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.
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
Sofia Dahoune
Associate
Nicolas Dardenne
Senior Investment Director, Normandy (Caen Rouen)
Arnaud Despoisse
Director of Occitanie Participations
Nicolas Dufourcq
CEO
Mailys Ferrere
Director of Large Venture Investments
Romain Fourcade
Investment Director
Paul-Francois Fournier
Executive Director, Innovation Department
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
Veronique Jacq
Head of Digital Venture team
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
Olivier Martinez
Investment Director
Serge Mesguich
Director of FIT
Louis Molis
Investment Director
Jean-Francois Morin
Investment Director
Sébastien Moynot
Director
Adrien Muller
Investment Director
Adrien Neel
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
Laure Michel
Investment Director
Past deals in Fashion
FairCraft
Series A in 2024
Faircraft is focused on creating a sustainable alternative to animal leather by utilizing advanced synthetic biology and material science techniques. The company develops a lab-grown product through cellular culture and tissue engineering, providing a slaughter-free option that meets the needs of the fashion industry. This innovative approach aims to reduce CO2 emissions while delivering a material that boasts high mechanical strength and durability. Faircraft's commitment to sustainability positions it as a leader in the movement toward more environmentally friendly fashion solutions.
Belledonne
Venture Round in 2024
Belledonne is a fashion brand that designs, makes, and develops sneakers that are well-designed and comfortable.
ANKA
Seed Round in 2023
ANKA is an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery, purchase, and sale of African fashion, arts, and crafts. Founded in 2015 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ANKA aims to connect lovers of African creations with local artisans, enabling creators to monetize their work while allowing customers worldwide to access unique products. The platform facilitates direct transactions and exchanges between buyers and sellers, ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience. ANKA offers a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, and art, promoting the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Africa.
ANKA
Debt Financing in 2023
ANKA is an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery, purchase, and sale of African fashion, arts, and crafts. Founded in 2015 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ANKA aims to connect lovers of African creations with local artisans, enabling creators to monetize their work while allowing customers worldwide to access unique products. The platform facilitates direct transactions and exchanges between buyers and sellers, ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience. ANKA offers a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, and art, promoting the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Africa.
Muule
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Muule, an ethical outdoor equipment distributor, examines companies before distributing them. Each brand sold on the site is subject to an eco-responsibility barometer that considers three important indicators: product eco-design, manufacturing chain, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
WeDressFair
Seed Round in 2022
WeDressFair is a select-store of beautiful brands that place the respect of workers and the environment at the center.
Arianee
Series A in 2022
Arianee SA, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in digital certifications for products using a blockchain platform compatible with Ethereum. The company aims to enhance the authentication of branded products through a universal open-source protocol that creates an immutable ledger documenting all aspects of product creation and sales. This technology facilitates secure and transparent interactions among brands, product owners, and third-party retailers, establishing a global standard for the digital certification of valuable items. Arianee's mission extends to enriching the relationship between brands and consumers by enabling direct and ongoing engagement through digital assets, such as NFTs.
Circle Sportswear
Seed Round in 2022
Circle Sportswear is an online retailer specializing in sportswear made from recycled and recyclable materials. The company offers a diverse range of products, including t-shirts, pants, shorts, and leggings, all designed with sustainability in mind. Utilizing non-toxic and ecological fabrics such as Tencel, Circle Sportswear provides comfortable activewear that is both affordable and environmentally friendly. By focusing on a circular economy model, the company aims to reduce waste and promote responsible consumerism in the fashion industry.
Vestiaire Collective
Series I in 2021
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that facilitates the buying and selling of luxury, pre-owned fashion products. Founded in 2009 and based in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular economy, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, providing them with access to a curated inventory of 3 million items, including 140,000 new listings weekly. The platform allows users to explore a diverse range of verified vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience while promoting a sustainable approach to fashion consumption. With offices in major cities like London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong, Vestiaire Collective embodies a commitment to transforming the fashion landscape through its engaged community and unique offerings.
Arianee
Seed Round in 2021
Arianee SA, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in digital certifications for products using a blockchain platform compatible with Ethereum. The company aims to enhance the authentication of branded products through a universal open-source protocol that creates an immutable ledger documenting all aspects of product creation and sales. This technology facilitates secure and transparent interactions among brands, product owners, and third-party retailers, establishing a global standard for the digital certification of valuable items. Arianee's mission extends to enriching the relationship between brands and consumers by enabling direct and ongoing engagement through digital assets, such as NFTs.
Vestiaire Collective
Venture Round in 2020
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform that facilitates the buying and selling of luxury, pre-owned fashion products. Founded in 2009 and based in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular economy, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective connects a global community of over 7.5 million members across 50 countries, providing them with access to a curated inventory of 3 million items, including 140,000 new listings weekly. The platform allows users to explore a diverse range of verified vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience while promoting a sustainable approach to fashion consumption. With offices in major cities like London, New York, Milan, Berlin, and Hong Kong, Vestiaire Collective embodies a commitment to transforming the fashion landscape through its engaged community and unique offerings.
