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 Transportation
Shippeo
Venture Round in 2025
Shippeo is a company that specializes in providing real-time visibility for supply chain transportation. Established in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to track deliveries in real time, enhancing communication with end customers. By integrating with various transportation management systems and data sources, Shippeo delivers accurate location data and estimated times of arrival, which helps businesses reduce transportation costs and improve customer satisfaction. The platform serves a wide range of clients across Europe, tracking over 40,000 deliveries monthly and connecting with more than 600 carriers. Notable clients include leading companies like Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia.
VELA
Series A in 2024
VELA is an innovative 100% wind-powered maritime transport. It has been working to address the climate emergency by providing a creative, sustainable, and socially responsible maritime transportation solution.
Midipile Mobility
Seed Round in 2024
Midipile Mobility is a B2B subscription-based turnkey service for logistics professionals. They target middle mile and last mile deliveries. Their service is built on a new type of vehicle: 4 wheels, closed body, solar, 45 km/h (28 mph). It includes fleet management tools (SaaS), insurance, maintenance and assistance. Midipile is a low-carbon alternative to delivery trucks independent from the grid thanks to free solar energy and battery swapping solution. Their services offers the guarantee of better profitability combined with a unique user experience and a controlled and quantified carbon footprint.
Skwheel
Seed Round in 2024
Skwheel is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of electric skis, which provide a unique mode of transportation across various terrains including grass, sand, snow, and concrete. These skis are engineered for urban mobility and adventure, incorporating electric motors for enhanced performance. Skwheel products feature eco-friendly materials, a front pivot system for improved maneuverability, and removable batteries for convenience. This innovative approach allows users to experience freedom, agility, and lightness while commuting in urban environments or exploring new outdoor settings.
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.
B2eBike
Venture Round in 2023
B2eBike, founded in 2016 and based in Lyon, France, specializes in the manufacture of electric bikes, offering a range of products including the B2 city and B2 boost models. The company focuses on providing comprehensive electric bicycle fleet solutions for businesses and communities, positioning itself as a viable alternative for transitioning to sustainable transportation. Through its innovative approach, B2eBike aims to promote the adoption of electric bicycles as a practical and eco-friendly mode of transport.
eyeGauge
Grant in 2023
eyeGauge is a Paris-based deep tech start-up dedicated to transforming the maritime industry by facilitating the decarbonization of maritime transportation. The company aims to help shipping companies meet International Maritime Organization targets by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050. To comply with decarbonization regulations, ship owners must accurately measure and report emissions after every voyage. However, 85% of the world's fleet currently relies on manual data collection, which is often unreliable and difficult to analyze. eyeGauge addresses this challenge by offering an innovative, automated solution that collects data from onboard systems in a contactless and non-invasive manner. This technology generates consistent and comparable data, creating a digital model of a vessel's equipment and machinery. By providing insights into operations, eyeGauge enables shipping companies to identify optimization opportunities and enhance efficiency, ultimately supporting their efforts to reduce emissions and comply with regulations.
Catlante Catamarans
Venture Round in 2023
Catlante Catamarans is a cruise agency that specializes in providing cabin cruises for individuals seeking solo holidays, travel, and leisure experiences. The company operates a cruise line that caters to travel enthusiasts, offering private week-long cruises across various oceans. This allows customers to explore diverse islands and coastal destinations, ensuring a memorable vacation at sea. Through its services, Catlante Catamarans aims to enhance the travel experience by facilitating unique maritime adventures.
DataFret
Pre Seed Round in 2023
DataFret aids in the automation of goods invoicing processing. It is intended to improve relationships between shippers and carriers by making invoicing and management more fluid.
