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.
Director of Transverse Venture Capital Investments Division
Benoit Barteau Ph.D
Investment Director
Nicolas Berdou
Investment Director, Defense Expert
Clarisse Blandin
Investment Director
Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier
Investment Director
Edouard Combette
Investment Director
Charlotte Corbaz
Investment Drector - Large Venture
Sofia Dahoune
Associate
Nicolas Dardenne
Senior Investment Director, Normandy (Caen Rouen)
Arnaud Despoisse
Director of Occitanie Participations
Nicolas Dufourcq
CEO
Mailys Ferrere
Director of Large Venture Investments
Romain Fourcade
Investment Director
Paul-Francois Fournier
Executive Director, Innovation Department
Vanessa Giraud
Director of Environmental Impact Funds
Alessandro Gonella
Director
Gwenael Hamon
Investment Director
Laurent Higueret
Senior Investment Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences - Large Venture Fund
Veronique Jacq
Head of Digital Venture team
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
Olivier Martinez
Investment Director
Serge Mesguich
Director of FIT
Louis Molis
Investment Director
Jean-Francois Morin
Investment Director
Sébastien Moynot
Director
Adrien Muller
Investment Director
Adrien Neel
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 Managing Director
Bruno Villeneuve
Associate
Jean-Marie Fougeray
Senior Investment Director, Brittany
Laure Michel
Investment Director
Past deals in Renewables
Ecoat
Debt Financing in 2025
Ecoat develops bio-based chemistries tailored for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainable solutions. The company offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, acrylics, and specialty oils. Its product lineup features innovative offerings such as secoia, inokem, air purifying emulsions, and solkem, all designed to promote environmental sustainability within the paint and coating sector. By emphasizing the adoption of eco-friendly materials, Ecoat aims to facilitate the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices.
Afyren
Post in 2024
Afyren is a sustainable chemistry company focused on developing innovative biotechnological solutions that valorize non-food biomass while promoting environmental sustainability. The company aims to replace petroleum-based ingredients with bio-sourced products, aligning its operations with a circular and low-carbon economy. Utilizing natural microorganisms, Afyren produces a range of seven organic acids derived entirely from renewable sources, along with a high-value-added fertilizer. Through its efforts, Afyren contributes to the transformation of the chemical industry by providing eco-friendly alternatives that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Enerdigit
Venture Round in 2024
EnerDigit is an energy management company that specializes in the valuation of consumer erasures, focusing on providing flexibility within the electricity network. It operates as a demand response operator, helping large electricity consumers adjust their consumption patterns to alleviate pressure on the electrical grid during peak demand periods. By remunerating manufacturers for shifting their electricity usage by a few hours each year, EnerDigit enables industrial clients to contribute to the balance of the network and avoid potential blackouts caused by demand spikes. The income generated from this shift can reach up to 5% of an industrialist's electricity bill, making it a beneficial arrangement for both the company and its clients. Through its services, EnerDigit actively participates in the energy transition and the development of smart grids.
OSS Ventures
Series B in 2024
OSS Ventures, founded by Renan Devillières in 2018, is a startup studio and venture capital firm based in Paris, France. Its mission is to bolster the French industry through technological, environmental, social, and societal transitions. Since its inception, OSS Ventures has established 15 startups primarily in France, with a few international ventures, and has invested in four additional startups. The firm's investment focus includes sectors such as manufacturing and technology, encompassing areas like coding, the sharing economy, open-source solutions, smart sensors, big data, robotics, additive manufacturing, and blockchain.
Towt
Venture Round in 2024
Towt is a shipping company that provides a practical and alternative solution for shipping. It's mission is to decarbonize the shipping industry using wind drilling for cleaner, less hydrocarbon-dependent transport.
Exoès
Venture Round in 2024
Exoès is a leading company in the field of CO2 and fuel reduction for transportation, utilizing its patented Rankine technology. The company focuses on designing, developing, and testing thermal management systems that convert waste heat from exhaust gases into electricity. This innovative approach applies to various vehicle types, including automobiles, heavyweights, and buses. By effectively recovering and converting exhaust gas losses into usable energy, Exoès enables companies to significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to a more sustainable transportation sector.
