Flowdesk
Venture Round in 2025
Flowdesk is a regulated digital asset trading and technology firm based in France, specializing in market making, over-the-counter (OTC) services, and treasury management. Registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider, the company is authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority for various digital asset services, including custody, trading, and the conversion of digital assets to legal tender. Flowdesk develops compliant trading and liquidity infrastructure that blends expertise from traditional financial markets with advanced knowledge of algorithmic trading and cryptocurrency. Its platform offers market-making technologies for both spot and derivatives markets, alongside liquidity solutions for exchanges and digital asset projects. This enables clients to access trading infrastructure tailored for institutional-grade operations.
Stockly
Venture Round in 2025
Stockly, established in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates a software solution that connects brands' and e-retailers' inventories. Its platform enables real-time restocking, allowing e-commerce websites to continue selling even when they're out of stock by tapping into the inventory of other merchants globally. This helps mitigate the issue of lost sales due to stock-outs, which can occur in 30% of such situations according to industry data. Additionally, Stockly facilitates the rental of available storage space for farmers and individuals seeking secure storage solutions for their leisure vehicles.
Camusat
Debt Financing in 2024
Camusat is a global leader in the installation of telecommunications infrastructure, based in Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, France. The company specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of telecom towers for mobile network operators and tower companies. With extensive experience in network development, Camusat strives to set high professional standards in the telecom industry and aims to dominate the market through its commitment to quality and expertise.
Jow is a grocery shopping app founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France. The app aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by providing users with personalized meal suggestions based on their food preferences. It offers a selection of free recipes that adapt to individual tastes, automatically generating a customized menu. Additionally, Jow fills the shopping cart with all the necessary ingredients for the selected recipes, allowing consumers to shop for groceries conveniently and efficiently. The platform focuses on automating the grocery shopping process, making it hassle-free for users.
Oncodesign Services
Private Equity Round in 2024
Oncodesign Services is a contract research organization (CRO) based in Dijon, France, that specializes in drug discovery and preclinical services aimed at developing innovative therapies for oncology, inflammation, and infectious diseases. Established in 1995, the company employs a team of 230 professionals across France, Canada, and the United States. Oncodesign Services supports its clients by offering a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK), pharmacological imaging, bioanalysis, and both in vivo and in vitro pharmacology. The organization collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, public research institutions, and investment groups to address critical gaps in healthcare innovation. By leveraging its expertise in precision medicine and advanced technological platforms, Oncodesign Services aims to enhance the efficacy of treatments and reduce therapeutic failures, ultimately contributing to the advancement of new therapeutic and diagnostic tools.
Flowdesk is a regulated digital asset trading and technology firm based in France, specializing in market making, over-the-counter (OTC) services, and treasury management. Registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider, the company is authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority for various digital asset services, including custody, trading, and the conversion of digital assets to legal tender. Flowdesk develops compliant trading and liquidity infrastructure that blends expertise from traditional financial markets with advanced knowledge of algorithmic trading and cryptocurrency. Its platform offers market-making technologies for both spot and derivatives markets, alongside liquidity solutions for exchanges and digital asset projects. This enables clients to access trading infrastructure tailored for institutional-grade operations.
Actility
Venture Round in 2023
Actility S.A., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lannion, France, is a leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and specializes in machine-to-machine communication solutions. The company's flagship platform, ThingPark, provides a carrier-grade Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that supports scalable deployments of mission-critical applications. ThingPark facilitates the connection between sensors and cloud applications, accommodating a wide range of use cases from global networks to secure enterprise solutions. Actility features a growing ecosystem of partners and offers middleware that enables seamless integration of data from various sensors. Additionally, the company operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects businesses with vetted IoT device, connectivity, and application providers. As a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™, Actility is committed to advancing IoT technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry.
Colonies
Venture Round in 2023
Colonies is a French startup founded in 2017 and based in Paris, specializing in co-living housing solutions for urban residents. The company designs and manages fully furnished private studios and shared spaces, catering primarily to young individuals seeking convenient housing options in large cities. By offering a hassle-free rental experience, Colonies enables users to easily search, discover, and book quality homes equipped with essential amenities. With a focus on community-minded living, the company currently operates four buildings in the Paris area and two in Berlin, providing a supportive online platform that enhances the co-living experience.
Million Victories
Series A in 2023
Million Victories SAS is an independent game studio established in July 2017 and located in Villeurbanne, France. The company specializes in designing and developing interactive mobile games, with a focus on creating challenging and dynamic multiplayer online real-time strategy games. Its flagship game, Million Lords, is an MMORTS that aims to provide an immersive gaming experience for players. Through its innovative approach, Million Victories seeks to engage gamers with competitive and enjoyable gameplay that appeals to a broad audience.
Dataiku Inc. is a data platform company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning, facilitating businesses in their data journey from analytics to enterprise AI. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Paris and London, Dataiku develops the Dataiku DSS, a collaborative software platform designed for data scientists, analysts, and engineers. This platform enables users to prepare, analyze, and visualize data, allowing for interactive exploration and the application of machine learning technologies through a user-friendly interface. By providing a centralized environment that fosters collaboration and best practices, Dataiku aids organizations in overcoming challenges in data management and deployment, leading to more efficient and impactful data-driven solutions. Notable clients include Unilever, GE, and FOX News Group, who leverage Dataiku to accelerate their data initiatives and enhance their operational capabilities.
Homa Games
Series B in 2022
Homa Games is a gaming technology platform based in Paris, France, that focuses on creating and publishing mobile games, particularly in the hyper-casual and idle genres. The company collaborates with over 200 carefully selected studios globally to develop games, having published more than 30 titles, including NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa Games provides game creators with data-driven tools and human expertise, enabling them to transform their creative concepts into commercially successful games. The company also specializes in user acquisition, monetization, and offers automation and optimization services for app production and publishing, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications from inception.
Stockly, established in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates a software solution that connects brands' and e-retailers' inventories. Its platform enables real-time restocking, allowing e-commerce websites to continue selling even when they're out of stock by tapping into the inventory of other merchants globally. This helps mitigate the issue of lost sales due to stock-outs, which can occur in 30% of such situations according to industry data. Additionally, Stockly facilitates the rental of available storage space for farmers and individuals seeking secure storage solutions for their leisure vehicles.
