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

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

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Director of Environmental Impact Funds

Gwenael Hamon

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

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

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Past deals in EdTech

Poppins

Venture Round in 2025
Poppins is a developer of digital therapeutic technology aimed at enhancing cognitive function in children with learning disorders. The company creates interactive musical games that integrate neurologic music therapy methods to address conditions such as dyslexia, dysphasia, and dyspraxia. These games focus on improving essential skills like concentration, motor skills, and memory through engaging activities that can be performed at home. By leveraging data science and advanced technologies, Poppins interprets learning, language, and motor performance to generate a cognitive score, facilitating personalized treatment plans. The company's mission is to provide accessible digital solutions for children facing learning challenges, ultimately aiming to improve their reading abilities and memory retention while supporting speech therapy.

Vibly

Seed Round in 2024
Vibly is a platform that streamlines communication and management for higher education associations. It enhances operational efficiency, increases visibility of student initiatives, and fosters community engagement. The platform securely connects students, faculty, and associations, simplifying interactions and collaborations. It also aids student associations in managing events, reducing errors, and efficiently communicating with students and companies.

Augment

Seed Round in 2023
Augment is a non-traditional MBA program taught by the creators of Wikipedia, YouTube, Shazam, Waze, and many other companies.

Poppins

Venture Round in 2023
Poppins is a developer of digital therapeutic technology aimed at enhancing cognitive function in children with learning disorders. The company creates interactive musical games that integrate neurologic music therapy methods to address conditions such as dyslexia, dysphasia, and dyspraxia. These games focus on improving essential skills like concentration, motor skills, and memory through engaging activities that can be performed at home. By leveraging data science and advanced technologies, Poppins interprets learning, language, and motor performance to generate a cognitive score, facilitating personalized treatment plans. The company's mission is to provide accessible digital solutions for children facing learning challenges, ultimately aiming to improve their reading abilities and memory retention while supporting speech therapy.

Niryo

Series A in 2023
Niryo is a manufacturer of educational robots designed to facilitate prototype industrial case studies. The company specializes in open-source six-axis collaborative robots that serve as tools for learning robotics and computer programming. By providing these resources, Niryo aims to support educational institutions in delivering higher education and professional training, thereby enhancing the skills of students and professionals in the field of robotics.

OuFormer

Pre Seed Round in 2023
OuFormer provides a centralized gateway through which organizations may explore and schedule a wide variety of training courses in real-time. The platform serves a wide range of industries, from nuclear to real estate, as well as hotels, IT, aeronautics, and many more.

Revoltrain Academy

Seed Round in 2023
Revoltrain Academy is an educational institution that specializes in creating online schools focused on topics relevant to future industries. The company operates a job training platform designed to quickly prepare individuals for promising careers. Revoltrain offers remote programs supported by teachers who provide personalized guidance, helping professionals secure freelance jobs that align with their skills and knowledge.

OuiLive

Venture Round in 2023
OuiLive is a mobile application that aims to engage users by offering educational and interactive content through gamification. The platform features a catalogue of events and allows users to create custom challenges, which can include modular mini-games and quizzes. It is designed to cater to the specific needs of businesses and organizations, providing customizable options for tool charters and content branding. By fostering interactivity and fun, OuiLive helps its clients connect with their audiences effectively.

Ascor Communication

Venture Round in 2022
Ascor Communication is a holding company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Rennes, France. It focuses on providing digital and distance learning solutions through its subsidiaries, aiming to make education more accessible. The company specializes in digitalization, educational engineering, e-learning, and content marketing, offering a range of products and services designed to enhance training and education. Ascor Communication works to facilitate financing for the digitalization of educational processes, thereby supporting clients in their efforts to adopt innovative learning methodologies. With a commitment to improving access to education, Ascor Communication plays a vital role in the evolving landscape of distance learning.

