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
Maufras Du Chatellier, Elyssa
Investment Director
Edouard Combette
Investment Director
Charlotte Corbaz
Investment Drector - Large Venture
Dahoune, Sofia
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
Fourcade, Romain
Investment Director
Fournier, Paul-François
Executive Director, Innovation Department
Vanessa Giraud
Director of Environmental Impact Funds
Alessandro Gonella
Director
Gwenaël Hamon
Investment Director
Laurent Higueret
Senior Investment Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences - Large Venture Fund
Jacq, Véronique
Head of Digital Venture team
Louis Janneau
Investment Director and Fund Manager
Magali Joessel
Director of Funds
So-Yeon Koo
Senior Investment Manager
Jerome Langlade
Investment Director Aquitaine / Limousin / Poitou-Charentes
Eric Lefebvre
Director
Stéphane Lefevre-Sauli
Senior Investment Director
Legardeur, Arnaud
Investment Director
Martinez M.B.A., Ph.D., MBA, Olivier
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 Machinery
Meiogenix
Series A in 2024
Meiogenix is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative breeding technologies aimed at unlocking the untapped genetic diversity of various organisms. By modulating the frequency of homologous recombination in eukaryotic cells, the company enhances natural biodiversity. This approach enables the creation of new products that can help tackle pressing global food and industrial challenges. Through its advancements, Meiogenix contributes to the exploration and application of genetic resources, ultimately aiming to improve agricultural and industrial outputs.
NRJx
Seed Round in 2024
NRJx is a next-generation energy management software for manufacturers.
Stirweld
Venture Round in 2024
Stirweld is a company that specializes in the development of friction stir welding (FSW) technologies aimed at various industrial sectors. The company offers a range of products, including industrial friction welding machines and clamping systems, along with services such as prototyping, training, and expert consultation. Stirweld's innovations enable industries like automotive, space, aerospace, and metalworking to effectively utilize friction stir welding techniques on all computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools. Through its focus on advancing welding technologies, Stirweld supports the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes across multiple sectors.
Feelbat
Debt Financing in 2024
Feelbat specializes in providing professional instrumentation tools designed for the monitoring of structures. The company offers a variety of services that include electronic sensors and structural monitoring solutions, aimed at simplifying management for its clients. Additionally, Feelbat provides tracking tools, dedicated support, and anticipated repair services, ensuring comprehensive assistance for customers in effectively managing their structural integrity.
Eyco
Series A in 2024
Eyco specializes in designing and manufacturing smart circuits, playing a significant role in the European microelectronics sector. The company produces hardware components for digital applications, focusing on high-tech solutions that operate with minimal environmental impact. Eyco's commitment to sustainable practices enables clients to implement secure digital applications while promoting environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. Through its advanced industrial machinery, Eyco ensures efficient mass production tailored to client specifications, contributing to the evolving landscape of electronics.
BrightClue
Seed Round in 2024
At heart of the French Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, BrightClue is the outworking of a strongly-held conviction: AI has the power to transform industrial data into knowledge. We supply major Manufacturers with AI solutions to leverage the full potential of their in-house technical databases. Our solutions use models built on artificial neural networks to analyze Manufacturers' technical data, extracting knowledge that unlocks in-house potential.
Vulkam
Debt Financing in 2023
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, that specializes in the design, development, and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam utilizes biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of materials such as zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products find applications across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, cryogenic, watches, jewellery, and micro components. Vulkam's focus on creating micromechanical parts that are significantly smaller yet maintain strength and functionality sets a new standard in metallurgy and metal processing, positioning the company as a leader in the development of advanced metal technologies.
Vulkam
Venture Round in 2023
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, that specializes in the design, development, and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam utilizes biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of materials such as zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products find applications across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, cryogenic, watches, jewellery, and micro components. Vulkam's focus on creating micromechanical parts that are significantly smaller yet maintain strength and functionality sets a new standard in metallurgy and metal processing, positioning the company as a leader in the development of advanced metal technologies.
