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 Water

Kumulus Water

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kumulus Water is a company focused on producing drinking water using solar energy and atmospheric humidity. By mimicking the natural dew formation process, Kumulus has developed machines that autonomously generate potable water. These systems are equipped with advanced technologies such as embedded systems and predictive algorithms, allowing for remote monitoring and control from anywhere in the world. This innovative approach provides decentralized access to clean drinking water for various users, including families, industries, and hotels, ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective solution for water needs.

Adionics

Seed Round in 2021
Adionics provides desalination supply chain. The company offers AquaOmnes, a technology that instead removes the salt out of salty water, leaving water behind; and Flionex, an ion-absorbing liquid technology that is used to bind salts. It serves municipal water, power, oil and gas, and chemicals markets. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.

Ondilo

Seed Round in 2017
Ondilo SAS is a French company based in Saint-Cannat, established in 2016, that specializes in water quality monitoring for swimming pools. Its primary product, ICO, is an innovative electronic device equipped with multiple sensors that measure key parameters such as pH level, chlorine, temperature, and mineral content. The device transmits real-time data to a mobile application, providing users with essential guidance and recommendations for maintaining clean and safe pool water. Additionally, ICO serves as a comprehensive marketplace for selecting and purchasing chemical products, while also connecting users with local pool technicians for maintenance services. Ondilo aims to enhance outdoor living experiences by simplifying pool care and maintenance through its technology.

Castalie

Venture Round in 2016
Castalie SA is a French company based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, established in 2011, that specializes in manufacturing water filtration systems tailored for hotels, restaurants, cafés, and businesses. The company provides a range of zero-waste solutions, including micro-filtered water, reusable glass bottles, and water fountains. Castalie's water systems offer fresh, hot, or sparkling water on demand, aiming to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles. With a commitment to sustainability, Castalie has attracted over 2,000 clients, ranging from startups to renowned restaurants, by offering customizable and premium customer service alongside its innovative products.

Aquarese Industries

Seed Round in 2014
Aquarese specializes in waterjet cutting and various Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) processes in France and on an international scale. They design solutions to multiple industrial applications: Waterjet Cutting and Machining, Drilling, Stripping, Blasting, Core Removal, Knock-Out, Deburring, Autofrettage, Flushing…
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