360Learning

Private Equity Round in 2021
360Learning is a developer of a collaborative learning solution designed to enhance employee training through collective expertise. The platform enables organizations to create, deliver, and refine training courses collaboratively, promoting bottom-up peer learning and addressing skills gaps more efficiently. It employs an iterative framework that allows for the rapid deployment of minimum viable courses, which can be continually improved based on peer feedback and data analysis. Coaches on the platform facilitate this process by ensuring that courses remain accessible and relevant. 360Learning supports various training needs, from onboarding new employees to equipping sales teams with updated product knowledge. Its integrations with systems like Salesforce and HR platforms enable businesses to track the impact of training on organizational goals. Since its inception in 2012, 360Learning has successfully transformed the training processes of over 1,200 organizations, including notable clients such as Axa, Criteo, and the Red Cross.

Mash&Co

Funding Round in 2021
Mash&Co is a digital content creation company specializing in edutainment, focusing on culture and STEAM themes. It develops an interactive application that features cartoons, interactive animations, and mini-games, all woven into a cohesive narrative. The central story follows the characters Mash and Periwinkle on their quest to find water that has vanished from their forest. Through its engaging content, Mash&Co aims to teach children about the importance of nature and encourage creativity and logical thinking. The company operates two main brands, "Mash&Co" and "Super Sofia," each fostering a transmedia universe that includes apps, games, and animated series. In addition to its original offerings, Mash&Co collaborates with various partners for co-production and distribution across Europe, Asia, and the USA. Since 2020, it has expanded its presence with a twin startup in France.

PowerZ

Venture Round in 2021
PowerZ is an educational video game designed to make learning engaging and accessible for children worldwide. The platform offers an interactive virtual environment that facilitates the understanding of various subjects, including mathematics, programming, poetry, and astronomy. By providing a fun and immersive experience, PowerZ encourages users to explore their interests and develop their abilities, transforming traditional learning into an enjoyable adventure.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2021
Alkion BioInnovations, established in March 2017, focuses on the development of innovative cannabinoid and pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through large-scale plant tissue production. The company employs proprietary semi-industrial technologies to produce natural plant active ingredients aimed at the pharmaceutical and agri-food markets. In addition to its work with cannabinoids, Alkion is also developing a novel plant-based high-intensity protein sweetener as a sugar replacement. The company has received numerous research and development grants and accolades, underscoring its commitment to advancing disruptive nutrition, non-cosmetic oils, and agrochemicals derived from plant sources.

Edflex

Series A in 2021
Edflex is a company that specializes in providing a comprehensive e-learning platform tailored for businesses. It offers an array of content, including articles, videos, podcasts, online courses, and eBooks, aimed at enhancing corporate training. Edflex's software aggregates various online learning resources, allowing companies to access a rich catalog of instructional material. The company focuses on simplifying the learning process, striving to create a seamless and engaging experience for users. By developing easy-to-follow learning pathways, Edflex aims to make training feel natural and less burdensome, ultimately fostering skill development and knowledge acquisition for employees.

OpenClassrooms

Series C in 2021
OpenClassrooms, founded in 2007 and based in Paris, France, is an online education platform that has emerged as one of Europe’s leading education-to-employment services. With 355,000 students in over 140 countries, it offers a wide range of vocational training programs through more than 600 online courses and 55 curricula in high-demand fields such as coding, IT, product management, and UX design. The institution is accredited by the French state and provides Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level diplomas recognized by the Board of Education in Paris. OpenClassrooms employs a competency-based educational model that combines high-quality online coursework with personalized mentorship, project-based learning, and career coaching. Additionally, the company collaborates with numerous corporate clients to enhance their training offerings, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the job market with a job guarantee upon completion of their programs.

