offers a portfolio of successful synergistic products based on natural ingredients.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, Alkion BioInnovations specializes in developing natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications using proprietary semi-industrial technologies. The company focuses on environmentally friendly and consumer-beneficial products.

Babylone Growers

Series A in 2021
Babylone Growers is a producer of fruits and vegetables that utilizes hydroponic greenhouse technology in a vertical farming structure. The company emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices by cultivating its produce with minimal water usage and no pesticides. This approach not only enhances crop yields but also reduces production costs, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally friendly farming solutions. Babylone Growers aims to contribute to a sustainable future in agriculture while providing high-quality produce.

Peas&Love (Urban farm Company SA)

Seed Round in 2021
Peas&Love (Urban Farm Company SA) is dedicated to transforming urban environments into greener and more sustainable spaces through the installation of vegetable gardens. By utilizing biological permaculture techniques, the company cultivates a variety of aromatic herbs, vegetables, and fruits, offering customers access to a diverse range of fresh food products. In addition to enhancing urban agriculture, Peas&Love aims to foster social interactions and improve the overall quality of life in cities. The company's mission is to establish itself as a leader in urban farming, contributing positively to communities and promoting a healthier lifestyle for its clients.

Champerché

Debt Financing in 2020
Champerché specializes in distributing locally grown, pesticide-free organic produce. They create optimal ecosystems for herbs and crops, ensuring customers receive fresh products while preserving soil biodiversity.

Naïo Technologies

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2011, Naïo Technologies designs and develops electric tools for mechanical weeding and harvesting in agriculture. Headquartered in Midi-Pyrénées, France, the company specializes in improving farming efficiency while reducing chemical usage.

Toopi Organics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Toopi Organics is a biotechnology company based in Langon, France, established in 2019. It develops microbiological and agricultural technologies to transform human urine into fertilizers and biostimulants for agriculture. The company collects and upcycles human urine, depollutes and enriches it with microorganisms to provide natural, economical, and efficient alternatives to chemical fertilizers. Its products include Arbop and Vitip, which support plant growth and crop health, offering farming communities an environmentally conscious option for nutrient supply.

Ynsect

Series C in 2019
Founded in 2011, Ynsect is a biotech company specializing in insect farming and processing. It produces feed for fish and poultry using insects as a sustainable protein source. The company also develops products for non-food applications such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2017, Alkion BioInnovations specializes in developing natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications using proprietary semi-industrial technologies. The company focuses on environmentally friendly and consumer-beneficial products.

Agricool

Series B in 2018
Agricool, founded in 2015 by Guillaume Fourdinier and Gonzague Gru, specializes in urban farming by repurposing shipping containers to cultivate fruits and vegetables in a controlled environment. This innovative approach allows the company to grow produce such as strawberries in cities like Paris and Dubai while ensuring that all products are organic and pesticide-free. The technology employed by Agricool enhances productivity, making it up to 120 times more efficient than traditional farming methods, and significantly reduces water usage by over 90%. Additionally, the operations are powered entirely by renewable energy sources. With a vision to contribute to the urban farming movement, Agricool aims to expand its offerings to include a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, thereby enhancing local access to fresh produce.

Miimosa

Venture Round in 2018
MiiMOSA is a crowdfunding platform focused on the agriculture and food sectors. It provides an alternative financing solution for project developers seeking quick and straightforward funding from a community of contributors. The platform allows users to create customized fundraising projects while enabling the public to financially support initiatives that resonate with them. In addition to monetary contributions, MiiMOSA offers unique donation options, including products like cheese, yogurt, whiskey, and ice cream, enhancing the engagement between project developers and supporters. This approach fosters a collaborative environment aimed at revitalizing the agriculture industry and promoting sustainable food practices.

Myfood

Seed Round in 2017
Myfood specializes in designing automated connected greenhouses that empower individuals to produce their own food sustainably. The company focuses on creating user-friendly solutions that enable families of up to four to grow fresh produce year-round in their own gardens. Utilizing advanced permaculture techniques, Myfood's greenhouses enhance soil health and incorporate aquaponics, which fosters a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants. The innovative design features vertical plantation towers and self-fertile garden beds enriched with compost, organic materials, and biochar to optimize production. To reduce maintenance efforts, Myfood integrates open-source hardware that automates various tasks, providing users with a modern and efficient personal gardening system.

Ynsect

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2011, Ynsect is a biotech company specializing in insect farming and processing. It produces feed for fish and poultry using insects as a sustainable protein source. The company also develops products for non-food applications such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2017, Alkion BioInnovations specializes in developing natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications using proprietary semi-industrial technologies. The company focuses on environmentally friendly and consumer-beneficial products.

Les Compagnons des Saisons

Venture Round in 2014
Les Compagnons des Saisons SAS is a French company established in 2006 and located in Wambrechies. It specializes in the production and sale of a diverse array of plants and flowers, alongside garden decorative products and pet-related items. The company operates garden centers and provides a customizable selection of trendy products to meet customer preferences. Through its Central Purchasing Department, it supplies a variety of vegetable and flower shops weekly, ensuring a constantly updated inventory. The company's sales team is dedicated to providing attentive service and professional advice to its clientele, enhancing the overall customer experience. As of October 2018, Les Compagnons des Saisons operates as a subsidiary of Distrivert S.A.S.
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