Sofinnova Partners

Founded in Paris in 1972, Sofinnova Partners is a venture capital firm dedicated to life sciences investments. With over €2 billion under management, the firm actively partners with entrepreneurs from seed to later-stage, focusing on biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and industrial biotechnology. Sofinnova proactively sources deals, often leading Round A financings, and plays an active role in portfolio companies until exit.

Anna Belousova

Associate

Christophe Blanche

CFO

Mariam Cherifi

Associate

Mats Eklund

COO and Partner

Aseem Ghaghda

Associate

Manohar Iyer

Partner-Start Strategy

Edward Kliphuis

Partner

Edward Kliphuis

Partner

Javier Nunez-Vicandi

Principal

Cristina Pelizon

Associate

Daniel Sieiro

Associate

Jacques Theurillat

Partner

Past deals in Southwestern Europe

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2025
GenSight Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye. It uses gene therapy-based platforms, Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence and Optogenetics, to preserve or restore vision in patients with severe degenerative retinal diseases.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2024
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

Micropep

Series B in 2024
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

Sensorion

Post in 2024
Sensorion is a France-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for inner ear disorders. The company pursues programs to treat hearing and balance impairments, including SENS-401 for sudden sensorineural hearing loss and SENS-111 for acute unilateral vestibulopathy, with SENS-300 in preclinical development for inner ear protection. Sensorion conducts research and development to restore hearing and vestibular function and pursues collaboration opportunities, including a strategic partnership with Cochlear Limited to study combination therapies for cochlear implant patients.

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2024
GenSight Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye. It uses gene therapy-based platforms, Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence and Optogenetics, to preserve or restore vision in patients with severe degenerative retinal diseases.

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2023
GenSight Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye. It uses gene therapy-based platforms, Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence and Optogenetics, to preserve or restore vision in patients with severe degenerative retinal diseases.

Gradient Denervation Technologies

Series A in 2023
Gradient Denervation Technologies develops an endovascular catheter-based medical device designed to treat pulmonary hypertension by reducing pulmonary vascular resistance and improving cardiovascular hemodynamics. Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in Paris, France.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2023
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

Sensorion

Post in 2023
Sensorion is a France-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for inner ear disorders. The company pursues programs to treat hearing and balance impairments, including SENS-401 for sudden sensorineural hearing loss and SENS-111 for acute unilateral vestibulopathy, with SENS-300 in preclinical development for inner ear protection. Sensorion conducts research and development to restore hearing and vestibular function and pursues collaboration opportunities, including a strategic partnership with Cochlear Limited to study combination therapies for cochlear implant patients.

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2023
GenSight Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye. It uses gene therapy-based platforms, Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence and Optogenetics, to preserve or restore vision in patients with severe degenerative retinal diseases.

TISSIUM

Series D in 2023
TISSIUM is a Paris-based medical device company focused on biodegradable programmable polymer technology for tissue reconstruction and surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. Its non-toxic sealants and adhesives are designed to bind strongly to tissues and provide immediate closure in the body's wet, dynamic environments, enabling rapid wound management across multiple clinical areas. The company builds on intellectual property and research associated with leading researchers Robert Langer and Jeff Karp. These core capabilities support applications in tissue repair and potential localized drug delivery.

Abivax

Post in 2023
Abivax is a France-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize immune responses in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its portfolio aims to address large unmet needs across autoimmune conditions, viral infections, and cancer, with obefazimod in Phase 3 trials for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The company relies on its drug development platforms to advance treatments that modulate the immune system and potentially extend benefits to other inflammatory indications.

Abivax

Post in 2022
Abivax is a France-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize immune responses in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its portfolio aims to address large unmet needs across autoimmune conditions, viral infections, and cancer, with obefazimod in Phase 3 trials for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The company relies on its drug development platforms to advance treatments that modulate the immune system and potentially extend benefits to other inflammatory indications.

Micropep

Series A in 2022
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

TISSIUM

Series C in 2021
TISSIUM is a Paris-based medical device company focused on biodegradable programmable polymer technology for tissue reconstruction and surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. Its non-toxic sealants and adhesives are designed to bind strongly to tissues and provide immediate closure in the body's wet, dynamic environments, enabling rapid wound management across multiple clinical areas. The company builds on intellectual property and research associated with leading researchers Robert Langer and Jeff Karp. These core capabilities support applications in tissue repair and potential localized drug delivery.