UniFox
Grant in 2024
UniFox is an AI-driven ecosystem focused on sustainable investment, integrating green energy and eco-responsible technologies for individual and institutional investors. Its structure encompasses four divisions: B2C, B2B, Capital Ventures, and Green DeFi. Central to its offerings is VulpesAI, a multi-modal AI engine that employs market data, sentiment analysis, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria to create optimized investment strategies while operating on renewable energy sources. For individual users, UniFox provides AI-powered portfolio management that delivers comprehensive market insights and risk management, allowing for personalized investment strategies. On the institutional side, it offers advanced data access and metrics for large-scale investments in green projects. The Green DeFi division focuses on financing eco-friendly technology initiatives through decentralized finance, utilizing eco-taxed products and tokens to support sustainable ventures. Overall, UniFox seeks to enhance the accessibility of investment opportunities while promoting environmental responsibility and addressing challenges faced by novice traders in the market.
Langa International
Venture Round in 2024
Langa International is an independent energy producer based in Lyon, France, focused on developing, building, and operating renewable energy facilities. The company specializes in various renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, hydroelectricity, energy storage, and green hydrogen. By designing and deploying innovative and efficient energy projects, Langa International aims to contribute to sustainable energy production globally.
Lhyfe
Post in 2023
Lhyfe is a company based in Nantes, France, that specializes in the design, development, and operation of industrial sites for the production of green hydrogen using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Founded in 2017, Lhyfe aims to provide substantial quantities of clean and affordable hydrogen, facilitating the transition of various industrial sectors and transportation towards a sustainable energy framework. The company focuses on two primary markets: heavy mobility, including trucks, buses, trains, and potentially maritime and air transport, as well as industrial applications, targeting industries such as chemistry, steel, and glass production. By integrating its production facilities with available renewable energy sources, Lhyfe ensures a minimal environmental footprint while addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Elements
Venture Round in 2023
Elements is a company based in Montpellier, France, that specializes in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. It focuses on producing and supplying green electricity through various means, including wind farms, ground-based photovoltaic farms, and hydroelectric power plants. By offering decarbonized electricity, Elements aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that approach grid parity, thereby supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.
Adionics
Series B in 2023
Adionics is a technology provider based in Paris, France, specializing in saline water treatment and desalination supply chains. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies for the selective extraction of salts from brine, seawater, and other salty waters. Its AquaOmnes technology effectively removes salt from water, while Flionex is an ion-absorbing liquid technology designed to bind salts, including lithium. Adionics serves various industries, including municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals. The company is also engaged in research and development to enhance its processes and enable lithium recycling from batteries, aiming to provide efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for extracting valuable minerals.
Newheat
Venture Round in 2023
NewHeat specializes in the development and operation of solar heat plants that harness solar thermal technologies to produce thermal energy. The company is involved in the entire process, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and management of these plants. By employing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat effectively converts solar radiation into heat, which can be transferred to water, steam, or thermal oil. This innovative approach not only helps reduce energy costs for industries but also decreases reliance on fossil fuels, offering a reliable and purpose-fit energy solution tailored to meet various business requirements.
Technique Solaire
Private Equity Round in 2023
Technique Solaire SARL is a French company founded in 2008 and based in Migné-Auxances. It specializes in the design, development, installation, and operation of solar photovoltaic power plants. The company provides a range of services, including the construction of parking lot canopies and large roof renovations, catering to logisticians, carriers, wholesalers, and various industries. By offering solar energy solutions, Technique Solaire aims to deliver a sustainable and non-polluting source of power, enhancing its clients' competitiveness and energy performance.
Heliup
Venture Round in 2023
Heliup is a company focused on the design and manufacture of solar systems specifically tailored for the large rooftops of commercial and industrial buildings. It specializes in developing lightweight photovoltaic modules that help control energy costs for building owners. Heliup's solar solutions are designed to be insurable, reliable, and efficient, making them compatible with various building structures and load limitations. This enables building owners to optimize their energy consumption through solar power, promoting sustainability and reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.