Poppins

Seed Round in 2021
Poppins is a developer of digital therapeutic technology aimed at enhancing cognitive function in children with learning disorders. The company creates interactive musical games that integrate neurologic music therapy methods to address conditions such as dyslexia, dysphasia, and dyspraxia. These games focus on improving essential skills like concentration, motor skills, and memory through engaging activities that can be performed at home. By leveraging data science and advanced technologies, Poppins interprets learning, language, and motor performance to generate a cognitive score, facilitating personalized treatment plans. The company's mission is to provide accessible digital solutions for children facing learning challenges, ultimately aiming to improve their reading abilities and memory retention while supporting speech therapy.

Rise Up

Series A in 2020
Rise Up is an e-learning platform that specializes in providing vocational training solutions for organizations and their teams. The platform enables businesses to conduct training at an efficient pace, integrating learning into employees' daily activities to enhance skill development. It allows for the submission and editing of training materials while facilitating communication between learners and management. The system also offers comprehensive statistics on learner progress, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By combining a business-focused approach with advanced technology and continuous evaluation, Rise Up delivers a tailored learning experience that empowers companies to effectively train employees, partners, and customers remotely.

360Learning

Series B in 2019
360Learning is a developer of a collaborative learning solution designed to enhance employee training through collective expertise. The platform enables organizations to create, deliver, and refine training courses collaboratively, promoting bottom-up peer learning and addressing skills gaps more efficiently. It employs an iterative framework that allows for the rapid deployment of minimum viable courses, which can be continually improved based on peer feedback and data analysis. Coaches on the platform facilitate this process by ensuring that courses remain accessible and relevant. 360Learning supports various training needs, from onboarding new employees to equipping sales teams with updated product knowledge. Its integrations with systems like Salesforce and HR platforms enable businesses to track the impact of training on organizational goals. Since its inception in 2012, 360Learning has successfully transformed the training processes of over 1,200 organizations, including notable clients such as Axa, Criteo, and the Red Cross.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2019
Alkion BioInnovations, established in March 2017, focuses on the development of innovative cannabinoid and pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through large-scale plant tissue production. The company employs proprietary semi-industrial technologies to produce natural plant active ingredients aimed at the pharmaceutical and agri-food markets. In addition to its work with cannabinoids, Alkion is also developing a novel plant-based high-intensity protein sweetener as a sugar replacement. The company has received numerous research and development grants and accolades, underscoring its commitment to advancing disruptive nutrition, non-cosmetic oils, and agrochemicals derived from plant sources.

My-Serious-Game

Series A in 2019
My-Serious-Game is a leading French company based in Tours that specializes in creating customized digital training solutions. Founded in 2014, it focuses on enhancing employee knowledge and soft skills through innovative and engaging methods. The company develops a variety of training materials, including games, virtual reality videos, 3D simulations, and interactive books, as well as offering face-to-face training sessions. My-Serious-Game employs a blend of technology and pedagogy, utilizing storytelling and techniques inspired by video games to create immersive learning experiences. Their offerings include tailored gamified solutions such as competitive mobile challenges and blended learning approaches, aimed at capturing and retaining the attention of trainees while providing impactful educational experiences.

Studapart

Series A in 2018
Studapart is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that offers a white label platform designed for high schools and universities to assist students in finding suitable accommodation both in France and internationally. The platform simplifies the rental process by integrating with educational institutions' intranets, allowing students to easily search for nearby housing options. Additionally, Studapart collaborates with real estate agencies and student residences to provide negotiated offers, ensuring that students can secure affordable housing during their studies. Since its inception, Studapart has gained traction, with over 60 educational institutions utilizing its services to enhance the student housing experience.

OpenClassrooms

Series B in 2018
OpenClassrooms, founded in 2007 and based in Paris, France, is an online education platform that has emerged as one of Europe’s leading education-to-employment services. With 355,000 students in over 140 countries, it offers a wide range of vocational training programs through more than 600 online courses and 55 curricula in high-demand fields such as coding, IT, product management, and UX design. The institution is accredited by the French state and provides Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level diplomas recognized by the Board of Education in Paris. OpenClassrooms employs a competency-based educational model that combines high-quality online coursework with personalized mentorship, project-based learning, and career coaching. Additionally, the company collaborates with numerous corporate clients to enhance their training offerings, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the job market with a job guarantee upon completion of their programs.

