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 Wood Processing

SOCOPA

Venture Round in 2021
Socopa is a specialist in the construction of wood-framed panels in the areas of collective housing, non-residential buildings and single-family homes, and Maisons Oxéo is a builder of single-family timber frame homes.

Authentic Material

Venture Round in 2019
SAS Authentic Material designs and manufactures wooden and metal products for tableware, packaging, glasses, accessories, jewelry and clock making, and decoration applications. It offers horn, leather, composite, wood, shell, salers horn powders, and more. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Toulouse, France.

Prodways

Venture Round in 2017
Prodways is a France-based company specializing in 3D printing solutions, offering a range of professional 3D printers and materials for various industries, including jewelry, footwear, industrial design, architecture, engineering, and automotive. The company is recognized for its capability to support series manufacturing, positioning itself as a credible alternative to leading global market players. Prodways operates through two main business segments: Products and Systems. The Systems segment encompasses various subsidiaries and services, while the Products segment includes a diverse array of specialized 3D printing solutions. By leveraging its complementary businesses, Prodways aims to provide a comprehensive suite of 3D printing services, making it a unique non-U.S. competitor in the market.

Lewis Industry

Private Equity Round in 2015
Lewis Industries specializes in the manufacturing of precision sheet metal parts and the integration of electronic components, delivering equipment ready for end-user deployment. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company is recognized for its expertise in high-precision processes, which include laser cutting, sheet metal bending, welding, assembly, and finishing. Lewis Industries serves a diverse clientele, ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises, ensuring quality and precision in its operations.

Hainaut Plast Industry

Seed Round in 2015
Hainaut Plast Industry is produces and markets recycled polyvinyl butyral (PVB). Its products are used in manufacturing laminated glasses, car windscreens, and windows, as well as for heavy layer, hot melt, coatings, and adhesives applications; and as a binding agent for materials and textiles.

COMPIN

Private Equity Round in 2015
COMPIN is an interior architect specializing in the design and manufacture of seating and interior fittings for passenger train carriages and city buses. The company focuses on creating functional and comfortable environments for public transportation, offering a range of products that include air-conditioning systems, lighting, ceilings, and luggage racks. By enhancing the interiors of these vehicles, COMPIN aims to improve the overall passenger experience in urban transit systems.

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…

Palettes Gestion Services

Venture Round in 2014
Palettes Gestion Services SAS, established in 1993 and headquartered in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, France, specializes in the manufacture and sale of wooden pallets and a variety of packaging solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including standard and custom-built wooden pallets, CP and VMF pallets, and box pallets designed for transporting small or irregularly shaped products. It also provides big bags for agricultural and industrial applications, as well as plastic pallets, which include options like recycled plastic and food processing pallets. In addition to wooden and plastic products, Palettes Gestion Services produces metal pallets and boxes, along with other supports such as barristocks and racks. The company operates additional facilities in Morocco, Belgium, and Spain, serving a global customer base.
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