Malt is a Paris-based company founded in 2013 that connects businesses with freelancers through an online talent search platform. The platform allows freelancers to showcase their skills, experience, and customer feedback on personalized profiles, enabling companies to easily find suitable candidates for various projects. Malt simplifies the administrative, legal, and payment processes for both freelancers and businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient working relationship. The company operates in France and Spain, with plans for expansion into other European markets. By providing an alternative to traditional IT staffing companies and agencies, Malt has become a preferred choice for organizations seeking developers, designers, and other freelance professionals.
Platform.sh
Series D in 2022
Platform.sh is a cloud hosting solution founded in 2010 and based in Paris, France, that specializes in automated, continuous deployment for web applications. The platform is designed to simplify cloud infrastructures, catering to a wide range of clients from small self-service accounts to large enterprises with millions of users. Its unique capability to clone a full production cluster, including all associated data, in under a minute allows developers to rapidly develop, test, deploy, and maintain their applications. By supporting multiple cloud regions and various infrastructure as a service (IaaS) providers, Platform.sh enables clients to effectively manage demanding traffic and ensure high availability for their web applications.
Wiismile
Acquisition in 2022
WiiSmile provides central merchandising services aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on enhancing employee benefits. The company's platform, C.E.pourTous, offers a wide range of products and services, including discount travel, household appliances, furnishings, heating solutions, home décor, and sports goods. Additionally, WiiSmile features integrated benefits such as gift and holiday vouchers, personal services, and access to training, sports, leisure, and cultural activities. By simplifying access to these social benefits, WiiSmile helps businesses foster employee commitment and improve the quality of life for their workforce and families. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Montmelian, France, the company rebranded from Novalto SA to WiiSmile in January 2018.
Devo Inc., established in 2011 with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing a cloud-native platform for centralized log management. The company offers Devo, a multi-tenant enterprise solution that collects machine data from diverse sources, enabling real-time analytics and insights into applications, infrastructure, and business systems through built-in applications, dashboards, and alerts. Additionally, Devo provides Data Operations for data collection and management, Service Operations for application monitoring, and Machine Learning Workbench for data science teams. Its products cater to various use cases such as threat detection, centralized log management, and AIOps, serving clients in financial services, retail, telecommunications, and software industries.
Fifty is a business training software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Saint-Mandé, France. The company specializes in on-the-job training, emphasizing the transition from theoretical concepts to practical application. Fifty's platform combines behavioral science and technology to facilitate the rapid and measurable adoption of new behaviors among employees. It offers personalized recommendations for actions that enhance both technical and soft skills, enabling individuals to retain information and advance professionally. The company's solutions also address various aspects of workplace culture, including leadership and management, diversity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility, thereby supporting organizations in fostering a productive and engaged workforce.
Horus Pharma
Venture Round in 2022
Horus Pharma, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France, is a pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmology and dermatology. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of products aimed at promoting eye and eyelid health, offering over 40 specialties that include drugs, medical devices, and food supplements. Horus Pharma is recognized for its commitment to innovation and independence, focusing on categories such as ocular micronutrition, eyelid diseases, and contactology. With a strong portfolio, the company strives to provide quality solutions for eye health and comfort.
Doctolib is an online healthcare booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company offers a comprehensive service for healthcare practitioners, enabling them to manage appointments, reduce no-shows, and attract new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free and user-friendly online service that allows individuals to easily find local health practitioners and book appointments for medical or dental consultations at any time. By streamlining the appointment process, Doctolib enhances access to healthcare services for both professionals and patients, facilitating better management of consultations and patient interactions.
Specify
Seed Round in 2022
Specify is a Paris-based company founded in 2018 by Valentin Chrétien, Pierre-Antoine Lemaître, Antoine Moreaux, and Louis Chenais, who aimed to transform brand identity management for digital products. The company provides a design data platform that assists organizations in collecting, storing, and automatically distributing design tokens and assets, ensuring consistent brand representation across various platforms. With over 1,000 international teams utilizing its services, Specify has established itself as a leader in the DesignOps and Design Systems category. The company is also an active member of the Design Tokens Community Group, which seeks to create standards for the effective sharing of design system components at scale.
Silvr is a Paris-based company that transforms the funding landscape for entrepreneurs, particularly in the e-commerce sector. By utilizing digital business data to forecast future revenues, Silvr offers quick, equity-free financing solutions to e-merchants who typically face challenges in securing traditional bank loans. Its platform allows these businesses to access funding in as little as 24 hours, enabling them to invest in growth and marketing initiatives while repaying the funding based on their sales performance. Silvr aims to make financing more accessible and scalable for European entrepreneurs, deploying millions of euros each month to support their growth.
Descartes Underwriting
Series B in 2022
Descartes Underwriting SAS is a managing general agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2018 with international offices across multiple cities including London, Madrid, Frankfurt, New York, Sydney, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The company specializes in underwriting insurance policies on behalf of select insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds. Descartes Underwriting operates across diverse sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, mining, construction, energy, banking, entertainment, and retail distribution. It designs B2B2C solutions including pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, along with claims management services. The company's mission is to provide best-in-class, climate tech-driven parametric insurance to corporations and governments worldwide, ensuring trust in coverage and continuity despite natural disasters and emerging risks.
Ikaros Solar
Acquisition in 2022
Ikaros Solar is an international leader in the photovoltaic market, with operational companies in Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Portugal, India, and Mexico. The company specializes in providing solar photovoltaic engineering, procurement, and construction services across various regions, including Benelux, France, and the UK. Ikaros Solar focuses on the installation of turnkey photovoltaic solutions for business clients and specialized investors, catering to both rooftop and ground-mounted solar power plants. Additionally, the company distributes high-quality products to installation contractors, supporting the broader solar energy industry.
Back Market
Series E in 2022
Back Market is an online marketplace specializing in refurbished electronics, offering a wide range of certified devices and appliances to customers across 13 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and several others in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2014 by Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Quentin Le Brouster, and Vianney Vaute, the company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has expanded its operations to include offices in New York, Berlin, and Bordeaux, employing around 480 people. The platform connects consumers with professional sellers, making refurbished products accessible at reduced prices while promoting the sustainability of electronic goods.