Micropep

Series A in 2021
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2020
GenSight Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye. It uses gene therapy-based platforms, Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence and Optogenetics, to preserve or restore vision in patients with severe degenerative retinal diseases.

Enthera

Series A in 2020
Enthera is an Italian biotechnology startup established in October 2016 by BiovelocITA, Professor Paolo Fiorina, and Dr. Francesca D'Addio. The company specializes in developing biotherapeutics aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, with a focus on type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. Enthera's pipeline targets key pathways involved in cell apoptosis in the gut, pancreas, and other organs to combat these intractable conditions effectively.

Epsilen Bio

Seed Round in 2020
Epsilen Bio Srl is a biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy, specializing in the development of transformative therapies for patients with underserved medical conditions. Founded in December 2019, the company focuses on genomic epigenetic silencing, a technique aimed at stably silencing genes that contribute to various pathological processes. By leveraging this innovative approach, Epsilen Bio aims to provide new therapeutic options that address significant gaps in current medical treatments, ultimately enhancing patient care and outcomes.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2020
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2019
GenSight Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye. It uses gene therapy-based platforms, Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence and Optogenetics, to preserve or restore vision in patients with severe degenerative retinal diseases.

TISSIUM

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

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2019
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

Abivax

Post in 2019
Abivax is a France-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize immune responses in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its portfolio aims to address large unmet needs across autoimmune conditions, viral infections, and cancer, with obefazimod in Phase 3 trials for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The company relies on its drug development platforms to advance treatments that modulate the immune system and potentially extend benefits to other inflammatory indications.

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2019
GenSight Biologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of the eye. It uses gene therapy-based platforms, Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence and Optogenetics, to preserve or restore vision in patients with severe degenerative retinal diseases.

Enthera

Seed Round in 2018
Enthera is an Italian biotechnology startup established in October 2016 by BiovelocITA, Professor Paolo Fiorina, and Dr. Francesca D'Addio. The company specializes in developing biotherapeutics aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, with a focus on type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. Enthera's pipeline targets key pathways involved in cell apoptosis in the gut, pancreas, and other organs to combat these intractable conditions effectively.

EryDel

Series B in 2018
EryDel, based in Urbino, has developed a patented technology for drug delivery utilizing erythrocytes, or red blood cells. This innovative approach enables the efficient loading of red blood cells with various therapeutic agents, including drugs, proteins, and nanoparticles, which can be gradually released into the patient's body. The technology enhances treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects, particularly for chronic conditions that typically require daily medication. EryDel's solution has undergone testing in patients suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Additionally, the company provides comprehensive support for the drug delivery process through its specialized device, the "Red Cell Loader," and associated disposable kits. This system aims to streamline blood processing at the point of care, enabling healthcare professionals to deliver therapies for a range of conditions efficiently.

Inventiva Pharma

Post in 2018
Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

Enobraq

Seed Round in 2018
EnobraQ is a start-up established in 2015, originating from a pre-competitive research initiative backed by Toulouse White Biotechnology. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that utilize carbon dioxide as an industrial fermentation feedstock. EnobraQ's solutions address both ecological and economic challenges, targeting a variety of markets, including nutrition, agri-food, cosmetics, pharmacology, and bioplastics. Through its advancements, EnobraQ aims to contribute to sustainable practices in multiple industries by transforming CO2 into valuable products.

Micropep

Series A in 2018
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

Aledia

Series C in 2018
Founded in 2011, Aledia specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on a unique 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. This technology enables efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays for various applications such as general lighting, automotive, displays, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops.

TISSIUM

Series A in 2016
TISSIUM is a Paris-based medical device company focused on biodegradable programmable polymer technology for tissue reconstruction and surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. Its non-toxic sealants and adhesives are designed to bind strongly to tissues and provide immediate closure in the body's wet, dynamic environments, enabling rapid wound management across multiple clinical areas. The company builds on intellectual property and research associated with leading researchers Robert Langer and Jeff Karp. These core capabilities support applications in tissue repair and potential localized drug delivery.

