BNP Paribas Développement
Corporate VCParis · Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
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Investment thesis
BNP Paribas Développement supports the growth and succession planning of SMEs and mid-market enterprises with demonstrated profitability and revenue between €10M and €100M, taking minority shareholdings with individual investments ranging from €1M to €20M. Since 2016, the firm has also backed high-potential startups developing new technologies or use cases. The investment approach emphasizes sustainable economic development, local economic fabric strengthening, and ESG engagement with portfolio entrepreneurs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 12 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4IoT ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Circular Economy ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2AgTech ×1
HQs:France×7European Union×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 14 dated
Actility provides industrial-grade connectivity solutions for low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, serving service providers and MVNOs with LoRaWAN and cellular technologies through its ThingPark platform.
AgTechCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Olivier Hersent(Co-founder & CEO)inAlper Yegin(CTO)in
Co-investorsRobert Bosch Venture CapitalCiscoCreadevFoxconn Technology GroupIdinvest PartnersSwisscom Ventures+7 more
Antabio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel antibacterial treatments for drug-resistant, Gram-negative bacterial infections identified as critical priorities by the WHO and CDC, with a focus on life-threatening hospital-acquired infections.
BiotechHealthtech
Marc Lemonnier(Chief Executive Officer)inRienk Pypstra(Chief Medical Officer)Gordon Waldron(Chief Financial Officer)inMagdalena Zalacain(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investorsAMR Action Fund
Cubyn operates a logistics and fulfillment platform offering multi-channel parcel delivery, automated storage solutions, B2B shipment services, and freight delivery.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Edouard Chabrol(CEO)inEhab El Akel(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsDN CapitalEurazeoFuse Venture Partners
iNGage develops high-performance navigation sensors based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology for high-volume applications.
Deep TechHardwareRoboticsSemiconductors
Philippe ROBERT(Chief Executive Officer)inBertrand GAUTHERON(Chief Operating Officer)inVincent GAFF(Chief Business Officer)in
Co-investorsSupernova Invest360 CapitalCEA Investissement
Lactips produces natural, biobased polymers derived from protein that are biodegradable and water-soluble, addressing microplastic pollution across industrial applications.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsSaint-Paul-en-Jarez, FR
Co-investorsDiamond Edge VenturesBlue Ocean Capital GroupBpifranceDemeterGO CapitalSWEN Capital Partners
Raised 13 million euros with the goal of saving 1,000 lives within five years.
Co-investorsGO CapitalXAngeBNP ParibasMirova
Poppins operates a peer-to-peer rental marketplace where individuals, professionals, and local shops in the same neighborhood lend and rent everyday objects, with booking, owner messaging, and a guarantee system handled in one app.
Circular EconomyConsumerMarketplaces
Lucie Basch(Cofondatrice)inFranco Prontera(Cofondateur)inJonas Mallisse(Cofondateur)in
Co-investorsAFI VenturesKima VenturesEurazeoKurma PartnersVerve Ventures
Sekoia offers a security operations center (SOC) platform that uses autonomous AI agents to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats, along with threat intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSRennes, FR
David Bizeul(Founder)in
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalBpifranceOmnes CapitalRevaia
Sensome develops medical technology solutions at the intersection of engineering and life sciences, focusing on healthcare applications.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsKurma PartnersParis-Saclay Seed FundIdinvest Partners
Sogetrel is a French integrator of connected infrastructure and digital services, working on smart-city and connected-territory projects such as urban hypervision and supervision systems.
Construction TechGovTechIoT
Co-investorsAndera Partners
Splio provides predictive customer relationship management and marketing orchestration software that anticipates customer purchase intentions and personalizes messaging across channels to increase customer lifetime value.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsElaiaBpifranceRing Capital
Fifteen (Zoov by Fifteen) is a European company providing bike-sharing and long-term bike rental systems for towns and cities, including electric bikes, charging stations, user access apps, an operator control centre, and a data analysis platform.
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsRoad VenturesC4 VenturesDaphni
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLifeaz · eu-startups.com · Feb 12, 2026
Splio · splio.com · Sep 23, 2025
Poppins · finsmes.com · Apr 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BNP Paribas Développement invest at?
- BNP Paribas Développement invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does BNP Paribas Développement focus on?
- BNP Paribas Développement focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BNP Paribas Développement located?
- BNP Paribas Développement is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does BNP Paribas Développement lead rounds?
- Yes, BNP Paribas Développement leads investment rounds.
Co-investors · 3
Motier Ventures is a Paris-based business angel investor backed by the family behind Groupe Galeries Lafayette, supporting early-stage founders across multiple technology sectors.
Serena is a France-based venture capital firm founded in 2008 by entrepreneurs to support founders, with more than half of its team being operators who have founded or led companies.
Emblem is a European venture capital firm that has raised $100m to invest exclusively at the pre-seed stage, backing early-stage founders and helping them reach Series A.
Firms observed investing alongside BNP Paribas Développement, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with BNP Paribas Développement's recorded portfolio.
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