Bpifrance

Bpifrance Financement S.A. is a French financial institution that provides a wide range of financing solutions and support services for businesses at various stages of their development. Established in 1980 and based in Maisons-Alfort, France, the company offers medium to long-term loans, export insurance, real estate and equipment leasing, and working capital loans. Bpifrance also invests in startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies through direct investments and fund management activities. Additionally, it provides consulting services for executives and training for CEOs, aiming to facilitate innovation and growth. Bpifrance was formed from the merger of several entities in July 2013, including OSEO, CDC Entreprises, and FSI, to enhance its role in supporting the financing of the French economy.

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

Marion Aubry

Investment Director

Emmanuel Audouard

Director of Cross-Functional Investments Venture Capital

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Charlotte Corbaz

Deputy Director of the Large Venture Fund and Deputy Managing Director

Sofia Dahoune

Associate

Vanessa Giraud

Managing Director

Laurent Higueret

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

Hortense Jacon

Investment Associate

Veronique Jacq

Head of Digital Venture team

So-Yeon Koo

Senior Investment Manager

Eric Lefebvre

Director

Arnaud Legardeur

Investment Director

Serge Mesguich

Director

Louis Molis

Investment Director

Adrien Neel

Investment Director

Gilles Schang

Deputy Director

Tuan Tran

Investment Director / VC

Past deals in Geospatial

Agenium

Venture Round in 2023
Agenium provides simulation solutions for space industry, aeronautics, defense and security.

Leanspace

Seed Round in 2022
Leanspace is a developer of an integrated cloud platform tailored for public and private space organizations, aimed at streamlining space missions. The platform combines cloud technologies with space engineering concepts, offering a range of generic functions as services via APIs. This approach allows organizations to build their systems in-house while only developing the specific functionalities they require, thereby reducing both time and costs. By providing an innovative and collaborative framework, Leanspace enhances the agility of space organizations, enabling them to maintain control over their tools and improve their competitiveness in an increasingly complex industry.

Leanspace

Debt Financing in 2022
Leanspace is a developer of an integrated cloud platform tailored for public and private space organizations, aimed at streamlining space missions. The platform combines cloud technologies with space engineering concepts, offering a range of generic functions as services via APIs. This approach allows organizations to build their systems in-house while only developing the specific functionalities they require, thereby reducing both time and costs. By providing an innovative and collaborative framework, Leanspace enhances the agility of space organizations, enabling them to maintain control over their tools and improve their competitiveness in an increasingly complex industry.

Kayrros

Venture Round in 2022
Kayrros is a Paris-based company specializing in advanced data analytics for the global energy market. Founded in 2016, it provides valuable insights by integrating unstructured data, such as satellite imagery and social media, with traditional financial and technical data. Employing over 100 professionals from diverse backgrounds, Kayrros operates not only in Paris but also has offices in Houston, London, New York, and Singapore. The company focuses on delivering near real-time information that enhances investment decisions and promotes transparency in energy markets. Kayrros also addresses environmental concerns by offering a platform that helps assess climate impact and energy-transition risks, enabling governments, corporations, and investors to make informed decisions regarding their environmental strategies.

Preligens

Series A in 2020
We develop pioneering technology to empower analysts to take smart actions for a safer world. Our artificial intelligence solutions are based on an automated analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows. Powering state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Computer Vision, we aggregate information from multi-intelligence sources (Multi-INT), such as imagery (IMINT), electromagnetic (ELINT), or open source (OSINT), to provide our Defence and Intelligence customers with strategic knowledge regarding mission critical areas of interest ensuring a more insightful operating picture.

Kineis

Venture Round in 2020
Kinéis is an independent satellite operator focused on providing global connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a key player in the new space sector, the company develops satellite technology that collaborates with terrestrial IoT operators, existing satellite operators, and manufacturers of connected devices. Its solutions enable clients to locate and collect data from objects worldwide, regardless of environmental conditions. Through its innovative approach, Kinéis aims to enhance data accessibility and connectivity for various applications across the globe.

Syntony GNSS

Venture Round in 2019
Syntony know-how was inherited from 15 years of R&D and collaboration with industrial leaders. At some point, the need for bespoke projects requiring high GNSS expertise to develop simulators based on software defined radio has been the milestone of Syntony creation. Some of the leaders quickly went for this innovative approach that brings unique advantages for flexibility, upgradability and cost-effectiveness. The expertise developed was then used for developing other range of products: from simulators to recorders and players; as well as software-based GNSS receivers.

Unseenlabs

Venture Round in 2018
Unseenlabs, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Rennes, France, specializes in maritime surveillance systems that monitor oceans from space to track non-cooperative vessels globally. The company develops a spectrum surveillance payload capable of detecting and geolocating signals and electromagnetic waves emitted by ships, even when they disable their automatic identification systems. Unseenlabs offers comprehensive solutions that encompass satellite design and launch, enabling clients to locate rogue vessels involved in illegal activities such as unauthorized fishing, degassing, or maritime piracy.

Connected Cycle

Debt Financing in 2018
Connected Cycle offers innovative and cost-effective geolocation solutions tailored for both bikes and industrial assets. Full range portfolio from sensor to fleet management platform.

Gabsee

Seed Round in 2018
Gabsee is a United States-based company that designs and develops a mobile application enabling users to create personalized avatars in Augmented Reality. The app allows individuals to express their identity and creativity by customizing their avatars, which can be utilized in various digital interactions and experiences. Through its innovative approach, Gabsee enhances user engagement by providing a platform for self-expression in a virtual environment.

