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 Recycling

Circle Sportswear

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a clothing platform intended to offer sportswear from recycled material. The company's platform offers various types of clothes like t-shirts, pants, shorts, leggings, and many more that are made from Tencel which is non-toxic and ecological, enabling people to get comfortable activewear at an affordable price while helping the environment.

Recyc Matelas Europe

Venture Round in 2021
RECYC-MATELAS EUROPE provides recycling services. The company provides mattresses and worn springs treatment services. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Colombes, France. The company operates as a subsidiary of RECYC-MATTRESSES INC.

Greenly

Seed Round in 2021
Greenly is on a mission to help everyone reduce his ecological footprint in a fun and rewarding way, offering individuals more choices for sustainable living. To nudge you into adopting greener daily habits, our application automatically measures the environmental impact of everything you buy and gives you credit when you reduce your emissions. We do this by linking to your bank accounts securely, and enriching financial data with ecological information. We recommend to our users changing their spending habits towards greener brands engaged to make the energy transition happen. In transportation, taking the train, the bus or carpooling is greener and translates into avoided emissions. For your housing, switching to a green electricity provider makes a difference. For your shopping, greener brands make a difference. And when it comes to eating, go vegan or vegetarian to reduce your footprint. We make it easy and fun to switch progressively to more sustainable consumption habits.

Faume

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a technology and logistics platform intended to engage brands and their customers in building a circular economy. The company's platform offers site design, communication, product shooting, and customer service for brands to have an operational platform integrated into existing operations, enabling clients to manage their secondhand business by gaining new customers, retaining them, and increasing the long-term income for both physical and online stores.

Zéro-Gâchis

Debt Financing in 2021
Zero-Hash aims to reduce food waste by helping supermarkets manage their unsold.

Volpy

Venture Round in 2019
Volpy is an application designed for the buying, exchanging, and recycling of secondhand smartphones. It allows users to quickly assess the value of their devices through user-friendly tests, providing estimates within minutes. Volpy aims to offer competitive prices for secondhand smartphones compared to other operators in the industry. The platform not only facilitates the sale and exchange of smartphones but also promotes responsible innovation and environmental sustainability by contributing to a circular economy model. Through its services, Volpy enables users to transition from their old devices to either refurbished or new smartphones, supporting eco-friendly practices.

Phenix

Venture Round in 2018
PHENIX SAS is a social enterprise based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company focuses on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy by enabling the second life of products, including food and non-food items. With a team of around 100 dedicated employees, PHENIX provides a range of services to over 1,000 professional clients across various sectors, including retail, industrial, and events. Its offerings include the valuation of unsold products and waste, access to a digital platform, and comprehensive studies and advisory services. PHENIX's clients encompass industries, wholesalers, shopping centers, caterers, and event agencies, all of which benefit from its collaborative and logistical solutions aimed at effective waste management.

Hainaut Plast Industry

Seed Round in 2015
Hainaut Plast Industry is produces and markets recycled polyvinyl butyral (PVB). Its products are used in manufacturing laminated glasses, car windscreens, and windows, as well as for heavy layer, hot melt, coatings, and adhesives applications; and as a binding agent for materials and textiles.

Recommerce Group

Venture Round in 2013
Recommerce Group specializes in the trade-in and remarketing of second-hand mobile phones, offering a comprehensive range of solutions for the refurbishment and resale of smartphones. The company employs advanced proprietary technologies to give new life to used devices, facilitating both buyback and resale processes. Its services encompass multi-channel trade-in solutions, including reverse logistics, data erasure, and customer support, as well as graphic design and web development for marketing initiatives. Recommerce Group also provides rental options for smartphones and tablets on flexible terms. Operating internationally, the company collaborates with prominent retailers and mobile network operators in France, Switzerland, and Spain, while maintaining a network of physical and online distribution channels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, Recommerce Group also has additional offices in Grenoble, Warsaw, Madrid, and Fribourg, positioning itself as a leader in the European recommerce market.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.