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5,000+ entrepreneurs met

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500+ startups supported

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150+ loans from €100K to €700K

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15+ investments via our philanthropic fund RAISE Phiture

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A community of over 100 pro bono consultants and coaches

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Since its launch in 2015, our philanthropic accelerator, RAISE Sherpas, has been providing pro bono support to startups in the post-seed and pre-series B phase, a pivotal stage in the life of these young companies.

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RAISE Sherpas is a 100% free accelerator positioned between the Seed funding and the series B that offers various support programs and financing to help French startups in their development.

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Mentoring

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WorkshopS & C-suite clubs

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Business connections

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PHITURE

Phiture is the first fund that makes equity investments in startups and gives back 100% of the return to society through NGOs, Organizations, Foundations, Impact Loan Funds, etc.

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Targets

  • Startups pre-Seed to series B
  • French Tech and low-tech projects
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  • €50K to €150K

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Our team

Anne-Sophie Gervais

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Noé Gersanois

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Laure Gutierrez

Community lead

Louise Colin

Partnerships lead

Maxime Lavoine

Venture Loans & Philanthropic Investor

Samuel Boggio

Venture Loans & Philanthropic Investor

Eugénie Cuny

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HELIOS

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Helios is an eco-bank with a transparent model that addresses the sustainable savings market. Helios offers users a smart current account to track and reduce their carbon footprint, invest in green savings products, or key sectors of the ecological transition to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.
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CARSO

Exited in November 2021
Founded in 1992 by its current Chairman and majority shareholder Bruno Schnepp. The group is one of Europe's leading providers of analytical services, with 25 laboratories in France and 6 sites across Europe. The Group operates mainly in the construction and industrial hygiene, water and environment, agri-food, energy, minerals, forensics and pharmaceuticals/cosmetics sectors. It operates across the entire value chain (collection, sampling, transport and logistics, analysis, preparation of results).
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BERGAMOTTE

Exited in July 2021
Flower and plant delivery
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FINFROG

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Finfrog offers consumer micro-loans of between €300 and €1,000 for periods of 3 to 6 months. The offer is almost 10 times cheaper than a bank overdraft, with no hidden charges.
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ACTEON

Exited in October 2018
A company specializing in equipment for the dental and medical sectors, with 80% of sales generated internationally. Business based on several high value-added market segments: dental equipment, dental imaging systems, consumables, endoscopic equipment. Presence across the entire value chain, from research to the marketing of innovative products. Manufacturing at 4 production sites in Europe, each dedicated to a specific category, and marketing of ranges via a wide network of distributors, international importers or OEMs.
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CASTALIE

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Castalie, created in 2011, addresses the problem of bottled water, offering microfiltered water fountains for cafés, hotels, restaurants (CHR) and businesses (B2B).
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EFOR

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EFOR is a consulting firm specializing in the healthcare sector, particularly in engineering, quality and regulatory compliance.
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EPSA

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The EPSA Group is a consulting firm specializing in improving operational performance.
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WOONOZ

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Woonoz, founded in 2005, is an EdTech company and France's market leader in online spelling and expression training through its Projet Voltaire and Certificat Voltaire products.
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GRENELLE

In renovation
Acquisition of a private mansion from the French State, through a 99-year emphyteutic lease. The building will be completely renovated and relet at the price of the best inner-city assets in Paris.
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Bene Bono (ex Hors Normes)

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Bene Bono (ex Hors-Normes) recovers from French organic producers the fruits and vegetables refused by the traditional distribution channels because of their appearance, in order to revalue them in the form of baskets delivered to individuals, at a price up to 40% lower than in stores.
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JABMO

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Founded in 2013 by Nick Heys, Jabmo markets SaaS "account based marketing (ABM)" software (execution, management and automation of marketing tasks) for major industrial accounts.
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COLLEGE DE PARIS

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Collège de Paris is a private higher education group with some twenty establishments in France and abroad, and a strong focus on work-study programs for young people (72% of sales).
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WENOW

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WeNow, founded in 2014, is a carbon-neutral solution. The company markets a connected box that measures and reduces the fuel consumption of corporate vehicle fleets. It also provides climate training and carries out carbon assessments.
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TRI-O-GREENWISHES