Global Bioenergies
Grant in 2023
Global Bioenergies is one of the few companies worldwide, and the only one in Europe, that is developing a process to convert renewable resources into hydrocarbons through fermentation. The Company initially focused its efforts on the production of isobutene, one of the most important petrochemical building blocks that can be converted into fuels, plastics, organic glass and elastomers. Global Bioenergies continues to improve the performances of its process, operates an industrial pilot, is completing the construction of its demo plant in Germany, and is preparing its first full-scale plant through a Joint-Venture with Cristal Union, named IBN-One. The company also replicated its achievement to propylene and butadiene, two members of the gaseous olefins family, key molecules at the heart of petrochemical industry. Global Bioenergies is listed on Alternext, Euronext Paris (FR0011052257 – ALGBE).
Global Bioenergies
Post in 2023
Global Bioenergies is one of the few companies worldwide, and the only one in Europe, that is developing a process to convert renewable resources into hydrocarbons through fermentation. The Company initially focused its efforts on the production of isobutene, one of the most important petrochemical building blocks that can be converted into fuels, plastics, organic glass and elastomers. Global Bioenergies continues to improve the performances of its process, operates an industrial pilot, is completing the construction of its demo plant in Germany, and is preparing its first full-scale plant through a Joint-Venture with Cristal Union, named IBN-One. The company also replicated its achievement to propylene and butadiene, two members of the gaseous olefins family, key molecules at the heart of petrochemical industry. Global Bioenergies is listed on Alternext, Euronext Paris (FR0011052257 – ALGBE).
VOLTA Entreprises
Venture Round in 2023
VOLTA Entreprises is a renewable energy producer. The Volta Group designs, finances, develops, constructs, and manages solar power plants in greenhouses, outdoors, and industrial and commercial structures. The entire value chain of energy projects is covered by the extensive expertise of the Volta Group. The Volta Group is a dependable partner for consumers, governments, and companies.
Eramet
Grant in 2023
ERAMET is a world leader in alloy metals, including manganese and nickel, and high-end metallurgy. ERAMET also develops activities with high growth potential, such as mineralized sands (titanium dioxide and zircon), lithium and recycling. The Group employs approximately 13,000 people in 20 countries.
Caeli Énergie
Seed Round in 2023
Caeli Énergie develops and manufactures next-generation air conditioners with great energy efficiency and a minimal carbon impact.
Citron
Venture Round in 2023
Citron is a technology company focused on digitizing energy management for businesses, communities, and property owners. They provide a software-as-a-service platform that automates energy and technical management for buildings, offering insights and data collection related to real estate performance and energy transitions. By addressing measurement, analysis, optimization, and regulatory compliance, Citron helps its clients enhance both their economic and environmental performance. Their expertise spans all energy-related aspects of buildings and transport, enabling customers to develop effective energy policies and improve overall operational efficiency.
Ascendance
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.
Anyos
Seed Round in 2023
Anyos is a manufacturing company specializing in the development, installation, and maintenance of charging stations for electric vehicles. The company focuses on providing comprehensive charging solutions, including the installation of digital charging systems and ongoing maintenance services. By offering a complete electric charging infrastructure, Anyos aims to support the growing demand for sustainable transportation options and facilitate the transition to electric mobility.
Ecoat
Venture Round in 2023
Ecoat develops bio-based chemistries tailored for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainable solutions. The company offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, acrylics, and specialty oils. Its product lineup features innovative offerings such as secoia, inokem, air purifying emulsions, and solkem, all designed to promote environmental sustainability within the paint and coating sector. By emphasizing the adoption of eco-friendly materials, Ecoat aims to facilitate the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices.
Atawey
Private Equity Round in 2023
ATAWEY, founded in 2012 by Jean-Michel Amaré and Pierre-Jean Bonnefond, specializes in designing and manufacturing autonomous energy solutions specifically for isolated sites. The company employs established French technologies to provide innovative and sustainable energy products tailored to the unique needs of each client. ATAWEY focuses on delivering turnkey power supply systems, including hydrogen refueling stations, which offer a clean and reliable alternative to traditional energy sources. By addressing the challenges of energy availability in remote locations, ATAWEY ensures that businesses can access green energy even in situations where batteries may be depleted and diesel options have a substantial carbon footprint. The company is committed to project management that emphasizes adaptability, reliability, and environmental responsibility, aiming for economic viability and quick returns on investment for its clients.