Little Cigogne
Venture Round in 2020
Little Cigogne SAS is an online retailer specializing in children's apparel, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Claye Souilly, France. The company aims to enhance the shopping experience for children by offering personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the specific needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach allows customers to access age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices. Little Cigogne focuses on providing a unique and convenient shopping solution for families seeking quality children's fashion.
Launchmetrics
Venture Round in 2018
Launchmetrics is a marketing platform and analytics solution provider focused on the fashion, luxury, and cosmetics sectors. Founded in 2006 and based in New York, with operational headquarters in Paris, the company offers a suite of products, including Samples, Events, Contacts, Discover, and Influencers, designed to enhance brand performance and streamline processes. Launchmetrics helps clients, which include prominent names like Dior, Fendi, and NET-A-PORTER, effectively engage with press and influencers, thereby accelerating their market launch and boosting brand visibility. The company collaborates with over 1,000 brands and partners such as IMG and the British Fashion Council, leveraging technology to create measurable marketing experiences that resonate with modern consumers. With a strong presence in eight markets and support in five languages, Launchmetrics is recognized as a trusted technology leader in the industry, serving about 50% of the top 100 luxury brands worldwide.
The Agent
Venture Round in 2018
The Agent is a digital platform that transforms the distribution of fashion brands by linking numerous European designer brands to e-retailers across 30 countries, including the USA, Australia, UK, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia, and regions in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. By facilitating these connections, The Agent enhances the accessibility of high-quality fashion products to a wider audience, streamlining the process for both brands and retailers.
AD Education
Venture Round in 2016
AD Education is a service platform focused on supporting higher education institutions that specialize in creative training. Operating in France, the organization encompasses seven institutions across 11 campuses, including one in Italy. The platform offers a variety of courses aimed at preparing students for careers in fields such as fashion design, communication strategy, design, graphic arts, media, digital, audiovisual, culture, and luxury. Through its diverse educational offerings, AD Education aims to foster talent and innovation within the creative industries.
Tunetoo
Venture Round in 2016
Tunetoo is an online platform specializing in personalized fashion and handmade clothing items. The company emphasizes the importance of individuality by allowing consumers to express their unique styles through a diverse range of customizable products, including clothing, mugs, and bags. Tunetoo collaborates with professional artists, who can earn commissions by offering their designs on the platform. This approach enables customers to select products tailored to their preferences in design and material, all while maintaining affordability. By prioritizing creative diversity, Tunetoo aims to provide a distinct and authentic shopping experience.
Little Cigogne
Venture Round in 2016
Little Cigogne SAS is an online retailer specializing in children's apparel, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Claye Souilly, France. The company aims to enhance the shopping experience for children by offering personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the specific needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach allows customers to access age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices. Little Cigogne focuses on providing a unique and convenient shopping solution for families seeking quality children's fashion.
Snowleader
Venture Round in 2015
Snowleader is an online retail platform specializing in winter sports, outdoor activities, and streetwear. The company offers a wide range of products, including sports accessories, shoes, equipment, and apparel, catering to ski and mountain enthusiasts. Snowleader focuses on providing affordable prices and features a diverse selection of brands and product references. Additionally, the company enhances the shopping experience with free home delivery and returns, ensuring customer satisfaction and convenience.
Menlook Group
Venture Round in 2014
Menlook Group is a prominent European online marketplace focused on men's lifestyle and fashion, attracting over 4 million unique visitors each month. Since its acquisition of oki-ni.com in 2013, the company has solidified its position in the premium and luxury markets. With a workforce of 150 employees across four countries and a network of over 1,000 partners, Menlook has demonstrated significant growth, achieving an impressive growth rate of 80% in 2015. The marketplace offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, and accessories, complemented by editorial content that covers various topics of interest to men, such as fashion, technology, culture, travel, and gourmet food. This comprehensive approach enables Menlook to embody and promote the essence of the modern masculine lifestyle.
Sarenza
Venture Round in 2014
Sarenza S.A. is an online retailer specializing in footwear, clothing, bags, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company features an extensive selection with over 640 brands and more than 40,350 styles, including popular names such as Nike, Adidas Originals, and Birkenstock. Sarenza distinguishes itself by offering free delivery, exchanges, and returns, without any minimum purchase requirement. Customers have a generous 100 days to return unwanted items, receiving full cash refunds rather than vouchers. Orders placed before noon are dispatched the same day, enhancing the shopping experience. As of 2018, Sarenza operates as a subsidiary of Monoprix SA.
Oree
Seed Round in 2012
We are the Hermes of high tech: We craft emotional consumer tech products with the finest natural materials. We create emotions in technology by bringing French design and the finest materials to the world of high tech. We offer a radical alternative to the impersonal tech products made from cheap plastics or aluminum. We do so through a proprietary combination of handcrafting know-how and advanced technologies we developed to offer customized yet affordable products made from the finest materials.
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