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 FMCG

Yumgo

Series A in 2024
Yumgo is a plant-based egg startup that develops white and yellow egg substitutes for baking and cooking. The products are made from vegetable proteins with natural ingredients and are free from allergens, enabling professional chefs and food manufacturers to create sustainable and inclusive culinary creations without compromising taste or texture.

Respire

Venture Round in 2023
Respire is a cosmetics company focused on vegan and recyclable personal care products. It develops and markets all-natural skin, hair, and oral care items, including deodorants, shampoos (including solid forms), soaps, face and body cleansers, exfoliators, face creams, makeup removers, dry oils, solid toothpaste and gel toothpaste, and gel showers. The product line also covers solid shampoos and solid conditioners and natural sun care sprays, reflecting a commitment to environmentally friendly formulations and sustainable packaging for health-conscious consumers.

Aviwell

Grant in 2023
Aviwell is a company focused on enhancing animal health and growth through the development of natural and sustainable solutions. Utilizing a microbiota-based platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Aviwell operates at the intersection of digital and life sciences. The company aims to provide insights that improve animal health and performance while addressing the agri-food industry's challenges in sustainably feeding a growing global population. By prioritizing health and sustainability, Aviwell seeks to offer effective solutions at a reduced cost, ultimately contributing to better nourishment for the planet.

Verteego

Seed Round in 2023
Verteego is an AI solutions provider focused on enhancing operational performance for retailers, FMCG manufacturers, and various other industries. The company specializes in optimizing critical business functions such as pricing, promotions, inventory management, assortment, and staffing through the use of high-precision predictive models. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Verteego aims to transform traditional business practices and support clients in adapting to a rapidly changing economic landscape. The organization comprises a diverse team of experts in data science, software development, and business strategy, among other fields. With a client base that includes over 100 companies, including Fortune 500 firms, Verteego operates in 28 countries and serves users in 125 countries.

PILI

Series A in 2023
Founded in Paris, France in 2012, PILI Inc. specializes in the research and manufacture of bio-fabricated colors using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting dyes and pigments.

Knap

Venture Round in 2022
Knap is a company that specializes in connected shopping cart and retail services, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for both consumers and businesses. It offers a smart shopping cart designed to streamline the checkout process by allowing customers to bypass queues and reduce fraud in supermarkets. The cart can be unlocked using a mobile application that verifies product information for self-checkout, thereby automating and securing the shopping experience. Knap also focuses on the phygital transition, integrating physical and digital shopping environments, and provides technological tools such as automatic recharging and self-scanning solutions to improve efficiency and convenience in retail settings.

Nutripure

Private Equity Round in 2022
Nutripure is a company based in Deyme, France, specializing in the development and distribution of food supplements and organic superfoods. As a Digital Native Vertical Brand, Nutripure offers a diverse range of products designed to support health and wellness, including protein bars, whey protein shakes, and peptides. The company's focus on quality ingredients and effective formulations enables customers to achieve their health goals effectively.

Flowlity

Seed Round in 2022
Flowlity is a supply chain management software company that addresses the challenges of inventory management, which often leads to significant financial losses for businesses. Established in 2018, Flowlity leverages artificial intelligence and optimization techniques to enhance supply chain resilience. By helping companies transition from traditional deterministic models to more adaptable planning systems, Flowlity enables clients to effectively manage their inventories and forecast needs. The platform provides real-time insights into order status and inventory levels, allowing businesses to optimize stock levels and replenishment strategies. Notably, Flowlity has assisted prominent organizations, including Danone, La Redoute, Saint Gobain, and Camif, achieving an average reduction of 30% in inventory levels and 20% in shortages for its customers.

WhatMatters

Seed Round in 2022
WhatMatters offers cosmetics geared for home and hygiene care. They sell items including toothpaste, shower gel, hand sanitizer, cleansing water, dish soap, laundry detergent, and more. They provide a range of products for children as well.

METabolic EXplorer

Post in 2021
METabolic EXplorer, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saint-Beauzire, France, is a biochemistry company specializing in the development of industrial fermentation processes as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical methods. The company produces functional ingredients from natural origins for use in cosmetics, nutrition-animal health products, and biomaterials synthesis. By leveraging bacterial biochemistry, METabolic EXplorer aims to create viable, long-term solutions based on renewable resources, focusing on economic performance and competitiveness. The company continually works to enhance the efficiency of microorganisms and diversify the supply of renewable raw materials to produce essential chemical compounds with wide-ranging industrial applications.

L'Angélys

Venture Round in 2020
L'Angélys is a food production company that manufactures ice creams and sorbets. It offers a varied range of ice creams, full fruit sorbets, gourmet and gastronomic collections that are made with fresh and healthy ingredients, enabling consumers to enjoy gluten-free ice creams. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Fontcouverte, France.

WAAM Cosmetics

Series A in 2020
WAAM Cosmetics, founded in 2016 and based in Savigny-sur-Orge, France, specializes in the manufacture and online sale of a wide range of natural and eco-friendly cosmetic products. The company's offerings include vegetable oils, essential oils, butter creams, clays, floral waters, powders, scrubs, and various skin care items, as well as hair care products such as organic oils and shampoos. Committed to sustainability, WAAM Cosmetics ensures that its products are vegan, cruelty-free, and made from high-quality raw materials sourced through fair trade practices. In addition to finished products, the company also provides empty containers, molds, tools, and DIY recipe kits for customers interested in creating their own cosmetic formulations.

PILI

Series A in 2019
Founded in Paris, France in 2012, PILI Inc. specializes in the research and manufacture of bio-fabricated colors using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting dyes and pigments.

PILI

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Paris, France in 2012, PILI Inc. specializes in the research and manufacture of bio-fabricated colors using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting dyes and pigments.

Horace

Venture Round in 2018
Horace is a manufacturer and retailer of men's cosmetics that seeks to reinvent the grooming experience for men. The company offers cosmetics made from natural ingredients and vitamins, providing essential personal care and skincare products at affordable prices.

Cafes Folliet

Private Equity Round in 2015
Cafés Folliet SA, founded in 1880 and headquartered in Chambery, France, specializes in the roasting and sale of coffee and related products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including sugars, chocolates, biscuits, and a variety of beverages such as tea, hot chocolate, and fruit juices. With a long-standing history in the coffee industry, Cafés Folliet is recognized for its quality products and commitment to serving its customers.

The Panther Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
The Panther Group provides its distributors with product packshots, content published on the web, photo visuals, and logos, is an e-commerce company that sells perfume products. It is a natural product, but healthy formulas work with natural ingredients to respect nature and protect the skin.

PILI

Founded in Paris, France in 2012, PILI Inc. specializes in the research and manufacture of bio-fabricated colors using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting dyes and pigments.
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