Rize ag
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Rize accelerates the transition of agriculture from a net carbon emitter to a carbon sink by leveraging tech and carbon credit mechanisms. By generating carbon credits on behalf of farmers who adopt sustainable practices, the company supports the transition toward greener agriculture and provides an additional revenue stream for regenerative farms.
ROSI
Debt Financing in 2022
ROSI is a company that develops innovative raw material recycling and revalorization technologies for the photovoltaic industry. The technologies allow for the recovery of ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are currently lost during photovoltaic cell manufacturing and at the end of the solar panel's life cycle. ROSI is based in Grenoble, France.
45-8 ENERGY
Seed Round in 2022
45-8 Energy SAS, founded in 2017 and based in Metz, France, specializes in the exploration and production of eco-friendly helium. The company conducts subsurface exploration to extract helium and engages in research and development projects to identify helium and its associated resources. By focusing on eco-friendly practices, 45-8 Energy aims to provide a local helium supply chain for various industries, thereby minimizing the environmental impact typically associated with helium extraction. Additionally, the company offers consulting services in oil and gas, further enhancing its role in the energy sector.
Verkor
Funding Round in 2022
Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to producing low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which not only reduces overall emissions but also lowers logistics costs. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with affordable battery solutions that align with sustainability goals.
Qair Innovation
Venture Round in 2022
Qair Innovation is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) that develops, builds, and operates renewable energy generation assets. With a portfolio totaling 860 MW, the company focuses on various forms of energy, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and green hydrogen. Qair operates across multiple regions, including Africa, South-East Asia, South America, and Europe, tailoring its projects to align with both global and local strategies specific to each territory.
Kumulus Water
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kumulus Water is a forward-thinking water utility company focused on providing accessible, sustainable, and economical drinking water solutions. The company specializes in manufacturing machines that convert atmospheric humidity into fresh, mineralized drinking water, utilizing solar power to enhance efficiency. Kumulus offers decentralized, fully autonomous systems that allow users, including families, industries, and hotels, to access clean drinking water remotely through digitally connected devices. This innovative approach aims to address global water scarcity challenges while promoting environmental sustainability.
Revcoo
Seed Round in 2022
Revcoo specializes in carbon dioxide capture technology aimed at helping industrial sites reduce emissions. The company has developed a cryogenic capture system that efficiently extracts CO2 directly from chimneys, allowing clients to lower their carbon footprint without the need to alter existing production processes. This innovative approach enables businesses to meet environmental standards and contribute to sustainability efforts while maintaining operational efficiency.
Sintermat
Seed Round in 2022
Sintermat is a powder metallurgy company that specializes in providing innovative material solutions for the metal industry as well as various customer application sectors. The company develops performance materials tailored for industries such as luxury goods, packaging, aeronautics, defense, and industrial tooling. Sintermat emphasizes sustainability by utilizing bio-based materials, including wood, leather, horn, husk, coffee grounds, oyster shells, snail shells, and fish scales, in its production processes. This approach not only addresses the material needs of diverse industries but also supports sustainable and responsible resource management through materials-saving and recycling services.
Kyotherm
Venture Round in 2022
Kyotherm is an investment company that focuses on financing renewable heat production and energy efficiency projects. The company provides equity investment services to energy service providers, engineering firms, developers, heat consumers, and equipment manufacturers, assisting them in securing third-party financing for their initiatives. Kyotherm specializes in acquiring majority stakes in green energy generation projects, including geothermal and biomass heating plants, as well as district heating networks. By facilitating project capital, Kyotherm enables clients to develop diverse energy infrastructures while enhancing the contractual and financial structuring of these projects.
CarbonWorks
Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks is specialising in the use of microalgae to capture and utilise carbon dioxide.