Expliseat
Venture Round in 2023
Expliseat is a manufacturer specializing in lightweight aircraft seats, most notably the Titanium Seat, which weighs only 4 kg. This innovative design significantly reduces fuel consumption, yielding potential savings of up to $500,000 per aircraft annually. The seats are crafted from carbon fiber and feature a unique hinge mechanism, ensuring durability while accommodating passengers of all sizes. With ten patents to its name, Expliseat's products also enhance passenger comfort by providing two additional inches of legroom, catering to the evolving needs of airlines and their customers.
e-Totem
Venture Round in 2023
e-Totem is a company that specializes in manufacturing charging solutions for electric vehicles, focusing on both private and public spaces. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including installation, project management, and remote management of charging systems. By providing reliable and user-friendly public charging infrastructure, e-Totem aims to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles and enhance the overall charging experience for users.
COMIN
Pre Seed Round in 2023
COMIN is a ride-hailing solution redefining urban mobility with a fair, sustainable, and collaborative model.
Pickme
Seed Round in 2022
Pickme is a parcel delivery platform designed to enhance logistical efficiency and promote sustainability through community engagement. By transforming neighbors into local pickup points, the company facilitates a seamless post-purchase experience for e-commerce customers. Users can collect their packages from designated neighbors, thereby fostering social connections while also providing an opportunity for individuals to earn extra income from their homes. This innovative approach not only streamlines the delivery process but also aligns with ecological goals by reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional delivery methods.
Shippeo
Series C in 2022
Shippeo is a company that specializes in providing real-time visibility for supply chain transportation. Established in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to track deliveries in real time, enhancing communication with end customers. By integrating with various transportation management systems and data sources, Shippeo delivers accurate location data and estimated times of arrival, which helps businesses reduce transportation costs and improve customer satisfaction. The platform serves a wide range of clients across Europe, tracking over 40,000 deliveries monthly and connecting with more than 600 carriers. Notable clients include leading companies like Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia.
Flying Whales
Venture Round in 2022
Flying Whales is a French company founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, specializing in the development of large-capacity airships for the transport of heavy and oversized cargo. The company focuses on creating helium-filled, rigid-structure airships that can efficiently load and unload substantial freight from a stationary position. Utilizing small amounts of diesel and electric engines, Flying Whales aims to provide innovative solutions for transportation, logistics, and freight sectors facing infrastructure challenges. By enhancing freight transportation capabilities, the company helps clients reduce operating costs while minimizing environmental impact, effectively connecting land-locked regions to the global economy.
K-Ryole
Series B in 2022
K-Ryole is a privately held company that specializes in the manufacture of smart electric bike trailers designed for cyclists. These innovative trailers can be attached to any bicycle and are capable of carrying heavy loads, making them suitable for urban transportation. By offering a practical solution for goods transport, K-Ryole aims to help riders reduce their carbon footprint while also lowering logistics costs.
Traxens
Venture Round in 2022
Traxens specializes in supply chain tracking services that provide comprehensive visibility into containers and container transporters. By collecting, consolidating, and transforming logistics data, the company offers valuable analytics that help stakeholders in multi-modal transport improve costs and optimize investments. Traxens has invested in a three-year research and development program to create durable and autonomous devices designed for efficient data capture and real-time transmission from global locations. Through its innovative technology, Traxens enables customers to access timely and precise information about their assets, ultimately facilitating enhanced service offerings in the logistics sector.
EasyMile
Series B in 2021
EasyMile SAS, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toulouse, France, specializes in autonomous vehicle technology and smart mobility solutions for urban and suburban environments. The company manufactures driverless electric vehicles, notably the EZ10, which facilitate transportation for passengers and goods in various settings, including residential areas, business parks, and campuses. EasyMile collaborates with major manufacturers to enhance their vehicles with advanced safety features and innovative technology designed for immediate deployment. Its client base includes prominent transport operators, city authorities, airports, corporations, and educational institutions. In addition to its presence in France, EasyMile has offices in Singapore and Denver, and it works with value-added resellers in regions such as Japan and the Middle East. The company aims to revolutionize traditional transportation methods by providing new mobility options that are efficient and safe.
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.