Mapwize

Seed Round in 2017
Mapwize is an indoor mapping platform founded in 2014 by Mederic Morel and Mathieu Gerard, operating from Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The platform enhances the visitor experience by providing precise navigation within buildings, allowing users to find resources and compute routes across multiple floors. It features a search engine that assists in locating various resources and a direction engine that calculates optimal routes to destinations. Additionally, Mapwize supports customized maps and ensures restricted access to sensitive information based on user roles, making it a versatile tool for integrating indoor mapping into projects and digitalizing existing floorplans.

Apitrak

Venture Round in 2017
Apitrak is a developer of a fast and easy geolocation system designed to save time and money by locating medical devices. The company's H-tag is a geolocation system which can be easily attached on all devices such as stretchers, wheelchair and syringe pump as well as customizes the locating frequency, staff access and equipment's properties, enabling users to receive an easy implement indoor tracking device and localize medical equipment straightaway in a healthcare institution.

Internest

Grant in 2017
Internest is a developer of a precise positioning system designed for rotating winged vehicles. The company's system utilizes a local landing system which is an embedded system with firmware and hardware to provide robust and accurate positioning information for all visibility, weather and environment, enabling security companies, military and maritime companies to assist drones and helicopters in their critical operations to improve flight safety.

Preligens

Seed Round in 2016
We develop pioneering technology to empower analysts to take smart actions for a safer world. Our artificial intelligence solutions are based on an automated analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows. Powering state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Computer Vision, we aggregate information from multi-intelligence sources (Multi-INT), such as imagery (IMINT), electromagnetic (ELINT), or open source (OSINT), to provide our Defence and Intelligence customers with strategic knowledge regarding mission critical areas of interest ensuring a more insightful operating picture.

Wemap

Venture Round in 2016
Wemap is developing a platform known as the Real-World Browser, which utilizes augmented reality technology to enhance user experiences in real-world environments. By offering smart, connected maps, Wemap enables businesses to create innovative services that engage users in a more interactive manner. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, attracting a wide audience including prestigious brands that are looking to leverage augmented reality for improved customer engagement. With millions of users already on the platform, Wemap aims to transform how people interact with their surroundings through advanced mapping solutions.

Delair

Series A in 2016
Delair is a prominent provider of visual intelligence solutions, specializing in the integration of high-performance UAV hardware and advanced data analytics through its platform, delair.ai. The company enables enterprises to capture, manage, and analyze aerial imagery, transforming this data into actionable business insights. Operating in over 70 countries, Delair serves a diverse range of industries, including mining, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, utilities, and transportation, supported by a network of more than 100 resellers. Founded in 2011 by aerospace experts, Delair has solidified its market position through strategic acquisitions and investments, including notable partnerships with Gatewing and Intel Corporation. With a workforce of 180 employees, the company maintains offices in Toulouse, Paris, Los Angeles, and Singapore.

Connected Cycle

Grant in 2015
Connected Cycle offers innovative and cost-effective geolocation solutions tailored for both bikes and industrial assets. Full range portfolio from sensor to fleet management platform.

Geolid

Series C in 2015
Geolid is a web advertising platform aimed at supporting local businesses in France by enhancing their communication practices. The company provides tools for geolocalized advertising and search optimization, allowing major brands to digitize their networks and maintain a consistent online presence. This approach enables franchisees and small businesses to efficiently engage with their customers through a unified platform, ultimately boosting local business visibility and effectiveness. Geolid focuses on transforming how businesses communicate with consumers, ensuring that they can effectively reach their target audience in a competitive digital landscape.

Geomnia

Seed Round in 2015
Geomnia possesses specific know-how and core skills in 3D metrology, software engineering, micro and nano-scale mecatronics metrology systems engineering, and process optimization by software and measuring.

GAIDDON

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2010 by 4 entrepreneurs, GAIDDON Software SAS is a simplified joint-stock company registered under French law with a share capital of 161,100 Euros. It is based in Toulouse, south of France. GAIDDON Software is integrated within the Toulouse Metropole business incubator since its creation. In 2011, the company gained the french label “Jeune Entreprise Innovante” from the ministry of higher education and research. It indicates that most of the work done by the company is an innovative research and development. This innovative work is our 3D environment builder technology from aerial/satellite imagery.

Connected Cycle

Grant in 2014
Connected Cycle offers innovative and cost-effective geolocation solutions tailored for both bikes and industrial assets. Full range portfolio from sensor to fleet management platform.

Geolid

Series B in 2013
Geolid is a web advertising platform aimed at supporting local businesses in France by enhancing their communication practices. The company provides tools for geolocalized advertising and search optimization, allowing major brands to digitize their networks and maintain a consistent online presence. This approach enables franchisees and small businesses to efficiently engage with their customers through a unified platform, ultimately boosting local business visibility and effectiveness. Geolid focuses on transforming how businesses communicate with consumers, ensuring that they can effectively reach their target audience in a competitive digital landscape.

GeoConcept

Series C in 2012
Founded in 1990, GEOCONCEPT Group is a company specializing in the design and implementation of cartographic optimization technologies for professional use. With its own proprietary Geographical Information System (GIS), the GEOCONCEPT Group now ranks among the world leaders in cartographical information and optimization applications for corporations and public organizations. Always at the cutting-edge, the GEOCONCEPT Group is the only “designer” of innovative solutions aiming to transform companies’ and organizations’ efficiency. By combining geographical information with optimization tools, the GEOCONCEPT Group invented "geo-optimization"; optimizing activities by intelligently integrating geographical information with systems. Our geographical optimization applications apply to areas as diverse as geomarketing, territory management, crisis management and mobile workforce management.
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