NAWA Technologies
Series C in 2022
NAWA Technologies focuses on developing innovative energy solutions through its Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology, which utilizes carbon as a primary material due to its abundance and accessibility. Established in April 2013, the company is dedicated to enhancing energy conversion, storage, and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts through sustainable manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, NAWA Technologies has built a pilot production line and employs a team of 24 professionals. Its products, including advanced ultracapacitors and battery electrodes, are designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into smart grids, promoting efficient electricity storage and reducing carbon emissions associated with fossil fuel usage.
Newheat
Venture Round in 2021
NewHeat specializes in the development and operation of solar heat plants that harness solar thermal technologies to produce thermal energy. The company is involved in the entire process, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and management of these plants. By employing solar thermal collectors, NewHeat effectively converts solar radiation into heat, which can be transferred to water, steam, or thermal oil. This innovative approach not only helps reduce energy costs for industries but also decreases reliance on fossil fuels, offering a reliable and purpose-fit energy solution tailored to meet various business requirements.
SupAirVision
Seed Round in 2021
SupAirVision specializes in wind turbine inspection and fleet management services, focusing on the wind industry. The company offers a range of solutions, including diagnostics, detection, data processing, and sensor technology for wind turbine blades. By utilizing thermal analysis and drone rental services, SupAirVision aims to deliver secure and cost-effective inspections and monitoring of wind turbine operations across France and Europe.
Beem Energy
Series A in 2021
Beem provides a simple-to-install solar kit. The Beem solar kit allows users to generate green electricity in just a few minutes. A simple installation that anyone can do to get started with solar energy. Beem was founded in 2018 by Arthur Kenzo, Ralph Feghali, and Pierre-Emmanuel Roger.
Solstyce
Venture Round in 2021
Solstyce is a Paris-based provider of energy transition and environmental innovation solutions. The company offers a wide range of services, including photovoltaic systems, electric mobility solutions, insulation, waterproofing, and carbon performance initiatives. By focusing on the evolving needs of clients, Solstyce serves as a comprehensive resource for environmental innovation. With a team of experts dedicated to developing advanced solutions, the company aids clients in optimizing energy usage, minimizing their carbon footprint, and enhancing the sustainability of their operations. Whether through the installation of rooftop solar panels, insulation services, or electric vehicle charging solutions, Solstyce delivers tailored approaches to meet the specific requirements of each client.
OPUS Aerospace
Seed Round in 2021
OPUS Aerospace is focused on developing innovative launch solutions for nanosatellites and small payloads, aiming to democratize access to space and enhance space exploration. The company specializes in creating reusable space launchers that utilize environmentally friendly fuels, specifically hydrogen peroxide and propane, which minimize ecological impact. By prioritizing affordability and efficiency, OPUS Aerospace seeks to provide low-carbon access to various orbits, making space more accessible to a broader range of industries. The emphasis on a performance-driven culture is central to their mission, as they believe that persistence and creative problem-solving are essential for advancing their technology and improving life on Earth.
Adionics
Seed Round in 2021
Adionics is a technology provider based in Paris, France, specializing in saline water treatment and desalination supply chains. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies for the selective extraction of salts from brine, seawater, and other salty waters. Its AquaOmnes technology effectively removes salt from water, while Flionex is an ion-absorbing liquid technology designed to bind salts, including lithium. Adionics serves various industries, including municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals. The company is also engaged in research and development to enhance its processes and enable lithium recycling from batteries, aiming to provide efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for extracting valuable minerals.
Sun'R
Venture Round in 2021
Sun'R is a Paris-based company focused on the development, construction, and operation of photovoltaic energy production plants. The company manages a portfolio of 10 MWp rooftop-mounted photovoltaic plants and employs a diverse team of engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists. This team is dedicated to creating in-house operational and piloting capabilities, as well as optimization software and storage technologies tailored to meet specific environmental needs. Sun'R aims to contribute to sustainable energy solutions through its innovative approach to solar power generation.
Kyanos
Seed Round in 2021
High value polysaccharides and pigments produced with high-output micro-algae and vertical photo-reactors.
