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 Image Recognition

UnitySC

Venture Round in 2022
UnitySC is recognized worldwide as a key player in inspection and metrology, combining advanced technologies in automated optical inspection and 3D imaging with high depth of focus line scanning, temporal-mode interferometry, spectrometry, and phase shift analysis. This enables customers to deliver higher yields and achieve faster time to market. We provide standard and customized solutions adapted to specific industrial needs and constraints, enabling a new era in process control.

SightCall

Series B in 2021
SightCall is a provider of a live video platform designed to enhance enterprise operations through visual support. Founded in 2007 and based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of mobile and web applications that enable businesses to see what their customers see, facilitating remote guidance. Its platform integrates Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to enrich the user experience and improve problem-solving efficiency across various industries, including insurance, telecommunications, transportation, telehealth, and manufacturing. SightCall's services allow enterprises to streamline processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and leverage real-time communication through a secure, scalable infrastructure.

Pixyl

Venture Round in 2021
Pixyl SAS develops automatic neuroimaging solutions. The company provides quantitative neuroimaging biomarker extraction for improved insight and decision-making in clinical studies and routine clinical practice. Its automatic neuroimaging segmentation plugins are designed for integration into the workflows of imaging CROs, neuroradiologists, and neurologists; and algorithms are available for multiple sclerosis, chronic stroke, and traumatic brain injury applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France.

Newsbridge

Series A in 2021
Newsbridge is a company based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, that specializes in contribution and image processing solutions. Founded in 2016, it focuses on producing content for television channels, production houses, and agencies. Newsbridge offers AI-based video indexing tools designed to assist publishers and broadcasters in streamlining their production processes and enhancing the value of their content through improved indexing.

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.

Multiwave Imaging

Grant in 2020
Multiwave Imaging is a French company recognized as a leader in the design of metamaterial MRI antennas. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Multiwave Technologies AG, which was founded in Switzerland in March 2015 and has its headquarters in Geneva. The company focuses on developing innovative metamaterial technologies aimed at enhancing quality of life. Multiwave Imaging's primary objective is to create and harness intellectual property, assess its commercial viability, and establish management teams to transform these innovations into marketable products. This strategic approach enables Multiwave Imaging to build companies across various sectors, leveraging advanced technology to address diverse needs.

Pixium Vision

Post in 2020
Pixium Vision SA is a Paris-based company focused on developing implantable medical devices to address blindness caused by the degeneration of retinal photoreceptor cells. The company is known for its bionic vision system, the PRIMA System, which aims to restore vision and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from vision loss. Additionally, Pixium Vision is advancing its retinal implant technologies through devices such as the IRIS1, currently in clinical trials, and the upcoming IRIS2, which promises improved visual acuity. The company is also working on the IRIS3 sub-retinal implant, leveraging cutting-edge advancements in neural processing and micro-electronics. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from the Vision Institute and Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Pixium collaborates with leading institutions, including Stanford University and Moorfields Eye Hospital, to further its research and development efforts. The company is supported by prominent European venture capital firms.

Multiwave Imaging

Grant in 2020
Multiwave Imaging is a French company recognized as a leader in the design of metamaterial MRI antennas. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Multiwave Technologies AG, which was founded in Switzerland in March 2015 and has its headquarters in Geneva. The company focuses on developing innovative metamaterial technologies aimed at enhancing quality of life. Multiwave Imaging's primary objective is to create and harness intellectual property, assess its commercial viability, and establish management teams to transform these innovations into marketable products. This strategic approach enables Multiwave Imaging to build companies across various sectors, leveraging advanced technology to address diverse needs.

TwicPics

Seed Round in 2020
TwicPics designs and develops Uniform Resource Locator (URL) based image processing Application Program Interface (API) software. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Paris, France.

Foodvisor

Venture Round in 2018
Foodvisor is a nutrition application that assists users in making healthier dietary choices by utilizing smartphone cameras to identify food items and estimate serving sizes. The app provides detailed nutritional information rapidly, allowing users to access essential data about their meals. This functionality goes beyond merely counting calories; it aims to promote healthier eating habits and support users in achieving a balanced diet. By combining technology with nutritional guidance, Foodvisor empowers individuals to improve their dietary habits effectively.