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TGW is the independent leader in the management of non-hazardous industrial waste for companies in the service sector in the Paris region. The company is able to provide innovative, agile and structured solutions to the problem of waste management in companies.
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COGELEC

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A supplier of access control and GSM intercom solutions, Cogelec is an undisputed leader in France. The group caters mainly to the multi-family housing market.
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RESPIRE

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Respire is a hygiene-beauty brand offering a limited range of high-end, natural products, made in France and with a strong visual identity. The company has succeeded in creating a real buzz thanks to the founder's engaging videos, which promote responsible consumption values.
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WORLDIA

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Worldia is a B2B2C custom travel creation tool. The company provides its B2B partners with a turnkey platform allowing them to create end-to-end customized trips for their customers (accommodations, transportation, activities, and flights), in a matter of minutes.
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CLINIQUE DES CHAMPS ELYSEES

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The Clinique des Champs Elysées is now positioned as a reference and leader in France, with top-of-the-range reception facilities and a wider range of aesthetic medicine treatments than its competitors.
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Serenium

Exited in May 2016
A network specializing in funeral services, whose business is based on the 2 main pillars of funeral services and marble work, as well as a number of complementary activities such as funeral contracts and cremation (still in their infancy).services are marketed through a range of local brands, each with a strong historical reputation, and a common, coherent visual identity is established through an umbrella brand approach. Branches are wholly-owned, so as to control service quality within the network.
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VIRTUO

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Virtuo revolutionizes the car rental industry by offering an unparalleled user experience entirely from the customer's cell phone.
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WEMAINTAIN

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WeMaintain is an innovative elevator maintenance and facility management service for buildings. By putting technicians back at the center of the value chain and using technology, the company is improving satisfaction in the maintenance market.
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Welcome To The Jungle

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The media dedicated to employment whose mission is to accompany each person in his or her professional development: Triple value proposition:
- employer brand: creation of content for employers (editorial videos)
- access to a channel of qualified candidates
- access to a management tool for managers offer
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WAAT

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Waat is a French operator of charging stations for electric vehicles, aimed at condominiums, commercial buildings, landlords and real estate developers.
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VIVALTO VIE

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Vivalto Vie, founded in 2015 by Daniel Caille, is a network of human-sized senior residences located mainly in rural areas in France, Ireland and Spain. The company continued its Europeanization by acquiring Vivalto Home in Belgium.
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VINCENNES

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Office complex with a total floor area of around 7,000 m², comprising 2 buildings with 4 and 6 storeys, 3 basement levels and several terraces and planted patios. The light-filled premises enjoy views of the Château de Vincennes. The light-filled premises enjoy views of the Château de Vincennes.
The building also features 58 basement parking spaces, a gym lit by a large glass roof on the 1st basement level, and bicycle storage.

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SOCOMORE

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The Socomore group designs, manufactures and markets specialty chemicals dedicated to metal and composite surfaces, mainly for the aerospace industry.
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TUCOENERGIE

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TucoEnergie, founded in 2009, markets and installs a complete energy renovation solution (heat pumps, water heaters, etc.) and clean energy production (photovoltaic panels) for private customers. The digital solution developed by the Group is designed to make energy-efficient home renovation more accessible and mass-market.
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SITES

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SITES is an engineering company specializing in infrastructure monitoring in a variety of industries, including low-carbon energy, transportation infrastructure, sensitive industries, sustainable cities and natural surroundings, and defense and research centers.
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QUESTEL

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Questel is a consulting, publishing and distribution company specializing in intellectual property solutions and services.
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TALIS

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Talis Education Group, founded in 1978, is a network of higher education schools, mainly part-time, with 3,500 students.
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OUI CARE

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Founded in 1996, Oui Care is France's leading homecare provider.
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Stockly

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Stockly allows e-tailers to continue selling when they are out of stock, by having the product shipped by another seller in the Stockly network.
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Strapi

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Strapi automates the design and content management of complex websites, which can be distributed on all types of channels and devices
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STONAL

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Stonal has developed a unique data centralization and reliability platform to optimize the operational performance and management of real estate assets for the service sector, social landlords and the public sector.
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SKARLETT

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Marketplace that aims to boost the purchasing power of 60-year-olds by reinventing the life annuity market
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SIRSA

