Samp
Venture Round in 2024
Samp is a French company founded in 2019 by Laurent Bourgouin and Shivani Shah in Paris. It specializes in developing software that consolidates technical information into Digital Twins, providing a comprehensive and accurate 3D model of industrial plants. Samp's offerings include Digital Twin as a Service, which uses machine learning to integrate 3D laser scans and technical data from various sources into an intelligent web portal. Additionally, the company provides As-Built automatic verification, utilizing advanced algorithms to compare laser scans with 3D CAD models, highlighting any discrepancies that need attention. This technology enables engineers and site workers to efficiently verify the actual state of facilities against initial design models, saving significant time and effort.
Sirfull Technology
Venture Round in 2024
Sirfull Technology is a software company based in Schiltigheim, France, specializing in welding quality and equipment life cycle management. It develops cloud-based software solutions, including VDB, which manages welding quality control and technical documentation, and IRM, an equipment inspection platform that integrates inspection, monitoring, and risk management for industrial equipment. These tools are designed to optimize business processes by centralizing information on a collaborative platform. Sirfull Technology serves a range of industries, including oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides technical outsourcing and integration services, with products available as Software-as-a-Service or for installation on PC or server systems.
Tilkal
Venture Round in 2024
Tilkal is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in supply chain traceability and trust solutions for Industry 4.0. The company has developed a software infrastructure that organizes traceability data across various supply chain stakeholders, utilizing a unique B2B blockchain network to facilitate secure and verifiable data sharing. Tilkal's platform incorporates analytics and scoring algorithms to provide an end-to-end, real-time representation of supply chains. This enables businesses to address critical questions regarding product location, sourcing risks, ESG commitments, and compliance verification. Prominent clients include Danone, Daher, Joone, and the NGO Responsible Mica Initiative, which leverage Tilkal's capabilities for diverse applications such as tracing infant milk sourcing and analyzing mica supply chains. The Tilkal network comprises over 70 independent nodes and serves nearly 700 companies, reinforcing its role in promoting resilience, sustainability, and ethical practices within supply chains.
Diabeloop
Venture Round in 2024
Diabeloop is a medical device company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in innovative solutions for diabetes management. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on developing a closed-loop system that automates insulin delivery for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Its AI-based blood sugar monitoring device integrates a sensor that continuously measures glucose levels, a pump that administers insulin, and a smartphone application that connects these components through an embedded algorithm. This technology aims to enhance the treatment experience by reducing the mental burden on patients, allowing them to manage their condition more effortlessly and live their lives with greater freedom.
Pixee Medical
Series B in 2024
Pixee Medical is a medical technology company based in Chavanod, France, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing computer-assisted surgery solutions that utilize advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence technologies. Pixee Medical produces innovative surgical navigation tools designed to control the positioning of implants with millimeter precision in three-dimensional space. Its proprietary camera technology, which can be integrated into smartphones or glasses, aids healthcare professionals in performing orthopedic surgeries effectively and affordably, addressing the challenges within the healthcare system.
Nexess
Venture Round in 2024
Nexess SAS is a French company that specializes in developing and selling security management solutions tailored for nuclear and Seveso-type plants. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Mougins, France, with an additional office in Paris, Nexess offers a comprehensive range of products, including the NexLink software platform, which enhances security and productivity. The company also provides a variety of identification products such as personal security badges, RFID tags, and mobile devices, as well as smart camera systems that enable autonomous image analysis and real-time data transmission. Its solutions are designed for applications like hazardous product traceability, secure equipment management, site localization, and access detection in hazardous zones. Nexess aims to support digital transformation projects through its innovative technology, enhancing productivity, quality, and security for its clients.
GreenWaves Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
GreenWaves Technologies SAS is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional offices in Korea, the United States, and China. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing ultra-low power application processors designed for the Internet of Things (IoT) and intelligent devices. Its flagship products include the GAP8 and GAP9 processors, which excel in multi-dimensional computing, artificial intelligence, and digital signal processing. These processors enable devices to efficiently capture, analyze, and act on diverse data sources, such as images, sounds, and vibrations. The solutions offered by GreenWaves Technologies are utilized across various sectors, including industrial applications, consumer devices, retail, urban security, and safety, significantly reducing installation and operational costs associated with battery-powered edge devices.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
Samp is a French company founded in 2019 by Laurent Bourgouin and Shivani Shah in Paris. It specializes in developing software that consolidates technical information into Digital Twins, providing a comprehensive and accurate 3D model of industrial plants. Samp's offerings include Digital Twin as a Service, which uses machine learning to integrate 3D laser scans and technical data from various sources into an intelligent web portal. Additionally, the company provides As-Built automatic verification, utilizing advanced algorithms to compare laser scans with 3D CAD models, highlighting any discrepancies that need attention. This technology enables engineers and site workers to efficiently verify the actual state of facilities against initial design models, saving significant time and effort.