Isorg

Series B in 2018
Isorg SA, founded in 2010 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of organic and printed electronic devices, particularly in the fields of photonics and image sensors. The company is noted for its innovative high-performance opto-electronic sensors, which can be integrated into various products, transforming surfaces made of plastic or glass into smart interfaces. Isorg offers a comprehensive range of services, from proof-of-concept to mass production, catering to diverse applications across consumer electronics, home appliances, smart buildings, industrial sectors, healthcare, and safety. Additionally, the company provides support for product development and integration. Its technology includes large-area image sensors and photodetectors, contributing to sectors such as medical imaging, non-destructive testing, and data security.

Gleamer

Seed Round in 2018
Gleamer SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed for medical imaging diagnosis. Its flagship product, BoneView, utilizes AI technology to automatically detect traumatic injuries and bone abnormalities in radiographic images. This software assists radiologists by providing preliminary data for diagnosis, highlighting potential lesions, and improving overall productivity in clinical settings. By integrating this technology into hospitals and clinics, Gleamer aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of radiological assessments, enabling radiologists to prioritize patients effectively and reduce the risk of overlooking critical conditions.

Qopius

Seed Round in 2017
Qopius Technology, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing an application programming interface that allows retailers, brands, and distributors to create artificial intelligence modules for image recognition. The company's innovative solution integrates connected cameras and AI to assess shelf composition in hypermarkets and convenience stores. Qopius aims to enhance retail operations by digitizing shelves, enabling retailers to measure shelf performance, boost productivity, and minimize out-of-stock situations. Its Retail Pulse platform assists major players in the fast-moving consumer goods sector by monitoring product behavior on shelves and facilitating real-time corrective actions. With a vision of a fully connected store, Qopius is working towards a seamless shopping experience that eliminates waiting in line and ensures optimal product placement. As of February 2020, Qopius operates as a subsidiary of Trax Technology Solutions Pte Ltd.

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.

Deepomatic

Debt Financing in 2015
Deepomatic is a Paris-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in AI-driven software solutions for computer vision. It offers tools such as Deepomatic Studio, which enables users to design custom video recognition systems, and Deepomatic Run, which facilitates the operation of image recognition applications in production. The platform allows businesses to address image-related challenges by uploading images, training models through manual annotation and active learning, and deploying APIs. Deepomatic serves a diverse clientele, including Global 500 companies across various sectors such as automotive, healthcare, construction, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, public transport, and retail. The company also has an office in New York, further expanding its reach in the technology landscape.

Isorg

Venture Round in 2014
Isorg SA, founded in 2010 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of organic and printed electronic devices, particularly in the fields of photonics and image sensors. The company is noted for its innovative high-performance opto-electronic sensors, which can be integrated into various products, transforming surfaces made of plastic or glass into smart interfaces. Isorg offers a comprehensive range of services, from proof-of-concept to mass production, catering to diverse applications across consumer electronics, home appliances, smart buildings, industrial sectors, healthcare, and safety. Additionally, the company provides support for product development and integration. Its technology includes large-area image sensors and photodetectors, contributing to sectors such as medical imaging, non-destructive testing, and data security.

Pixium Vision

Series A in 2013
Pixium Vision SA is a Paris-based company focused on developing implantable medical devices to address blindness caused by the degeneration of retinal photoreceptor cells. The company is known for its bionic vision system, the PRIMA System, which aims to restore vision and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from vision loss. Additionally, Pixium Vision is advancing its retinal implant technologies through devices such as the IRIS1, currently in clinical trials, and the upcoming IRIS2, which promises improved visual acuity. The company is also working on the IRIS3 sub-retinal implant, leveraging cutting-edge advancements in neural processing and micro-electronics. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from the Vision Institute and Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Pixium collaborates with leading institutions, including Stanford University and Moorfields Eye Hospital, to further its research and development efforts. The company is supported by prominent European venture capital firms.
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