CelluComp

Venture Round in 2016
CelluComp Ltd. is a material science company based in Burntisland, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of biobased materials derived from food processing industry waste streams. Founded in 2004, the company produces Curran, a high-performance material made from nano-cellulose fibers extracted from root vegetables. CelluComp offers a range of products, including Curran paste, slurry, and powders, which are suitable for various applications such as paints, coatings, paper, personal care, and construction materials. Its innovative offerings serve multiple industries and aim to provide environmentally sustainable alternatives by utilizing non-hydrocarbon feedstocks. The company distributes its products across several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and several nations in Europe and the Middle East.

ENYO Pharma

Series A in 2016
ENYO Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Lyon, France, with additional operations in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2014, it focuses on discovering and developing antiviral therapies by studying virus-host interactions within the human protein interaction network and leveraging its drug discovery platform to identify intracellular targets and molecules. The company's pipeline includes EYP001, a lead compound that modulates FXR, aiming to reduce the hepatitis B virus cccDNA reservoir and suppress viral transcription, and EYP002 for preclinical development. It also conducts toxicology testing for antiviral candidates against multiple viruses, including influenza, and pursues additional programs aimed at chronic hepatitis B and other infectious diseases. ENYO collaborates with researchers and institutions in Lyon, including Inserm and related biopole ecosystems, to advance its programs through early-stage clinical development and preclinical studies. The company aims to translate virus-host interaction biology into therapeutics for infectious diseases and related liver and metabolic conditions.

Aledia

Series B in 2015
Founded in 2011, Aledia specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on a unique 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. This technology enables efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays for various applications such as general lighting, automotive, displays, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops.

Twenga

Series A in 2015
Twenga is a global e-commerce platform that delivers traffic acquisition and advertising solutions for online marketplaces. It offers a shopping search engine, price comparison, retargeting, search engine marketing, and product recommendations, along with international exposure to help merchants reach customers across multiple countries. The platform enables advertisers to improve performance and automate advertising investments, connecting buyers with a wide range of products spanning fashion, houseware, games, home improvement, gardening, and more. Twenga serves thousands of clients worldwide and operates teams in Europe, supporting international and local product discovery at competitive prices.

CelluComp

Seed Round in 2013
CelluComp Ltd. is a material science company based in Burntisland, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of biobased materials derived from food processing industry waste streams. Founded in 2004, the company produces Curran, a high-performance material made from nano-cellulose fibers extracted from root vegetables. CelluComp offers a range of products, including Curran paste, slurry, and powders, which are suitable for various applications such as paints, coatings, paper, personal care, and construction materials. Its innovative offerings serve multiple industries and aim to provide environmentally sustainable alternatives by utilizing non-hydrocarbon feedstocks. The company distributes its products across several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and several nations in Europe and the Middle East.

Aledia

Series A in 2013
Founded in 2011, Aledia specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on a unique 3D architecture using gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. This technology enables efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays for various applications such as general lighting, automotive, displays, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops.

ABIONYX Pharma

Series C in 2010
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, currently based in Labege. It specializes in the discovery and development of therapies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) for treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company's primary focus is on developing HDL mimetics to rapidly regress atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead product candidate, CER-001, is a Phase II clinical trial asset designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for treating post-acute coronary syndrome patients and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia patients. Additionally, ABIONYX Pharma has another drug candidate, CER-209, in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases and liver-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis.

Quescom

Venture Round in 2010
QuesCom S.A. is a company based in Sophia Antipolis, France, specializing in the design and manufacture of internet telecommunication systems. Founded in 1999, QuesCom develops a range of products including business communication management portals, GSM gateways, SIM servers, and mobile call servers. The company also offers VoIP technology and network management software, catering to the needs of enterprises and service providers. Through partnerships with leading telecommunications firms, QuesCom aims to enhance communication solutions and streamline business operations.

Sensitive Object

Series B in 2009
Sensitive Object SA is a company specializing in the development of electronic products and touch-interface technology. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Boulogne Billancourt, France, with additional operations in Paris and Singapore, the company focuses on a diverse range of applications including touch screens, consumer electronics, computing, outdoor interactive solutions, access control, home automation, healthcare, industrial control, and interactive digital advertising. Its product offerings encompass touch screens, peripherals, and control panels designed to enhance user interaction across various industries.