Diabeloop
Series C in 2022
Diabeloop is a medical device company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in innovative solutions for diabetes management. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on developing a closed-loop system that automates insulin delivery for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Its AI-based blood sugar monitoring device integrates a sensor that continuously measures glucose levels, a pump that administers insulin, and a smartphone application that connects these components through an embedded algorithm. This technology aims to enhance the treatment experience by reducing the mental burden on patients, allowing them to manage their condition more effortlessly and live their lives with greater freedom.
Primo1D
Venture Round in 2021
Primo1D, established in 2013 and based at MINATEC Campus in Grenoble, France, specializes in embedding intelligence into objects and materials using its proprietary E-Thread® yarn technology. This yarn contains electronics that enable companies to trace and monitor their products for anti-theft and anti-counterfeiting purposes, thereby enhancing product value.
Aryballe Technologies, established in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing innovative sensors and software that mimic the human sense of smell. The company's core products include eNose, O-Cell, NeOse Pro, and Solgel, which use biochemistry, optics, and machine learning to identify, measure, and represent odors. Aryballe's solutions are designed to enhance decision-making in various industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and automotive, by aiding in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, and end-user experiences.
Acklio
Venture Round in 2019
Acklio is a software company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, founded in 2016 and based in Cesson-Sévigné, France. The company focuses on providing secure, seamless, and standards-based software for low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN), which facilitate connectivity between devices and applications. Acklio's offerings include a low-power wide-area network protocol core for integrating LPWAN within the Internet protocol framework, a backup connectivity kit for secure communications, and various academic and starter kits that incorporate hardware, software, and training. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including smart cities, smart agriculture, and industrial applications, by delivering solutions such as network management, protocol adaptation, and end-to-end security. Acklio's innovative compression and fragmentation technology enhances compatibility between LPWAN and internet protocols, enabling clients to effectively connect and manage their IoT devices in a secure manner.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
I-TEN SA
Venture Round in 2017
I-TEN SA is a French company based in Dardilly, established in 2011, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of micro batteries. The firm focuses on providing surface mount device (SMD) micro batteries that are utilized in various applications, including data backup, smart cards, autonomous sensors, and medical devices. I-TEN SA addresses challenges in micro-energy storage, enhancing the performance of autonomous circuits through its innovative battery solutions.
Aryballe
Seed Round in 2016
Aryballe Technologies, established in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing innovative sensors and software that mimic the human sense of smell. The company's core products include eNose, O-Cell, NeOse Pro, and Solgel, which use biochemistry, optics, and machine learning to identify, measure, and represent odors. Aryballe's solutions are designed to enhance decision-making in various industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and automotive, by aiding in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, and end-user experiences.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
Cozy Cloud
Venture Round in 2016
Cozy Cloud is a French company founded in 2012 and based in Puteaux, specializing in cloud-based solutions that prioritize user privacy and data control. The company offers a secure and decentralized digital home that provides users with intelligent storage for personal data, including photos, bank statements, and invoices. Cozy's platform is designed for accessibility across devices and includes user-friendly applications that facilitate the automatic management and organization of data. By promoting self-hosting and ethical digital practices, Cozy Cloud empowers individuals to regain control over their information in an era dominated by major tech platforms. The company envisions a new paradigm for the European economy, enabling smaller businesses to foster relevant customer relationships while adhering to privacy regulations.
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. The company's solutions enable organizations to derive real-time insights from vast amounts of data, helping them to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive new revenue streams. Intersec serves over 90 clients across 40 countries, reaching nearly one billion connected devices and covering over 400 million people with its mission-critical communication solutions. Recognized by Gartner as a leading vendor in location intelligence and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates responsibly worldwide.
Air-Lynx
Seed Round in 2016
Air-Lynx, established in 2013, is a French company that specializes in professional radio networks. It has developed a pioneering solution that integrates traditional radio networks with Internet Protocol (IP) technology, thereby expanding the potential applications of radio communications. The company offers advanced radio networks that utilize 4G infrastructure, catering to both professional and private users. With its open architecture, Air-Lynx provides clients the ability to establish secure broadband networks tailored to their specific needs, accessible from virtually anywhere at any time.