McPhy Energy
Post in 2020
McPhy Energy S.A. is a French cleantech company based in La Motte, established in 2008. It specializes in developing and supplying equipment for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, catering to the hydrogen energy, zero-emission mobility, and industrial hydrogen markets globally. The company's product portfolio includes alkaline electrolyzers that facilitate hydrogen production in various capacities, as well as innovative solid-state hydrogen storage solutions. Additionally, McPhy designs and manufactures hydrogen refueling stations and integrated hydrogen solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the transition towards sustainable energy systems.
NAWA Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
NAWA Technologies focuses on developing innovative energy solutions through its Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology, which utilizes carbon as a primary material due to its abundance and accessibility. Established in April 2013, the company is dedicated to enhancing energy conversion, storage, and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts through sustainable manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, NAWA Technologies has built a pilot production line and employs a team of 24 professionals. Its products, including advanced ultracapacitors and battery electrodes, are designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into smart grids, promoting efficient electricity storage and reducing carbon emissions associated with fossil fuel usage.
CD SUD
Private Equity Round in 2020
CD SUD is a distributor of heating and air conditioning equipment based in Marseille, France. The company specializes in products from leading brands such as Mitsubishi Electric, Samsung, and Daikin, serving the PACA and Occitanie regions. With over 20 years of experience, CD SUD is recognized for its expertise in providing advice and technical support for systems that include direct expansion heating and air conditioning, ventilation, and related accessories. Additionally, the company offers photovoltaic systems and maintenance tools, ensuring customers have access to a comprehensive range of technical products and facilities throughout its service areas.
stations-e
Debt Financing in 2019
Stations-e is a operator of charging stations intended to provide charging service to electric vehicle owners. The company provides deployment of sustainable mobility stations without using public funds, enabling customers and municipalities to develop the use of electric vehicles and streamline and simplify communication procedures using blockchain technology.
Kyotherm
Venture Round in 2019
Kyotherm is an investment company that focuses on financing renewable heat production and energy efficiency projects. The company provides equity investment services to energy service providers, engineering firms, developers, heat consumers, and equipment manufacturers, assisting them in securing third-party financing for their initiatives. Kyotherm specializes in acquiring majority stakes in green energy generation projects, including geothermal and biomass heating plants, as well as district heating networks. By facilitating project capital, Kyotherm enables clients to develop diverse energy infrastructures while enhancing the contractual and financial structuring of these projects.
Ascendance
Grant in 2019
Founded in 2018 by four ex-Airbus engineers: Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia, Clément Dinel and Benoît Ferran, Ascendance is an industrial start-up with a mission to decarbonise aviation. Based in the heart of Toulouse, the European capital of aviation, it has developed and markets two products: an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system ‘Sterna’, and a hybrid-electic vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by Sterna technology, ‘Atea’.
Capte
Grant in 2018
Capte develops, produces and integrates smart IOT solutions for transportation, marine, production and other industries. We accelerate transition of fleets to green energies.
Apex Energies
Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex Energies is an independent producer of green energy based in Montpellier, France, and is recognized as a pioneer in solar photovoltaic technology. The company develops, owns, and operates photovoltaic power plants, isolated sites, and solar water heaters throughout France and its overseas territories. Apex Energies focuses on reconciling the needs of photovoltaic development with environmental and societal challenges. Its comprehensive services include the design, installation, and maintenance of solar power systems, as well as the sale of electricity. By providing these services, Apex Energies helps clients reduce their energy costs and lower their carbon footprints, making significant contributions to the renewable energy sector.
Enerdigit
Venture Round in 2018
EnerDigit is an energy management company that specializes in the valuation of consumer erasures, focusing on providing flexibility within the electricity network. It operates as a demand response operator, helping large electricity consumers adjust their consumption patterns to alleviate pressure on the electrical grid during peak demand periods. By remunerating manufacturers for shifting their electricity usage by a few hours each year, EnerDigit enables industrial clients to contribute to the balance of the network and avoid potential blackouts caused by demand spikes. The income generated from this shift can reach up to 5% of an industrialist's electricity bill, making it a beneficial arrangement for both the company and its clients. Through its services, EnerDigit actively participates in the energy transition and the development of smart grids.