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.
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.
ex9
Grant in 2022
Ex9 specializes in providing unmanned transport solutions for logistics operators, focusing on automating the movement of trailers within closed environments such as warehouses, distribution hubs, and manufacturing plants. The company deploys a fleet of eco-friendly, cost-effective robot-tractors designed to enhance cross-dock shunting operations. This service allows for continuous 24/7 operations, leading to significant reductions in operational costs, carbon emissions, and safety incidents. Ex9 aims to improve operational performance by 30% while achieving a remarkable reduction in CO2 emissions by nearly 90% in the global supply chain. Through its automation services, Ex9 addresses unsafe, time-consuming, and low-value tasks in industrial transport, ultimately enhancing productivity and efficiency for its clients.
Tracktor
Venture Round in 2022
Tracktor is a web-based platform that facilitates the rental and purchase of construction equipment for building and civil engineering professionals. It aggregates various rental companies across France, allowing users to find and compare equipment options efficiently. The platform enables construction workers to obtain instant quotes and book a range of equipment, including mini-excavators, platforms, trolleys, barriers, and living bases, all in a few clicks. By streamlining the rental process, Tracktor provides favorable conditions for customers, regardless of their rental volume, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the construction industry.
Tracktor
Venture Round in 2022
Tracktor is a web-based platform that facilitates the rental and purchase of construction equipment for building and civil engineering professionals. It aggregates various rental companies across France, allowing users to find and compare equipment options efficiently. The platform enables construction workers to obtain instant quotes and book a range of equipment, including mini-excavators, platforms, trolleys, barriers, and living bases, all in a few clicks. By streamlining the rental process, Tracktor provides favorable conditions for customers, regardless of their rental volume, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the construction industry.
Meiogenix
Series A in 2021
Meiogenix is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative breeding technologies aimed at unlocking the untapped genetic diversity of various organisms. By modulating the frequency of homologous recombination in eukaryotic cells, the company enhances natural biodiversity. This approach enables the creation of new products that can help tackle pressing global food and industrial challenges. Through its advancements, Meiogenix contributes to the exploration and application of genetic resources, ultimately aiming to improve agricultural and industrial outputs.
Plissonneau
Venture Round in 2021
Plissonneau is a provider of equipment rental and transport services based in Fort de France, France. The company specializes in various sectors, including lifting and handling, and offers rental and sale of industrial vehicles, machinery, and public works equipment. Plissonneau also engages in the trading of personal protective equipment and is involved in the construction and management of petroleum-related equipment. By leveraging its technical expertise and industry know-how, Plissonneau aims to support clients in enhancing their operational efficiency and business growth.
Novarc
Private Equity Round in 2021
Novarc SA specializes in the manufacture and distribution of electrical safety equipment designed for the operation and maintenance of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical networks. The company produces insulated tools and safety equipment that enhance electrical safety for professional clients involved in electrical operations. Additionally, Novarc offers maintenance products targeting the automotive and industrial sectors, supporting clients in vehicle cleaning and renovation. Through its focus on safety and efficiency, Novarc aims to improve operational standards in the electrical maintenance industry.
METabolic EXplorer
Post in 2021
METabolic EXplorer S.A. is an industrial biochemical company based in Saint-Beauzire, France, founded in 1999. The company specializes in developing industrial fermentation processes as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical methods. It focuses on creating functional ingredients derived from natural sources, which are utilized in cosmetics and animal nutrition products, as well as serving as intermediates for synthesizing biomaterials. METabolic EXplorer emphasizes the economic viability of its production processes to enhance competitiveness against traditional petrochemical operations. The company is committed to improving the efficiency of microorganisms and diversifying the supply of renewable raw materials, aiming to produce essential basic chemical compounds with numerous industrial applications.