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. The company's solutions enable organizations to derive real-time insights from vast amounts of data, helping them to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive new revenue streams. Intersec serves over 90 clients across 40 countries, reaching nearly one billion connected devices and covering over 400 million people with its mission-critical communication solutions. Recognized by Gartner as a leading vendor in location intelligence and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates responsibly worldwide.
Cozy Cloud
Seed Round in 2014
Cozy Cloud is a French company founded in 2012 and based in Puteaux, specializing in cloud-based solutions that prioritize user privacy and data control. The company offers a secure and decentralized digital home that provides users with intelligent storage for personal data, including photos, bank statements, and invoices. Cozy's platform is designed for accessibility across devices and includes user-friendly applications that facilitate the automatic management and organization of data. By promoting self-hosting and ethical digital practices, Cozy Cloud empowers individuals to regain control over their information in an era dominated by major tech platforms. The company envisions a new paradigm for the European economy, enabling smaller businesses to foster relevant customer relationships while adhering to privacy regulations.
I-TEN SA
Venture Round in 2014
I-TEN SA is a French company based in Dardilly, established in 2011, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of micro batteries. The firm focuses on providing surface mount device (SMD) micro batteries that are utilized in various applications, including data backup, smart cards, autonomous sensors, and medical devices. I-TEN SA addresses challenges in micro-energy storage, enhancing the performance of autonomous circuits through its innovative battery solutions.
Cailabs
Seed Round in 2013
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
G2Mobility
Series A in 2013
G2Mobility, founded in 2009 and based in Paris, France, specializes in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company provides a range of charging infrastructure products and services designed to enable users to effectively manage networks of charge points from a single platform. G2Mobility's offerings include a variety of electric vehicle charging stations and energy management systems, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of electric vehicle charging.
Videoplaza
Series B in 2012
Videoplaza is a provider of an advertising serving platform designed to help broadcasters and video publishers monetize their video content across various devices, including computers, mobile devices, tablets, and televisions. With a mission to empower these entities in the internet-delivered TV landscape, Videoplaza's technology enables clients to maximize the value of their audiences by facilitating trade across multiple sales channels. The company's platform, known as Karbon, is utilized by more than half of the broadcasters in Europe, showcasing its significant presence in the market. Videoplaza maintains a commitment to service and technology, supported by local teams in major cities such as London, Stockholm, Berlin, Cologne, Madrid, Paris, and Singapore.
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. The company's solutions enable organizations to derive real-time insights from vast amounts of data, helping them to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive new revenue streams. Intersec serves over 90 clients across 40 countries, reaching nearly one billion connected devices and covering over 400 million people with its mission-critical communication solutions. Recognized by Gartner as a leading vendor in location intelligence and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates responsibly worldwide.
PhoneAndPhone
Series A in 2010
Phoneandphone.com is a french based online site that sells a wide range of phone including Samsung phones, Nokia mobile, LG mobile, HTC mobile, mobile Sony Ericsson, Motorola mobile.
Vedicis SA is a technology company based in Paris, France, specializing in policy enforcement and network traffic intelligence solutions for both mobile and fixed operators. Founded in 2008, the company provides a range of products designed to optimize broadband performance, enhance user experience, and create new revenue opportunities. Among its offerings are the Vedicis Content Smart Switch, a software platform that utilizes Deep Packet Inspection and Policy Enforcement to manage and control network traffic, and services for content policy enforcement, bandwidth optimization, multimedia tracking, and anti-piracy measures. Vedicis also supports its clients with maintenance, training, and additional services tailored to address issues related to data congestion and service entitlements. Its clientele includes mobile internet providers, mobile network operators, and various fixed telecom and broadband service providers, all of which benefit from Vedicis's advanced technology to improve quality of service and monetize data traffic effectively. Vedicis operates as a subsidiary of Viavi Solutions Inc.
MediaKind
Debt Financing in 2009
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.
Mixcommerce
Series B in 2009
Mixcommerce is a French company that specializes in providing e-commerce services for brands. It focuses on the creation and production of customized websites tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Additionally, Mixcommerce manages online sales, helping brands enhance their online presence and drive revenue through effective digital strategies. By integrating branding services with e-commerce solutions, the company aims to deliver comprehensive support to businesses looking to thrive in the competitive online marketplace.
