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 Telecommunications

Scintil Photonics

Venture Round in 2022
Scintil Photonics SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development of silicon photonic integrated circuits aimed at advancing high-speed optical communications and chip interconnections. The company offers a range of products, including multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors. By employing wafer-scale bonding techniques that combine Silicon and Indium Phosphide materials, Scintil Photonics creates fully integrated circuits that enhance performance and reliability while significantly lowering implementation costs. Their innovative approach allows for the monolithic integration of optical amplifiers and lasers on advanced silicon photonic circuits, making their solutions suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

Traxens

Venture Round in 2022
Traxens SAS specializes in providing container monitoring devices and services for the multimodal container industry, both in France and internationally. The company offers a range of TRAX-BOX monitoring devices tailored for different container types, including the TRAX-BOX-S for general-purpose monitoring, the TRAX-BOX-G for gensets, and the TRAX-BOX-R for reefers. These devices transmit data in near real-time to the TRAX-HUB platform, which enables the monitoring of various assets such as containers, trailers, and trucks. Traxens also offers Data-as-a-Service, providing direct access to cargo and equipment status, along with Software-as-a-Service for complete operational applications. The company serves a diverse clientele, including container manufacturers, shipping lines, port authorities, customs agencies, freight forwarders, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Marseille, France, Traxens has expanded its reach with additional offices in China.

Ascor Communication

Venture Round in 2022
Ascor Communication is a holding company based in Rennes, France, established in 2007. The company focuses on investing in digital and distance learning solutions through its subsidiaries. With private and family shareholders, Ascor Communication aims to enhance educational accessibility and innovation in the digital learning sector.

Adeunis

Grant in 2021
Adeunis designs, manufactures, and markets connected objects and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for various sectors, including smart buildings, industrial optimization, and connected agriculture. The company offers a range of products, such as radio frequency transmission modules, wireless transmission systems, and telemetry systems, tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Adeunis also provides services like on-site radio mapping, deployment, training, and data processing to support the management of buildings and infrastructure. Based in Crolles, France, the company focuses on creating customized radio solutions and ready-to-use systems that enhance connectivity and efficiency across multiple applications.

Adeunis

Post in 2021
Adeunis designs, manufactures, and markets connected objects and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for various sectors, including smart buildings, industrial optimization, and connected agriculture. The company offers a range of products, such as radio frequency transmission modules, wireless transmission systems, and telemetry systems, tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Adeunis also provides services like on-site radio mapping, deployment, training, and data processing to support the management of buildings and infrastructure. Based in Crolles, France, the company focuses on creating customized radio solutions and ready-to-use systems that enhance connectivity and efficiency across multiple applications.

Saphelec

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of telecommunication and information technology services intended for businesses and professionals. The company offers mobile services, telephony, internet solutions, video conferencing services, IT, telecom, and network outsourcing and support services, helping clients in the installation and management of their telecommunications and IT infrastructure.

Amedia Solutions

Venture Round in 2021
Amédia Solutions is an IT service provider and telecom operator. It is a local player specializing in B to B IT and telecoms. It has thus been able to forge various strong partnerships with publishers, manufacturers, infrastructure operators, security specialists to offer the best of IT and telecommunications.

Kineis

Venture Round in 2020
Kinéis is an independent satellite operator focused on providing global connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a key player in the new space sector, the company develops satellite technology that collaborates with terrestrial IoT operators, existing satellite operators, and manufacturers of connected devices. Its solutions enable clients to locate and collect data from objects worldwide, regardless of environmental conditions. Through its innovative approach, Kinéis aims to enhance data accessibility and connectivity for various applications across the globe.

Scintil Photonics

Seed Round in 2019
Scintil Photonics SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development of silicon photonic integrated circuits aimed at advancing high-speed optical communications and chip interconnections. The company offers a range of products, including multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors. By employing wafer-scale bonding techniques that combine Silicon and Indium Phosphide materials, Scintil Photonics creates fully integrated circuits that enhance performance and reliability while significantly lowering implementation costs. Their innovative approach allows for the monolithic integration of optical amplifiers and lasers on advanced silicon photonic circuits, making their solutions suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

Wifirst

Private Equity Round in 2019
Wifirst is a telecom operator that offers a network capable of absorbing the spectacular rise in Internet usage. It also offers high value-added services and making WiFi the technical base for the digital transformation of its customers. It operates several hundred thousand intuitive, secure, high-performance connected spaces in Europe and Africas. It was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Traxens

