Kayrros
Kayrros is a Paris-based environmental intelligence company that leverages satellite data, AI, and advanced analytics to monitor climate-related risks
Location: Paris, France
Country: France
Nimesis Technology
Nimesis Technology, founded in 2008 and based in Mecleuves, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of smart actuators and mechanisms for the space industry. Leveraging expertise in Shape Memory Alloy technology, Nimesis offers a range of high-performance, compact, and reliable actuators suitable for various space applications, including satellites, launchers, and rovers.
Location: Mecleuves, Grand Est, France
Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space, a division of Airbus SE, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced aerospace and defense systems. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the division delivers a wide range of products and services, including satellites, spacecraft, and launch vehicles, to customers worldwide.
Location: Toulouse, France
Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales Group and Leonardo, stands as a prominent player in the global space industry. With a diverse portfolio encompassing telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, and space exploration, the company contributes significantly to both commercial and governmental space endeavors.
Location: Cannes, France
Sirius Space Services
Sirius Space Services, established in 2020, is a French aerospace company dedicated to developing reusable launch vehicles for small satellites. With a focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness, the company aims to strengthen Europe's strategic independence in space access
Absolut System
Absolut System is a leading provider of advanced cryogenic technologies and thermal management solutions for space, defense, and industrial applications. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative cooling systems, cryogenic propulsion technologies, and high-performance thermal insulation solutions for extreme environments.
Location: Seyssinet-Pariset, France
Vincent Luciani
Vincent Luciani leverages his extensive experience in data services and AI to support innovative startups in the technology sector. His investments reflect a commitment to advancing business and financial software solutions.
Location: France
Thibaud Elzière
Thibaud Elzière is a French entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for co-founding Fotolia, which was acquired by Adobe for €800 million. He established eFounders, now Hexa, a startup studio that has launched around 40 startups, including unicorns like Front, Spendesk, and Aircall. As an angel investor, Elzière has invested in approximately 100 startups, with notable investments in Algolia, Notion, and Hugging Face. His ventures span various industries, including SaaS, artificial intelligence, space technology, automotive innovation, and luxury real estate.
BSV Ventures
BSV Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on science-based entrepreneurship in the Baltics and broader Europe. It backs proof-of-concept and seed-stage startups in deep tech, life sciences, and dual-use sectors, with strong alignment to NATO strategic technology areas.
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Turenne Capital
Turenne Capital is an independent private equity firm owned by its management team, with nearly €2 billion in assets under management. The firm supports companies, start-ups, SMEs, and mid-caps with equity financing at each stage of their development throughout France. Turenne Capital draws on sector expertise and dedicated teams in healthcare, industrial and deep tech startups, hospitality, B2B services for engineering players, and environmental services sectors. With a mission-driven approach since 2023, the firm actively supports its portfolio companies in their CSR initiatives, promoting the sharing of value creation.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
iXO Private Equity
iXO Private Equity is an independent private equity firm wholly owned by its management team. Based in Toulouse, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Lyon, the firm invests in equity in small and mid-cap companies (SMEs-ETIs) in the Greater South of France (South-East and South-West) and the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes region. With nearly 30 years of experience, iXO Private Equity is committed to long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies, supported by a multidisciplinary committee of experts.
Location: Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Karista
Karista is an independent early-stage venture capital firm based in Paris, France. Over the past two decades, Karista has invested in more than 100 companies, supporting ambitious entrepreneurs in sectors such as Health, Digital, Technology, and NewSpace. The firm emphasizes providing more than just capital, offering mentorship, resources, and a strong network to help portfolio companies grow and succeed.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France