BNP Paribas

A global banking and financial services group, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of products and services to retail customers, associations, businesses, corporations, institutional investors, and financial institutions. It operates through two main divisions: Retail Banking & Services and Corporate & Institutional Banking.

Ghanem Al Araj

Managing Director

Stephen Blumenreich

Managing Director, Head of Healthcare

Jean-Laurent Bonnafe

CEO and Director

Jean-Laurent Bonnafe

CEO

Philippe Bordenave

COO

Koen Broothaerts

Investment Director

Emiel De Saeytyd

Investment Associate

Julie De Schrijver

Investment Analyst

Renaat Denolf

COO Private Equity

Toon Frans

Investment Associate

Mark Gevens

Investment Director

Michel Konczaty

Deputy COO and Member of the Executive Committee

Seppe Seghers

Investment Analyst

Christopher Sked

Managing Director

Jade Taieb

Investment Manager, Private Equity

David Vaillant

Global Head of Finance, Deputy Managing Director BNPP Asset Management Europe

Steven Van Droogenbroeck

Investment Manager

Sven Vermeulen

Investment Manager

Sven Vermeulen

Investment Manager

Sofie Vermeulen

Investment Manager

Olivier Warnan

Partner, Solar Impulse Venture Fund

Anne Wautier

Investment Manager

Jacques d'Estais

Deputy COO and Head of International Financial Services

Past deals in Paris

Wellow

Debt Financing in 2025
Freeing up vacant large apartments in the city center and set it back to the market to provide comfortable living spaces and address the housing crisis is the mission of Wellow. Wellow is committed to tackling the housing crisis among young people and is developing a new model of collective and urban housing to offer them an immersive and interactive lifestyle, bridging the gaps within and between cities. Wellow empowers its community with access to fully-equipped rooms within shared spaces, creating a sense of home and belonging. But the Wellow experience doesn't stop there. It extends into the heart of the city, where a vibrant social tapestry weaves around culture, social and charitable events offered every week. For private and institutional property owners, Wellow not only mitigates rental risks but also actively addresses the challenges of vacant properties, asset maintenance, and unpaid rents in large residential spaces. Today, Wellow stands tall with over 500+ young individuals finding their place in the heart of Paris. Discover our mission at www.wellowhouse.com

AXA Investment Managers

Acquisition in 2024
AXA Investment Managers, established in 1994, is a global investment firm headquartered in Paris, France, with operations in London and New York. It primarily serves institutional investors, distributors, and AXA Group insurance companies, managing client-focused equity and fixed income portfolios. The firm invests across public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets, including hedge funds, real estate, and private equity. AXA Investment Managers employs a fundamental and quantitative analysis approach, utilizing in-house research to make investment decisions. It also manages mutual funds for clients. The firm operates as a subsidiary of AXA SA, leveraging the AXA Group's A-rated protection and wealth management capabilities.

Meet My Mama

Venture Round in 2024
Meet My Mama is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in catering and food delivery services. It offers a diverse range of culinary options for corporate lunches, events, and workshops, along with bespoke services tailored to client needs. The company is dedicated to showcasing the culinary talents of women from various migration backgrounds, empowering refugee and immigrant women by providing them with opportunities to utilize their cooking skills for financial independence. In addition to its catering services, Meet My Mama also offers cooking training, further supporting the economic empowerment of these women.

BlaBlaCar

Debt Financing in 2024
BlaBlaCar is a leading long-distance carpooling community that connects drivers with empty seats to passengers seeking affordable travel options. The platform facilitates shared rides, allowing members to reduce transportation costs and minimize their environmental impact. Users can create detailed profiles and specify their preferred level of conversation during the journey, which fosters a secure and trust-based community. Operating in 22 countries, including various regions in Europe, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and India, BlaBlaCar offers a user-friendly website and mobile applications that streamline the connection between drivers and passengers. Headquartered in Paris, the company has established a global network that emphasizes community trust and shared travel experiences.

