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

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

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Managing Director

Gwenaël Hamon

Senior 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

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

Investment Director

Quentin Mayolle

Senior Investment Officer

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

Claire Waché

Senior Investment Officer

Past deals in Navigation and Mapping

Amphitrite

Funding Round in 2024
Amphitrite is a company focused on providing reliable ocean data intelligence, designed to meet the specific needs of its clients in the maritime industry. Utilizing a combination of satellite technology and in-situ data, along with advanced artificial intelligence, Amphitrite delivers precise and actionable ocean data. This enables shippers and maritime operators to make informed decisions while navigating the sea, enhancing safety and efficiency in their operations. Through its innovative approach, the company addresses the complexities of maritime navigation and helps optimize shipping routes.

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.

EyeLights

Series A in 2023
EyeLights is a developer of innovative motorcycle accessories focused on enhancing rider safety and experience through advanced technology. The company offers a head-up display GPS that projects crucial navigational and safety information directly into the rider's field of vision, allowing them to maintain focus on the road. This universal accessory alerts motorcyclists to potential hazards, such as sharp bends, traffic signals, and speed limits. Designed for easy installation in under five minutes, EyeLights is compatible with various helmet types, including full-face, convertible, and jet helmets. Its compact optical technology enables visibility of GPS data from over two meters away and features audio functionality for extended use of more than eight hours. The device is built to withstand adverse weather conditions, including rain and fog, while remaining lightweight at less than 100 grams. Overall, EyeLights aims to significantly enhance the safety and enjoyment of motorcycle riding.

Outsight

Series B in 2022
Outsight develops spatial AI software and a 3D semantic sensing system that uses LiDAR data to perceive and understand environments in three dimensions, tracking the motion of people and vehicles and providing anonymous, real-time intelligence. Its solutions are deployed at transportation hubs such as airports and train stations, as well as sports venues, road infrastructure projects, and industrial sites, to help operators improve operations, security, and safety and to enhance visitor experiences.

Syntony GNSS

Venture Round in 2019
Syntony GNSS is a technology company that builds software‑based solutions for global navigation satellite systems. Drawing on 15 years of research and collaboration with industrial partners, it specializes in creating high‑precision simulators, recorders, and players that run on software‑defined radio platforms. The company’s modular, upgradable architecture offers flexibility and cost‑effectiveness for clients in aeronautics, space, defense, and autonomous vehicle sectors. Its products enable precise location tracking of satellites, aircraft, launch vehicles, and ground vehicles, and support emergency call location services. Syntony’s focus on adaptable, software‑centric GNSS technology positions it as a key provider for evolving navigation requirements across multiple industries.

Notilo Plus

Series A in 2018
Notilo Plus SAS, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of autonomous underwater drones, particularly the iBubble. This innovative product is the first of its kind, capable of autonomously following divers and capturing high-quality footage hands-free. The iBubble utilizes patented underwater localization technology, allowing it to film entire diving sessions from various angles, enhancing the experience for scuba divers, freedivers, spear fishers, and diving professionals. The drone features a user-friendly wireless bracelet for remote control and offers multiple filming modes, thus enabling users to create stunning underwater visuals that were previously only achievable through professional equipment. With its robust battery life and ability to operate at significant depths, Notilo Plus aims to revolutionize underwater filming for both enthusiasts and professionals alike.

onTracks

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016 and based in Marseille, France, onTracks designs and develops navigational devices for outdoor enthusiasts. Their product consists of two connected bracelets that vibrate to guide users along selected routes, eliminating the need for maps or constant GPS checks. The device syncs with a mobile application that shares thousands of routes and suggests new ones.

Mapwize

Seed Round in 2017
Mapwize is an indoor mapping platform that provides navigation solutions for various buildings and events. Launched in 2014 by Mederic Morel and Mathieu Gerard, the platform enhances user experience by offering precise directions across multiple floors and buildings, customized maps, and restricted access to sensitive information. Mapwize features a search engine that allows users to locate resources within the mapped environment and a direction engine that computes routes to destinations. Additionally, it enables clients to seamlessly integrate indoor mapping into their projects and digitalize existing floor plans, making it a versatile tool for improving navigation and accessibility in complex spaces. The company is based in Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais.

Internest

Grant in 2017
Internest develops a precise positioning system for rotating winged vehicles. The system is an embedded solution featuring firmware and hardware that provides robust and accurate positioning information across varying visibility, weather, and environmental conditions via a local landing system. This enables security, military, and maritime operators to support drones and helicopters in critical operations with improved flight safety.

Internest

Grant in 2017
Internest develops a precise positioning system for rotating winged vehicles. The system is an embedded solution featuring firmware and hardware that provides robust and accurate positioning information across varying visibility, weather, and environmental conditions via a local landing system. This enables security, military, and maritime operators to support drones and helicopters in critical operations with improved flight safety.

Chronotruck

Venture Round in 2017
Chronotruck is a logistics service provider focused on minimizing empty journeys for carriers while serving as a key platform for shippers to manage their shipments. The company offers geo-tagged vehicles that enable real-time tracking of deliveries, thereby facilitating more efficient logistics operations. By connecting shippers with carriers who have available capacity, Chronotruck enhances profitability for shippers and fosters a marketplace that strengthens direct relationships between customers and service providers. With the ambition to become the leading logistics platform in Europe, Chronotruck is dedicated to optimizing transport efficiency and reducing waste in the supply chain.

Wemap

Venture Round in 2016
Wemap develops an interactive mapping platform that enables publishers to create and integrate live maps into their content. This empowers brands to broaden their audience reach, both indoors and outdoors.
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