EOS (Ethical Oncology Science)

Series A in 2009
EOS is a biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of novel medicines for the treatment of cancer.EOS S.p.A. was founded in June 2006 by Silvano Spinelli, Gabriella Camboni, and Ennio Cavalletti along with Jacques Theurillat. Company’s operations were seed and further financed by founders and by Sofinnova Partners since its inception. EOS is a privately held organization headquartered in Via Monte di Pietà, 1/A, Milano, Italy.

blueKiwi software

Series B in 2009
blueKiwi Software SA specializes in providing enterprise social software tailored for financial firms, high-tech organizations, and professional services agencies. The company's flagship products include blueKiwi 2009, designed for people-centric organizations to foster social networks and collaborative environments among partners, customers, and colleagues, and blueKiwi Pro, which caters specifically to small and medium businesses. In addition to its software solutions, blueKiwi offers strategic consulting and technical services to enhance client operations. The company operates primarily in France and the United Kingdom.

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.

Neosens

Series B in 2009
Neosens SA is a company focused on designing and developing advanced sensor solutions and technologies for monitoring and controlling the quality of water and industrial liquids. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Labege, France, Neosens specializes in microelectronic sensors that measure dissolved oxygen levels and monitor fouling in various liquid environments. Its products find applications in diverse sectors, including cooling systems, heat exchangers, potable and ultra-pure water, industrial boilers, and industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, oil, gas, and petrochemicals. Neosens aims to enhance environmental monitoring and process efficiency through its innovative sensor technologies.

Filao

Venture Round in 2008
Filao publishes, develops, and distributes java based mobile games and java mobile gaming technologies for mass market mobile devices. It specializes in embedded java technologies, wireless games, and entertainment applications. The company serves mobile operators and PDA and handset manufacturers. It distributes its products through shipped, over the air, online, and specialized retail outlets. The company was founded in 2000 as InfraWorlds SA and changed its name to Filao in 2005. Filao is based in Paris, France. As of May 10, 2007, Filao is a subsidiary of Zenops SA.

Neosens

Venture Round in 2008
Neosens SA is a company focused on designing and developing advanced sensor solutions and technologies for monitoring and controlling the quality of water and industrial liquids. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Labege, France, Neosens specializes in microelectronic sensors that measure dissolved oxygen levels and monitor fouling in various liquid environments. Its products find applications in diverse sectors, including cooling systems, heat exchangers, potable and ultra-pure water, industrial boilers, and industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, oil, gas, and petrochemicals. Neosens aims to enhance environmental monitoring and process efficiency through its innovative sensor technologies.

Inside Secure

Series C in 2008
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.

Fovea Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2007
Fovea Pharmaceuticals is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, specializing in the discovery and development of drugs for ocular diseases. Based in Paris, Fovea focuses on creating innovative treatments for various eye conditions, including allergic conjunctivitis, hereditary angioedema, diabetic macular edema, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company's key products include FOV1101 Prednisporin, FOV2302, FOV2304, and FOV2501, which address a range of ocular disorders and associated complications. As of October 2009, Fovea operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi, enhancing its capabilities to deliver effective therapies for vision-related health issues.

Streamezzo

Series C in 2007
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.

Volubill

Series D in 2007
VoluBill S.A. is a provider of real-time monitoring, control, and charging software tailored for communication providers. Founded in 2001 and based in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, the company specializes in solutions for fixed, mobile, and fixed mobile convergent operators. VoluBill's product offerings include CHARGE-IT, which facilitates real-time on-the-network convergent charging and control for data services; CHARGE-IT Service Controller, a platform for network charging, control, and policy enforcement; and CHARGE-IT Dynamic Charging Platform, which supports various charging models such as pre-pay, post-pay, and now-pay for data services.

Purple Labs

Series A in 2007
Purple Labs SA is a software development company specializing in mobile Linux solutions for real-time operating systems and Linux-based mobile devices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Le Bourget du Lac, France, the company provides a comprehensive software suite known as The Mobile Linux Platform, designed to assist manufacturers in developing mobile feature phones. This suite includes an application suite tailored for 3G feature phones, as well as browser and messaging applications. Additionally, Purple Labs offers the Purple Magic, a 3G Linux feature phone that supports video telephony, music playback, high-speed internet browsing, and video streaming. The company also provides services such as application integration and development, customization of Linux support packages, hardware design, and product industrialization. With a presence in various countries including the United States, China, and South Korea, Purple Labs aims to help phone manufacturers transition from legacy operating systems to flexible and scalable Linux platforms, enabling them to meet market demands efficiently.