ADIE

Debt Financing in 2023
ADIE is a Paris-based organization that specializes in providing financial support and services to start-up enterprises, particularly targeting individuals who lack access to traditional bank credit, such as job seekers and beneficiaries of social aid programs. Founded in 1989, ADIE not only offers funds for business development and vehicle purchases but also provides insurance services tailored for both individuals and businesses. In addition to its financial offerings, the company supports entrepreneurs through various resources, including web training and workshops designed to enhance their business skills and knowledge. ADIE is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and facilitating economic inclusion for underserved populations in France.

Santexpat.fr

Series A in 2023
Santexpat.fr operates as a health insurance platform for French expatriates in more than 200 countries. It helps users compare more than 100 health insurance solutions and subscribe directly to chosen plans through the platform. The service includes teleconsultations with French-speaking doctors around the clock and presents insurer pricing aligned with public rates with no additional fees to the insured. Founded in 2020, the company is based in Paris and serves individuals and businesses living abroad by facilitating access to suitable health coverage.

ecov

Series A in 2023
ecov is a Paris-based company that designs and operates carpooling lines, a connected, on-demand transit concept that runs like a bus route along designated stops. Its COVOIT' system combines hardware and software to enable drivers to offer empty seats to nearby travelers and allows passengers to register, pay, and request rides via connected stations with touchscreens, LED destination panels, and roadside guidance; real-time GPS provides estimated wait times and a mobile app and web portal support profile management, top-ups, trip declarations, ticket claims, and post-ride feedback. The platform supports spontaneous carpooling with no advance booking, delivering high-frequency service with short waits in peak times. Ecov serves communities, companies, transport operators, real estate developers, urban planners, and consultancies. It maintains strategic partnerships with engineering firms for traffic analysis, hardware manufacturers for components, and roadworks companies. Founded in 2014, ecov operates from Paris with an office in Lyon.

Outsight

Series B in 2022
Outsight develops spatial AI software and a 3D semantic sensing system that uses LiDAR data to perceive and understand environments in three dimensions, tracking the motion of people and vehicles and providing anonymous, real-time intelligence. Its solutions are deployed at transportation hubs such as airports and train stations, as well as sports venues, road infrastructure projects, and industrial sites, to help operators improve operations, security, and safety and to enhance visitor experiences.

Goshaba

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Paris, France in 2014, Goshaba specializes in innovative recruitment solutions. It offers Smart Screening to identify suitable candidates, Cognitive Gaming to assess personality traits via gamified paths, and Talent Mapping to analyze skillsets within talent pools.

Maltem Consulting Group

Debt Financing in 2021
Maltem Consulting Group is a consulting firm that specializes in organizational consulting and project ownership in information systems management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, the company provides a range of services including business analysis, systems integration, infrastructure management, and the development of business solutions. It primarily serves clients in the financial, banking, insurance, energy, telecommunications, and media sectors. Maltem Consulting operates additional offices in major cities across Europe, Asia, and North America, allowing it to cater to a diverse clientele with varying digital transformation and data management needs. The firm is recognized for its expertise in agile technology, design experience, and cybersecurity, positioning it as a key player in the consulting landscape.

Eurostar International

Debt Financing in 2021
Eurostar International Limited operates high-speed rail services between London and major European cities, including Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais, Disneyland Paris, and the French Alps. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, Eurostar is a subsidiary of SNCF Mobilités Group. It provides direct connections via the Channel Tunnel, carrying over 150 million passengers since its inception in 1994. The company offers three travel classes, online booking options, and combined train and hotel packages for customers' convenience.

TISSIUM

Debt Financing in 2020
TISSIUM is a Paris-based medical device company focused on biodegradable programmable polymer technology for tissue reconstruction and surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. Its non-toxic sealants and adhesives are designed to bind strongly to tissues and provide immediate closure in the body's wet, dynamic environments, enabling rapid wound management across multiple clinical areas. The company builds on intellectual property and research associated with leading researchers Robert Langer and Jeff Karp. These core capabilities support applications in tissue repair and potential localized drug delivery.