Ankorstore
Series C in 2022
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace established in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The platform connects independent shop owners and specialist brands with neighborhood retailers across Europe. Ankorstore enables retailers to discover a diverse range of on-trend brands and products that are typically unavailable on major e-commerce platforms or in large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities, allowing them to test sales with ease. For brands and designers, Ankorstore facilitates direct sales to stores, enhancing cash flow management through payment upon delivery and streamlined return processes. This marketplace fosters a collaborative environment where both retailers and brands can thrive.
Plug In Digital
Series B in 2021
Plug In Digital is a video game developer and publisher based in Fresnes, France, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating and distributing mobile games, social network games, and video games for various platforms, including PC, Mac, Linux, Android, and consoles. By partnering with studios and publishers, Plug In Digital facilitates the distribution of both core and casual video games, thereby enhancing the accessibility and reach of gaming content in the market.
Stilla Technologies
Debt Financing in 2021
Stilla Technologies SA is a biotechnology company based in Villejuif, France, with an additional location in Beverly, Massachusetts. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in accelerating the development of next-generation genetic tests through its innovative digital PCR (dPCR) solution known as the Naica System. Utilizing advanced microfluidic technologies, Stilla aims to make dPCR accessible as a standard tool across various life sciences sectors, including research, therapeutics, and genomics. The Naica System offers a flexible platform compatible with multiple chemistries and features multiplex capabilities, providing researchers with high-resolution genetic analysis tools that simplify image processing and data exploration.
Devo Inc., established in 2011 with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing a cloud-native platform for centralized log management. The company offers Devo, a multi-tenant enterprise solution that collects machine data from diverse sources, enabling real-time analytics and insights into applications, infrastructure, and business systems through built-in applications, dashboards, and alerts. Additionally, Devo provides Data Operations for data collection and management, Service Operations for application monitoring, and Machine Learning Workbench for data science teams. Its products cater to various use cases such as threat detection, centralized log management, and AIOps, serving clients in financial services, retail, telecommunications, and software industries.
Jow is a grocery shopping app founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France. The app aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by providing users with personalized meal suggestions based on their food preferences. It offers a selection of free recipes that adapt to individual tastes, automatically generating a customized menu. Additionally, Jow fills the shopping cart with all the necessary ingredients for the selected recipes, allowing consumers to shop for groceries conveniently and efficiently. The platform focuses on automating the grocery shopping process, making it hassle-free for users.
Swile is a Paris-based company founded in 2018 by Loïc Soubeyrand, focused on transforming employee engagement and benefits management. The company offers an all-in-one smartcard that consolidates various employee benefits, including meal vouchers, gift vouchers, and mobility benefits, thereby disrupting the traditional meal voucher market in France. In addition to these services, Swile provides a super app designed to enhance workplace culture through features such as employee recognition, event organization, collections, and peer-to-peer payments. The platform also includes tools for conducting employee engagement surveys and delivering insightful analytics, allowing businesses to streamline expense management and simplify the distribution of employee benefits. By enabling employees to access and manage their benefits electronically, Swile aims to improve overall financial well-being within organizations.
Homa Games
Series A in 2021
Homa Games is a gaming technology platform based in Paris, France, that focuses on creating and publishing mobile games, particularly in the hyper-casual and idle genres. The company collaborates with over 200 carefully selected studios globally to develop games, having published more than 30 titles, including NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa Games provides game creators with data-driven tools and human expertise, enabling them to transform their creative concepts into commercially successful games. The company also specializes in user acquisition, monetization, and offers automation and optimization services for app production and publishing, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications from inception.
Kurma Partners
Acquisition in 2021
Kurma Partners, established in 2009, is a Paris-based private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in healthcare and biotechnology sectors across Europe. The company focuses on financing innovation from pre-creation to development capital, supporting therapeutic and medical innovations, and collaborating with leading research institutes and hospitals. Kurma Partners manages several funds, including Kurma Biofund I, II, and Kurma Diagnostics, making it a significant player in European healthcare financing.
Vestiaire Collective
Series I in 2021
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Dataiku Inc. is a data platform company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning, facilitating businesses in their data journey from analytics to enterprise AI. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Paris and London, Dataiku develops the Dataiku DSS, a collaborative software platform designed for data scientists, analysts, and engineers. This platform enables users to prepare, analyze, and visualize data, allowing for interactive exploration and the application of machine learning technologies through a user-friendly interface. By providing a centralized environment that fosters collaboration and best practices, Dataiku aids organizations in overcoming challenges in data management and deployment, leading to more efficient and impactful data-driven solutions. Notable clients include Unilever, GE, and FOX News Group, who leverage Dataiku to accelerate their data initiatives and enhance their operational capabilities.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, the platform serves as a community for home and DIY enthusiasts, facilitating the exchange of tips and advice for various projects. ManoMano connects customers with a network of merchants, enabling them to purchase a wide range of products at competitive prices. In addition to offering a diverse selection of items, the platform provides access to expert assistance, helping users to successfully complete their DIY and gardening endeavors.
WeMaintain
Series B in 2021
WeMaintain, established in 2017, is a technology-driven company specializing in elevator maintenance. Headquartered in Paris, London, and Singapore, it combines the expertise of lift engineers with proprietary technology to optimize and streamline maintenance services for building managers. The company's platform provides real-time data and insights, reducing costs, energy consumption, and equipment downtime, while enhancing overall performance.
Neo4j, Inc. is a developer of a graph database platform that helps organizations uncover the business value of connections, influences, and relationships within their data. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a platform that supports various applications, including artificial intelligence, fraud detection, identity management, analytics, and recommendation systems. Neo4j's technology is utilized by a diverse range of industries such as financial services, retail, government, and telecommunications, enabling clients to adapt to changing business needs and scale their analytical workloads effectively. The platform is available both as a fully managed cloud service and as a self-hosted solution, providing flexibility for developers and data scientists to build intelligent applications and machine learning workflows.