Appscho

Seed Round in 2018
AppScho, SAS, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in mobile application software for higher education. Its application centralizes essential information for students and educational institutions, providing access to schedules, grades, school events, and employment opportunities. The app enhances student engagement by offering features such as course previews, classroom details, and notifications for schedule changes. Additionally, it facilitates communication between institutions and students, allowing educators to monitor student engagement and analyze performance. By streamlining campus content and services, AppScho aims to improve the overall academic experience and support students in managing their studies effectively.

Rise Up

Seed Round in 2018
Rise Up is an e-learning platform that specializes in providing vocational training solutions for organizations and their teams. The platform enables businesses to conduct training at an efficient pace, integrating learning into employees' daily activities to enhance skill development. It allows for the submission and editing of training materials while facilitating communication between learners and management. The system also offers comprehensive statistics on learner progress, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By combining a business-focused approach with advanced technology and continuous evaluation, Rise Up delivers a tailored learning experience that empowers companies to effectively train employees, partners, and customers remotely.

TestWe

Series A in 2017
TestWe SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in secure computer-based examination software. The company develops pedagogical solutions tailored for a variety of educational institutions, including primary schools, high schools, colleges, universities, and corporate training programs. TestWe’s platform allows examiners to create diverse types of assessments, such as multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essays. Its software is designed to be user-friendly for both students and educators, enabling students to take exams on their own devices in a secure and offline environment. The platform supports the integration of multimedia content into assessments and facilitates efficient grading and reporting for faculty. By streamlining the evaluation process, TestWe helps institutions save significant time and reduce operational costs.

VeriCampus

Grant in 2017
VeriCampus is a technology company that focuses on enhancing student support services for colleges and universities through the use of artificial intelligence. The company develops AI-driven chatbots, known as 'Campus Assistants,' which are designed to embody the character and knowledge of the institution, thereby helping students effectively navigate their academic journeys. VeriCampus aims to make education more accessible and affordable by providing educational institutions with a comprehensive messaging platform that facilitates access to essential products, services, and information. This platform not only fosters increased engagement across various facets of the educational experience but also allows schools to deliver personalized support at a reduced cost.

Appvizer

Seed Round in 2017
Appvizer is a software comparison platform that assists businesses in selecting the right applications to enhance productivity. It features a comprehensive database of over 10,000 software packages across 506 categories, including CRM, payroll, and accounting solutions. Primarily focusing on Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings, Appvizer enables users to access cloud-hosted applications without the need for installation, thereby eliminating concerns related to maintenance, updates, and licensing. The platform also provides valuable resources, such as articles and videos, to address common professional challenges and employs machine learning technologies to facilitate users' search for suitable software solutions. Through its services, Appvizer aims to simplify the decision-making process for businesses seeking effective software tools.

Teach on Mars

Venture Round in 2017
Teach on Mars SAS is a leading provider of mobile learning technology based in Sophia Antipolis, France, with additional offices in Paris, Milan, and London. Founded in 2013, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the mobile learning sector, delivering solutions to over 100 clients in more than 60 countries and in 20+ languages. The platform enables organizations to create mobile courses and learning games, manage training programs, and analyze learner progress through comprehensive analytics. Teach on Mars offers various applications, including Learn on Mars for personalized learning experiences and Quiz on Mars, which promotes engagement through social learning games. Additionally, the company provides training, certification, and support services, as well as integration and professional content marketplace solutions. With a dedicated team and a global network of partners, Teach on Mars aims to equip organizations with the necessary tools and expertise to develop effective learning ecosystems while committing 1% of its revenues to education initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Mash&Co

Grant in 2017
Mash&Co is a digital content creation company specializing in edutainment, focusing on culture and STEAM themes. It develops an interactive application that features cartoons, interactive animations, and mini-games, all woven into a cohesive narrative. The central story follows the characters Mash and Periwinkle on their quest to find water that has vanished from their forest. Through its engaging content, Mash&Co aims to teach children about the importance of nature and encourage creativity and logical thinking. The company operates two main brands, "Mash&Co" and "Super Sofia," each fostering a transmedia universe that includes apps, games, and animated series. In addition to its original offerings, Mash&Co collaborates with various partners for co-production and distribution across Europe, Asia, and the USA. Since 2020, it has expanded its presence with a twin startup in France.