Streamezzo
Series D in 2009
Streamezzo S.A. is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing mobile media products and solutions tailored for telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers. Founded in 2004, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products including the Rich Media Software Suite, which features tools for mobile users to access interactive services such as Mobile TV, widgets, and multimedia content. Its offerings encompass the Rich Media Client for accessing media services, the Rich Media Server for deploying these services, and an integrated multimedia authoring suite known as Workbench. Additionally, Streamezzo provides various solutions like Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and tools for mobile marketing and user engagement. The company also delivers professional services to assist clients in managing and customizing their mobile media offerings effectively.
AwoX S.A. is a company that specializes in providing network media solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the consumer electronics sector. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Montpellier, France, with a branch office in Singapore, AwoX offers a variety of ready-to-use solutions, including Internet radio modules, connected audio players, and digital media adapters. Their product lineup supports the development of service-oriented consumer video access, featuring offerings such as video on demand boxes and connected TV modules. Additionally, AwoX provides several software development kits (SDKs) that enable OEMs to create multimedia applications and integrate networked music and video features into their products. These solutions are applicable across a range of consumer electronics, including televisions, decoders, and personal computers. Through its innovative offerings, AwoX aims to enhance smart home experiences by focusing on home video, audio, and lighting.
Drimki is a French online real estate technology company. Drimki's founding team comes from [Yahoo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/yahoo) and [Kelkoo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/kelkoo).
MediaKind
Venture Round in 2008
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.
Provider of the “Steek“ software solution and the leader in the supply of online data storage for the residential market via Internet Service Providers, portals, security software editors and storage hardware manufacturers. Steek solutions allow Telco operators to increase their revenues, improve their customer loyalty (retention rate), to offer alternative solutions to web competitors and to monetize their audience. The Company is headquartered in Bordeaux Bruges, France. The Sales Office and the permanent show room are located in Paris. The Company also has sales offices in London, New York and Toronto. Steek already operates service platforms in Bordeaux, Paris, Washington DC and Singapore.
Wizzgo was the first "on line internet recorder" launched in France in may 2008. Backed by french innovation investors, wizzgo's team of ingineers have developed a proprietary technology of network PVR. Wizzgo technology was capable of delivering million copies of broadcasted program directly to the end-users internet-connected devices including smartphone, tvbox, computers. After five month of exploitation Wizzgo reached near half million users on the French territory. Despite its great success and its awards for its disruptive breakthrough service, Wizzgo had to stop because of lawsuits introduced by majors French broadcasters TF1 and M6.
Wizzgo was the first "on line internet recorder" launched in France in may 2008. Backed by french innovation investors, wizzgo's team of ingineers have developed a proprietary technology of network PVR. Wizzgo technology was capable of delivering million copies of broadcasted program directly to the end-users internet-connected devices including smartphone, tvbox, computers. After five month of exploitation Wizzgo reached near half million users on the French territory. Despite its great success and its awards for its disruptive breakthrough service, Wizzgo had to stop because of lawsuits introduced by majors French broadcasters TF1 and M6.
Telisma
Venture Round in 2007
Telisma S.A. is a company specializing in the design, development, and sale of advanced speech recognition software tailored for telecommunications and enterprise applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Telisma offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, a versatile speech recognition software that provides voice-activated services. Its teliSpeech Recognizer is a server-based solution that accurately interprets callers' utterances over the phone, while teliSpeech Studio facilitates the creation and tuning of languages for call routing. The company also features the teliSpeech Call Router for deploying natural language applications. In addition to its software solutions, Telisma provides development, training, and consulting services, along with technical support to ensure optimal performance of its technologies. The company's focus on accuracy and dialog fluency empowers users to access interactive voice services using their own vernacular language.
WorldCast Systems
Venture Round in 2006
WorldCast Systems S.A.S. is a provider of solutions for the radio and television industry, operating both in France and internationally. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Bordeaux, France, the company specializes in a diverse range of products, including audio processing solutions, audio codecs, FM transmitters, and signal monitoring systems. WorldCast Systems also offers facility controls, mobile metering products, and test and measurement tools, catering to the needs of network operators, regulatory authorities, and media content providers. The company distributes its products through a network of dealers and development partners, and it maintains an R&D center in Northern Ireland, along with sales offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, India, and the United States. Formerly known as Audemat Group, the company rebranded to WorldCast Systems in September 2009.
