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 Marketplace

Brandquad

Convertible Note in 2021
Brandquad is a product content management suite for manufacturers, retailers and distributors where they create, enrich, manage and export high quality content. The platform helps departments to collaborate by assigning tasks and responsibilities as new products come in, powers the syndication of product content across the distributed commerce ecosystem and provides 6P ecommerce insights and actionable analytics to increase sales.

Farmitoo

Series A in 2021
Farmitoo SAS is an online platform based in Paris, France, that specializes in the sale of farm equipment directly from manufacturers. Established in 2017, the company provides a range of products, including agricultural machinery, workshop equipment, agricultural parts, and lifting equipment. By facilitating online purchases, Farmitoo aims to streamline the procurement process for farmers and agricultural businesses, making it easier to access essential equipment and supplies.

ManoMano

Series F in 2021
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.

Faume

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a technology and logistics platform intended to engage brands and their customers in building a circular economy. The company's platform offers site design, communication, product shooting, and customer service for brands to have an operational platform integrated into existing operations, enabling clients to manage their secondhand business by gaining new customers, retaining them, and increasing the long-term income for both physical and online stores.

Direct Market

Venture Round in 2021
Direct Market operates an online platform designed to enhance relationships between food producers and traders. It provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes ordering, logistics, invoicing, and payment processing, all aimed at fostering transparency within the food supply chain. The platform supports the creation of local food marketplaces, offers platform-as-a-service solutions for existing brands, and facilitates on-premise marketplace installations. By enabling businesses and organizations to integrate or develop their own food marketplaces, Direct Market aims to promote sustainable and resilient food systems while improving customer connections and data collection for better decision-making.

ManoMano

Series E in 2020
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.

Shopopop

Venture Round in 2020
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform that facilitates the connection between individuals looking to deliver groceries and those in need of home delivery services. The platform allows users to turn their daily journeys into profitable opportunities by delivering items for others in exchange for a small fee. By linking vendors with customers, Shopopop aims to streamline the process of grocery delivery, ensuring that users receive their purchases conveniently at home without complications. This innovative approach not only enhances local commerce but also promotes a shared economy, benefiting both deliverers and recipients.

ManoMano

Series D in 2019
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.

Adrenaline Hunter

Venture Round in 2017
Adrenaline Hunter operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate the search, comparison, and booking of adrenaline sports and unique adventure travel experiences worldwide. The platform connects adventurers with expert providers in extreme sports and adventure travel, ensuring users can easily find and secure thrilling activities tailored to their interests. By streamlining the process, Adrenaline Hunter enhances the accessibility of exciting experiences for adventure enthusiasts globally.

ManoMano

Series C in 2017
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.

Stootie

Series A in 2016
Stootie is a buyer-focused classifieds platform. It's mobile. It's local. And it's quick. Really quick! This is the tool you use to get that phone power outlet you forgot when you're working in a Starbucks. Or pretty much anything else. Anywhere. Anytime. The keywords of Stootie are : marketplace, P2P business, local, mobile, realtime, platform. Stootie is currently available on iOS and Android.

Bricoprivé.com

Funding Round in 2016
Bricoprivé.com is an online store specializing in DIY, gardening, and homeware products. The platform offers a dozen daily flash sales featuring a diverse selection of professional-quality items, catering to its six million members. Bricoprivé.com has established itself as a leader in the sector by leveraging its expertise in sourcing high-quality products in collaboration with suppliers. The company's strong value proposition and solid digital experience contribute to its growth and popularity among consumers seeking reliable home improvement solutions.

ManoMano

Series B in 2016
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It serves as a platform for a community of enthusiasts who can share tips and advice related to their projects. The marketplace connects customers directly with a network of merchants, offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. By leveraging a data-driven approach, ManoMano aims to facilitate various gardening and home improvement endeavors, ensuring that users have access to the tools and resources they need to complete their projects effectively.

Wizaplace

Venture Round in 2016
Wizaplace is a software as a service platform based in Lyon, France, that specializes in the creation and management of online marketplaces. Established in 2012 and officially launched in 2015, the platform supports various marketplace models, including B2C, B2B, and C2C, as well as tailored service marketplaces. It features an integrated environment with approximately 70 modules that facilitate the development of diverse e-commerce solutions, e-services, crowdfunding initiatives, and collaborative platforms. The company was co-founded and is run by Eric and Cécile Alessandri, and as of January 2017, it had a team of around 20 employees.

MagicEvent

Seed Round in 2015
Real estate agencies and individuals can use the advertising platform MAgicEvent.com. Submitting an advertisement is free. In this way, you will be sure to find all the offers on the market which originate from an agency or an individual. The contact details of the owner, real estate agency and the accommodation are never published, therefore, avoiding cold calling and thus, protecting their privacy. The tenant can select his/her accommodation and pay directly online as easily as a hotel room. The website guarantees that the accommodation is fit for occupation. The owner will only be paid in full 48 hours after the arrival of the tenant. Each accommodation has been analysed and we have given it an objective score from 1 to 5 MAgic stars, which can be compared to the star ratings of hotels. This objective score (MAgic exclusivity) does not have an official value. It takes into account the configuration of the accommodation (surface area of the rooms, number of bathrooms compared to the number of beds, surface area of the accommodation compared to the number of beds, date of renovation, etc.) as well as the equipment of the accommodation declared by the owner. In addition to this objective score, comments and favourites (hearts) of the previous tenants will help you with your selection. In this way, you can book an accommodation with 3 stars - 5 hearts, which is best of 3 stars. MAgicEvent.com also offers a number of local services to accompany you during your business trip: airport/exhibition centre transfers, interpreters, assistance, concierge service, events, etc. Following the same principle as the owner, the service providers can also place an advertisement on the website for free.

