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
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
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
Jean-Marie Fougeray
Senior Investment Director, Brittany
Past deals in HoReCa
somnOO
Venture Round in 2025
somnOO owns and runs hotels in France and Germany using a unique value generation process: in addition to operating our hotels, we always control the real estate and operations. This process ensures long-term industry value and durability while also allowing us to integrate operational value creation into each of our areas of focus.
Luniwave
Seed Round in 2024
Luniwave specializes in water conservation solutions for the hotel industry. It manufactures equipment designed to reduce shower water consumption, allowing hotels to set and achieve specific water-saving targets, thereby promoting an eco-friendly guest experience.
Obypay
Debt Financing in 2023
Obypay is a company that offers a comprehensive digital solution for restaurant owners, aimed at enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Its platform provides various features, including online reservations, QR Code menus, table-side ordering, and payment services. Additionally, Obypay integrates with multiple technological partners, such as cash register, payment, and inventory software, as well as delivery services and meal voucher issuers. This integration allows restaurants to improve customer engagement by rewarding frequent visits and delivering personalized communications through SMS and email. Overall, Obypay's solutions are designed to streamline restaurant operations while fostering customer loyalty.
Eklo Hotels
Venture Round in 2023
Eklo Hotels is an independent French group that operates a chain of eco-friendly hotels and youth hostels, primarily located in Bordeaux. The company focuses on providing a warm and design-oriented living space accessible to all guests, featuring 24/7 reception services. With an environmentally conscious approach, Eklo Hotels offers affordable accommodations that cater to budget-conscious travelers seeking to explore various destinations in France.
ELIS
Post in 2023
Elis is a multi-services group operating in Europe and Brazil, specializing in the rental and maintenance of professional clothing, flat linen, and hygiene appliances. The company provides a wide range of tailored solutions, including services for washrooms, floor protection, beverages, cleanrooms, pest control, and medical waste management. With over 19,000 employees across 13 countries, Elis serves more than 240,000 businesses in various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, industry, retail, and services. The company's extensive network of nearly 300 production and distribution centers, alongside 13 clean rooms, enables it to maintain strong proximity to its clients and deliver high-quality services efficiently. With over a century of experience, Elis has established itself as a leader in cleanliness, image, hygiene, and well-being services.
ADIAL SAS
Private Equity Round in 2022
Adial specializes in the development and manufacturing of automated vending machines that serve pizza and panini. Its flagship product, PIZZADOOR, addresses the growing demand for convenient access to fresh pizzas from artisanal pizzerias. The company provides comprehensive services that include the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of these vending machines, catering to various clients such as restaurants, hotels, and public venues. By focusing on modern technology and consumer preferences, Adial aims to enhance the accessibility of quality food options in diverse locations.
Foodles
Series B in 2021
Foodles is a company that offers innovative catering solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2014 and based in Clichy, France, Foodles provides a unique approach to workplace dining by either establishing on-site canteens or supplying meal vouchers for employees. The company features connected fridges stocked with a variety of options, including starters, main courses, and desserts, which are replenished daily. Additionally, Foodles offers a pre-order service that allows employees to select daily specials for convenient delivery directly to their workplace, ensuring that meals are personalized and efficiently served. By focusing on quality and affordability, Foodles aims to enhance the dining experience at work for its clients.
HostnFly
Series A in 2019
HostnFly is a rental management services company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in optimizing revenue for property owners renting out their apartments on platforms like Airbnb. HostnFly provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes creating advertisements, selecting guests, managing housekeeping, and maintaining properties. By utilizing algorithms designed to enhance income from rentals, the company guarantees stable rental income for owners, ensuring a seamless and convenient renting process.
ideolys
Venture Round in 2018
Ideolys SAS is a company based in La Roche sur Yon, France, specializing in web-based software solutions tailored for the catering industry. Founded in 2010, it offers Easilys, an internet application designed for managing catering operations in business and industry sectors, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, Ideolys provides Easilys Commandes Convives, a customer portal that facilitates remote ordering for central kitchen sites and home deliveries. The company also offers training, support, hosting, and project management services to enhance its software solutions.
Dupont Restauration
Venture Round in 2017
Dupont Restauration , undisputed leader in catering, while remaining a family-sized company, remains close to its employees. Dupont Traiteur, the event activity of Dupont Restauration, includes the VIP services of sports venues (cocktails, reception, buffet, sit-down meals), the management of the general public sales of some of these sites and the receptions activity (conventions of businesses, weddings, private events ...) on the Estate.
1Check
Venture Round in 2017
1Check is a cloud-based SaaS platform and mobile application that specializes in operations management for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2012 by industry experts, it addresses the unique requirements of housekeeping, maintenance, and management teams. The platform enables managers to efficiently organize and schedule cleaning and maintenance teams for accommodation and tourism activities, enhancing customer service quality and boosting team productivity. With a presence at over 350 client sites across Europe, 1Check is recognized for its user-friendly technology that not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances customer satisfaction and working conditions for staff.
CASTALIE
Venture Round in 2016
Castalie SA is a French company based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, established in 2011, that specializes in manufacturing water filtration systems tailored for hotels, restaurants, cafés, and businesses. The company provides a range of zero-waste solutions, including micro-filtered water, reusable glass bottles, and water fountains. Castalie's water systems offer fresh, hot, or sparkling water on demand, aiming to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles. With a commitment to sustainability, Castalie has attracted over 2,000 clients, ranging from startups to renowned restaurants, by offering customizable and premium customer service alongside its innovative products.
New Nomads
Funding Round in 2016
New Nomads is a the specialist of innovative youth hostels. Founded in 2013 by Charlotte Bollard, Julien Routil and Pierric Soum, three associates with complementary profiles (architecture, strategy & marketing, finance), New Nomads designs and manages new generation hostels, more design, more comfortable and always at very competitive rates
Alloresto.fr
Venture Round in 2009
Alloresto.fr, the online alloresto.fr est le premier site Internet de restauration à domicile avec commande en ligne. En 14 ans, nous avons convaincu plus de 1 500 restaurateurs d'être présents sur le site, gagné la confiance de plus de 250 000 clients et livré plus de 20 millions de repas. Son fondateur, Sébastien Forest, est aujourd'hui entouré de 33 collaborateurs et entend bien étendre son activité à toute la France. Specialties Commande en ligne, Restauration à domicile food delivery leader in France.
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