Virtuo
Series C in 2021
Virtuo is a digital car rental platform designed for urban residents, providing a convenient way to book and unlock premium vehicles using a mobile app. The service eliminates the traditional rental desk process, allowing users to enjoy a paperless experience that simplifies and streamlines vehicle rental. Customers can configure their rentals directly from their smartphones, enhancing the overall convenience and comfort for both private individuals and professionals. By focusing on on-demand access to a variety of cars, Virtuo aims to meet the needs of city dwellers seeking efficient and user-friendly transportation solutions.
YouStock
Venture Round in 2021
YouStock offers a modern solution for personal storage by providing a comprehensive service that includes pickup, packing, storage, and delivery of items. Customers can easily schedule pickups and returns online, eliminating the need to transport belongings to a storage facility. The company stores items in secure warehouses and maintains an online inventory, ensuring that customers can always track their possessions. YouStock allows users to choose storage plans tailored to their needs, charging only for the items stored. Additionally, customers can request the return of their belongings, either fully or partially, within 24 hours. This service aims to make storage both convenient and affordable, presenting a user-friendly alternative to traditional self-storage options.
Shippeo
Series C in 2021
Shippeo is a company that specializes in providing real-time visibility for supply chain transportation. Established in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to track deliveries in real time, enhancing communication with end customers. By integrating with various transportation management systems and data sources, Shippeo delivers accurate location data and estimated times of arrival, which helps businesses reduce transportation costs and improve customer satisfaction. The platform serves a wide range of clients across Europe, tracking over 40,000 deliveries monthly and connecting with more than 600 carriers. Notable clients include leading companies like Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia.
TrucksMe
Debt Financing in 2020
TrucksMe is an online marketplace for renting trucks. They offer services on digital platforms called truck manager for fleet management, business software, accounting, and maintenance.
Ambler
Series A in 2020
Ambler is a startup founded in 2018 by experts in digital and so-called "marketplace" models 100% French, the company enjoys the support of public authorities (Wilco-ex Scientipôle) and the support of prestigious private investors , including Partech, Idinvest Partners, Kima Ventures. The startup is developing technologies to help match the supply and demand of medical transports. It aggregates, thanks to win-win partnerships, a considerable fleet of vehicles and offers unparalleled deliverability for contractors. Ambler is the only solution capable, nationwide, of absorbing the constant growth of health transport flows induced by demographic and regulatory factors (reform of regional hospital groups).
BOKS
Seed Round in 2020
BOKS is a transport, logistic, delivery company.
Shippeo
Series B in 2020
Shippeo is a company that specializes in providing real-time visibility for supply chain transportation. Established in 2014, it offers a platform that allows shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to track deliveries in real time, enhancing communication with end customers. By integrating with various transportation management systems and data sources, Shippeo delivers accurate location data and estimated times of arrival, which helps businesses reduce transportation costs and improve customer satisfaction. The platform serves a wide range of clients across Europe, tracking over 40,000 deliveries monthly and connecting with more than 600 carriers. Notable clients include leading companies like Leroy Merlin, Saint-Gobain, and Faurecia.
Shopopop
Venture Round in 2020
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform for Drive races and local commerce.
Groupe Blondel
Private Equity Round in 2019
Groupe Blondel is a Provider of freight transportation and logistics services.The company provides supply chain services to regional customers and international industrialists.
Traxens
Series C in 2019
Traxens specializes in supply chain tracking services that provide comprehensive visibility into containers and container transporters. By collecting, consolidating, and transforming logistics data, the company offers valuable analytics that help stakeholders in multi-modal transport improve costs and optimize investments. Traxens has invested in a three-year research and development program to create durable and autonomous devices designed for efficient data capture and real-time transmission from global locations. Through its innovative technology, Traxens enables customers to access timely and precise information about their assets, ultimately facilitating enhanced service offerings in the logistics sector.
OVRSEA
Seed Round in 2019
OVRSEA is a digital freight forwarder using cutting-edge technologies to provide a transparent and reliable service in global trade. The company provides its clients with industry expertise and high end-to-end visibility to meet their needs across all transport stages, from loading to customs declarations, on the sea, air, road, and rail. It allows benefiting from negotiated rates and guaranteed capacity every week by relying on its network and negotiating exceptional sea and air allocations. OVRSEA organizes international freight transports and provides with simplicity, reliability, and transparency through technology and dedicated teams.