Malt is a Paris-based company founded in 2013 that connects businesses with freelancers through an online talent search platform. The platform allows freelancers to showcase their skills, experience, and customer feedback on personalized profiles, enabling companies to easily find suitable candidates for various projects. Malt simplifies the administrative, legal, and payment processes for both freelancers and businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient working relationship. The company operates in France and Spain, with plans for expansion into other European markets. By providing an alternative to traditional IT staffing companies and agencies, Malt has become a preferred choice for organizations seeking developers, designers, and other freelance professionals.
Back Market
Series D in 2021
Back Market is an online marketplace specializing in refurbished electronics, offering a wide range of certified devices and appliances to customers across 13 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and several others in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2014 by Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Quentin Le Brouster, and Vianney Vaute, the company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has expanded its operations to include offices in New York, Berlin, and Bordeaux, employing around 480 people. The platform connects consumers with professional sellers, making refurbished products accessible at reduced prices while promoting the sustainability of electronic goods.
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company aims to make obtaining a driving license more affordable, straightforward, and efficient. Ornikar utilizes a network of state-qualified instructors to provide mobile driving lessons at reduced costs, catering to the needs of current and future generations. By offering quality training tools and tailored options, including support for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, Ornikar enhances access to driving education and promotes traffic law understanding. The company's mission focuses on making the learning process more enjoyable and accessible, thereby facilitating greater mobility for its customers.
Vertex Bioenergy
Venture Round in 2021
Vertex Bioenergy is a prominent producer of bioethanol in Spain and France, focusing on the manufacture of transport biofuels and chemical products derived from renewable resources. The company employs environmentally friendly technologies that not only enhance efficiency and flexibility in production but also lead to a significant reduction in pollutant emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, compared to traditional gasoline. By prioritizing sustainability, Vertex Bioenergy contributes to environmental improvement and bolsters energy independence in the regions it operates.
Groupe Premium
Acquisition in 2021
Groupe Premium is a French company based in Boulogne Billancourt that specializes in wealth management and insurance solutions. Established in 2000 and chaired by Olivier Farouz, the group offers a range of services including life insurance, pension savings, and provident insurance for both individuals and self-employed workers. With a focus on providing tailored wealth solutions, Groupe Premium employs a team of certified professionals dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial stability and saving objectives. The company consists of three main entities, each bringing complementary expertise to enhance its service offerings.
Vestiaire Collective
Venture Round in 2021
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Superga Invest
Venture Round in 2021
Superga Invest, established in 2001 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a company that designs, creates, and produces customized products primarily for the luxury, cosmetics, fashion, and retail sectors. Founded by Alain Bréau, the company specializes in manufacturing a variety of items, including alcohols, aerosols, and care products, as well as offering services such as contract facility consultancy, packing fashion accessories, and logistics. Superga Invest is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to its clients, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet the unique demands of these prestigious industries.
Altair Group
Venture Round in 2021
Altair Group is a company that specializes in the distribution of cleaning and home care products. Established in 1946, it is headquartered in Wasquehal, France. The company focuses on providing a range of cleaning solutions aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and hygiene of homes.
YLDA
Venture Round in 2021
Ylda Group S.p.A. is a holding company focused on the development and expansion of acquired businesses, particularly in the portable toilet manufacturing and rental sector. With a mission centered on improving quality and fostering research and development, the company operates under various brand names and distributes its products through established channels. Over the past decade, Ylda has successfully implemented a winning business model across Italy, aiming to enhance the performance of its portfolio companies while exporting its successful system to new markets.
Keesing Media Group
Venture Round in 2021
Keesing Media Group is a prominent publisher of puzzle magazines in Europe, offering a diverse range of puzzles including arrow words, sudoku, word searches, and logic puzzles. The company caters to enthusiasts across various countries, providing magazines in multiple languages, including Dutch, French, German, Spanish, and Danish. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Keesing Media Group has additional offices in Paris, Naintré, Antwerp, and Copenhagen. In addition to its print publications, the company develops applications for iPads and other tablets, allowing users to access a wide variety of puzzles digitally. Keesing Media Group continues to explore opportunities for growth through mergers and acquisitions.
Altair Group
Acquisition in 2020
Altair Group is a company that specializes in the distribution of cleaning and home care products. Established in 1946, it is headquartered in Wasquehal, France. The company focuses on providing a range of cleaning solutions aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and hygiene of homes.
Axel Arigato
Series B in 2020
Axel Arigato AB is a Swedish company founded in 2013, specializing in the manufacture of designer sneakers and accessories for both men and women. Headquartered in Gothenburg, the brand emphasizes quality and craftsmanship, producing its goods in Portugal using premium materials and fabrics. Axel Arigato differentiates itself by introducing a new style each week, allowing for a constantly evolving collection that caters to contemporary fashion trends. The company's products are available through both physical retail locations and an online platform, enabling customers to access a diverse range of footwear and apparel. Axel Arigato strives to create a unique visual identity that reflects its brand ethos while delivering stylish and affordable fashion options.
Iberchem
Seed Round in 2020
Iberchem S.A. is a leading manufacturer of fragrances and flavors, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Alcantarilla, Spain. The company specializes in creating a wide array of fragrances for various applications, including fine fragrances, personal care products, home care solutions, and fabric care items. Iberchem also produces flavors for a diverse range of food and beverage products, such as confectionery, dairy, and alcoholic drinks, among others. With a commitment to excellence in production and a deep respect for the natural world, Iberchem operates 13 manufacturing facilities across multiple countries, including China, Indonesia, and Italy, and employs over 800 professionals worldwide. The company markets its products through a network of distributors and agents in Spain and internationally, serving customers in over 120 countries.
SOPHiA GENETICS
Series F in 2020
SOPHiA GENETICS is a healthcare technology company specializing in data-driven medicine. It offers the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform, a cloud-based SaaS solution that analyzes complex multimodal datasets from various diagnostic modalities to generate insights. With over 780 global clients, including hospitals, laboratories, and biopharma institutions across three continents, the company aims to make data-driven medicine the standard of care in healthcare and life sciences research.
Utac Ceram
Venture Round in 2020
UTAC is the French inspection and testing company dedicated to automotive industry. It delivers a complete range of automotive technical tests in the fields of safety, environment and reliability, from vehicle development through to type approval. It is also the technical expert for the French authorities in European and international bodies for the development of automotive regulations.