Xcalia is a provider of intermediation software that specializes in creating dynamic transactional composite applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers the Xcalia Intermediation Platform, which integrates legacy, mainframe, and database resources with web services to streamline and orchestrate business processes. By utilizing metadata to describe services, the platform facilitates automatic transaction execution at runtime, enabling enterprises to respond swiftly to evolving business needs. Xcalia's technology supports high-volume transactional environments, serving over 50 companies globally, with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in service-oriented architectures while minimizing the costs associated with manual integration.
Kirusa, Inc. is a mobile value-added services provider, specializing in voice messaging and social media applications for mobile carriers and subscribers, particularly in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, Kirusa offers a range of products, including voice SMS solutions, cloud-based services, and managed services. Its offerings, such as the InstaVoice platform, enable users to send and receive voice messages and calls over data networks and integrate social media functionalities, allowing subscribers to connect with friends and family globally. Kirusa also provides enterprise solutions for interactive mobile and social media marketing. The company maintains sales offices in Paris, Delhi, and Abu Dhabi, along with research and development facilities in New Delhi and Bangalore, India.
Dotflux
Venture Round in 2006
Dotflux SA is a public limited company based in Chambéry, France, established in January 2003 by Martin Ruffert and Vincent Grenier. The company operates primarily in the field of Internet and digital signage services, specializing in the retail of computer hardware products, including Internet servers, IP networks, and security systems. Its headquarters, located in the Technology Park Savoie Technolac, houses both the research and development team and the operational staff, which includes a multilingual customer support center and central administration.
Telisma S.A. is a company specializing in the design, development, and sale of advanced speech recognition software tailored for telecommunications and enterprise applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Telisma offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, a versatile speech recognition software that provides voice-activated services. Its teliSpeech Recognizer is a server-based solution that accurately interprets callers' utterances over the phone, while teliSpeech Studio facilitates the creation and tuning of languages for call routing. The company also features the teliSpeech Call Router for deploying natural language applications. In addition to its software solutions, Telisma provides development, training, and consulting services, along with technical support to ensure optimal performance of its technologies. The company's focus on accuracy and dialog fluency empowers users to access interactive voice services using their own vernacular language.
Kynogon SA is a company that specializes in developing and marketing artificial intelligence software for interactive applications. Founded in 2000 and based in Suresnes, France, with additional offices in Canada and the United Kingdom, Kynogon serves a diverse range of industries, including gaming, defense and security, industrial sectors, simulation, and education. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across these fields. As of 2008, Kynogon operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
Provider of the “Steek“ software solution and the leader in the supply of online data storage for the residential market via Internet Service Providers, portals, security software editors and storage hardware manufacturers. Steek solutions allow Telco operators to increase their revenues, improve their customer loyalty (retention rate), to offer alternative solutions to web competitors and to monetize their audience. The Company is headquartered in Bordeaux Bruges, France. The Sales Office and the permanent show room are located in Paris. The Company also has sales offices in London, New York and Toronto. Steek already operates service platforms in Bordeaux, Paris, Washington DC and Singapore.
Games Planet
Venture Round in 2005
Gamesplanet is a licensed digital PC game store that has been operational since 2001, with a presence in the UK, France, and Germany. As an authorized retailer since 2006, the company focuses on providing video games at competitive prices. Its platform offers a variety of services, including a games-on-demand subscription model and a download-to-own purchase option. These features enable subscribers to access a vast catalog of games, utilizing streaming technology that allows users to start playing without waiting for the entire game to download.
Ipracom SA is a technology company based in Massy, France, specializing in software solutions for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones. The company provides products that facilitate peer-to-peer communication, allowing users to connect their mobile devices to personal computers for file access and email management. Ipracom also develops software tailored for specific industry applications. Its notable clientele includes major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Smart Communications. As of November 2007, Ipracom operates as a subsidiary of Maeglin Software.
Founded in 1998, Netasq is an information security company based in France. It has designed and markets Unified Threat Management solutions (hardware appliances based on a derivative of FreeBSD) which combine network and application firewall with embedded anti-virus, anti-spam, VPN and content filtering functionality with an integrated real-time intrusion prevention technology: the ASQ (Active Security Qualification).
PocketThis
Series C in 2004
PocketThis was founded in 1999 and has more than 35 employees. They're based in the Silicon Valley in northern California and have European offices in London, Paris and Sweden. PocketThis delivers packaged software that allows mobile operators to rapidly partner with content and service providers, create new and useful services, and generate increased mobile data services revenue.
