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 Solar Energy

Technique Solaire

Debt Financing in 2025
Technique Solaire SARL is a French company founded in 2008, based in Migné-Auxances, that specializes in the design, development, installation, and operation of solar photovoltaic power plants. The firm focuses on distributing photovoltaic energy solutions to both individuals and businesses, utilizing solar panels to create an inexhaustible and non-polluting energy source. Technique Solaire also offers services such as parking lot canopies, large roof renovations, and construction tailored for logisticians, carriers, wholesalers, and various industries. By enabling its customers to harness solar energy, the company enhances their competitiveness and energy performance while promoting sustainability.

Q ENERGY France

Debt Financing in 2024
Q ENERGY France is an energy company that aims to provide easy access to clean and affordable energy. The company offers sustainable energy generation, storage, and selling clean electricity as an independent power producer. They offer renewable energy, solar plants, and repowering services.

Midipile Mobility

Seed Round in 2024
Midipile Mobility operates a B2B subscription-based service aimed at logistics professionals, focusing on middle mile and last mile deliveries. The company offers a unique vehicle designed with four wheels and a closed body, capable of reaching speeds of 45 km/h (28 mph) while utilizing solar energy for a low-carbon delivery solution. This service encompasses fleet management tools, insurance, maintenance, and assistance, making it a comprehensive turnkey option for clients. Midipile's vehicles are characterized by high capacity, endurance, and reduced environmental impact, providing an efficient alternative to traditional delivery trucks. By leveraging renewable energy and a battery swapping solution, the service not only enhances profitability for users but also ensures a quantified reduction in carbon emissions.

Langa International

Venture Round in 2024
Langa International is an independent energy producer based in Lyon, France, specializing in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy facilities. The company focuses on a diverse range of renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, hydroelectricity, energy storage, and green hydrogen. By imagining, designing, and deploying innovative and competitive energy solutions, Langa International enables the realization of projects worldwide, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy sources.

Lhyfe

Post in 2023
Lhyfe is a French company founded in 2017 and based in Nantes, specializing in the design, development, and operation of industrial sites for the production of green hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. The company focuses on creating sustainable and flexible production facilities that provide substantial quantities of clean hydrogen, aimed at facilitating the transition of various industrial sectors and transportation to a clean energy framework. Lhyfe targets two primary markets: heavy mobility, which includes trucks, buses, trains, and potentially maritime and air transport in the future, and industrial sectors such as chemistry, steel, and glass production, which are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. By ensuring minimal environmental impact, Lhyfe is committed to delivering affordable green hydrogen to support a sustainable energy transition.

Eléments

Venture Round in 2023
Eléments 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 a diverse portfolio that includes wind farms, ground-based photovoltaic farms, and hydroelectric power plants. By providing decarbonized electricity, Eléments aims to deliver sustainable energy solutions that are competitive with conventional energy sources, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to a greener energy landscape.

NewHeat

Venture Round in 2023
NewHeat specializes in operating solar heat plants, transforming solar radiation into usable heat for industrial applications. It finances, engineers, procures, constructs, and operates these plants, utilizing solar thermal collectors to transfer energy to water, steam, or thermal oil.

Technique Solaire

Private Equity Round in 2023
Technique Solaire SARL is a French company founded in 2008, based in Migné-Auxances, that specializes in the design, development, installation, and operation of solar photovoltaic power plants. The firm focuses on distributing photovoltaic energy solutions to both individuals and businesses, utilizing solar panels to create an inexhaustible and non-polluting energy source. Technique Solaire also offers services such as parking lot canopies, large roof renovations, and construction tailored for logisticians, carriers, wholesalers, and various industries. By enabling its customers to harness solar energy, the company enhances their competitiveness and energy performance while promoting sustainability.

Heliup

Venture Round in 2023
Heliup is a company focused on the development and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic systems tailored for large commercial and industrial building rooftops. By creating lightweight solar modules, Heliup addresses the specific energy needs and structural limitations of these buildings. The company's solutions are designed to help building owners manage energy costs effectively while ensuring reliability and efficiency. Heliup's innovative approach enables enhanced energy self-consumption, making solar power more accessible and practical for large-scale applications.

