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BNP Paribas Développement

Corporate VC

Paris · 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.

Invests inSector AgnosticEuropeFranceParis

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Paris, FR
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1986
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$2.5B
Tracked investments
17

Team · 7 people

from public directories
Benjamin Foretin
Rémy Juvenon· Investorin

What they invest in

from 16 of 17 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×4Deep Tech ×3Hardware ×3Healthtech ×3IoT ×3Circular Economy ×2Digital Health ×2

HQs:France×11European Union×1

Investments · 17 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 22023 · 12022 · 12020 · 22017 · 110 dated

Actilityactility.comin✓ verified

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 CapitalCreadevFoxconn Technology GroupIdinvest PartnersSwisscom VenturesBosch Ventures+6 more

Antabioantabio.cominJan 2024✓ verified

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 FundIRDI SORIDEC GestionOmnes Capital

Cubynthecubyn.comin𝕏✓ verified

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 PartnersPartech Ventures

Ingage Memsingage-mems.comin✓ verified

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

DESKiheartfocus.aiJun 2025 · $6M

HeartFocus develops AI-guided cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) software that enables healthcare professionals such as nurses and family medicine residents to acquire diagnostic echo images.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsSerenaBetter AngleGood Only Venturesmakesense

Hprobehprobe.cominFeb 2020

Hprobe designs, manufactures, and markets automated wafer-level testing equipment for magnetic devices such as MRAM and magnetic sensors, using a patented 3D magnetic field generator technology.

Deep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSemiconductorsGrenoble, FR

Siamak Salimy(Founder)in

Co-investorsTEL Venture Capital, Inc.HTGF

Lactipslactips.cominNov 2024

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

Lifeazlifeaz.comFeb 2026

Raised 13 million euros with the goal of saving 1,000 lives within five years.

Co-investorsGO CapitalXAngeBNP ParibasMirova

PayLeadpaylead.frinSeries A · Mar 2020 · $7M

Paylead operates a platform that turns bank transaction data into shopping and loyalty services embedded in banking apps and payment experiences, connecting financial institutions and retailers.

Data & InfrastructureFintechMarketing Tech

Charles de Gastines(Chief Executive Officer)inCharles Maillet(Chief Operating Officer)inChristelle Yalap-Marcos(Chief Financial Officer)inGaspar Euvrard(Chief Product & Strategy Officer)inJérémy Cohen-Solal(Chief Technical Officer)inAlexis de Fontenay(Chief Revenue Officer)in

Co-investorsSIDE-Capital

Poppinswearepoppins.comin

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

Poppinspoppins.ioin𝕏May 2025

Poppins is a clinically validated digital medical device for children aged 7-11 with dyslexia and reading difficulties.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechParis, FR

Co-investorsKurma PartnersTechstarsVerve VenturesBpifranceEurazeo

Prettopretto.frPre-Seed · Oct 2017 · $2M

Pretto is a French online mortgage broker (courtier en crédit immobilier) that helps homebuyers build their loan applications, compare offers, and negotiate with banks to secure home financing.

FintechMarketplacesPropTech

Co-investorsSerenaAlvenBlackFin Capital PartnersBlackFin TechEurazeo

Sekoiasekoia.ioin𝕏May 2023 · $37.5M

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 CapitalSeventure PartnersSTATION FBpifranceOmnes CapitalRevaia

Sensomesensome.comin

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 FundPartech VenturesIdinvest Partners

Sogetrelsogetrel.frin𝕏

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

Spliosplio.comin𝕏Sep 2022

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 CapitalSWEN Capital Partners

Zoovzoov.eu𝕏

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has BNP Paribas Développement made?
BNP Paribas Développement has 17 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
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

Serena

Serena is a French venture capital firm founded in 2008 that backs innovative, ambitious entrepreneurs building global category leaders, pairing capital with a large operating team through its PALM platform.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $15M
Motier Ventures

Motier Ventures is the venture family office of the Houzé family (Groupe Galeries Lafayette), acting as a value-added business angel that backs early-stage founders across several technology sectors.

$330K – $3.3M
Emblem

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.

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