Groupe FLO

Post in 2020
Groupe Flo SA is a prominent player in the restaurant industry, with operations in France and internationally. Founded in 1968 and based in Courbevoie, France, the company manages a diverse portfolio of dining establishments. It operates 178 restaurants, including 91 owned and 87 franchised, featuring well-known brands such as Hippopotamus, Maître Kanter's Taverne, and Bistro Romain. In addition to its restaurant operations, Groupe Flo also runs 25 breweries, including notable venues like Le Vaudeville, Bofinger, and La Coupole. The company further extends its reach through concession operations, managing 13 locations at prestigious sites such as Disneyland Paris and Jardin des Plantes.

TISSIUM

Series B in 2019
TISSIUM is a Paris-based medical device company focused on biodegradable programmable polymer technology for tissue reconstruction and surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. Its non-toxic sealants and adhesives are designed to bind strongly to tissues and provide immediate closure in the body's wet, dynamic environments, enabling rapid wound management across multiple clinical areas. The company builds on intellectual property and research associated with leading researchers Robert Langer and Jeff Karp. These core capabilities support applications in tissue repair and potential localized drug delivery.

Outsight

Seed Round in 2019
Outsight develops spatial AI software and a 3D semantic sensing system that uses LiDAR data to perceive and understand environments in three dimensions, tracking the motion of people and vehicles and providing anonymous, real-time intelligence. Its solutions are deployed at transportation hubs such as airports and train stations, as well as sports venues, road infrastructure projects, and industrial sites, to help operators improve operations, security, and safety and to enhance visitor experiences.

Smartly.AI

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, Smartly.AI is a SaaS platform enabling users to create, deploy, and monitor intelligent voice applications and chatbots. Its platform facilitates collaboration among all project team members, making conversational AI accessible to businesses of varying profiles.

Groupe Santiane

Private Equity Round in 2011
Groupe Santiane is a health insurance broker in France serving individuals and businesses. Through Santiane.fr, it provides independent guidance and a free health-insurance comparison tool, enabling users to compare options, consult a dedicated adviser, and subscribe to suitable plans via an online, secure process. The group also operates Néoliane Santé & Prévoyance, its wholesale division that distributes health insurance solutions through a network of partner brokers. Founded in 2007 and based in Nice with activities in Paris, Groupe Santiane combines digital tools with personalized support to simplify health coverage decisions and related protection. The company emphasizes independent advice, transparent comparisons, and a multi-channel distribution model.

Groupe Santiane

Private Equity Round in 2011
Groupe Santiane is a health insurance broker in France serving individuals and businesses. Through Santiane.fr, it provides independent guidance and a free health-insurance comparison tool, enabling users to compare options, consult a dedicated adviser, and subscribe to suitable plans via an online, secure process. The group also operates Néoliane Santé & Prévoyance, its wholesale division that distributes health insurance solutions through a network of partner brokers. Founded in 2007 and based in Nice with activities in Paris, Groupe Santiane combines digital tools with personalized support to simplify health coverage decisions and related protection. The company emphasizes independent advice, transparent comparisons, and a multi-channel distribution model.

Aquarelle

Series B in 2000
Aquarelle.com SAS is a florist based in Levallois-Perret, France, specializing in the retail of flowers and gift services. Established in 1987, the company provides a variety of products, including scented seasonal bouquets for occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and births. In addition to flowers, Aquarelle offers indoor and outdoor decorative items for gardens and terraces, as well as gifts like chocolates, confectionery, fruits, and fragrant compositions. The company operates physical stores in Paris and Rennes, while also maintaining a robust online presence that allows customers to order products for delivery. Aquarelle serves a diverse customer base, with delivery options available in France and internationally, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and India.
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