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 Mobile Apps

Carbo

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of a web application designed to offset carbon footprint through a monthly plan. The company's application estimates carbon impact in just a few clicks by calculating impactful expenses, enabling clients to understand and reduce their carbon impact and act against climate change.

Kovalee

Seed Round in 2021
Kovalee is a mobile app publisher. They empower app creators. They partner with app owners through a publishing model and bring their apps to the top of the charts. They provide product enhancement, monetization boost, user acquisition, and app store optimization services.

Asilimia

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Asilimia is a mobile payment platform designed to facilitate financial transactions for African micro-entrepreneurs. The application allows users to send money through M-PESA quickly and without transaction fees, making it a cost-effective solution for digital money transfers. Users can deposit funds into their M-PESA accounts and use the Asilimia app to send money to any other M-PESA account seamlessly. In addition to its payment capabilities, Asilimia helps business owners manage their finances by digitizing transactions and providing tools for cash-based accounting. This comprehensive approach enables micro-entrepreneurs to maintain accurate financial records, track outstanding debits and credits, and streamline their business operations.

Asilimia

Debt Financing in 2021
Asilimia is a mobile payment platform designed to facilitate financial transactions for African micro-entrepreneurs. The application allows users to send money through M-PESA quickly and without transaction fees, making it a cost-effective solution for digital money transfers. Users can deposit funds into their M-PESA accounts and use the Asilimia app to send money to any other M-PESA account seamlessly. In addition to its payment capabilities, Asilimia helps business owners manage their finances by digitizing transactions and providing tools for cash-based accounting. This comprehensive approach enables micro-entrepreneurs to maintain accurate financial records, track outstanding debits and credits, and streamline their business operations.

Virtuo

Series C in 2021
Virtuo Technologies SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, specializes in a mobile application for car rental services. The company aims to revolutionize the car hire experience by making car ownership unnecessary and alleviating urban congestion. Users can effortlessly book and unlock vehicles without the need for queues or paperwork, utilizing a digital key through the app. Available in key cities across the UK, France, Spain, and Belgium, Virtuo offers a selection of premium vehicles, including models like the Mercedes A-Class and GLA, all equipped with modern features such as car play and navigation. The service includes insurance, roadside assistance, and generous mileage, while providing flexibility for users to modify or extend bookings easily. Cancellations can be made without penalty up to three hours before the rental begins, and additional drivers can be added at no extra cost.

bybr

Grant in 2020
ByBr operates a mobile application that facilitates the connection between consumers and brands through a simple interface that allows users to either type or scan brand names or logos. The app provides immediate access to localized official information, including websites, social media links, contact details, and messaging options, allowing for effortless interaction. Additionally, ByBr serves as an online platform for influencer and brand marketing, enabling brands to discover and collaborate with influential creators worldwide. This marketplace streamlines the process of communication and campaign management, while also ensuring secure payment methods for both brands and influencers. ByBr aims to enhance consumer engagement with brands and provide a seamless experience for users and marketers alike.

Shipup

Series A in 2020
Shipup SAS develops an application software that tracks packages in real-time to offer delivery notifications. It facilitates tracking of parcels delivered by e-merchants and share feedbacks. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

Monstock

Series A in 2020
Monstock SAS, founded in 2016 and based in Bezannes, France, provides a mobile application designed for inventory and flow management. The software, available on Google Play and the App Store, simplifies stock management for businesses, enabling them to digitize their inventory processes efficiently. Monstock aims to facilitate this transition with a user-friendly solution that aligns with the varying capabilities of different companies, promoting ease of use and accessibility in inventory management.

MWM

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2012, MWM develops music apps. In a few years, MWM has been at the origin of plenty hits apps on the App Store and the Play Store such as edjing Mix, the world’s most downloaded DJ app. Now ranked #1 worldwide as music apps publisher, MWM register more than 400 million downloads with 15 apps covering the main music segment (Production, Gaming, Learning and Utilities).

