Economy
Venture capital: in 10 years, Bpifrance has made a major contribution to the growth of the French start-up financing ecosystem
According to our assessment, Bpifrance’s direct investments and fund of funds activity have made a significant contribution to structuring and driving the supply of private financing to French start-ups, thereby helping to develop the ecosystem. Venture capital (VC) is a financing mechanism whereby one or more investors acquire a share, usually a minority share, in…
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Bpifrance unveils its 2030 strategy
In light of the economic, climate and social challenges facing the country, Bpifrance has presented its strategic plan for the next five years 2026-2030. True to its mission of supporting entrepreneurs, the public investment bank is focusing on progress as the answer to today’s uncertainties. Its ambition is to provide massive support to French companies…
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Business-Friendly, Big Time: Why Texas Is The U.S. State That French Companies Shouldn’t Miss
Move over, Silicon Valley! Texas is the place to be for French companies looking to expand across the Atlantic, particularly in the energy and tech sectors. Constance Bost, CEO of the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Texas, explains why the U.S. state deserves extra attention from abroad.
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Accessing loans through Bpifrance Flash: An online solution for SMEs
Bpifrance Flash offers rapid, unsecured financial support to SMEs, enabling them to stabilize their cash-flow and invest in diverse projects through flexible digital loans, accessible entirely online.
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Press release: 2024 Business review
Across 2024, Bpifrance had a massive impact on the French economy, injecting more than €60 billion with a resulting net income estimated at €896 million. This was driven by growth across all sectors and a continuation of historic activities supporting direct and indirect investments, consulting, and business creation activities.
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Launch of Bpifrance Entreprises 3: enabling retail investors to invest in the real economy
Strong of the success of the previous Retail funds (BE1, BE2, BEA1, respectively launched in 2020, 2022, 2023), Bpifrance launched a new solution dedicated to individuals in September 2024: Bpifrance Entreprises 3. With an entry ticket lowered to €500 (divided by 10 compared to the 1st fund), this fund of funds supports the democratization of private equity in France, in particular towards young professionals.
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Bpifrance’s Commitment to Sustainability: Driving Environmental, Social, and Economic Impact
Bpifrance is committed to its role in the environmental and energy transition and actively working to improve its impact on the French economy and carbon emissions.
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European Investment Bank supports SMEs with €500 million loan
In a landmark move to bolster the backbone of the European economy, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a substantial financial lifeline to Bpifrance
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Trusted Investors Network: Catalyzing Europe’s Deep Tech Revolution
The EIC Trusted Investor Network is a pioneering initiative designed to bring together visionary investors committed to co-investing and nurturing Europe’s most disruptive deep tech start-ups. This network operates in collaboration with the EIC Fund, aiming to mobilize substantial capital and drive innovation across the continent.
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Bpifrance, a key player supporting the French defence industry through its insurance, financing, investment and advisory tools to promote innovation, exports and growth :
The Ukrainian crisis has highlighted the crucial importance for Europe of strengthening and accelerating the development of its Defence Technological and Industrial Base (DTIB), which is essential for guaranteeing national sovereignty.
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