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 Open Source

The Exploration Company

Series B in 2024
The Exploration Company designs, builds, and operates modular, reusable spacecraft named Nyx for use on space stations near Earth and the Moon. Nyx can be refueled in orbit and uses green propellants. The company also provides an open-source operating system for these spacecraft. By offering in-space experiments on the International Space Station at a minimum price, it aims to make space exploration more accessible and enable new players to participate in the space exploration race.

Probabl

Seed Round in 2024
Probabl is a mission driven company, provider of open-source data science and machine learning solutions and services above and beyond scikit-learn and its 1.5 billion downloads.

OSS Ventures

Series B in 2024
OSS Ventures, based in Île-de-France, operates as a startup studio and venture investor focused on advancing technology-driven modernization of French industry. Guided by a mission to support industrial, environmental, social, and societal transitions, it creates startups and invests in others to accelerate innovation across manufacturing, coding, open-source, smart sensors, big data, robotics, additive manufacturing, blockchain, and related sectors. The organization pursues activities primarily in France with international reach, reflecting its dual role in incubating new ventures and funding technology-enabled companies.

Firecell

Seed Round in 2024
Firecell is a telecommunications company that specializes in developing open source platforms for 4G and 5G networks. The company focuses on providing private network solutions tailored for enterprises, allowing them to establish affordable, reliable, and flexible communication infrastructure. Firecell's offerings include both 4G and 5G core networks, as well as an open-RAN compatible radio access network software suite, facilitating enhanced connectivity and operational efficiency for businesses.

Niryo

Series A in 2023
Niryo is a manufacturer of educational robots designed to facilitate prototype industrial case studies. The company specializes in open-source six-axis collaborative robots that serve as tools for learning robotics and computer programming. By providing these resources, Niryo aims to support educational institutions in delivering higher education and professional training, thereby enhancing the skills of students and professionals in the field of robotics.

Bump.sh

Seed Round in 2022
Bump.sh is a high-performance API documentation platform that delivers speed, simplicity, and an exceptional user experience. Trusted by industry leaders, it handles all OpenAPI specifications and emphasizes performance, scalability, docs-as-code simplicity, minimalist design, and expert support.

Strapi

Series B in 2022
Strapi is an open-source software company founded in 2016. It provides a headless CMS that enables developers to build, deploy, and manage APIs with ease. Strapi offers flexibility by allowing developers to use their preferred tools for front-end frameworks.

Luos

Grant in 2021
Luos develops open-source software that streamlines hardware development by making it as flexible as software. Their platform connects all components of electronic devices into a single system image, simplifying driver creation and application deployment for developers.

CrowdSec

Seed Round in 2021
CrowdSec is an open-source cybersecurity platform that specializes in analyzing visitor behavior to enhance online security. The company’s software provides real-time threat detection and security automation, allowing users to respond effectively to various types of attacks. By leveraging a community-driven approach, CrowdSec enables its users to share information about blocked IP addresses, thereby enhancing collective security measures across the internet. Its focus on behavior analysis and data breach prevention positions CrowdSec as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to protect their digital assets from emerging threats.

Anozr Way

Seed Round in 2021
Anozr Way is a cybersecurity software developer focused on safeguarding businesses from cyber threats that exploit human vulnerabilities. The company utilizes open-source intelligence technology to provide continuous monitoring for various attack scenarios, including phishing, ransomware, identity theft, and data leakage. By anticipating potential attacks, Anozr Way empowers users to protect both their professional and personal digital lives against prevalent cyber risks.

Luos

Seed Round in 2021
Luos develops open-source software that streamlines hardware development by making it as flexible as software. Their platform connects all components of electronic devices into a single system image, simplifying driver creation and application deployment for developers.

Luos

Grant in 2021
Luos develops open-source software that streamlines hardware development by making it as flexible as software. Their platform connects all components of electronic devices into a single system image, simplifying driver creation and application deployment for developers.

Bump.sh

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bump.sh is a high-performance API documentation platform that delivers speed, simplicity, and an exceptional user experience. Trusted by industry leaders, it handles all OpenAPI specifications and emphasizes performance, scalability, docs-as-code simplicity, minimalist design, and expert support.

Myfood

Seed Round in 2017
Myfood specializes in designing automated connected greenhouses that empower individuals to produce their own food sustainably. The company focuses on creating user-friendly solutions that enable families of up to four to grow fresh produce year-round in their own gardens. Utilizing advanced permaculture techniques, Myfood's greenhouses enhance soil health and incorporate aquaponics, which fosters a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants. The innovative design features vertical plantation towers and self-fertile garden beds enriched with compost, organic materials, and biochar to optimize production. To reduce maintenance efforts, Myfood integrates open-source hardware that automates various tasks, providing users with a modern and efficient personal gardening system.

eNovance

Debt Financing in 2013
eNovance is a French company established in 2008 and recognized as a leader in open source cloud computing across Europe. It specializes in integrating and managing both public and private open source clouds, as well as providing 24/7 managed services for major public cloud platforms. eNovance is notable for its substantial commitment to research and development, which has positioned it as a significant contributor to the OpenStack initiative, ranking as the seventh largest globally and the only European firm on the initiative's board. With a diverse client portfolio that includes prominent organizations such as CloudWatt, Warner, Chronopost, Safran, and Canal Plus, eNovance serves as a trusted partner for deploying critical applications in cloud environments.

Bonitasoft

Series C in 2013
Bonitasoft is a software company specializing in open-source business process management (BPM) solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with offices in San Francisco and Paris, the company offers Bonita Open Solution, an end-to-end BPM platform for designing, developing, executing, and monitoring business processes. This solution includes Bonita Studio for graphical process design and Bonita Execution Engine for integrating new services or standards. Additionally, Bonitasoft provides BonitaCloud Platform-as-a-Service, enabling developers to build and run applications in various environments. Their products cater to corporate functions such as HR, finance, quality management, and IT management across industries like education, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail worldwide. The company also offers support services for application development and delivery, along with training, advising, and consulting services.

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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