LumApps

Series C in 2020
LumApps SAS offers a comprehensive intranet solution designed to integrate and streamline enterprise communications by consolidating various corporate resources into a single accessible platform. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tassin La Demi Lune, France, the company specializes in a turnkey intranet that incorporates social feeds, workspaces, and essential business applications, all while being fully compatible with major collaborative suites like Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365. The platform features customizable design options, structured information, and tools for 360° internal communications, enabling targeted interactions among employees. By providing a central hub for personalized content and social communities, LumApps facilitates improved collaboration and efficiency, helping organizations of all sizes navigate their digital transformation and enhance workplace relationships. The company also maintains offices in several major cities, including San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo.

Majelan

Series A in 2019
Majelan SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, operates a platform that enables users to discover and listen to podcasts and other audio content. The company has developed software designed to enhance the entertainment experience by allowing users to search for and access a diverse array of audio content on their iOS or Android smartphones. This platform caters to podcast enthusiasts, offering them a convenient and user-friendly way to explore different audio materials.

i-wantit

Venture Round in 2018
i-wantit is a mobile application that addresses the challenges associated with gift-giving by allowing users to create and manage wishlists. This platform serves as a social network for sharing desires, enabling individuals to express their preferences and discover appropriate gifts tailored to various occasions. By focusing on the user's specific wants, i-wantit eliminates the issue of unnecessary or unwanted gifts, making the gifting process more thoughtful and efficient. The service is available for free on both web and mobile platforms, facilitating easy access for users looking to enhance their gifting experience.

Glose

Venture Round in 2018
Glose is a reading platform designed to enhance the reading experience by allowing users to discover, purchase, and engage with ebooks on both web and mobile devices. It facilitates connections among readers, enabling them to see what others are reading and participate in discussions through annotations within the texts. Users can follow fellow readers, access shared highlights and notes, and enjoy a more personalized and interactive reading journey. The platform emphasizes efficiency and social engagement, making it easier for users to synchronize their reading progress across various devices.

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.

S4M

Series B in 2018
S4M, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in mobile performance advertising. The company offers FUSIO, a mobile analytics and programmatic solution that utilizes algorithms to predict, serve, measure, and optimize mobile advertisement campaigns in real-time. Additionally, S4M provides YANCO, a platform designed to identify potential customers and automate acquisition campaigns while optimizing engagements across various media. With a focus on delivering personalized ad experiences, S4M ensures clients have full visibility into campaign performance from impressions to conversions. The company holds MRC accreditations for post-ad measurements in mobile browsers and apps, highlighting its commitment to high standards in advertising effectiveness. S4M serves over 500 advertisers globally, with offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, employing more than 130 professionals dedicated to enhancing mobile marketing strategies.

AppScho

Seed Round in 2018
AppScho, SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing mobile application software for the higher education sector. The application centralizes various intranet information, enabling students to easily access their schedules, grades, school events, and internship opportunities. It provides functionalities for students to preview upcoming courses, including classroom details and instructor information, while also sending notifications for any class changes. Additionally, the platform allows educational institutions and teachers to communicate with students, monitor engagement levels, and analyze academic performance. By streamlining access to essential information, AppScho aims to enhance student engagement and simplify communication within educational environments.

Gabsee

Seed Round in 2018
Gabsee is a United States-based company that designs and develops a mobile application enabling users to create personalized avatars in Augmented Reality. The app allows individuals to express their identity and creativity by customizing their avatars, which can be utilized in various digital interactions and experiences. Through its innovative approach, Gabsee enhances user engagement by providing a platform for self-expression in a virtual environment.

Parkopoly

Seed Round in 2017
Parkopoly is develops and operates a mobile application that connects drivers with customers for vehicle delivery from the car dealers and car delivery to and from the garage.

Appvizer

Seed Round in 2017
Appvizer is a software comparison platform that assists businesses in selecting the most suitable BtoB applications from a comprehensive database covering over 506 categories, including CRM, payroll, and accounting software. The platform features more than 10,000 software packages, primarily focusing on Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that are cloud-hosted and do not require installation. This model allows users to avoid maintenance, updates, and licensing issues, while benefiting from advanced collaborative features. In addition to software comparisons, Appvizer provides valuable resources such as articles and videos to address common professional challenges, and leverages machine learning technologies to enhance the user experience in finding the right software solutions.