WeMaintain
Series B in 2021
WeMaintain is a tech-enabled lift maintenance company founded in 2017, with operations in Paris, London, and Singapore. The company offers a platform designed to simplify elevator management for building owners and managers. By combining the expertise of lift engineers with proprietary technology, WeMaintain provides real-time data and cross-equipment insights that help reduce costs, improve performance, and minimize energy consumption. The platform supports not only elevators but also escalators, fire safety systems, and automatic doors, enhancing overall equipment reliability while reducing downtime and operational incidents.
dessIA
Series A in 2021
DessIA is a developer of augmented engineering software that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline product development. The company's platform assists engineers and architects by automating tasks in the early stages of design, generating numerous architectural options, and identifying optimal configurations that align with sustainability and profitability goals. By addressing complex engineering challenges, DessIA enables automotive and mechanical engineers to enhance their efficiency and explore innovative solutions, ultimately reducing lead times and increasing profit margins.
DiagRAMS Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
DiagRAMS Technologies offers predictive maintenance solution for AI industry.
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.
McPhy Energy
Post in 2020
McPhy Energy S.A. is a French cleantech company based in La Motte, established in 2008. It specializes in developing and supplying equipment for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, catering to the hydrogen energy, zero-emission mobility, and industrial hydrogen markets globally. The company's product portfolio includes alkaline electrolyzers that facilitate hydrogen production in various capacities, as well as innovative solid-state hydrogen storage solutions. Additionally, McPhy designs and manufactures hydrogen refueling stations and integrated hydrogen solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the transition towards sustainable energy systems.
Vulkam
Grant in 2020
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, that specializes in the design, development, and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam utilizes biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of materials such as zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products find applications across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, cryogenic, watches, jewellery, and micro components. Vulkam's focus on creating micromechanical parts that are significantly smaller yet maintain strength and functionality sets a new standard in metallurgy and metal processing, positioning the company as a leader in the development of advanced metal technologies.
Tournus Equipement
Private Equity Round in 2019
Tournus Equipement, S.A.S. is a manufacturer based in Tournus, France, specializing in stainless steel environments for professional kitchens and supermarket fish counters. The company provides a wide range of products, including mobile and modular kitchens, regeneration ovens, warmers, sterilizing cabinets, and various kitchen units. It also designs and manufactures equipment such as trolleys, containers, wash-basins, dishwashing equipment, and shelving products. Tournus Equipement serves diverse sectors, including canteens, restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and transport catering services. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, the company offers joint design, installation, and express delivery services, catering to the specific needs of its clients. Founded in 1910, Tournus Equipement is known for its commitment to quality and durability in commercial kitchen solutions.
Texelis
Venture Round in 2018
Texelis is a manufacturer based in Limoges, France, specializing in the design and distribution of ground linking and power transmission systems for heavy vehicles. Established in 1939, the company employs around 350 people and focuses on drivetrains, including axles and road links. Texelis offers maintenance and support programs for its products, ensuring optimal performance throughout their operational life. The company serves a diverse range of clients in sectors such as rail transport, metros, trams, armored vehicles, and heavy trucks, contributing to the enhancement of mobility in these critical areas.
Connected Cycle
Debt Financing in 2018
Connected Cycle specializes in geolocation solutions designed for bicycles and industrial assets. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio that includes sensors and a fleet management platform, which enables real-time monitoring and tracking of both bikes and containers. By offering metrics and reports on service usage and availability, Connected Cycle ensures that clients can effectively manage their outdoor tracking needs in a cost-effective manner.
T.A.P. France
Private Equity Round in 2018
TAP Group designs, manufactures and markets storage and handling equipment for a highly diverse professional clientele, from SMEs to key accounts, in France and abroad.
Pernat Emile
Funding Round in 2016
Pernat Emile manufactures high-precision mechanical parts to car makers and OEMs. It offers valve guides, plug ends and nipples, nozzles, pinions/gears and hubs, sliding sleeves, spacers, screws and other fixation parts, and hydraulic components; clutch parts, gear wheels, and balancing coils; ball pins, ball joints, ball and socket joints, spherical joints, and swivel heads; and axles, shafts, axes, bars, rods, bolts, and pins.
