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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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After Taking The Plunge In France, How Cryo Control Became A World Leader In Ice Baths For Athletic Recovery
Leading company Cryo Control, which was present at Bpifrance’s Sport Définition event, demonstrates how French players of the sport market can make a mark internationally.
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Sport Définition: 5 innovations that are making their mark on sport business
On Thursday June 19, the second edition of Sport Définition brought together decision-makers and innovators from the world of sport business at the Adidas Arena in Paris. At the heart of the discussions: concrete solutions for structuring the French sports ecosystem. Here we take a closer look at five outstanding innovations that promise to make sport safer, more inclusive and more sustainable
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The Rixain Law: a commitment to gender equality in companies
Adopted in December 2021, the Rixain Law imposes gender quotas and transparency measures to promote gender equality in large companies. By 2029, companies with over 1,000 employees must ensure that at least 30% of their senior executives and members of governance bodies are women by March 1st, 2026, rising to 40% by March 1st, 2029. Additionally, the law requires companies with 50 or more employees to publish annually their Gender Equality Index, which undergoes rigorous monitoring process. This initiative aims to reduce gender disparities and foster greater inclusion within leadership teams.
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Call for projects « Supporting the decarbonisation of the French maritime sector
This call for projects, open from 17 September 2024 to 14 October 2025, aims to support the French maritime industry in its drive towards effective decarbonisation.
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Entrepreneurship in neighborhoods
Bpifrance’s ‘Entrepreneuriat Quartiers 2030’ programme is designed to support entrepreneurs in the Priority Urban Neighbourhoods. The programme aims at detecting, advising & financing company creators. Launched in January 2019, the programme is mobilising a budget of €456 million for 3 years, financed by the French government and Caisse des Dépôts.
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Bpifrance acquires a stake in Yousign to accelerate growth of the sovereign European electronic signature platform
Electronic signatures are today an essential tool for European businesses, facilitating and securing their cross-border transactions. Yousign, one of the European leaders in electronic signature, welcomes Bpifrance through its Digital Venture fund to its capital to support the deployment of a sovereign European electronic signature platform that meets the strictest compliance and security requirements.
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Women’s entrepreneurship: what is the situation in 2024 ?
According to the 4th edition of the French entrepreneurial index conducted by OpinionWay, 3 out of 10 French women are engaged in entrepreneurial activities in 2024.
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Call to projects : France continues to invest in Deeptech
The French government and Bpifrance are supporting new universitary research in the Deeptech field.
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