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 Sports

GoMyPartner

Pre Seed Round in 2021
With GoMyPartner, customers save on each of their in-store purchases thanks to the sports prize pool system. They offer a loyalty system allowing to attract new customers (differentiation from the competition) but also to retain them by rewarding them.

My Coach Football

Series A in 2019
My Coach Football allows you to manage and organize the daily operations of your football team, day after day, season after season. Designed to answer amateur and professional coaches’ needs, the platform centralizes all of your squad’s information and allows to gain time and efficiency. In a single click, you can manage players and their personal information, the preparation of training and games, but also individual and collective statistics. Season after season, you keep all those data and hence enjoy an optimum tracking of your team’s progression.

FutBak

Venture Round in 2018
FutBak is to provide an innovative physical and technical tracking tool for the amateur athlete.

Esport Management

Seed Round in 2018
Esport Management is operates a platform for the management of E-Sport teams. The platform is used for management of friends via website, live chat, to create profile page and manage privacy settings.

Sport Heroes

Series A in 2016
Sport Heroes is a sports and wellbeing startup founded in 2014, focused on uniting communities and encouraging increased physical activity. Operating from offices in Paris, London, Madrid, and Sydney, the company employs a team of 70 passionate individuals dedicated to creating and managing communities of sports enthusiasts. Utilizing an innovative software-as-a-service platform, Sport Heroes offers tools that facilitate community engagement, motivation, and recognition for sports participants. Their approach combines digital platforms with local experiences to effectively engage large audiences, making it easier for businesses, organizations, and event organizers to connect with customers, fans, and employees. The core mission of Sport Heroes is to inspire, motivate, and reward individuals in their pursuit of fitness and wellbeing.

i-Run

Private Equity Round in 2015
i-Run, S.A.S. is a privately held online retailer based in Saint Alban, France, specializing in running and fitness clothing. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on providing a wide range of apparel and gear designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. With its emphasis on quality and performance, i-Run caters to the needs of individuals looking to enhance their running and fitness experiences through specialized clothing options.
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