Bpifrance (Banque Publique d’Investissement)
- Country: Europe
- Industries: Innovation, Space Technology, Sustainability, Technology
- Type: Sovereign Funds & Government Capital
- Headquarters: Paris, France
Description: Bpifrance is a French public investment bank dedicated to supporting the growth and innovation of French companies. It was established through the merger of several public entities, including OSEO, CDC Entreprises, and the Strategic Investment Fund (FSI). Bpifrance offers a range of services such as financing, investment, and export credit insurance to bolster the competitiveness of French enterprises.
Contact:
- Website: https://www.bpifrance.com/
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Key People:
- Nicolas Dufourcq,
- Paul-François Fournier,
- Olivier Martinez,
- Romain Serman,
- Chahra Louafi,
Portfolio:
Stage Focus: Pre-Seed, Seed
Geographical Focus: 272
External Info: Through programs like Definvest, PSPC, and France 2030, Bpifrance backs high-impact deeptech, aerospace, defense, and dual-use startups.It invests directly (e.g., The Exploration Company, Anywaves, Unseenlabs) and via specialized funds such as Expansion Ventures or Karista.Bpifrance supports ventures through a mix of non-dilutive instruments (grants, loans) and equity/co-investments, often in tandem with private capital.It's central to France’s SpaceTech ecosystem and aligns with European Commission sovereignty goals.