Exited in September 2022
Sira was founded in October 2014 by Yannick Grandjean, with the ambition of offering an integrated ESG and impact reporting solution, via a SaaS platform, coupled with a CSR consulting business. Sirsa thus offers a "one-stop shop" solution, aimed at financial customers (multi-class asset managers, including private equity funds) in France and increasingly internationally, as well as corporate customers.
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SAUSSURE

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Acquired from CNP Assurances, the building has undergone extensive restructuring, offering high-quality office space ​
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IZIUM (B2S)

Exited in August 2017
Founded in 1996, B2S specializes in customer relationship management (CRM), with a focus on contact center services: on-shore via 9 contact centers in France; near-shore via 3 centers in Morocco; and off-shore with 1 center in Madagascar opened in 2015 (under the EazyCo brand). Development of complementary activities such as the marketing of customer satisfaction measurement tools (under the BCust brand) and consulting services dedicated to CRM strategy (under the Colorado brand).2015 consolidation of the Group's various activities and brands within a single entity called Izium.
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ONELEAF

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Oneleaf develops digital therapies based on hypnotherapy to help addicts deal with their addictions (nicotine, sugar, etc.) or behavioral problems (sleep disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, etc.)
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CWF

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The CWF group designs, produces and distributes luxury children's clothing through a portfolio of licensed and owned brands. As the European leader in its market, the group markets its products in more than 80 countries through a large network of partners.
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ILMATAR

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Ilmatar Energy, established in 2018, is a developer of onshore wind projects in Finland, aiming to become the leading Independent Renewable Power Producer (IPP) in the region.
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ODEALIM / ARTEMIS

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Odealim is a brokerage group specializing in the design, sale and management of property insurance solutions and mortgages.
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QANTEV

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Founded in 2019, Qantev improves operational efficiency for health insurers. It is developing an AI platform that helps reduce reimbursement errors, identify abuse and waste from its healthcare providers.
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NATURE ET DECOUVERTES

Exited in November 2020
Founded in 1990 by François and Françoise Lemarchand, Nature & Découvertes aims to "offer the best of the world to promote a better world". The group markets an exclusive range of travel, outdoor, natural wellness and educational products. The brand is recognized and highly appreciated by the French, with a unique customer experience and strong societal commitments (it was one of the first to introduce a carbon footprint and set up a foundation working for biodiversity).
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NEXTPROTEIN

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NextProtein, founded in 2015, develops a range of insect protein-based products aimed primarily at players in the aquaculture and animal feed (petfood) industries.
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MORFO

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MORFO is a French company combining microbiology, drone technology and artificial intelligence to restore our ecosystems and fight against global warming.
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POWERZ

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PowerZ is an educational video game for children aged 6 to 12. Its creators aim to use the power of video games to launch an educational game that is as fun and attractive as Pokémon or AnimalCrossing.
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POWERZ

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PowerZ is an educational video game for children aged 6 to 12. Its creators aim to use the power of video games to launch an educational game that is as fun and attractive as Pokémon or AnimalCrossing.
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MOONCARD

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Mooncard is a payment and expense management solution for companies.
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KACTUS

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Kactus offers a turnkey service for booking meeting rooms and seminars for large companies.
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Moka.Care

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moka.care allows each employee to take care of his or her mind in a simple and positive way. The startup is developing a platform that allows each employee of their partner companies to benefit from individual support with their team of psychologists and coaches, group workshops on mental health issues and to raise awareness by consulting digital programs and content.
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JUMP

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Founded in 2020, Jump is a freelance administration solution dedicated to independent workers. It provides them with an open-ended contract, offers them a secure working environment and enables them to optimize their remuneration.
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MONTPARNASSE

In operation
The building is being renovated to offer large office spaces in a particularly dynamic neighborhood.
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M2I

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M2i, founded in 2012, is Europe's leading producer and distributor of biocontrol pheromones, designed for the biological protection of crops against pests.
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MERCURE 3

In operation
Acquisition of an office building to be restructured, located on the Beaugrenelle slab. The building is leased for alternative uses to traditional office real estate.
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MARTIGNAC