Frénéhard & Michaux
Venture Round in 2016
Frénéhard & Michaux is specialists in their new markets with the building envelope. Our future is focused on fall protection solutions and the protection of work at height. Frénéhard & Michaux is a major French industrial group. Our ambition : Create synergies between our entities to create great ideas. Strengthen the core business of each of our companies. Capitalize on our historical brands to conquer new markets. Extend the group's presence in the construction and industry markets. Pool our R & D resources to develop our product lines. Forge a leading European group with an industrial anchor in France.
SPPP FRANCE
Funding Round in 2016
SPPP provides, in Europe, for companies of all sectors (automobiles), solutions of decoration, industrial painting, on all plastic parts.
Novarc
Venture Round in 2015
Novarc SA specializes in the manufacture and distribution of electrical safety equipment designed for the operation and maintenance of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical networks. The company produces insulated tools and safety equipment that enhance electrical safety for professional clients involved in electrical operations. Additionally, Novarc offers maintenance products targeting the automotive and industrial sectors, supporting clients in vehicle cleaning and renovation. Through its focus on safety and efficiency, Novarc aims to improve operational standards in the electrical maintenance industry.
Connected Cycle
Grant in 2015
Connected Cycle specializes in geolocation solutions designed for bicycles and industrial assets. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio that includes sensors and a fleet management platform, which enables real-time monitoring and tracking of both bikes and containers. By offering metrics and reports on service usage and availability, Connected Cycle ensures that clients can effectively manage their outdoor tracking needs in a cost-effective manner.
Lewis Industries
Private Equity Round in 2015
Lewis Industries specializes in the design and manufacture of precision sheet metal parts, incorporating electronic components as necessary to deliver fully assembled equipment. Founded in 1966 and based in Nemours, France, the company serves various sectors including medical, lighting, information technology, telecommunications, heating, transport, and instrumentation. With over 40 years of experience, Lewis Industries is known for its expertise in high precision operations such as laser cutting, sheet metal bending, welding, assembly, and finishing. The company is committed to providing parts with both simple and complex geometries, as well as functional units tailored to the specific needs of its clients.
Chaumeca
Venture Round in 2015
Chaumeca specializes in the design and manufacture of compressed air and gas processing equipment for various industries. The company focuses on delivering customized solutions tailored to client projects, utilizing the expertise of application engineers and design teams to meet specific requirements. Chaumeca's product offerings include non-heat adsorption dryers, external regeneration adsorption dryers, refrigerant dryers, separators, filters, refrigerants, water washers, and membrane scrubbers. Additionally, the company provides comprehensive customer support that encompasses maintenance, upgrading, and renovation of equipment, ensuring long-term operational efficiency for its clients.
EZ Wheel
Series B in 2015
ez-Wheel SAS is an innovative technology company founded in 2009. Registered in France with a capital of 168 660 €, the company develops a range of industrial electric traction solutions dedicated to handling tools and soft mobility. Located in Charente, in the heart of the Mecatronic Valley, ez-Wheel benefit from geographical and economical opportunities entertained by a number of industrials players and SMEs implanted locally. ez-Wheel's innovative technology and industrial know-how represent a direct outcome of synergies between well-known technologies and proven methodologies.
Connected Cycle
Grant in 2014
Connected Cycle specializes in geolocation solutions designed for bicycles and industrial assets. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio that includes sensors and a fleet management platform, which enables real-time monitoring and tracking of both bikes and containers. By offering metrics and reports on service usage and availability, Connected Cycle ensures that clients can effectively manage their outdoor tracking needs in a cost-effective manner.
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.
Technogenia
Venture Round in 2014
Technogenia specializes in tungsten carbide metallurgy, focusing on the manufacture of abrasion-resistant and anti-wear welding products and coatings. Utilizing high-power laser technology, the company aims to enhance hardness and durability in its offerings. Technogenia serves various industries, including oil and gas drilling, mining, and the iron and steel sector, providing solutions that effectively address abrasion challenges faced by its clients.
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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