Ermium Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2020
Ermium Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, focused on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Founded in June 2019, the company is centered around a significant discovery that identifies CXCR4 as a master regulator of inflammation. This breakthrough positions Ermium Therapeutics to create therapies that control interferons through plasmacytoid dendritic cells, offering potential new treatment options for patients suffering from these conditions. The company has secured a worldwide exclusive license for its intellectual property from CNRS and University Paris Descartes, facilitated by Erganeo, which supported the project's academic maturation. Ermium Therapeutics has also been recognized for its innovative approach, winning the i-Lab 2019 award from the French Ministry of Research and Higher Education.
Utac Ceram
Acquisition in 2020
UTAC is the French inspection and testing company dedicated to automotive industry. It delivers a complete range of automotive technical tests in the fields of safety, environment and reliability, from vehicle development through to type approval. It is also the technical expert for the French authorities in European and international bodies for the development of automotive regulations.
Freepik Company
Venture Round in 2020
Freepik Company, founded in 2010 and based in Málaga, Spain, provides an innovative digital platform that caters to the needs of designers and creative professionals. The company offers a vast library of over 250 million visual assets, including illustrations, photos, icons, mock-ups, and presentation templates, making it easier for users to access high-quality graphic resources for various applications such as websites, advertisements, and presentations. With a strong focus on integrating advanced generative AI technology, Freepik enhances content creation by enabling users to quickly transform ideas into audiovisual materials. The platform serves over 100 million users, including nearly 800,000 subscribers, and is committed to adapting to emerging design trends and technological advancements, thereby redefining the landscape of digital creativity.
EasyVista S.A. is a global provider of IT service management solutions, headquartered in Noisy-le-Grand, France, with additional offices in New York. Founded in 1988, the company specializes in a cloud-based service management platform designed to streamline IT service delivery for enterprise users. Its key offerings include EV Service Manager, which facilitates the creation and deployment of services, and EV Self Help, a self-service solution aimed at reducing service requests. EasyVista caters to a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, higher education, financial services, manufacturing, and the public sector. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of IT operations, improving user experience, and lowering the overall cost of service delivery, thus helping organizations optimize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Back Market
Venture Round in 2020
Back Market is an online marketplace specializing in refurbished electronics, offering a wide range of certified devices and appliances to customers across 13 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and several others in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2014 by Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Quentin Le Brouster, and Vianney Vaute, the company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has expanded its operations to include offices in New York, Berlin, and Bordeaux, employing around 480 people. The platform connects consumers with professional sellers, making refurbished products accessible at reduced prices while promoting the sustainability of electronic goods.
Europcar is the largest car rental company in Europe, with 2825 locations in 143 countries. The company's offices in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom are centrally managed by Europcar in France, while other countries operate as franchisees. With a strong presence across Europe, Europcar offers a wide range of car rental services to customers traveling for business or leisure purposes. Through its extensive network of locations, Europcar aims to provide convenient and reliable transportation solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
Vestiaire Collective
Venture Round in 2020
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
France Hostels
Venture Round in 2020
France Hostels, a network of new generation youth hostels, has been designed by Romain Viennois, a professional in the sector for almost 15 years. It aims to develop its concept, based on an innovative hosting offer in the main French regional capitals. By offering optimized prices and meeting the specific expectations of a family clientele and young travelers, the group intends to offer an alternative to the various forms of accommodation currently available.
CIFA operates a wholesale center in France that specializes in retailing a wide range of fashion goods, including apparel, footwear, lingerie, leather goods, and accessories. The company acts as a hub for clothing manufacturers and wholesalers, focusing on both women's and men's ready-to-wear items. Its facilities cater to a diverse clientele, which includes multi-brand retailers, mid-range fashion chains, and select high-end fashion retailers. CIFA provides a platform for buyers to browse and select from a curated display of products, effectively connecting suppliers with the retail market in Western Europe.
IZAC
Venture Round in 2020
IZAC is a French brand of ready-to-wear for men.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, the platform serves as a community for home and DIY enthusiasts, facilitating the exchange of tips and advice for various projects. ManoMano connects customers with a network of merchants, enabling them to purchase a wide range of products at competitive prices. In addition to offering a diverse selection of items, the platform provides access to expert assistance, helping users to successfully complete their DIY and gardening endeavors.
LumApps
Venture Round in 2019
LumApps is a developer of a social and collaborative intranet platform designed to enhance employee engagement and communication within organizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tassin, France, with additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo, LumApps provides a centralized hub for accessing corporate resources, personalized content, and social communities. The platform is fully integrated with major collaborative suites, including Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365, allowing employees to access corporate news, work applications, and social interactions seamlessly. By breaking down communication silos, LumApps aims to foster healthier work relationships and improve collaboration among employees, thereby supporting companies in their digital transformation efforts.
OnTruck
Venture Round in 2019
OnTruck is a digital platform that connects businesses with freight carriers to facilitate the regional transport of palletized goods. By leveraging advanced technologies, it offers a straightforward and transparent pricing system that allows companies to obtain immediate quotes and schedule shipments in under two minutes. OnTruck operates primarily in Spain and the United Kingdom, focusing on urban areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, and London. The service supports both immediate and scheduled deliveries, including options for 24-hour and 48-hour service, ensuring that palletized goods can be picked up promptly. OnTruck's platform is designed to optimize the use of industrial vehicles by generating efficient routes, thereby reducing empty kilometers and enhancing overall transport efficiency. Its competitive pricing can be up to 50% lower than traditional market rates, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking reliable freight services.
The Acrelec Group
Venture Round in 2019
The Acrelec Group is a provider of customer experience technology and digital transformation solutions primarily for the food service and retail sectors. Based in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes, France, the company develops and sells self-order kiosks, drive-thru systems, and digital signage products, including digital menu boards and order ready boards. Acrelec also offers cloud ordering solutions that facilitate order management and pickup at stores through indoor and outdoor kiosks. In addition to its hardware offerings, the company provides training, consultancy, infrastructure management, and support services. Its clientele extends beyond quick-service restaurants to include retail outlets, stadiums, bakeries, and florists. Established in 1989, Acrelec continues to innovate and enhance the customer experience in the digital age.