Teach on Mars

Venture Round in 2017
Teach on Mars SAS is a prominent provider of mobile-led learning technology based in France, with offices in Sophia Antipolis, Paris, Milan, and London. Founded in 2013, the company has established itself as a leader in the mobile learning sector, delivering innovative solutions to over 100 clients across more than 60 countries. Their platform enables trainers to design mobile courses and learning games, manage training progress, and analyze learning metrics through a user-friendly interface accessible on smartphones and tablets. Additionally, Teach on Mars offers various services, including mobile learning training, certification, app marketing, and integration with professional content marketplaces. The company's commitment to social responsibility is reflected in its investment of 1% of revenues into education projects that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Vigizen

Debt Financing in 2017
Provider of mobile applications and web design services intended to accelerate the digitization of processes. The company offers a digital contracts application that replaces paperwork with a tablet experience to edit contracts, take pictures and signatures to create PDFs, and a large format shared tablet for senior residences, and also provides site security license services, enabling customers to stay connected to senior members in the family and clients to streamline contract work and keep websites secure.

Mash&Co

Grant in 2017
Developer of an interactive animation-based application intended to offer instruments to let kids understand valuable things. The company's application stimulates creativity and logic, and offers a range of kid games, enabling kids to interact, coordinate and recognize through cartoon series, interactive cartoons, mini-games, and episodes.

Nomad Education

Series A in 2016
Nomad Education is a company that specializes in creating a diverse range of educational applications focused on youth and education. With over 20 years of experience in content development for orientation and education across various formats, including internet, books, and magazines, the company leverages this expertise to design mobile applications that are rich in content and user-friendly. The platform is tailored for middle and high school students, allowing them to access and review courses conveniently on their mobile devices, thus helping them stay current with their academic responsibilities.

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.

Gowento

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Gowento is a Mobile Wallets Marketing SaaS which helps you grow your business offline and online, through mobile moments by leveraging technologies like Apple Wallet, Google Pay, Progressive Web Apps... The company was co-founded by three e-commerce and web professionals - aiming to bring online technologies to the offline world (one bit at a time). Gowento joined the Splio family in October 2018.

Clic and Walk

Venture Round in 2015
Clic and Walk is a free app that makes you earn money by completing missions and taking pictures with your smartphone.

Genymobile

Series A in 2015
Genymobile, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris with additional offices in Lyon and San Francisco, specializes in Android-based technologies that enhance application development and testing. Its flagship product, the Genymotion Desktop Android Emulator, boasts over 8 million users globally and is recognized as a leading solution for Android application development and testing. The company's cloud offering, Genymotion Cloud, is available as both Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) on major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. This cloud solution is designed to help Android app developers automate their testing processes and accelerate time-to-market for their applications. Genymobile serves a diverse clientele, including prominent tech companies like Facebook, Twitter, Square, and Microsoft, providing tools that ensure compatibility across various electronic devices and enhance mobility connections.

S4M

Series A in 2015
S4M, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in mobile performance advertising. The company offers FUSIO, a mobile analytics and programmatic solution that utilizes algorithms to predict, serve, measure, and optimize mobile advertisement campaigns in real-time. Additionally, S4M provides YANCO, a platform designed to identify potential customers and automate acquisition campaigns while optimizing engagements across various media. With a focus on delivering personalized ad experiences, S4M ensures clients have full visibility into campaign performance from impressions to conversions. The company holds MRC accreditations for post-ad measurements in mobile browsers and apps, highlighting its commitment to high standards in advertising effectiveness. S4M serves over 500 advertisers globally, with offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, employing more than 130 professionals dedicated to enhancing mobile marketing strategies.

Plyce

Venture Round in 2014
Plyce is a service that enhance your shopping experience by finding great deals around you and replacing your traditional plastic loyalty cards with a mobile application. Plyce is available through a website (http://www.plyce.fr) and mobile applications (available on iPhone, Android and Nokia). For now, the service is only available in France.

AxioCode

Seed Round in 2006
AxioCode is an innovative company specialized in the development and maintenance of customized web and mobile applications. As experts in web and mobile architectures, we support you throughout your projects and provide you with solutions tailored to your needs.
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