Series C in 2019
Traxens SAS specializes in providing container monitoring devices and services for the multimodal container industry, both in France and internationally. The company offers a range of TRAX-BOX monitoring devices tailored for different container types, including the TRAX-BOX-S for general-purpose monitoring, the TRAX-BOX-G for gensets, and the TRAX-BOX-R for reefers. These devices transmit data in near real-time to the TRAX-HUB platform, which enables the monitoring of various assets such as containers, trailers, and trucks. Traxens also offers Data-as-a-Service, providing direct access to cargo and equipment status, along with Software-as-a-Service for complete operational applications. The company serves a diverse clientele, including container manufacturers, shipping lines, port authorities, customs agencies, freight forwarders, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Marseille, France, Traxens has expanded its reach with additional offices in China.
Symphony Communication Services, LLC develops a secure collaboration platform tailored for financial institutions, enabling traders and portfolio managers to communicate effectively through messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing. The platform consolidates digital communications into a single application, allowing users to integrate various applications and bots into their workflows while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Symphony offers a range of solutions for enterprise collaboration, including tools for internal and external communication, document sharing, and application integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has additional offices in major global financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company, previously known as Perzo Inc., was rebranded in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Conecteo

Venture Round in 2017
Conecteo SARL specializes in developing customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, primarily through its Kiamo software suite. This suite includes Kiamo Call Center, designed for managing inbound and outbound operations in multimedia contact centers, Kiamo Enterprise for organizing and enhancing customer interactions, and Kiamo IVR, which automates caller identification and information capture for database storage. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, service providers, outsourcers, and integrators. Founded in 2005 and based in Martillac, France, Conecteo has established strategic partnerships with companies such as Dialogic, Voxpilot, and M2MSoft to enhance its offerings in the CRM space.

ALTICAP

Venture Round in 2017
ALTICAP is offers management software services and networks for mid cap and small and medium size companies.

Actility

Series D in 2017
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

Telegrafik

Venture Round in 2017
Telegrafik SAS is a company that specializes in developing an intelligent software platform designed to enhance safety and independence for the elderly and disabled. Founded in 2013 and based in Toulouse, France, with additional offices in Paris, Telegrafik offers a variety of services under its Otono-me brand. These include remote assistance solutions tailored for elderly individuals living alone, those with Alzheimer's disease, and residents in nursing homes. The platform utilizes data from sensors installed in homes to provide activity monitoring, behavior analysis, anomaly detection, and alert services. By transforming sensor data into actionable insights, Telegrafik aims to support both individuals and caregivers in ensuring safety and autonomy for vulnerable populations. The company's solutions are distributed through professionals in the senior care and home care sectors.

Seamless Waves

Grant in 2016
Seamless Waves is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and implementing reconfigurable RF transceivers. These advanced transceivers can sweep the frequency spectrum to identify the least occupied frequency bands, facilitating efficient communication through the appropriate wireless standards. Utilizing highly efficient RF Analog-to-Digital converters, Seamless Waves' technology ensures low power consumption, making it ideal for portable devices. In addition to its transceiver solutions, the company offers silicon-proven Analog/RF Physical Intellectual Property (IP) and virtual component models that support early system integration for clients.

ACCO Semiconductor

Series F in 2016
ACCO Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, with additional facilities in Paris, France. Established in 1994, the company specializes in developing advanced CMOS wireless solutions, particularly power amplifiers for mobile communications. ACCO's product offerings include CMOS power amplifiers that support various cellular standards, including 2G, 3G, and 4G, catering to a range of portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, MiFi routers, and USB dongles. The company has innovated a patented CMOS technology that allows for high efficiency and integration of components, enabling the production of power amplifiers that match the performance of traditional gallium arsenide amplifiers while utilizing standard CMOS fabrication methods. This advancement simplifies manufacturing and enhances the capabilities of mobile communication products.

AlloMedia

Angel Round in 2015
Allo-Media, founded in 2011, is a French technology company focused on enhancing customer engagement and loyalty through its innovative solutions. The company specializes in connecting businesses with potential clients via various online directories, such as Allo-Médecins.fr and Allo-Réparateurs.fr. After two years of research and development, Allo-Media launched a performance-based solution that integrates online visibility with phone call tracking to generate qualified leads for local professionals. Utilizing proprietary AI Vocal Cookie technology, Allo-Media transforms customer calls into actionable marketing insights, classifying conversations to extract valuable customer data related to profiles, needs, and complaints. Through continuous technological advancements, Allo-Media provides intelligent call-tracking solutions that leverage voice recognition and semantic analysis, tailored to various business sectors, thereby facilitating better connections between prospects and businesses.