Pastas Gallo
Venture Round in 2019
Pastas Gallo is a company in the pasta sector, both in the Spanish and international markets.
M2i Life Sciences
Private Equity Round in 2019
M2i Life Sciences is a French company that specializes in custom synthesis and formulation of niche products across several sectors including healthcare, veterinary medicine, biological crop protection, and organic electronics. The company excels in redesigning synthetic routes and industrial processes for complex molecules, offering clients comprehensive services from product specification to regulatory clearance. M2i operates an R&D center and a cGMP manufacturing plant in France. Additionally, the company manufactures biocontrol products for agricultural ecological transition, focusing on the development of pheromones that provide alternatives to chemical insecticides, thereby promoting biological diversity and animal welfare.
Astradec
Venture Round in 2019
Astradec Environment is a waste management company based in Arques, France, specializing in the collection and recycling of various types of waste. Founded in 1988, it operates primarily in the Nord Pas de Calais region, providing services that include the transportation, collection, and treatment of industrial and household waste. The company focuses on managing the agricultural value chain and offers additional services such as sanitation, industrial cleaning, biomass recovery, and the recycling of scrap materials. By servicing professionals, communities, and individuals, Astradec Environment aims to help clients conserve resources and protect the environment.
Groupe ERGET
Seed Round in 2019
Groupe ERGET SA is a French company specializing in surveying and loss adjustment, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. The company provides expertise in various sectors, including construction, aviation, energy, industry, safety, fire protection, and product liability, serving a diverse clientele that includes insurers, brokers, industrialists, and legal professionals. With a workforce of 120 employees, including 85 multidisciplinary surveyors, Groupe ERGET has expanded its international presence since 2006, operating in regions such as Asia, South America, and the West Indies, along with establishing a joint venture across over 30 African countries. The company has completed more than 5,500 missions in 115 countries, generating a turnover of 20 million euros, with 35% of its revenue derived from international operations. Through its strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives, Groupe ERGET aims to solidify its position as a leader in the francophone market and continue expanding into emerging markets.
ManoMano is an online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, the platform serves as a community for home and DIY enthusiasts, facilitating the exchange of tips and advice for various projects. ManoMano connects customers with a network of merchants, enabling them to purchase a wide range of products at competitive prices. In addition to offering a diverse selection of items, the platform provides access to expert assistance, helping users to successfully complete their DIY and gardening endeavors.
Doctolib is an online healthcare booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company offers a comprehensive service for healthcare practitioners, enabling them to manage appointments, reduce no-shows, and attract new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free and user-friendly online service that allows individuals to easily find local health practitioners and book appointments for medical or dental consultations at any time. By streamlining the appointment process, Doctolib enhances access to healthcare services for both professionals and patients, facilitating better management of consultations and patient interactions.
Neovia
Venture Round in 2019
Neovia SARL, based in Saint-Nolff, France, is a company engaged in various sectors of animal nutrition and health through its subsidiaries. It specializes in manufacturing complete feed for livestock, including dairy and beef cows, pigs, poultry, and other animals, as well as special feeds for young and game species. The company also produces feed for aquatic species and pets, while offering technical consultancy services related to feed formulation and production techniques. Neovia develops and sells feed additives aimed at enhancing the performance and health of livestock. In addition to animal nutrition, the company provides veterinary medicines, dietary specialties, and hygiene products to promote sanitary conditions in animal rearing. With a presence in multiple countries, including Spain, Indonesia, and Brazil, Neovia exports its products through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and beyond. Founded in 1954, the company was previously known as InVivo NSA and became Neovia SARL in 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of Union InVivo, which is a cooperative agricultural organization.
Neopharmed Gentili
Seed Round in 2018
Neopharmed Gentili is a prominent Italian pharmaceutical group involved in the research, development, and distribution of medicinal products across various therapeutic areas. Established as a significant player in the Italian pharmaceutical market, the company has expanded its operations through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, enhancing its product portfolio. Key therapeutic focuses include vascular and cardio-metabolic conditions, respiratory issues, as well as antibiotics and supplements. Notable developments include the acquisition of the Italian branch of Therabel Gienne Pharma in 2017 and a collaboration with Teva Pharmaceuticals aimed at marketing and developing respiratory products. Through these initiatives, Neopharmed Gentili aims to provide impactful solutions to healthcare clients in Italy.
KEP Technologies
Seed Round in 2018
KEP Technologies, established in 1996, specializes in advanced industrial technology across various sectors, including aeronautics, space, nuclear, renewables, chemicals, food, and medical equipment. The company manufactures electronic and mechanical parts and subassemblies, and develops industrial solutions along with measurement, control, and test instrumentation. With a strong emphasis on research and development, KEP Technologies operates a research center in Caluire, near Lyon, equipped to innovate and test solutions that meet customer needs. The company has demonstrated consistent growth, achieving profitability in fifteen out of the last sixteen years, and maintains an investment capacity of 2.5 million euros annually. Its diversification strategy is evident as aeronautics constitutes only 30% of its turnover, while exports have increased significantly, rising from 46% to 56% and aiming for 60% in the near future. This strategic approach, coupled with a focus on high-quality products backed by multiple certifications, positions KEP Technologies as a dynamic player in challenging economic conditions.
Groupe Berkem
Seed Round in 2018
Groupe Berkem is a prominent player in plant-based chemistry, specializing in the extraction and formulation of natural assets for various applications. With over 50 years of experience, the company operates in three main areas: plant extraction for cosmetics and food processing, which constitutes 33% of its revenue; production of wood processing compounds, accounting for 47% of sales; and the distribution of wood treatment products to construction professionals, representing 20% of turnover. The group is organized under Berkem Développement SAS, with headquarters in Dordogne and operations across four sites in France and Belgium. Committed to innovation, Groupe Berkem allocates €3 million annually to research and development, focusing on enhancing product offerings and optimizing production processes to reduce fossil energy consumption and waste.