Inside Secure

Series B in 2007
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.

Diatos

Series D in 2007
Diatos is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Paris, France with two subsidiaries in Leuven, Belgium and in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. Diatos is focused on the research, development and marketing of new versions of existing anti-cancer chemotherapeutic drugs with enhanced tumor targeting or improved biodistribution. Diatos has built its portfolio of drugs and drug candidates through a strategy of license acquisitions as well as an internal research and development activity based on its prodrug technologies, Vectocell® and Tumor-Selective Prodrug (TSP).

blueKiwi software

Series A in 2007
blueKiwi Software SA specializes in providing enterprise social software tailored for financial firms, high-tech organizations, and professional services agencies. The company's flagship products include blueKiwi 2009, designed for people-centric organizations to foster social networks and collaborative environments among partners, customers, and colleagues, and blueKiwi Pro, which caters specifically to small and medium businesses. In addition to its software solutions, blueKiwi offers strategic consulting and technical services to enhance client operations. The company operates primarily in France and the United Kingdom.

ABIONYX Pharma

Series B in 2006
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, currently based in Labege. It specializes in the discovery and development of therapies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) for treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company's primary focus is on developing HDL mimetics to rapidly regress atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead product candidate, CER-001, is a Phase II clinical trial asset designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for treating post-acute coronary syndrome patients and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia patients. Additionally, ABIONYX Pharma has another drug candidate, CER-209, in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases and liver-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis.

Domain Therapeutics

Series C in 2006
Domain Therapeutics SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France, focused on the discovery and early development of therapeutic drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are key drug targets in various diseases. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in developing small molecules for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders and cancer. It employs its proprietary technology platform, DTect-All, which enables the identification of orthosteric and allosteric ligands, including Silent Allosteric Modulators (SAMs) that are challenging to discover using conventional methods. In addition, Domain Therapeutics offers BioSens-All, a platform to explore the signaling complexities associated with GPCR activation, enhancing its ability to address difficult targets, such as orphan and peptidic GPCRs.

Oxxius

Series B in 2006
Oxxius SA is a laser design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lannion, France. The company specializes in developing, designing, and producing diode-pumped solid-state lasers and laser diode modules across a range of wavelengths, from ultraviolet to near-infrared. Oxxius offers products that cater to various applications, including fluorescence analysis, interferometry, Raman spectroscopy, and non-destructive testing. Its innovative, patented solid-state laser architecture provides notable advancements in compactness, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, along with exceptional spectral and spatial beam characteristics. The company's laser solutions are utilized in sectors such as life sciences, analytics, and manufacturing, serving both research and industrial customers. Oxxius markets its products through a network of distributors across multiple countries, including the United States, Germany, China, and Japan, among others. Through its commitment to quality and customer service, Oxxius aims to drive disruptive innovations in the field of bio-photonics and related instrumentation.

Varioptic

Series C in 2006
Varioptic SA, founded in 2002 and based in Lyon, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of adjustable lens solutions, particularly electrically controlled optical liquid lenses. The company offers a range of products including variable focus liquid lenses, autofocus lens modules, and microscope autofocus modules, which are utilized across various sectors such as industrial, biometrics, medical, and consumer applications. To ensure its technological leadership, Varioptic invests significantly in research and development, focusing on innovative products and advancements in optical technology. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors and operates as a subsidiary of Invenios France SAS.

Streamezzo

Series B in 2006
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.

Fovea Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2005
Fovea Pharmaceuticals is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, specializing in the discovery and development of drugs for ocular diseases. Based in Paris, Fovea focuses on creating innovative treatments for various eye conditions, including allergic conjunctivitis, hereditary angioedema, diabetic macular edema, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company's key products include FOV1101 Prednisporin, FOV2302, FOV2304, and FOV2501, which address a range of ocular disorders and associated complications. As of October 2009, Fovea operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi, enhancing its capabilities to deliver effective therapies for vision-related health issues.

ABIONYX Pharma

Series A in 2005
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a French biopharmaceutical company established in 2005, currently based in Labege. It specializes in the discovery and development of therapies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) for treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company's primary focus is on developing HDL mimetics to rapidly regress atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead product candidate, CER-001, is a Phase II clinical trial asset designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for treating post-acute coronary syndrome patients and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia patients. Additionally, ABIONYX Pharma has another drug candidate, CER-209, in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases and liver-related conditions such as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis.