OpenClassrooms

Series A in 2016
OpenClassrooms, founded in 2007 and based in Paris, France, is an online education platform that has emerged as one of Europe’s leading education-to-employment services. With 355,000 students in over 140 countries, it offers a wide range of vocational training programs through more than 600 online courses and 55 curricula in high-demand fields such as coding, IT, product management, and UX design. The institution is accredited by the French state and provides Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level diplomas recognized by the Board of Education in Paris. OpenClassrooms employs a competency-based educational model that combines high-quality online coursework with personalized mentorship, project-based learning, and career coaching. Additionally, the company collaborates with numerous corporate clients to enhance their training offerings, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the job market with a job guarantee upon completion of their programs.

Alkion BioInnovations

Grant in 2016
Alkion BioInnovations, established in March 2017, focuses on the development of innovative cannabinoid and pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through large-scale plant tissue production. The company employs proprietary semi-industrial technologies to produce natural plant active ingredients aimed at the pharmaceutical and agri-food markets. In addition to its work with cannabinoids, Alkion is also developing a novel plant-based high-intensity protein sweetener as a sugar replacement. The company has received numerous research and development grants and accolades, underscoring its commitment to advancing disruptive nutrition, non-cosmetic oils, and agrochemicals derived from plant sources.

Schoolmouv

Seed Round in 2016
SchoolMouv is an online educational platform that provides video courses and tutoring services aimed at high school students. The platform offers a comprehensive range of resources, including video tutorials, course review sheets, quizzes, and exercises, which assist students in enhancing their understanding of various subjects. By delivering these educational tools online, SchoolMouv offers a convenient alternative to traditional private lessons, making quality education more accessible to a wider audience.

English Attack

Series A in 2015
English Attack is a Web 2.0, entertainment-driven English language learning Entertainment Learning was created to bring leverage the power of digital entertainment to transform the way people learn. Its flagship service, English Attack! (www.english-attack.com) creates true innovation in the $35 billion market for English language learning via a 100% entertainment-driven approach to helping learners increase and enhance their exposure to, and use of, the language. It achieves this via interactive lessons based on clips from blockbuster movies, hit TV series, and television news reports; chart-topping music videos; professionally produced casual games; visual dictionaries; and a global social network of learners of English. Entertainment Learning was founded by experienced digital entertainment executives Paul Maglione and Frederic Tibout, who launched English Attack! commercially in 2012 after the service had won or been a finalist in several French and European startup competitions including Plugg Brussels, The Next Web Amsterdam, and Seedcamp Paris.

Orthodidacte

Series A in 2015
Orthodidacte is an e-learning company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing spelling skills and improving writing quality. The platform provides face-to-face training and ensures pedagogical progression through personalized coaching. It features dynamic and enriched content tailored to business language, allowing companies to effectively train their employees in spelling and fluent writing. By combining individualized instruction with engaging materials, Orthodidacte aims to support learners in developing their language proficiency.

Kartable

Venture Round in 2014
Kartable, founded in 2011 by Sarah Besnaïnou and Julien Cohen-Solal, is an educational platform aimed at junior high and high school students. It provides free online courses across various subjects, including physics, mathematics, English, Spanish, and geography. The founders recognized a gap in reliable and accessible online educational content in France and created Kartable to address this need. The platform allows students to learn, practice, evaluate, and access study materials in a single, user-friendly space, enabling them to progress in their studies without incurring costs.
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