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.

Laurent Arthaud

Managing Director

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

Deputy Director of the Large Venture Fund and Deputy Managing Director

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

Gwenael Hamon

Investment Director

Laurent Higueret Ph.D

Senior Investment Director

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 Director

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Past deals in Messaging

Vibly

Seed Round in 2024
Vibly is a platform that streamlines communication and management for higher education associations. It enhances operational efficiency, increases visibility of student initiatives, and fosters community engagement. The platform securely connects students, faculty, and associations, simplifying interactions and collaborations. It also aids student associations in managing events, reducing errors, and efficiently communicating with students and companies.

LAfricaMobile

Series A in 2024
LAfricaMobile is a digital multichannel cloud communication platform based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2014. The company specializes in mobile marketing services, enabling enterprises across Africa to strengthen their connections with customers via mobile phones. LAfricaMobile offers customized solutions tailored to the local context, facilitating seamless communication between businesses and their clientele. Its adaptable platform supports multi-operator, multi-channel, and multi-country capabilities, allowing companies to effectively reach diverse audiences while providing end consumers with instant, safe, and secure access to essential information.

Izysea

Seed Round in 2023
Izysea is a technology company that specializes in developing a web application tailored for boaters and marinas. The platform streamlines the port experience by providing key features like marine information, service timetables, interactive mapping, in-house service bookings, and integrated messaging. This enables efficient communication between boaters and marinas, facilitating ground handling services.

IA Medical

Seed Round in 2023
IA Medical transforms raw data into intelligent patient knowledge. Its algorithms help to understand patient data, from diagnosis to follow-up, to support them with its conversational agents but also to set up a hybrid solution of cognitive and behavioral therapies.

Unipile

Seed Round in 2023
Unipile is a developer of a multi-channel communications platform that aims to streamline users' messaging experiences across various platforms, including Email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook Messenger, and SMS. The company's solution consolidates multiple messaging channels into a single inbox, allowing users to manage their communications more effectively. By simplifying the inbox management process, Unipile helps users process, schedule, and archive incoming messages, reducing inbox clutter and enhancing productivity. This approach enables individuals to achieve greater efficiency and serenity in their daily work by providing the tools necessary to handle all their messaging accounts seamlessly.

Locuta

Seed Round in 2023
Locuta specializes in developing advanced callbot solutions aimed at automating the conversational customer experience. The company designs artificial intelligence bots that function as virtual teleconsultants, capable of processing requests in multiple languages. Their callbots and chatbots seamlessly integrate with telephone platforms and customer relationship management systems, allowing virtual agents to respond to inquiries and support requests effectively. Utilizing dialogue management based on automatic learning, Locuta assesses the automation potential of customer call centers by analyzing production audio recordings. This enables businesses to enhance their customer service operations and streamline order management within e-commerce environments.

WeLinQ

Pre Seed Round in 2023
WeLinQ is an online platform that provides free consultation services and easy messaging with therapists. They provide a practical substitute for in-person therapy with advantages including anytime messaging, adaptable scheduling, simple therapist switching, and the capacity to take part in sessions from any location.

Episto

Seed Round in 2021
Episto is a technology company that specializes in collecting authentic opinions from diverse audiences. It has developed a lead generation platform that utilizes customized social media advertisements to engage potential respondents effectively. By leveraging messaging applications, Episto facilitates genuine conversations with customers, enabling businesses to gather valuable feedback through questionnaires that include multiple-choice, open-ended, and media formats. This approach allows clients to connect more closely with their current and prospective customers, enhancing their ability to target and understand their customer base.

Symphony Communication Services

Series D in 2018
Symphony Communication Services, LLC is a secure collaboration platform that facilitates effective and compliant communication for traders and portfolio managers in the financial and insurance sectors. By consolidating digital communication tools such as messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing into a single platform, Symphony enhances productivity while ensuring adherence to data security and regulatory compliance requirements. The platform supports various functions including internal and external team communication, document sharing, and integration of applications and bots. Founded in 2012 and based in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has expanded its presence with offices in major financial hubs including New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Stockholm, Paris, and Tokyo. The company was formerly known as Perzo Inc. and rebranded in 2014. Symphony operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

iAdvize

Series C in 2017
iAdvize is a leading conversational commerce platform based in Europe, operating in 40 countries. It facilitates real-time engagement between businesses and their customers through a unified chat, voice, and video messaging solution. Customers can receive immediate assistance not only from customer service agents but also from community advocates through ibbü, an on-demand pool of experts. This approach enhances customer interactions and has been shown to generate an average of £119 in business per conversation handled by ibbü experts, compared to £91 by traditional customer service agents. This results in a substantial return on investment, with £58 generated for every £1 spent. By connecting customers with knowledgeable individuals, iAdvize improves conversion rates, customer satisfaction, and overall sales for businesses.

VeriCampus

Grant in 2017
VeriCampus is a technology company that focuses on enhancing student support services for colleges and universities through the use of artificial intelligence. The company develops AI-driven chatbots, known as 'Campus Assistants,' which are designed to embody the character and knowledge of the institution, thereby helping students effectively navigate their academic journeys. VeriCampus aims to make education more accessible and affordable by providing educational institutions with a comprehensive messaging platform that facilitates access to essential products, services, and information. This platform not only fosters increased engagement across various facets of the educational experience but also allows schools to deliver personalized support at a reduced cost.

Myelefant

Venture Round in 2016
myElefant is a company that specializes in mobile messaging services tailored for marketing teams. It develops a comprehensive mobile marketing messaging platform that enables modern marketers to execute effective messaging campaigns. The platform facilitates communication with consumers through rich content and allows brands to manage hyper-personalized mobile content across various messaging channels. By optimizing mobile messaging budgets, myElefant helps brands enhance their return on investment in mobile marketing initiatives.

iAdvize

Series A in 2015
iAdvize is a leading conversational commerce platform based in Europe, operating in 40 countries. It facilitates real-time engagement between businesses and their customers through a unified chat, voice, and video messaging solution. Customers can receive immediate assistance not only from customer service agents but also from community advocates through ibbü, an on-demand pool of experts. This approach enhances customer interactions and has been shown to generate an average of £119 in business per conversation handled by ibbü experts, compared to £91 by traditional customer service agents. This results in a substantial return on investment, with £58 generated for every £1 spent. By connecting customers with knowledgeable individuals, iAdvize improves conversion rates, customer satisfaction, and overall sales for businesses.

Xivo

Series A in 2012
XiVo is a company specializing in IP telephony and unified communications, established in 2009 under the name Avencall. It offers a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for call centers, which seamlessly integrates with various information systems to enhance customer relationship management. XiVo's platform combines IP telephony with open-source telecommunication services, allowing businesses to reinvent their communication strategies within a controlled budget. The company is involved in all stages of the implementation process, including design, installation, support, and training, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that adapt to their existing operations and foster development.
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