Filao

Venture Round in 2005
Filao publishes, develops, and distributes java based mobile games and java mobile gaming technologies for mass market mobile devices. It specializes in embedded java technologies, wireless games, and entertainment applications. The company serves mobile operators and PDA and handset manufacturers. It distributes its products through shipped, over the air, online, and specialized retail outlets. The company was founded in 2000 as InfraWorlds SA and changed its name to Filao in 2005. Filao is based in Paris, France. As of May 10, 2007, Filao is a subsidiary of Zenops SA.

Endotis

Series A in 2005
Endotis discovers, develops, and manufactures cardiovascular therapeutics. The company also discovers and develops small-glyco drugs for applications in thrombosis, oncology, and hematology areas. Its portfolio of products includes EP217609, a neutralizable anti-coagulant for managing extracorporeal blood circulation during open-heart surgery; FondaParinux, an injectable drug for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism; and an oral anti-coagulant for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Endotis was founded in 2003 and is based in Romainville, France.

Sefas Innovation

Venture Round in 2005
Founded in 1991, Sefas Innovation specializes in collaborative document composition and production software. Headquartered in Paris, France, with offices in the UK and US, it supports over 80 staff globally. Its Open Print software suite enables Fortune 500 companies across financial services, banking, insurance, utilities, telecoms, and public sectors to design, compose, and produce personalized B2C documents from multiple data sources.

Filao

Venture Round in 2005
Filao publishes, develops, and distributes java based mobile games and java mobile gaming technologies for mass market mobile devices. It specializes in embedded java technologies, wireless games, and entertainment applications. The company serves mobile operators and PDA and handset manufacturers. It distributes its products through shipped, over the air, online, and specialized retail outlets. The company was founded in 2000 as InfraWorlds SA and changed its name to Filao in 2005. Filao is based in Paris, France. As of May 10, 2007, Filao is a subsidiary of Zenops SA.

Volubill

Series C in 2005
VoluBill S.A. is a provider of real-time monitoring, control, and charging software tailored for communication providers. Founded in 2001 and based in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, the company specializes in solutions for fixed, mobile, and fixed mobile convergent operators. VoluBill's product offerings include CHARGE-IT, which facilitates real-time on-the-network convergent charging and control for data services; CHARGE-IT Service Controller, a platform for network charging, control, and policy enforcement; and CHARGE-IT Dynamic Charging Platform, which supports various charging models such as pre-pay, post-pay, and now-pay for data services.

Sensitive Object

Series A in 2004
Sensitive Object SA is a company specializing in the development of electronic products and touch-interface technology. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Boulogne Billancourt, France, with additional operations in Paris and Singapore, the company focuses on a diverse range of applications including touch screens, consumer electronics, computing, outdoor interactive solutions, access control, home automation, healthcare, industrial control, and interactive digital advertising. Its product offerings encompass touch screens, peripherals, and control panels designed to enhance user interaction across various industries.

Oxxius

Series A in 2004
Oxxius SA is a laser design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lannion, France. The company specializes in developing, designing, and producing diode-pumped solid-state lasers and laser diode modules across a range of wavelengths, from ultraviolet to near-infrared. Oxxius offers products that cater to various applications, including fluorescence analysis, interferometry, Raman spectroscopy, and non-destructive testing. Its innovative, patented solid-state laser architecture provides notable advancements in compactness, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, along with exceptional spectral and spatial beam characteristics. The company's laser solutions are utilized in sectors such as life sciences, analytics, and manufacturing, serving both research and industrial customers. Oxxius markets its products through a network of distributors across multiple countries, including the United States, Germany, China, and Japan, among others. Through its commitment to quality and customer service, Oxxius aims to drive disruptive innovations in the field of bio-photonics and related instrumentation.