HSL Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
HSL Technologies specializes in innovative hydrogen transport and storage solutions, centered around a breakthrough product known as HydroSil. This technology allows hydrogen to be safely transported using conventional infrastructures, thereby minimizing risk. The company has designed a hydrogen-based liquid carrier that enables efficient charging and releasing of hydrogen, offering a stable, non-toxic, and non-explosive fuel alternative. This liquid carrier generates no emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for various applications, including fuel cells that produce electricity for vehicles, generators, and portable devices. HSL Technologies is committed to driving the transition to a carbon-free future, positioning itself as a leader in the clean energy sector.
SurfactGreen
Grant in 2018
Surfact'Green develops, produces and markets patented ecological surfactants from agro-resources such as algae or sugar beet co-products. A business unit of the same name was created in 2011 at the Rennes National School of Chemistry (ENSCR), based on the Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry team (UMR Sciences Chimiques de Rennes), which has been working on these molecules since then. more than ten years. This business unit, supported by SATT Ouest Valorisation, has carried out works in collaboration with other public and private laboratories as well as several industrial companies interested in these surfactants.
Entent
Venture Round in 2018
Entent is an electric power generation company based in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, founded in 2018. The company focuses on helping businesses decarbonize their operations through innovative technology. Its flagship solution, PULSE, enhances low-temperature heat, ranging from 60 to 150°C, enabling sustainable energy agreements with partners. Additionally, Entent has developed a mace engine that generates electricity by recovering industrial heat. This engine works in conjunction with a unique power station that utilizes the freshness of rivers and low-depth geothermal energy to convert waste heat from industrial processes into electric power. Through these initiatives, Entent aims to promote sustainable energy practices and reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities.
Boralex
Post in 2016
Boralex is a power producer whose core business is dedicated to the development and operation of renewable energy power stations in Canada, France, the United States and the United Kingdom. Boralex owns power generation assets across four technologies: wind, solar, hydroelectric, and thermal. Substantially all of its operating assets are subject to indexed fixed-price energy sales contracts.
Global Bioenergies
Post in 2015
Global Bioenergies is one of the few companies worldwide, and the only one in Europe, that is developing a process to convert renewable resources into hydrocarbons through fermentation. The Company initially focused its efforts on the production of isobutene, one of the most important petrochemical building blocks that can be converted into fuels, plastics, organic glass and elastomers. Global Bioenergies continues to improve the performances of its process, operates an industrial pilot, is completing the construction of its demo plant in Germany, and is preparing its first full-scale plant through a Joint-Venture with Cristal Union, named IBN-One. The company also replicated its achievement to propylene and butadiene, two members of the gaseous olefins family, key molecules at the heart of petrochemical industry. Global Bioenergies is listed on Alternext, Euronext Paris (FR0011052257 – ALGBE).
Neoen
Funding Round in 2014
Neoen is an independent French energy company specializing in the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable energy power plants. The company operates various types of facilities, including solar, wind, and biomass plants, and has a notable presence in France, Portugal, Australia, Mexico, Egypt, and El Salvador. As of the end of 2022, Neoen had an operational capacity of 5 GW, with a diverse portfolio comprising 54% solar energy, 35% onshore wind, and 11% utility-scale batteries. The company also engages in developing marine renewable energy projects in France and provides support to photovoltaic project developers and investors in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants both domestically and internationally. Neoen's strategic focus on renewable energy underscores its commitment to sustainable power generation.
DualSun
Series B in 2014
DualSun is a company that specializes in innovative solar energy solutions, specifically through the development of dual-intelligent solar panels. These panels generate both electricity and hot water for buildings, allowing for a more efficient use of energy. Unlike conventional photovoltaic panels that waste heat, DualSun's design incorporates a heat exchanger that captures and utilizes this energy, contributing to the production of domestic hot water. This dual functionality not only enhances energy efficiency but also supports the concept of positive energy buildings (BEPOS), promoting self-sufficiency in energy production for consumers. By enabling local production of both heat and electricity, DualSun aims to make energy usage more economical and sustainable.
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