TrucksMe
Debt Financing in 2019
TrucksMe is an online marketplace for renting trucks. They offer services on digital platforms called truck manager for fleet management, business software, accounting, and maintenance.
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.
Texelis
Venture Round in 2018
Texelis is a manufacturer based in Limoges, France, specializing in the design and distribution of ground linking and power transmission systems for heavy vehicles. Established in 1939, the company employs around 350 people and focuses on drivetrains, including axles and road links. Texelis offers maintenance and support programs for its products, ensuring optimal performance throughout their operational life. The company serves a diverse range of clients in sectors such as rail transport, metros, trams, armored vehicles, and heavy trucks, contributing to the enhancement of mobility in these critical areas.
Blue Valet
Venture Round in 2018
Blue Valet is a provider of valet parking-parking at airports and train stations.
Qucit
Venture Round in 2018
Qucit, also known as Quantified Cities, focuses on enhancing urban living through data and artificial intelligence. Recognizing the challenges posed by growing urban populations, the company develops a logistics optimization platform that supports shared mobility systems. By utilizing a data-driven approach, Qucit automates vehicle deployment and rebalancing, thereby optimizing operational costs and resource allocation for urban operators. The platform also models human behaviors using diverse urban data, helping to streamline shared mobility solutions. Ultimately, Qucit aims to empower cities to manage the increasing demand for services effectively, contributing to more livable and sustainable urban environments.
Eelway
Seed Round in 2018
Eelway is a luggage storage and transfer service operating in Paris, facilitating seamless travel experiences for both residents and visitors. The company offers long and short-term luggage storage, as well as door-to-airport and door-to-station baggage transfer. Eelway caters to various needs by collecting, storing, and delivering luggage of any size from locations such as airports, train stations, hotels, and private residences within the Parisian region. Their innovative baggage management platform ensures a comprehensive service that includes delivery, storage, and collection, with plans to introduce remote baggage check-in in the future. By alleviating the burden of luggage, Eelway enhances the overall travel experience, allowing customers to focus on enjoying their time in Paris.
Tecmaplast
Private Equity Round in 2018
TECMAPLAST Group specializes in the thermoplastic transformation through injection molding, serving the automotive, electrical, and rail sectors. The company primarily focuses on the automotive industry, providing a variety of components including parts for the passenger compartment, engine components, suspension bearings, and elements for heating and air conditioning systems. Through its expertise in design engineering and production, TECMAPLAST delivers both technical and aesthetic thermoplastic parts tailored to meet industry demands.
Izifret
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Izifret is a digital freight platform allowing matching between shippers and carriers with AI
VuLog
Series B in 2017
Vulog specializes in technology solutions for shared mobility services, offering a comprehensive platform that includes advanced fleet management tools, consumer-facing mobile applications, and connected vehicle technology. This enables the rapid launch of large-scale fleets, allowing mobility service providers to optimize their operations and enhance user experiences. The company supports various clients, including WeShare, Wible, Free2Move, Aimo, and Evo, by leveraging its expertise in artificial intelligence to anticipate user demand and optimize fleet balancing. Vulog's innovative approach aims to reshape urban transportation and encourage efficient travel options.
Parkopoly
Seed Round in 2017
Parkopoly is develops and operates a mobile application that connects drivers with customers for vehicle delivery from the car dealers and car delivery to and from the garage.
Stanley Robotics
Venture Round in 2017
Stanley Robotics SAS, established in 2015 and based in Paris, France, specializes in designing and developing an innovative outdoor valet parking robot named Stan. This autonomous platform enhances the parking experience for travelers at airports by allowing users to drop off their vehicles in secure, well-lit cabins. After confirming their booking and flight details, customers can proceed to catch their flights while Stan efficiently picks up and parks their vehicles in designated spots. The system is designed to integrate seamlessly with airport logistics, requiring minimal infrastructure changes. It prioritizes user experience by eliminating the need for customers to search for parking spaces or shuttle services, thus saving them time and effort. Furthermore, the user-friendly kiosks facilitate quick input of booking and flight information, accommodating those with reduced mobility, ensuring a secure and hassle-free parking experience.