Lengow

Series B in 2015
Lengow is an e-commerce automation software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that assists brands and distributors in managing their product distribution across various online channels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Nantes, France, the company enables online retailers to centralize, optimize, and track their product catalogs across marketplaces, comparison shopping engines, affiliate networks, and social media platforms. Since its international expansion began in 2012, Lengow has established dedicated teams in Paris and operates in over 40 countries, supporting more than 38,000 websites. The platform facilitates the efficient delivery of product information across more than 1,800 marketing channels, helping merchants improve their online visibility and sales performance.

Demooz

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Demooz Processing SAS is a French company based in Bordeaux that operates an online platform designed to facilitate trials of high-tech products under real usage conditions. Founded in 2013, the platform enables potential buyers to test products through interactions with existing owners, allowing for a practical evaluation before making a purchase. By fostering a community-based approach, Demooz supports consumers in their decision-making process and enhances retailers' customer acquisition strategies. This innovative model ensures that buyers can confidently assess whether a product meets their needs without the necessity of visiting a store.

Menlook

Venture Round in 2014
Menlook is a prominent European online marketplace focused on men's lifestyle and fashion, attracting over 4 million unique visitors each month. Following its acquisition of oki-ni.com in 2013, Menlook has solidified its position in the premium and luxury fashion sectors. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, and accessories, complemented by editorial content covering various topics such as culture, technology, travel, and gastronomy. With more than 1,000 partners and a staff of 150 across four countries, Menlook has experienced significant growth, exceeding 80% in 2015. The company has successfully raised over €40 million in funding, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering a comprehensive and engaging shopping experience tailored to the modern man.

Mister-Auto

Series C in 2013
Mister Auto sells automobile parts and accessories online to buyers in France.

Trend-Corner.Com

Venture Round in 2013
Trend-Corner.com is an e-commerce platform based in Bagnolet, France, established in 2006. The website specializes in retailing a wide range of products, focusing on home and garden items as well as gifts. It provides a comprehensive selection of trends and teleshopping products, aiming to meet diverse consumer needs through its online portal.

Recommerce Group

Venture Round in 2013
Recommerce Group specializes in the trade-in and remarketing of second-hand mobile phones, offering a comprehensive range of solutions for the refurbishment and resale of smartphones. The company employs advanced proprietary technologies to give new life to used devices, facilitating both buyback and resale processes. Its services encompass multi-channel trade-in solutions, including reverse logistics, data erasure, and customer support, as well as graphic design and web development for marketing initiatives. Recommerce Group also provides rental options for smartphones and tablets on flexible terms. Operating internationally, the company collaborates with prominent retailers and mobile network operators in France, Switzerland, and Spain, while maintaining a network of physical and online distribution channels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, Recommerce Group also has additional offices in Grenoble, Warsaw, Madrid, and Fribourg, positioning itself as a leader in the European recommerce market.

Sparkow

Series B in 2013
Sparkow is a provider of expert SaaS solutions that enables merchants to boost their performance by designing a streamlined buying journey. Sparkow solutions answer three objectives: improve customer’s buying experience, boost commercial performance and improve sales teams’ productivity. Sparkow solutions optimize more than 150 sales dispositive (websites, mobile apps, call centers, digital in store…) in more than 20 countries and in all retail-linked activities. In 2014, Compario changes brand identity and becomes Sparkow. Fully aligned with product strategy, this new brand is less tied to a functional universe and better represents the width of solutions: Sparkow Personalisation Suite, Sparkow Merchandising, Sparkow Recommendation and Sparkow Digital Store. Stating values of flexibility and accessibility of the solution, the Sparkow brand will benefit from a clearer understanding on global markets.

Sparkow

Series A in 2010
Sparkow is a provider of expert SaaS solutions that enables merchants to boost their performance by designing a streamlined buying journey. Sparkow solutions answer three objectives: improve customer’s buying experience, boost commercial performance and improve sales teams’ productivity. Sparkow solutions optimize more than 150 sales dispositive (websites, mobile apps, call centers, digital in store…) in more than 20 countries and in all retail-linked activities. In 2014, Compario changes brand identity and becomes Sparkow. Fully aligned with product strategy, this new brand is less tied to a functional universe and better represents the width of solutions: Sparkow Personalisation Suite, Sparkow Merchandising, Sparkow Recommendation and Sparkow Digital Store. Stating values of flexibility and accessibility of the solution, the Sparkow brand will benefit from a clearer understanding on global markets.
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