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

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Edouard Combette

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Investment Drector - Large Venture

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

Romain Fourcade

Investment Director

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Director of Environmental Impact Funds

Alessandro Gonella

Director

Gwenael Hamon

Investment Director

Laurent Higueret

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

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

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 Managing Director

Bruno Villeneuve

Associate

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Past deals in Augmented Reality

Histovery

Venture Round in 2025
Histovery SAS is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing software and augmented reality solutions for cultural sites and museums. Founded in 2006, Histovery offers an innovative product called HistoPad, a digital tablet designed to enhance the visitor experience by providing interactive, personalized, and engaging tours. This technology facilitates the exploration of cultural heritage through scientific reconstructions, enabling users to rediscover historical sites in an immersive manner. One notable application of HistoPad technology is its use in the Château de Falaise, where it allows visitors to explore fully reconstructed rooms. Histovery aims to promote and enrich the experience of cultural visits, making heritage more accessible and appealing to the public.

Aledia

Venture Round in 2023
Aledia SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing a unique 3D architecture based on gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California, Aledia's technology employs standard 8-inch silicon wafers and existing fabrication processes, allowing for the production of LED chips at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional planar designs. This technology supports a range of applications, including general lighting, automotive, and display technologies, specifically for mobile and microdisplays used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Aledia's focus on efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays positions it as a key player in the LED market.

popmii

Venture Round in 2022
Popmii is a digital marketing platform that specializes in creating effective and immersive marketing campaigns. It provides retailers with an easy-to-use customization tool that enhances communication through augmented reality. This innovative approach allows businesses to connect more effectively with their target customers, helping them to capture market opportunities. By leveraging advanced technology, Popmii aims to transform how retailers engage with their audiences, making marketing efforts more impactful and personalized.

Intradys

Seed Round in 2022
Intradys is a developer of medical software technologies focused on interventional neuroradiology. The company creates algorithms that leverage machine learning and mixed reality to assist practitioners in formulating optimal strategies based on various criteria, including patient age, medical history, and the suitability of devices for specific conditions. By utilizing imaging obtained before or during procedures, Intradys enables neuroradiologists to make informed decisions in real-time during surgeries, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of interventional treatments.

SightCall

Series B in 2021
SightCall, Inc. is a provider of an enterprise-grade video cloud platform that facilitates digital transformation through visual support across various industries, including insurance, telecommunications, transportation, telehealth, manufacturing, and life sciences. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a suite of mobile and web applications that enable business users to engage in live video sessions enriched by Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence insights. This technology allows companies to see what their customers see, guiding them remotely to address issues effectively. SightCall’s platform supports real-time communication and is designed to improve customer service, enhance operational efficiency, and streamline processes for sectors such as customer support and telemedicine. The company’s offerings are adaptable to various application workflows, ensuring a seamless user experience across different devices and networks.

Dessia

Series A in 2021
DessIA is a developer of augmented engineering software that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline product development. The company's platform assists engineers and architects by automating tasks in the early stages of design, generating numerous architectural options, and identifying optimal configurations that align with sustainability and profitability goals. By addressing complex engineering challenges, DessIA enables automotive and mechanical engineers to enhance their efficiency and explore innovative solutions, ultimately reducing lead times and increasing profit margins.

Aledia

Series D in 2020
Aledia SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing a unique 3D architecture based on gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California, Aledia's technology employs standard 8-inch silicon wafers and existing fabrication processes, allowing for the production of LED chips at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional planar designs. This technology supports a range of applications, including general lighting, automotive, and display technologies, specifically for mobile and microdisplays used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Aledia's focus on efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays positions it as a key player in the LED market.

HOOTSIDE

Seed Round in 2020
Hootside is an augmented reality video game studio. They provide a wide choice of outdoor leisure activities, all in a single application. The creation of fun and cultural games is recognized by video game publishers and tourism.

Nextmind

Seed Round in 2018
NextMind SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing non-invasive brain sensing devices. These innovative devices utilize neural networks to interpret neural signals from the brain, enabling users to control computers, mobile devices, and virtual or augmented reality headsets through thought alone. By merging cutting-edge technology with user experience, NextMind aims to advance the field of brain-computer interfaces, providing new ways for individuals to interact with digital environments.

Aledia

Series C in 2018
Aledia SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing a unique 3D architecture based on gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California, Aledia's technology employs standard 8-inch silicon wafers and existing fabrication processes, allowing for the production of LED chips at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional planar designs. This technology supports a range of applications, including general lighting, automotive, and display technologies, specifically for mobile and microdisplays used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Aledia's focus on efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays positions it as a key player in the LED market.

Gabsee

Seed Round in 2018
Gabsee is a mobile application company that enables users to create and interact with personalized avatars in augmented reality. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Gabsee allows individuals to express themselves through highly customizable 3D avatars that can be animated and placed in real-world environments using a smartphone camera. The platform fosters social interaction by enabling users to engage in immersive games with friends, enhancing the experience of community and adventure through technology.

Innersense

Venture Round in 2017
They are 3D and AR experts, and they're fully dedicated to the furniture and home furnishing industry. Our technologies can be best described as sales support solutions for the industry professionals. Their partners and customers are now able to increase their sales by engaging their customers in their purchasing act, whether in store or directly at home.

Wemap

Venture Round in 2016
Wemap is a developer of an online platform that focuses on creating interactive maps designed for mobile use. The platform allows publishers to build and embed live maps alongside their content, enhancing user engagement and expanding brand reach. By leveraging augmented reality technology, Wemap provides a unique service that enables companies to deliver richer experiences to their audiences, positioning itself as a turnkey solution for leading brands seeking to enhance their customer interactions in the real world. With millions of users already engaged, Wemap aims to transform how businesses connect with their customers through innovative mapping solutions.

Conscious Labs

Grant in 2016
Conscious Labs specializes in developing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that allows for the collection of research-grade EEG data in real-world settings. The company creates advanced head-wearable devices designed to integrate seamlessly into headphones, earbuds, and VR and AR headsets. This technology enables electronics manufacturers and startups to embed BCI capabilities into their products, facilitating out-of-lab research and enhancing user experiences. Additionally, Conscious Labs offers expertise in sensor development and provides an innovative ionic polymer suitable for biosensors in wearable devices, thereby advancing the capabilities of biosensing technologies.

Aledia

Series B in 2015
Aledia SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing a unique 3D architecture based on gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California, Aledia's technology employs standard 8-inch silicon wafers and existing fabrication processes, allowing for the production of LED chips at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional planar designs. This technology supports a range of applications, including general lighting, automotive, and display technologies, specifically for mobile and microdisplays used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Aledia's focus on efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays positions it as a key player in the LED market.
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