Ector
Seed Round in 2017
Ector is a parking assistance platform designed to simplify the parking experience for travelers. Recognizing the challenges of urban parking, the company offers a service where clients can leave their cars with valets at airports or train stations. Ector's platform ensures that vehicles are safely parked in nearby facilities, where they are cleaned and checked during the owner's absence. This service alleviates the stress of finding parking and allows travelers to enjoy a seamless journey from their homes to their destinations. By addressing the common frustrations associated with parking, Ector promotes convenience and peace of mind for car owners who prefer to drive despite the increasing popularity of alternative transportation methods.
Blue Valet
Venture Round in 2017
Blue Valet is a provider of valet parking-parking at airports and train stations.
Chronotruck
Venture Round in 2017
Chronotruck aims to establish itself as a leader in Europe by minimizing empty journeys for transport carriers and serving as a primary platform for shippers to arrange shipments. The company offers logistics services with geo-tagged vehicles, enabling real-time tracking of shipments. By connecting shippers with delivery offers near available vehicles, Chronotruck enhances profitability for shippers and fosters a marketplace that facilitates direct interactions between customers and service providers. This approach not only streamlines the logistics process but also contributes to reducing inefficiencies in transportation.
DRUST
Series A in 2016
DRUST provides Car Services Companies with a bench of solutions and technologies to build their own Connected Car offerings, ranging from ready-to-use telematics products (API / driver app / dashboard / dongle) to tailored specific development including a unique DRIVELAB' to experiment connected car features with actual connected drivers. DRUST powers driver-oriented services alongside car service brands, to provide the drivers with insights about their car and their driving, in a continuous search for greener, safer, cheaper and overall more enjoyable roads.
Drivy
Series B in 2016
Drivy SAS is a peer-to-peer car rental service operating primarily in Europe. Founded in 2010 and based in Paris, the company connects car owners with individuals seeking short-term rentals through its online platform and mobile application. Users can conveniently rent vehicles within walking distance for various needs, such as weekend trips, business meetings, or moving. Drivy provides comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure a safe rental experience. The company has enhanced its service with Drivy Open, a technology that allows users to unlock cars using their smartphones, facilitating self-service rentals. In 2019, Drivy became a subsidiary of Getaround, Inc., further solidifying its position in the car rental marketplace.
Delair
Series A in 2016
Delair is a prominent provider of visual intelligence solutions that help enterprises capture, manage, and analyze their assets. Founded in 2011 by aerospace industry experts, the company combines high-performance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hardware with its advanced platform, delair.ai, to facilitate a comprehensive visual intelligence workflow that includes data management and analytics. Delair's solutions are utilized across more than 70 countries and are supported by a network of over 100 resellers in various industries, including mining, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, utilities, and transportation. The company has enhanced its market position through strategic acquisitions and investments, employing approximately 180 people with offices located in Toulouse, Paris, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
Groupe Blondel
Funding Round in 2015
Groupe Blondel is a Provider of freight transportation and logistics services.The company provides supply chain services to regional customers and international industrialists.
Drivy
Series A in 2015
Drivy SAS is a peer-to-peer car rental service operating primarily in Europe. Founded in 2010 and based in Paris, the company connects car owners with individuals seeking short-term rentals through its online platform and mobile application. Users can conveniently rent vehicles within walking distance for various needs, such as weekend trips, business meetings, or moving. Drivy provides comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure a safe rental experience. The company has enhanced its service with Drivy Open, a technology that allows users to unlock cars using their smartphones, facilitating self-service rentals. In 2019, Drivy became a subsidiary of Getaround, Inc., further solidifying its position in the car rental marketplace.
COMPIN
Private Equity Round in 2015
COMPIN is an Interior Architect for train passenger carriages and city buses.
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