Xcalia is a provider of intermediation software that specializes in creating dynamic transactional composite applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers the Xcalia Intermediation Platform, which integrates legacy, mainframe, and database resources with web services to streamline and orchestrate business processes. By utilizing metadata to describe services, the platform facilitates automatic transaction execution at runtime, enabling enterprises to respond swiftly to evolving business needs. Xcalia's technology supports high-volume transactional environments, serving over 50 companies globally, with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in service-oriented architectures while minimizing the costs associated with manual integration.
PocketThis
Series B in 2003
PocketThis was founded in 1999 and has more than 35 employees. They're based in the Silicon Valley in northern California and have European offices in London, Paris and Sweden. PocketThis delivers packaged software that allows mobile operators to rapidly partner with content and service providers, create new and useful services, and generate increased mobile data services revenue.
BoostWorks
Series C in 2003
Established in France in 1989, BoostWorks, Inc. is known worldwide for its creative, high-quality, award-winning network acceleration solutions. Now headquartered in San Francisco, BoostWorks offers a suite of products that immediately solve performance problems experienced by remote users of browser-based applications, without burdening your IT staff or changing your application software infrastructure. This helps global enterprise networks perform faster and more efficiently than ever before. Our products deliver back to your remote users the kind of performance they expect from your wide-area network. BoostWorks' products are sold through its direct sales force, leading systems integrators, distributors, and software vendors with whom it has established worldwide strategic alliances.
Xcalia is a provider of intermediation software that specializes in creating dynamic transactional composite applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers the Xcalia Intermediation Platform, which integrates legacy, mainframe, and database resources with web services to streamline and orchestrate business processes. By utilizing metadata to describe services, the platform facilitates automatic transaction execution at runtime, enabling enterprises to respond swiftly to evolving business needs. Xcalia's technology supports high-volume transactional environments, serving over 50 companies globally, with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in service-oriented architectures while minimizing the costs associated with manual integration.
MediaKind
Series B in 2002
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.
KXEN, Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a company specializing in data mining automation. It offers business analytics software tailored for customer lifecycle analytics, supply chain analytics, and business intelligence to support corporate decision-making. KXEN's products include various software packages for functions such as classification, regression, clustering, and segmentation, along with single-purpose analysis applications for forecasting, market basket analysis, prediction, and more. The company also provides technical support, education services including training courses and certification programs, and consulting services. KXEN serves clients primarily in the financial services, telecommunications, and retail industries, operating through systems integrators, software vendors, and original equipment manufacturers both domestically and internationally.
Wokup
Venture Round in 2002
Wokup is a software company that provides a multi-platform document publishing software solution. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Akio
Private Equity Round in 2001
Akio is a company focused on enhancing the customer experience through its advanced interaction management platform. The Akio.cx software provides a comprehensive, modular solution for contact centers and customer service departments, enabling them to manage interactions across various channels, including voice, email, chat, SMS, and social media. By equipping customer service teams with tools such as interactive voice response and web self-service, Akio aims to transform service agents into Augmented Advisors, thereby improving productivity and customer satisfaction. The platform is designed to streamline complex interaction processes, making it easier for service representatives to engage effectively with customers in France and globally.
BoostWorks
Series B in 1999
Established in France in 1989, BoostWorks, Inc. is known worldwide for its creative, high-quality, award-winning network acceleration solutions. Now headquartered in San Francisco, BoostWorks offers a suite of products that immediately solve performance problems experienced by remote users of browser-based applications, without burdening your IT staff or changing your application software infrastructure. This helps global enterprise networks perform faster and more efficiently than ever before. Our products deliver back to your remote users the kind of performance they expect from your wide-area network. BoostWorks' products are sold through its direct sales force, leading systems integrators, distributors, and software vendors with whom it has established worldwide strategic alliances.
BoostWorks
Series A in 1998
Established in France in 1989, BoostWorks, Inc. is known worldwide for its creative, high-quality, award-winning network acceleration solutions. Now headquartered in San Francisco, BoostWorks offers a suite of products that immediately solve performance problems experienced by remote users of browser-based applications, without burdening your IT staff or changing your application software infrastructure. This helps global enterprise networks perform faster and more efficiently than ever before. Our products deliver back to your remote users the kind of performance they expect from your wide-area network. BoostWorks' products are sold through its direct sales force, leading systems integrators, distributors, and software vendors with whom it has established worldwide strategic alliances.