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 Tourism

Histovery

Venture Round in 2025
Histovery SAS, founded in 2006 and based in Paris, France, specializes in designing and developing innovative software solutions for cultural sites and museums. The company is known for its flagship product, HistoPad, a digital tablet that facilitates interactive and personalized visits, allowing users to engage more deeply with their surroundings. Histovery's technology enhances visitor experiences by providing augmented reality solutions and interactive 3D experiences, as exemplified by its application in the Château de Falaise, where users can explore fully reconstructed rooms. By integrating scientific reconstructions into cultural visits, Histovery aims to help the public rediscover and appreciate cultural heritage more effectively.

Sunver

Grant in 2024
Sunver is a start-up offering the first fully plug & play B2B SaaS solution for tourism establishments and restaurants, enabling them to create and configure a Guest App in just a few minutes.

Catlante Catamarans

Venture Round in 2023
Catlante Catamarans is a cruise agency that specializes in providing cabin cruises for solo travelers and leisure seekers. The company operates a cruise line that allows travel enthusiasts to explore various destinations by sea. With a focus on offering private cruises, Catlante Catamarans enables customers to embark on week-long journeys across different oceans, discovering picturesque islands and enjoying memorable vacations.

FairMoove

Seed Round in 2023
FairMoove is a digital travel agency focused on promoting environmentally responsible tourism. The company provides an online platform that offers a variety of travel options, including accommodations, activities, and unique experiences, all curated with an emphasis on ecology, ethics, and immersion. Targeting primarily millennials, FairMoove ensures that both tourists and local communities benefit from a satisfying and sustainable travel experience. The platform features a selection of certified accommodations and leisure activities, enabling travelers to engage in responsible tourism while minimizing the negative impacts of travel on the environment and society.

Goamigo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Goamigo operates a platform that connects influencers with their networks for passion-driven group journeys. It enables content creators to design themed trips, offering personalized itineraries, local immersion, and guided experiences.

Eklo Hotels

Venture Round in 2023
Eklo Hotels is a French group operating eco-friendly hotels. It offers a unique blend of hotel and youth hostel services, providing warm, design-oriented accommodations with 24/7 reception and affordable prices, catering to budget-conscious travelers.

Evaneos

Venture Round in 2022
Evaneos operates an online platform that connects travelers with selected local agencies to design, estimate costs for, and book personalized trips. Local agents, often Destination Management Companies, offer advice and assistance to travelers. The platform promotes ethical travel by ensuring travelers' expenditures benefit local economies and by respecting local cultures and communities. Founded in 2009 and based in Paris, the company serves customers in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Winalist

Seed Round in 2022
Winalist SAS, established in 2017 and based in Ay, France, specializes in facilitating wine and spirit experiences. Through its online platform, the company curates and offers a selection of winery and distillery tours, tastings, and enological experiences across Europe. Winalist allows users to compare options, book these experiences directly, and even customize itineraries for a personalized wine and spirit adventure. Additionally, the company provides travel blogs to enhance users' experiences.

Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Gro

Debt Financing in 2022
Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Gro is a business that rents out vacation homes. The company offers hotels, resorts, and holiday and entertainment villages as well as other tourism-related services. The division consists of the development and upkeep of tourism-related assets as well as real estate marketing initiatives. It also includes the management of the websites marketed.

Mobee Travel

Series A in 2022
Mobee Travel operates an online platform specializing in accessible vacation bookings for individuals with disabilities. It offers over 30,000 verified accommodations worldwide and provides medical equipment upon request.

Transarc

Private Equity Round in 2021
Transarc, SARL is a transportation service provider based in Dijon, France, specializing in both commercial and domestic transport solutions. The company offers a range of services, including on-demand transport, school transportation, and urban transport. Additionally, Transarc caters to tourism and excursions by providing transportation for students and organized trips via coaches and buses. The company's focus on individualized and industrial site transportation ensures that it meets the diverse needs of its clientele while prioritizing comfort and safety for all travelers.

Voyageurs du Monde

Post in 2021
Voyageurs du Monde SA is a prominent travel agency based in Paris, France, specializing in tailor-made travel services both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1979, the company offers a wide range of personalized travel experiences, including honeymoons, family vacations, romantic getaways, and adventure trips to destinations such as Japan, Italy, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, and Greece. In addition to individual travel, Voyageurs du Monde caters to groups and corporate clients, organizing business trips and guided tours. The company operates under various brands, including Voyageurs du Monde, Comptoir des Voyages, Terres d'Aventures, and Allibert, solidifying its leadership in the fields of tailor-made and adventure travel in France.

