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 Oil and Gas Refining

45-8 Energy

Seed Round in 2022
45-8 Energy SAS is a company based in Metz, France, focused on the exploration and production of helium. Founded in 2017, it specializes in eco-friendly helium extraction and operates various helium exploration projects. The company also provides oil and gas consulting services, aiming to support businesses in accessing local helium supplies. By conducting subsurface exploration and research, 45-8 Energy seeks to develop a sustainable helium supply chain in the European market, which may help reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional helium sourcing.

CarbonWorks

Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks specializes in the development of algae photobioreactors that utilize microalgae to capture and convert carbon dioxide. The company's technology industrializes microalgal photosynthesis, enabling the transformation of carbon emissions from various manufacturers into biomass. This biomass can be used in agricultural biocontrol products, as well as in human and animal food markets. By focusing on the large-scale production of safe bioproducts, CarbonWorks aims to help industries reduce their carbon footprints and promote sustainability.

METabolic EXplorer

Post in 2021
METabolic EXplorer S.A., an industrial biochemical company, engages in the development and industrial of industrial fermentation processes as alternatives to petrochemical processes worldwide. Its functional ingredients of natural origin are used in the formulation of cosmetics and nutrition-animal health products and as intermediates for the synthesis of biomaterials. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Saint-Beauzire, France.

Adionics

Seed Round in 2021
Adionics provides desalination supply chain. The company offers AquaOmnes, a technology that instead removes the salt out of salty water, leaving water behind; and Flionex, an ion-absorbing liquid technology that is used to bind salts. It serves municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals markets. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.

Deinove

Post in 2020
Deinove SA is a France-based company active in the renewable fuels sector. It specializes in the development and commercial exploitation of processes for production of biofuels and other compounds of industrial or pharmaceutical value.

Deinove

Post in 2019
Deinove SA is a France-based company active in the renewable fuels sector. It specializes in the development and commercial exploitation of processes for production of biofuels and other compounds of industrial or pharmaceutical value.

Ypso-Facto

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ypso-Facto commits to providing impartial advice on the best processes, equipment and subcontractors; irrespective of brands and companies. They are privately owned and they believe that the ability to operate freely is a prerequisite to their activity. That’s why they make a point of staying free from production assets, equipment manufacturing, industrial property or any conflicting interest surrounding their activity.

OliKrom

Series A in 2018
Olikrom SAS is a manufacturer based in Pessac, France, specializing in intelligent pigments that respond to environmental stimuli such as temperature, light, and pressure. Founded in 2014, the company produces a variety of pigments, including thermochromic, photochromic, and piezochromic types, which can exhibit reversible or irreversible color changes. These products are designed for a wide range of applications across various sectors, including aeronautics, automotive, yachting, plastics manufacturing, and painting. Olikrom's pigments are utilized in areas such as safety and security, thermal mapping, decoration, and health monitoring. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance efficiency and functionality in industrial coatings and other uses.

Hysilabs SAS

Venture Round in 2018
HySiLabs SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Aix en Provence, France, specializes in generating hydrogen on demand through a unique process that combines two stable liquids. The company's innovative technology utilizes a hydrogen-based liquid carrier system, allowing for the release and consumption of hydrogen without generating emissions. This system retains the benefits of an energy-dense hydrogen vector while avoiding common storage challenges. HySiLabs' solution offers a safe and efficient logistics supply chain comparable to existing liquid fuels, enabling transportation at ambient temperature and pressure. The versatility of its technology allows for a wide range of applications across various markets, providing a flexible and user-friendly energy source.

Global Bioenergies

Post in 2015
Global Bioenergies SA is a French company established in 2008, specializing in the development of a biological process to convert renewable resources into isobutene, a crucial petrochemical building block. The company is unique in Europe for its innovative approach to producing hydrocarbons through fermentation, focusing not only on isobutene but also on other gaseous olefins such as propylene and butadiene. In addition to its production efforts, Global Bioenergies offers engineering services related to gas fermentation processes and is engaged in converting industrial emissions and gaseous carbon sources into valuable chemical compounds. The company operates an industrial pilot and is constructing a demonstration plant in Germany, while preparing for its first full-scale facility through a joint venture with Cristal Union called IBN-One.
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