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

Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier

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

Paul-Francois Fournier

Executive Director, Innovation Department

Pierre Gillet

Investment Director

Vanessa Giraud

Director of Environmental Impact Funds

Gwenael Hamon

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

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

Jean-Marie Fougeray

Senior Investment Director, Brittany

Past deals in Utilities

WattAnyWhere

Debt Financing in 2024
WattAnyWhere is a company focused on revolutionizing the delivery of high power electricity through innovative, decentralized solutions that prioritize renewable energy. It develops clean electricity generators specifically designed to provide fast-charging services for battery electric vehicles. By utilizing renewable ethanol derived from biomass, WattAnyWhere's mobile generators convert this energy source into clean electricity. This approach not only facilitates high-power generation in remote locations but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to enhance accessibility to electric vehicle charging while promoting a shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner energy alternatives.

Luniwave

Seed Round in 2024
Luniwave specializes in water conservation solutions for the hotel industry. It manufactures equipment designed to reduce shower water consumption, allowing hotels to set and achieve specific water-saving targets, thereby promoting an eco-friendly guest experience.

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.

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.

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.

Fractal Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Fractal Energy is a company that provides a comprehensive solution to help residential customers reduce their electricity bills and lower their carbon footprint. They distribute a smart energy device, designed to facilitate the management and shifting of electricity consumption in homes. By leveraging this technology, Fractal Energy enables households to participate in the arbitration of energy consumption, creating new gateways between homes and the electricity network. This results in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower electricity bills for customers.

E-Totem

Venture Round in 2023
E-Totem is a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging solutions, specializing in both the production of charging systems and the provision of installation services. The company caters to both private and public spaces, focusing on the development of reliable and user-friendly public charging infrastructure. E-Totem also offers project management services, which include remote management, supervision, and delegated management and operation, ensuring that clients have access to comprehensive support throughout the installation process and beyond.

Atawey

Private Equity Round in 2023
ATAWEY, founded in 2012 by Jean-Michel Amaré and Pierre-Jean Bonnefond, specializes in designing and manufacturing autonomous energy solutions for isolated sites. The company leverages established French technologies to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy products tailored to the unique needs of each client. ATAWEY focuses on hydrogen refueling stations that ensure a consistent supply of green energy, addressing the limitations of traditional battery systems and reducing the carbon footprint associated with diesel power. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, ATAWEY manages each project comprehensively, ensuring adaptability and economic viability for its customers. The company aims to support businesses in the hydrogen mobility sector by offering clean and safe energy solutions.

Qair Innovation

Venture Round in 2022
Qair Innovation is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) that develops, builds, and operates renewable energy generation assets. With a portfolio totaling 860 MW, the company focuses on various forms of energy, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and green hydrogen. Qair operates across multiple regions, including Africa, South-East Asia, South America, and Europe, tailoring its projects to align with both global and local strategies specific to each territory.

Kumulus Water

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kumulus Water is an innovative water utility company focused on providing accessible, sustainable drinking water solutions. The company designs and manufactures machines that convert humidity from the air into fresh, mineralized drinking water, utilizing solar power for energy efficiency. Kumulus Water's technology enables decentralized, fully autonomous access to clean drinking water, allowing families, industries, and hotels to obtain a reliable and economical source of potable water. The company's approach emphasizes sustainability and aims to address global water scarcity challenges through its advanced, digitally connected systems that can be remotely monitored and controlled.

Fareneït

Private Equity Round in 2022
Farenet is a French company that specializes in climate engineering, electrical engineering, and roofing and plumbing services primarily for commercial clients. The company provides a range of solutions, including maintenance and troubleshooting, reversible air conditioning, domestic hot water production, dehumidification and humidification, fire safety systems, and access control. Farenet aims to deliver these services in a manner that is both affordable and tailored to the specific needs of its clients. The company's development strategy is grounded in core values such as respect, benevolence, work, performance, and environmental consideration.

Collectif Énergie

Venture Round in 2022
Collectif Énergie is an energy brokerage and consulting agency that specializes in optimizing energy costs for businesses through a collective approach. By partnering with professional networks, it facilitates group purchases of electricity and gas, allowing companies to benefit from favorable pricing conditions tailored to their needs. Collectif Énergie also offers individual brokerage services, enabling clients to purchase energy effectively throughout the year. In addition to procurement, the agency provides comprehensive optimization services, including tax reduction strategies, bill optimization, and energy consumption monitoring and auditing. With a multidisciplinary team, Collectif Énergie adapts its solutions to the specific requirements of various professions and has established trust with over 70 partners. Through these initiatives, Collectif Énergie aims to enhance both the financial and ecological aspects of energy consumption for its members.

Novarc

Private Equity Round in 2021
Novarc SA specializes in the manufacture and distribution of electrical safety equipment designed for the operation and maintenance of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical networks. The company produces insulated tools and safety equipment that enhance electrical safety for professional clients involved in electrical operations. Additionally, Novarc offers maintenance products targeting the automotive and industrial sectors, supporting clients in vehicle cleaning and renovation. Through its focus on safety and efficiency, Novarc aims to improve operational standards in the electrical maintenance industry.

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.

Novarc

Venture Round in 2015
Novarc SA specializes in the manufacture and distribution of electrical safety equipment designed for the operation and maintenance of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical networks. The company produces insulated tools and safety equipment that enhance electrical safety for professional clients involved in electrical operations. Additionally, Novarc offers maintenance products targeting the automotive and industrial sectors, supporting clients in vehicle cleaning and renovation. Through its focus on safety and efficiency, Novarc aims to improve operational standards in the electrical maintenance industry.

Neoen

Funding Round in 2014
Neoen is an independent French energy company specializing in the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable energy power plants. The company operates various types of facilities, including solar, wind, and biomass plants, and has a notable presence in France, Portugal, Australia, Mexico, Egypt, and El Salvador. As of the end of 2022, Neoen had an operational capacity of 5 GW, with a diverse portfolio comprising 54% solar energy, 35% onshore wind, and 11% utility-scale batteries. The company also engages in developing marine renewable energy projects in France and provides support to photovoltaic project developers and investors in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants both domestically and internationally. Neoen's strategic focus on renewable energy underscores its commitment to sustainable power generation.

G2Mobility

Series A in 2013
G2Mobility, founded in 2009 and based in Paris, France, specializes in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company provides a range of charging infrastructure products and services designed to enable users to effectively manage networks of charge points from a single platform. G2Mobility's offerings include a variety of electric vehicle charging stations and energy management systems, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of electric vehicle charging.
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