Shark Helmets
Acquisition in 2018
Shark Helmets is a prominent manufacturer of protective helmets and equipment for motorcycle and winter sports enthusiasts, headquartered in Marseille. The company is dedicated to pushing technical boundaries and innovating its products, ensuring that riders experience the freedom of riding with optimal safety. Shark Helmets employs over 600 staff and produces a range of helmet models each year, incorporating advanced features such as air extraction technology for improved aerodynamics and internal cooling. Additionally, the helmets are designed with peak side fastenings to minimize aerodynamic noise, providing a quieter riding experience. With a distribution network of over 5,000 sales outlets worldwide, Shark Helmets is committed to delivering high-quality, lightweight, and sturdy helmets to a global market.
MP hygiene
Venture Round in 2018
MP hygiene SAS is a manufacturer of hygiene products based in Lyon, France, with an additional office in Davézieux. Founded in 1865, the company specializes in a diverse range of products, including tissue paper, wiping paper, dispensers, non-woven materials, hand hygiene solutions, sanitizers, soaps, and environmentally friendly disposable containers. MP hygiene caters to various industries, such as plastic, textile, energy, construction, and electronics, among others. As a family-owned business, it employs around 250 people in the Rhône-Alpes region, specifically in Ardèche. The company, formerly known as FONLUPT SA, rebranded to MP hygiene SAS in 2007 and operates under several brands, including Evadis, Tifon, Ecotex, Jet, and Autocut.
Vitaprotech
Seed Round in 2018
Vitaprotech is a French group focused on enhancing security for critical sites through advanced physical access solutions. The company specializes in perimeter intrusion detection, access control, and cloud video surveillance systems. With expertise in designing, manufacturing, and selling high-end security equipment, Vitaprotech caters to a range of clients, including sensitive, industrial, and private sectors. Its member companies operate both in France and internationally, delivering tailored solutions that strengthen security measures at professional sites.
Back Market
Series B in 2018
Back Market is an online marketplace specializing in refurbished electronics, offering a wide range of certified devices and appliances to customers across 13 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and several others in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2014 by Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Quentin Le Brouster, and Vianney Vaute, the company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has expanded its operations to include offices in New York, Berlin, and Bordeaux, employing around 480 people. The platform connects consumers with professional sellers, making refurbished products accessible at reduced prices while promoting the sustainability of electronic goods.
Intech
Venture Round in 2018
Intech is a leading manufacturer of orthopedic instruments and implants dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. Operating with a workforce of around 1,000 employees globally, the company provides comprehensive manufacturing solutions to medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Intech specializes in a wide range of surgical tools, including implants, sterilization cases, and trays, catering to various medical fields such as spine, hip, knee, sports medicine, and trauma surgery. With facilities located in the United States, France, and Malaysia, Intech is positioned as a one-stop shop for medical device OEMs, delivering both off-the-shelf and custom-made instruments efficiently and cost-effectively.
Dazia Capital Real Estate
Venture Round in 2018
Dazia Capital Real Estate, S.L. is a Madrid-based real estate developer founded in 2013. The company focuses on acquiring, developing, and refurbishing residential properties across Spain, particularly in urban areas such as Madrid and the Costa del Sol. Its portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, encompassing both homes and retail units, aimed at enhancing the residential landscape of these regions. Through its targeted investments, Dazia Capital Real Estate seeks to contribute to the growth and revitalization of the Spanish real estate market.
ELSAN
Venture Round in 2018
ELSAN provides medical services. The Company offers cancer treatment, obstetrics, pediatrics, and cardiology, as well as diagnosis, follow up care, and surgical services. Vedici serves patients and medical professionals throughout France.
Idinvest Partners
Acquisition in 2018
Idinvest Partners, established in 1997, is a French private equity firm with a pan-European focus. It manages over 6 billion euros, specializing in low and middle-market segments. The company invests in buyout deals, primary and secondary funds, mezzanine investments, and provides private equity consulting. Idinvest Partners has a strong track record in backing innovative European companies across various sectors, including tech, SaaS, e-commerce, and healthcare. In 2019, Eurazeo acquired a majority stake in Idinvest, and in 2020, the firm merged with Eurazeo, changing its name to Eurazeo Investment Manager.
Rhône Group
Private Equity Round in 2017
Rhône Group, established in 1996, is a global private equity firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Paris. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations across various industries, including business services, chemicals, consumer products, food, industrial, materials, mining, and shipping. With over $7.5 billion in assets under management and a team of over 100 professionals, Rhône Group offers financial advisory services, strategic alliances, and business valuation services, primarily targeting European and trans-Atlantic investments. The firm is led by co-founders Robert Agostinelli and Steven Langman, who have been managing Rhône Group since its inception in 1995.
Doctolib is an online healthcare booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company offers a comprehensive service for healthcare practitioners, enabling them to manage appointments, reduce no-shows, and attract new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free and user-friendly online service that allows individuals to easily find local health practitioners and book appointments for medical or dental consultations at any time. By streamlining the appointment process, Doctolib enhances access to healthcare services for both professionals and patients, facilitating better management of consultations and patient interactions.
ANF Immobilier
Venture Round in 2017
ANF Immobilier is a real estate investment company which owns a diversified portfolio of French office.
IPI GROUP
Venture Round in 2017
IPI GROUP is a manufacturer based in France, focusing on the production and marketing of positive displacement pumps and high-pressure hydraulic pumps. The company operates across four main divisions: connectors, pumps, valves, and machining components, providing comprehensive hydraulic engineering services tailored for the industrial, construction, and agricultural machinery sectors. IPI GROUP has adopted a strategy of horizontal integration and has expanded its operations internationally, with nearly half of its revenue generated from foreign markets. This approach allows the company to meet diverse client needs and deliver specialized machinery solutions.
Interchem SA
Acquisition in 2017
Interchem SA is a company based in Spain that imports, exports, and distributes fast-moving consumer products, including toiletries, cleaning products, and luxury goods. It specializes in manufacturing and selling fragrances for a variety of applications, such as fine perfumes, personal care items, home care products, and fabric care solutions. Founded in 1985, the company has established a global presence, operating in over 120 countries with 13 manufacturing facilities and a workforce of over 800 employees. Interchem SA's commitment to excellence in production and a respect for natural resources underpins its operations, as it leverages in-house fragrance technologies and a team of specialized scientists to create tailor-made solutions. The company markets its products through a network of distributors and agents, ensuring accessibility in both domestic and international markets.