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.

ROSI

Debt Financing in 2022
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Qair

Venture Round in 2022
Qair is an Independent Power Producer with a portfolio of 860 MW renewable energy generation assets, specializing in wind, solar, hydroelectric, and green hydrogen projects across Africa, South-East Asia, South America, and Europe.

NewHeat

Venture Round in 2021
NewHeat specializes in operating solar heat plants, transforming solar radiation into usable heat for industrial applications. It finances, engineers, procures, constructs, and operates these plants, utilizing solar thermal collectors to transfer energy to water, steam, or thermal oil.

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 comprehensive range of services, including photovoltaic systems, electric mobility solutions, insulation, waterproofing, and carbon performance management. Solstyce aims to address the evolving needs of its clients by providing a one-stop-shop for environmental innovation. With a focus on optimizing energy usage and reducing carbon footprints, the expert team at Solstyce develops cutting-edge solutions tailored to the specific requirements of their clients. From the installation of rooftop solar panels to the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Solstyce is dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of operations across various sectors.

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. It operates a portfolio of rooftop-mounted photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 10 MWp. The firm employs a diverse team of engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists who create in-house technologies for operational management and optimization. Sun'R is dedicated to advancing renewable energy solutions by leveraging its expertise in energy generation and storage technologies tailored to specific environmental needs.

CD SUD

Private Equity Round in 2020
CD SUD is a distributor of heating and air conditioning equipment located in Marseille, France, serving the PACA and Occitanie regions. With over 20 years of experience, the company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including air conditioners, heaters, air vent accessories, and photovoltaic systems. CD SUD is recognized for its expertise in offering technical advice and follow-up services related to heating and air conditioning systems, particularly those involving direct expansion and ventilation. The company is committed to supporting its customers with high-quality products and comprehensive technical solutions essential for maintenance and installation across its service areas.

Apex Energies

Private Equity Round in 2018
Apex Energies is an independent producer of green energy, recognized as a pioneer in solar photovoltaic technology. Based in Montpellier, the company specializes in developing, owning, and operating solar power plants, including isolated sites and solar water heaters, throughout France and its overseas departments. Apex Energies focuses on reconciling photovoltaic development with environmental and societal challenges, offering a comprehensive range of services that encompass the design, engineering, construction, financing, and maintenance of solar energy systems. By providing these solutions, the company enables its clients to reduce their energy bills and minimize their carbon footprints, positioning itself as a leader in the renewable energy market.

GreenYellow

Private Equity Round in 2018
GreenYellow is a company that specializes in generating electricity through centralized power plants and decentralized photovoltaic projects. It offers solar panels and provides energy supply services to a diverse range of clients, including food and non-food retailers, government agencies, public utilities, and energy providers. The company's focus on energy efficiency includes operating energy efficiency contracts and offering monitoring services that help clients reduce their energy costs. By promoting solar photovoltaics and energy optimization, GreenYellow enables its customers to produce and manage clean energy, thereby creating value and providing a more affordable alternative to conventional energy sources.

Boralex

Post in 2016
Boralex is a power producer focused on the development and operation of renewable energy power stations across Canada, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It owns and operates assets across wind, hydroelectric, solar, and thermal technologies and pursues long-term energy sales arrangements.

Neoen

Funding Round in 2014
Neoen is an independent renewable energy company that develops, finances, builds, and operates power plants based on solar, wind, and biomass sources across France, Portugal, Australia, Mexico, Egypt, and El Salvador. It also supports photovoltaic project developers globally.

DualSun

Series B in 2014
DualSun is a company specializing in innovative solar technology aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. It has developed dual-intelligent solar panels that generate both electricity and hot water, allowing for optimal energy utilization while minimizing the required roof space. Unlike conventional photovoltaic panels that waste heat, DualSun's panels incorporate a heat exchanger that captures and repurposes this energy for domestic hot water production. This dual functionality not only promotes self-sufficiency in energy use but also enables consumers to achieve significant energy savings, making energy consumption more economical. DualSun's approach supports the development of positive energy buildings, contributing to a more sustainable future.
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