Cirpack

Venture Round in 2015
Cirpack telecom service providers can now promote innovative telephony including the best of fixed and mobile services, to create new opportunities for increased revenues from enterprise sales. Founded in 1998, Cirpack is a leader in Voice over IP (VOIP) software solutions and telecommunication platforms for telecom operators to ensure the convergence of their voice, data and video services (triple play offerings) on their network. IP. The Group is present in France, Germany, Mexico, Lebanon and Vietnam. Recognized for the strength and reliability of its solutions, Cirpack Group offers flexibility and responsiveness to its customers to support them in their communication strategies over Voice over IP. The company offers a full range of innovative products to over 15 million subscribers and 150 operators worldwide thanks to the modularity and ease of integration and operation of its solutions. In parallel, Cirpack provides advice, support and maintenance to its customers.

Actility

Series C in 2015
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

Delfmems

Series C in 2014
Delfmems SAS develops, manufactures, and licenses radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical-systems switching technology for small-signal switching applications. It offers stand-alone single pole double throw radio frequency switches for automatic test equipment and instrumentation, mobile, telecom infrastructure, military, and space applications. The company's technology also allows developing digital and variable capacitors. Delfmems SAS was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France.

Vocalcom

Private Equity Round in 2014
Vocalcom is a global provider of contact center software and sales acceleration technology, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company develops innovative, cloud-based solutions that enhance productivity and deliver personalized customer service across multiple channels, including voice, text, social media, and video. With over 3,500 clients, including notable brands like McDonald's and Disney, Vocalcom's software supports more than 550,000 users and is designed to streamline customer interactions while reducing operational costs. Its offerings include a range of applications such as predictive dialers, live chat tools, and speech recognition software, all aimed at optimizing customer engagement and improving sales effectiveness. Vocalcom's products cater to various sectors, including telemarketing and debt collection, and are compliant with industry standards. The company also provides consulting, training, and support services to ensure effective implementation and usage of its software. With a presence in multiple countries, Vocalcom helps businesses transform customer service into a competitive advantage.

E-Blink

Venture Round in 2013
E-Blink specializes in developing innovative solutions for the deployment of mobile network base stations. The company focuses on creating technologies that eliminate the reliance on coaxial cables and short-range fiber optics, with its flagship product, the EB1 system, leading the way. This system enhances deployment flexibility and reduces costs while facilitating better integration of equipment within the base station environment. By offering these advanced solutions, E-Blink positions itself as a leader in fronthaul technologies, catering to the evolving needs of mobile network operators.

Delfmems

Series B in 2013
Delfmems SAS develops, manufactures, and licenses radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical-systems switching technology for small-signal switching applications. It offers stand-alone single pole double throw radio frequency switches for automatic test equipment and instrumentation, mobile, telecom infrastructure, military, and space applications. The company's technology also allows developing digital and variable capacitors. Delfmems SAS was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France.

Xivo

Series A in 2012
XiVo specializes in IP telephony and unified communications, offering a comprehensive business communication software solution aimed at enhancing telephony systems while maintaining cost efficiency. Founded in 2009 as Avencall, the company provides a versatile platform suitable for call centers, designed to integrate seamlessly with various information systems and facilitate strong customer relationship management. XiVo engages in all stages of the implementation process, including design, installation, support, and training, ensuring clients receive customized solutions that align with their specific business needs. Through its open-source telecommunication services, XiVo aims to support organizational growth and adaptability in a rapidly changing communication landscape.

E-Blink

Venture Round in 2012
E-Blink specializes in developing innovative solutions for the deployment of mobile network base stations. The company focuses on creating technologies that eliminate the reliance on coaxial cables and short-range fiber optics, with its flagship product, the EB1 system, leading the way. This system enhances deployment flexibility and reduces costs while facilitating better integration of equipment within the base station environment. By offering these advanced solutions, E-Blink positions itself as a leader in fronthaul technologies, catering to the evolving needs of mobile network operators.

Neli Technologies

Series A in 2008
NELI Technologies is developing a solution for broadcasting digital terrestrial television throughout the home using powerline communication technology.

E-Blink

Seed Round in 2005
E-Blink specializes in developing innovative solutions for the deployment of mobile network base stations. The company focuses on creating technologies that eliminate the reliance on coaxial cables and short-range fiber optics, with its flagship product, the EB1 system, leading the way. This system enhances deployment flexibility and reduces costs while facilitating better integration of equipment within the base station environment. By offering these advanced solutions, E-Blink positions itself as a leader in fronthaul technologies, catering to the evolving needs of mobile network operators.
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