Intech
Acquisition in 2017
Intech is a leading manufacturer of orthopedic instruments and implants dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. Operating with a workforce of around 1,000 employees globally, the company provides comprehensive manufacturing solutions to medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Intech specializes in a wide range of surgical tools, including implants, sterilization cases, and trays, catering to various medical fields such as spine, hip, knee, sports medicine, and trauma surgery. With facilities located in the United States, France, and Malaysia, Intech is positioned as a one-stop shop for medical device OEMs, delivering both off-the-shelf and custom-made instruments efficiently and cost-effectively.
Groupe Colisée
Seed Round in 2017
Colisée is a prominent entity in the health care sector, specializing in the care and well-being of elderly individuals. The company operates over 90 retirement homes and nearly 70 home-based service agencies across France, Italy, and Spain. By focusing on both nursing home and home care services, Colisée provides essential daily care to residents and patients, as well as support for their families. With a workforce exceeding 6,700 employees, the organization is committed to delivering quality care tailored to the needs of the aging population.
CMP Paris Group
Venture Round in 2017
CMP Paris Group is a designer, manufacturer, and importer of a diverse array of household and personal products. Established in 1957 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company specializes in items such as kitchenware, home décor, games, leisure products, and personal accessories. CMP Paris aims to provide innovative and functional solutions for everyday living, catering to various consumer needs through its extensive product range, which includes cooking and tableware, maintenance and storage solutions, and gifts. The company's longstanding presence in the industry underscores its commitment to quality and design in enhancing home and personal experiences.
Smile is a provider of software integration and maintenance services based in Levallois-Perret, France. The company specializes in open source solutions, aiming to unlock innovation potential for businesses by leveraging its technical and business expertise. Smile's offerings encompass a wide range of areas, including digital evolution, business applications, embedded technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and infrastructure management. By focusing on these domains, Smile helps organizations optimize their operations and enhance their digital capabilities.
Vivet Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2017
Vivet Therapeutics SAS is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, focused on the research, development, and commercialization of gene therapy treatments for inherited liver disorders and orphan diseases. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes a liver-tropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) to deliver therapeutic genes directly to hepatocytes, aiming to correct genetic disorders at the source. Vivet is particularly engaged in developing innovative solutions for conditions such as Wilson disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC), and Citrullinemia Type I (CTLN1). To enhance its gene therapy approaches, Vivet collaborates with the Fundación para la Investigación Médica Aplicada at the Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada, focusing on optimizing AAV vectors for targeted liver delivery and ensuring long-term expression of therapeutic genes.
Vestiaire Collective
Series E in 2017
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Onfido
Venture Round in 2017
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Weishardt
Funding Round in 2016
Weishardt Holding is a manufacturer based in Graulhet, France, specializing in pig skin, bovine hide, and fish gelatins for various applications, including pharmaceutical, edible, and technical sectors. The company produces cold-soluble gelatins, hydrolyzed marine collagens, and a range of ingredient blends, all certified to meet high food safety standards. Weishardt is dedicated to innovation, with its research and development teams focused on advancing technology and creating new products, particularly in the health and beauty sectors. The company also emphasizes sustainability and has established a corporate social responsibility management system to protect the environment and promote employee well-being. Among its notable products is Naticol, a range of specific fish collagen peptides utilized in functional foods, supplements, nutraceuticals, and cosmetofoods, whose benefits are supported by recent clinical studies.
Sommet Education
Seed Round in 2016
Sommet Education is a distinguished education group focused on hospitality management and the culinary arts, dedicated to providing a superior student experience and nurturing future talent for the experience industry. It operates renowned institutions such as Glion and Les Roches, which have campuses in Switzerland, Spain, China, and the UK. These institutions offer undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize the Swiss educational model, integrating academic rigor, practical skills, and multicultural exposure for students from over 100 countries. Additionally, Ducasse Education, part of Sommet, specializes in culinary and pastry arts, offering bachelor's degrees, career transition courses, and professional training across three campuses in France, alongside collaborations with international universities. This comprehensive approach ensures that curricula and teaching methods align with students' diverse career aspirations and backgrounds, positioning graduates as future leaders in the hospitality and culinary sectors.
Grandir
Private Equity Round in 2016
Created in 2000, Les Petits Chaperons Rouges is a pioneer in employer-sponsored nurseries and is now the number two private player in the French nursery market. Its Grandir network offers clients a choice of nearly 1,400 nurseries, with 400 operated directly by the group. More than 1,000 clients (companies, public authorities and local communities) currently place their trust in Les Petits Chaperons Rouges, including many major groups. Les Petits Chaperons Rouges also stands out through its leading position in France in the growing Public Service Delegation and micro-nursery segments. Les Petits Chaperons Rouges is recognized for its support with parenting, the professionalism and fervor of its teams, and its solid educational project based on the best educational trends, as well as its first-rate reception of families. Les Petits Chaperons Rouges is the first private nursery operator to obtain the Crèch’EXPERT quality certification, attributed by SGS Qualicert (74 nurseries certified to date, with all nurseries to be certified by 2018). Europe-wide, with its investment in the German player, Infanterix, in 2016, and the purchase of two British players, Magic Nurseries and more recently Kiddi Caru, the Grandir Group (operating under the Les Petits Chaperons Rouges brand) now manages over 14,000 daycare and nursery places, 30% outside France. It is a leading player in early learning, education and parenting in the three most densely populated European countries: France, Germany and the UK.
Orolia
Acquisition in 2016
Orolia is a leading provider of resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions, aimed at enhancing the reliability, performance, and safety of critical operations in challenging environments. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Sophia-Antipolis, France, the company operates through two main divisions, McMurdo and Spectracom, employing over 400 personnel and serving customers in more than 100 countries. Orolia specializes in the development of precision electronics, telematics systems, tracking devices, distress beacons, and geolocation products tailored for maritime, aviation, outdoor, and military markets. The company's innovative solutions ensure accurate navigation and timing even in scenarios where GPS or GNSS signals are unavailable, thereby supporting high-risk operations globally.