Park Zoo Reynou

Venture Round in 2021
Park Zoo Reynou is a place where animals are housed in enclosures for public display and frequently bred for conservation efforts. The business provides opportunities for people to sponsor animals and promote biodiversity by providing environmental experiences, a location for group expeditions, and lodgings in the wilderness.

Marietton Development

Private Equity Round in 2018
Marietton Development specializes in travel and tourism services such as tour operators, events and business trips.

Eelway

Seed Round in 2018
Eelway is a Paris-based business offering luggage storage and transfer services between the city, its train stations, and airports. They provide short- and long-term storage solutions, along with door-to-door luggage transfers for a hassle-free travel experience. Eelway's platform enables partners and customers to manage baggage efficiently, including delivery, collection, and soon remote check-in, catering to various luggage sizes and types within the Parisian region.

Mobee Travel

Seed Round in 2018
Mobee Travel operates an online platform specializing in accessible vacation bookings for individuals with disabilities. It offers over 30,000 verified accommodations worldwide and provides medical equipment upon request.

France Hostels

Venture Round in 2018
France Hostels, a network of new generation youth hostels, has been designed by Romain Viennois, a professional in the sector for almost 15 years. It aims to develop its concept, based on an innovative hosting offer in the main French regional capitals. By offering optimized prices and meeting the specific expectations of a family clientele and young travelers, the group intends to offer an alternative to the various forms of accommodation currently available.

My Travel Mate

Venture Round in 2017
My Travel Mate is a ticketing service specifically designed for hotel receptionists and concierges. The company has developed a web-based booking tool that facilitates the connection between hotel staff and various activity providers. This innovative platform allows receptionists and concierges to easily book activities for their guests, as well as reserve places, halls, or dining spaces with minimal effort. By streamlining the booking process, My Travel Mate enhances the ability of hotel staff to provide exceptional service and memorable experiences for their clients.

1Check

Venture Round in 2017
1Check is a SaaS platform and mobile application established in 2012, dedicated to enhancing operations management within the hospitality sector. The company provides a specialized solution tailored to the unique requirements of housekeeping, maintenance, and management teams. With a presence in over 350 client sites across Europe, 1Check has garnered recognition as a leader in its field. The platform enables managers to efficiently create and organize schedules for cleaning and maintenance teams, thereby improving customer service quality and boosting team productivity. By offering intuitive technology, 1Check aims to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce staff movement, and improve working conditions for employees in the hospitality industry.

Evaneos

Series C in 2016
Evaneos operates an online platform that connects travelers with selected local agencies to design, estimate costs for, and book personalized trips. Local agents, often Destination Management Companies, offer advice and assistance to travelers. The platform promotes ethical travel by ensuring travelers' expenditures benefit local economies and by respecting local cultures and communities. Founded in 2009 and based in Paris, the company serves customers in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Yestudent

Seed Round in 2016
Yestudent is an online marketplace designed to facilitate shared accommodation for students traveling to new cities. By connecting students with local hosts, the platform enables users to find affordable and brief lodging options while fostering social interactions. Students can select their hosts based on reviews and personal preferences, ensuring a tailored experience. In addition to accommodation, Yestudent offers assistance with travel itineraries, making it easier for students to explore new environments. The company generates revenue by charging commissions to both hosts and guests for utilizing its services.

New Nomads

Funding Round in 2016
New Nomads is a the specialist of innovative youth hostels. Founded in 2013 by Charlotte Bollard, Julien Routil and Pierric Soum, three associates with complementary profiles (architecture, strategy & marketing, finance), New Nomads designs and manages new generation hostels, more design, more comfortable and always at very competitive rates

France Hostels

Funding Round in 2015
France Hostels, a network of new generation youth hostels, has been designed by Romain Viennois, a professional in the sector for almost 15 years. It aims to develop its concept, based on an innovative hosting offer in the main French regional capitals. By offering optimized prices and meeting the specific expectations of a family clientele and young travelers, the group intends to offer an alternative to the various forms of accommodation currently available.
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