In operation
Acquired from the French state, the office building has a number of assets which, once fully renovated, will attract potential tenants. 
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MAROQUINERIE THOMAS

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Founded in 1937 by Auguste Thomas, Maroquinerie Auguste Thomas (MAT) is a French family business specializing in the manufacture of leather goods and silks for leading luxury brands.
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LMB AEROSPACE

Exited in March 2022
LMB Aerospace designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance fans and electric motors for military and civil aviation.
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LIVESTORM

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Livestorm develops a webinar organization software, marketed in SaaS mode for B2B customers.
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EQWAL (LAGARRIGUE)

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Lagarrigue, founded in 1976, is the French leader in custom-made external orthopedic devices for the treatment of disability.
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LIXO

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Lixo is a solution that combines AI and computer vision to enable manufacturers to analyze the content of their waste streams in real time. Lixo is able to identify unwanted or hazardous elements for more effective and efficient recycling.
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LA VILLETTE

In operation
This property complex on the waterfront houses a 350-bed youth hostel (operated by Saint Christopher's Inn), a 140-room Holiday Inn Express hotel and the 200-seat La Criée restaurant, and is the first yield-generating asset in the OPCI portfolio.
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COINHOUSE

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Coinhouse is a cryptocurrency investment platform, which allows individuals or institutions, to invest, buy and sell digital assets as easily as possible.
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KINOUGARDE

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The Kinougarde group is specialized in childcare services through Kinougarde (leader in extracurricular childcare at home) and Complétude (n°2 in school support).
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LA MAISON DU WHISKY

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La Maison du Whisky is one of the world's specialists in the import and distribution of fine spirits (whisky, rum, gin, etc.). The group has a portfolio of more than 5,000 references and over 400 brands.
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EARLY METRICS

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Early Metrics is a startup rating agency. It offers a decision support solution to identify relevant partners, analyze their reliability and thus reduce the risk inherent in partnerships and investments in startups.
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EOVOLT

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Eovolt is a brand of assembly and distribution of folding, compact and light electric bikes, 100% assembled by hand in France, in a factory located in the Lyon region, by a team of cycle specialists.
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JEAN BOUTEILLE

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Jean Bouteille, created in 2013, offers the large and medium-sized retail sector as well as specialized distribution fountains for dispensing liquid products in bulk.
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JIFMAR OFFSHORE SERVICES

Exited in April 2022
Founded in 2005 by its current directors, the company offers a range of marine solutions for the energy, defense, telecoms and port construction sectors. Maintenance, support, engineering and project management services in the form of integrated solutions for players operating in shallow offshore waters. Operations in France, Europe and Africa.
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COURBET

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Courbet offers high-end jewelry that is ecological and ethical, modern and creative. Courbet has rapidly established itself as one of the most innovative brands in the luxury sector. Working exclusively with laboratory-created diamonds and recycled gold.
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HELIOS

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Helios is an eco-bank with a transparent model that addresses the sustainable savings market. Helios offers users a smart current account to track and reduce their carbon footprint, invest in green savings products, or key sectors of the ecological transition to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Fairmat

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Fairmat is developing cutting-edge technology in the recycling of carbon fiber products.
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FORWARD

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Forward is one of France's leading providers of business intelligence and cybersecurity services, helping executives to manage their sensitive strategic interests in complex environments.
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FONTAINE AU ROI

Transferred
​Located near the Place de la République, this building has been converted into co-working offices as part of a rental project. ​
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BLISSIM

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Founded in 2011 and based in Paris, Blissim is an online distributor of beauty products through three complementary offerings: a monthly beauty box, a multi-brand beauty e-shop and a brand laboratory.
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BABILOU

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Founded in 2003 with the opening up of public subsidies to private players in the sector. The private nursery operator Babilou enjoys an undisputed leadership position in France, as well as a strong international presence.
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ATELIERS DE FRANCE

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An Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company), the Ateliers de France group (formerly Mériguet) is a specialist in luxury decorative craftsmanship. Drawing on a wealth of expertise, the group is the only international multi-trade player.
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HYSETCO (Hype)

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Hype was created in 2019, to offer a zero-emission hydrogen solution for cabs and VTCs. The group holds and operates nearly 700 licenses (including 40 held by Hype and 654 held by Hysetco).
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