TechnoFounders
Venture studioPre-Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
TechnoFounders backs deeptech ventures that translate scientific research into concrete, scalable industrial solutions serving fundamental societal needs. It gives investors the ability to steer the use of science toward virtuous industrial ventures, with an emphasis on sustainable production, healthcare, and industrial sovereignty. Its portfolio spans anti-drone security and space technology, AI-based physical-space analytics, medical devices, sustainable agricultural technologies, synthetic diamond production for quantum applications, and satellite propulsion. The firm supports companies from their scientific origins through to industrial deployment and market growth.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 8 of 13 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×4AgTech ×3Hardware ×3Cleantech ×2Medical Devices ×2Defense Tech ×1Digital Health ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:France×6
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBLISS Ecospray develops vineyard spraying equipment based on its face-to-face air-confined ("aéroconfinée") technology, which reduces spray drift in air and soil by over 90% and cuts input use by up to 30%.
AgTechCleantechHardware
CERBAIR builds radiofrequency-based counter-drone systems for detecting, characterizing, and neutralizing malicious drones, serving armed forces, law enforcement, government sites, critical infrastructure, and large events.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
CVD production of high-purity synthetic diamonds for quantum computing and sensing applications.
HiQuTe Diamond produces ultra-high-quality synthetic diamond plates and wafers, including boron-doped, ultra-pure, and NV-center diamonds, for use in electronics, quantum computing, and quantum sensing.
Deep TechNew MaterialsQuantum Computing
ION-X develops ionic liquid electrospray thrusters, a plug-and-play propulsion system for small satellites and constellations in Low Earth Orbit, based on patented nanoscience technology from CNRS.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechSaclay, FR
Co-investorsExpansion Ventures
Agroecological, technology-driven modular farming solutions integrating robotics, IoT, and precision agriculture for small-scale farmers.
Les Fermes Debout builds modern agroecological market-garden farms that grow over 70 varieties of organic vegetables on 20-hectare sites, using a rail-mounted robotic gantry and farm-management software to handle repetitive tasks.
AgTechFoodTechRobotics
Plasana develops a portable cold plasma medical device for the non-invasive treatment of chronic wounds such as venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Medical device (Tensi+) using biofeedback and neuromodulation to treat overactive bladder non-invasively.
Tensi+ is a medical device used for the treatment of overactive bladder.
Digital HealthMedical Devices
Plant care technology using controlled UV light to stimulate natural crop defenses and reduce chemical treatments.
UV Boosting develops UV-light technology applied to crops such as grapevines to stimulate plant health, reduce disease and lower the use of phytosanitary inputs.
AgTechCleantech
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TechnoFounders made?
- TechnoFounders has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does TechnoFounders invest at?
- TechnoFounders invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does TechnoFounders focus on?
- TechnoFounders focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Space Tech.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPortrait de Sébastien Wuidart, managing partner financement au sein de Technofounders 🎬
Technofounders · Sébastien Wuidart
AperoTalk avec Olivier Le Blainvaux, CEO de TechnoFOUNDERS
Le Wagon · Olivier Le Blainvaux
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