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.

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

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 Industrial Engineering

Planisense

Debt Financing in 2024
Planisense is an editor of innovative solutions dedicated to the optimization and the digital transformation of Supply Chain processes (capacity planning, operations scheduling, inventory and lot size optimization, etc. Planisense is a publisher of innovative and intelligent planning solutions that allow, in a context that has become more complex, to be more flexible and more efficient.

Braincube

Series B in 2023
Braincube is an innovative company focused on enhancing productivity for manufacturers through its industrial Internet of Things platform. The platform collects and organizes complex data generated by production machines into a secure database. By employing advanced AI technologies and predictive algorithms, Braincube enables factories and production teams to optimize equipment control settings. This approach supports manufacturers in improving operational efficiency and making informed decisions based on real-time data insights.

Eramet

Grant in 2023
ERAMET is a world leader in alloy metals, including manganese and nickel, and high-end metallurgy. ERAMET also develops activities with high growth potential, such as mineralized sands (titanium dioxide and zircon), lithium and recycling. The Group employs approximately 13,000 people in 20 countries.

Kickmaker

Venture Round in 2023
Kickmaker is an industrialization agency operating in Europe and Asia, focused on transforming prototypes into market-ready products. The company employs an innovative contracting model that supports partners in achieving industrial success. With a strong emphasis on design to manufacturing expertise, Kickmaker assists in developing industrialization strategies, optimizing product designs, and implementing DFX methodologies. Their skilled team also prepares manufacturing processes, enhances product quality, and manages product life cycles. Through these services, Kickmaker aims to ensure that its partners' products reach their intended markets effectively.

Sintermat

Seed Round in 2022
Sintermat is a powder metallurgy company that specializes in providing innovative material solutions for the metal industry as well as various customer application sectors. The company develops performance materials tailored for industries such as luxury goods, packaging, aeronautics, defense, and industrial tooling. Sintermat emphasizes sustainability by utilizing bio-based materials, including wood, leather, horn, husk, coffee grounds, oyster shells, snail shells, and fish scales, in its production processes. This approach not only addresses the material needs of diverse industries but also supports sustainable and responsible resource management through materials-saving and recycling services.

DUFFAU

Debt Financing in 2021
DUFFAU is an expertise and innovation capacity to the industry's technological development. They teams are dedicated to providing solutions that combine energy savings, industrial performance, and environmental stewardship.

Purecontrol

Venture Round in 2021
Purecontrol is a developer of industrial automation systems that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate continuous improvement in complex installations. The company's platform employs AI algorithms to analyze equipment operations, predict maintenance needs, and optimize performance. By enhancing process reliability and operational efficiency, Purecontrol helps companies achieve lower energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. Its innovative solutions aim to improve overall industrial performance while promoting sustainability.

Ekimetrics

Venture Round in 2020
Ekimetrics is a global consulting firm based in Paris, France, specializing in industrialized corporate data science solutions. The firm combines consulting expertise with advanced data science and technology to enhance company performance, growth, and profitability. Ekimetrics develops tailored solutions that deliver significant impact in under six months, focusing on areas such as data transformation, marketing performance, customer intelligence, pricing strategies, process optimization, and broader data solutions. Through its team of data scientists, the company emphasizes ethical and conscious practices in data and artificial intelligence, enabling clients to improve their marketing and operational performance while revitalizing their business models.

B-Hive Engineering

Venture Round in 2020
B-Hive Engineering is an engineering and operational consulting firm based in Mulhouse, France, with additional offices in Lyon and Paris, and operations in Montréal, Canada. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in providing technical assistance and project management services across various sectors, including chemistry, petrochemistry, energy, food, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, automotive, rail, aeronautics, and civil engineering. B-Hive Engineering supports clients throughout the study and design phases of projects, offering operational support and training in project management to effectively address project challenges. The firm is dedicated to enhancing efficiency in industry, transport, and construction sectors.

Presto Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Presto Engineering, Inc. is a provider of outsourced development operations for semiconductor and Internet of Things (IoT) device companies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company specializes in turn-key solutions that encompass radio-frequency (RF), mixed-signal devices, and comprehensive semiconductor testing and analysis services. Its offerings include wafer fabrication, back-end processing, and various backend packaging services. Additionally, Presto Engineering provides extensive product engineering, debugging, and release acceleration services, which cover testing, reliability assessments, and yield enhancement. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including medical, automotive, industrial, and communications. With additional offices in France, Thailand, and Taiwan, Presto Engineering aims to help clients minimize overhead, reduce risk, and expedite their time-to-market.

OpenAirlines

Debt Financing in 2018
OpenAirlines, founded in 2006 in Toulouse, France, specializes in providing software solutions for the airline industry to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. The company focuses on fuel savings through its flagship product, SkyBreathe®, while also offering tools for crew management (CrewIntelligence™ and CrewPad™) and fleet optimization (OptiFleet™). By utilizing advanced data analytics and algorithms, OpenAirlines enables airlines to assess flight efficiency based on in-flight data, ultimately helping them optimize fuel consumption, crew resource usage, and fleet management. Its innovative solutions are utilized by a diverse range of customers across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.

ECM Technologies

Funding Round in 2014
ECM Technologies SA engages in the manufacture of industrial furnaces for car, electronics, photovoltaic, laboratory/research, metallurgy, aeronautics/aerospace/maritime, chemistry, nuclear, medical, and ceramics industries.

HYD&AU

Private Equity Round in 2013
HYD&AU is a manufacturer based in Bordeaux, France, specializing in hydraulic and electromechanical equipment. The company focuses on providing mechatronic solutions for a range of applications, both mobile and industrial. HYD&AU develops industrial electrical cabinets, automated systems, and wiring assemblies that facilitate efficient fluid management and advance mechatronic engineering. Through its innovative products, the company aims to serve customers globally across various sectors.
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