Innate Pharma

Series C in 2004
Innate Pharma S.A. is a biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on discovering and developing therapeutic antibodies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company specializes in first-in-class immunotherapy drug candidates that target receptors and pathways controlling innate immunity. Its product pipeline includes Monalizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor in Phase II trials for advanced solid tumors, and Lacutamab, an anti-KIR3DL2 antibody in Phase II trials for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Other notable candidates include IPH5201, a CD39-targeting antibody in Phase I trials, and IPH5301, a CD73-blocking antibody in preclinical development. Innate Pharma utilizes its proprietary ANKET platform to create innovative therapies and has established licensing and collaboration agreements with major pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 1999, Innate Pharma continues to advance its mission of harnessing the innate immune system to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

Domain Therapeutics

Series B in 2004
Domain Therapeutics SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France, focused on the discovery and early development of therapeutic drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are key drug targets in various diseases. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in developing small molecules for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders and cancer. It employs its proprietary technology platform, DTect-All, which enables the identification of orthosteric and allosteric ligands, including Silent Allosteric Modulators (SAMs) that are challenging to discover using conventional methods. In addition, Domain Therapeutics offers BioSens-All, a platform to explore the signaling complexities associated with GPCR activation, enhancing its ability to address difficult targets, such as orphan and peptidic GPCRs.

Varioptic

Series B in 2004
Varioptic SA, founded in 2002 and based in Lyon, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of adjustable lens solutions, particularly electrically controlled optical liquid lenses. The company offers a range of products including variable focus liquid lenses, autofocus lens modules, and microscope autofocus modules, which are utilized across various sectors such as industrial, biometrics, medical, and consumer applications. To ensure its technological leadership, Varioptic invests significantly in research and development, focusing on innovative products and advancements in optical technology. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors and operates as a subsidiary of Invenios France SAS.

Infra Worlds

Series A in 2004
InfraWorlds is an innovative French startup specializing in embedded Java technologies and solutions for wireless phones. Its technological competencies, coupled with unrivalled graphic creativity, have earned the company a solid reputation among the main players in this booming sector. Built around a team of dedicated professionals, which is soon to be expanded, InfraWorlds is today consolidating its lead in the fast-growing global wireless entertainment market.

Varioptic

Series A in 2003
Varioptic SA, founded in 2002 and based in Lyon, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of adjustable lens solutions, particularly electrically controlled optical liquid lenses. The company offers a range of products including variable focus liquid lenses, autofocus lens modules, and microscope autofocus modules, which are utilized across various sectors such as industrial, biometrics, medical, and consumer applications. To ensure its technological leadership, Varioptic invests significantly in research and development, focusing on innovative products and advancements in optical technology. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors and operates as a subsidiary of Invenios France SAS.

Domain Therapeutics

Series A in 2002
Domain Therapeutics SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France, focused on the discovery and early development of therapeutic drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are key drug targets in various diseases. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in developing small molecules for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders and cancer. It employs its proprietary technology platform, DTect-All, which enables the identification of orthosteric and allosteric ligands, including Silent Allosteric Modulators (SAMs) that are challenging to discover using conventional methods. In addition, Domain Therapeutics offers BioSens-All, a platform to explore the signaling complexities associated with GPCR activation, enhancing its ability to address difficult targets, such as orphan and peptidic GPCRs.

Innate Pharma

Series B in 2002
Innate Pharma S.A. is a biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on discovering and developing therapeutic antibodies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company specializes in first-in-class immunotherapy drug candidates that target receptors and pathways controlling innate immunity. Its product pipeline includes Monalizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor in Phase II trials for advanced solid tumors, and Lacutamab, an anti-KIR3DL2 antibody in Phase II trials for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Other notable candidates include IPH5201, a CD39-targeting antibody in Phase I trials, and IPH5301, a CD73-blocking antibody in preclinical development. Innate Pharma utilizes its proprietary ANKET platform to create innovative therapies and has established licensing and collaboration agreements with major pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 1999, Innate Pharma continues to advance its mission of harnessing the innate immune system to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

Innate Pharma

Series A in 2000
Innate Pharma S.A. is a biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on discovering and developing therapeutic antibodies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company specializes in first-in-class immunotherapy drug candidates that target receptors and pathways controlling innate immunity. Its product pipeline includes Monalizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor in Phase II trials for advanced solid tumors, and Lacutamab, an anti-KIR3DL2 antibody in Phase II trials for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Other notable candidates include IPH5201, a CD39-targeting antibody in Phase I trials, and IPH5301, a CD73-blocking antibody in preclinical development. Innate Pharma utilizes its proprietary ANKET platform to create innovative therapies and has established licensing and collaboration agreements with major pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 1999, Innate Pharma continues to advance its mission of harnessing the innate immune system to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

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.
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