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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Impact of Bpifrance :

The indicator booklet for Bpifrance’s actions in 2023 presents an in-depth analysis of the impact of the public investment bank’s initiatives on the development of France’s entrepreneurial fabric. This document, which is the eleventh edition, tracks Bpifrance’s contribution to business financing, assesses the mobilisation of private financial players, and analyses the characteristics of the businesses supported. Bpifrance’s actions in 2023 therefore demonstrate a strong commitment to French businesses, particularly in an uncertain economic climate. The indicators presented show that the measures put in place have a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of businesses. By focusing on forward-looking sectors, Bpifrance is playing a key role in the transformation and competitiveness of the French economy.

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The release of the Bpifrance biodiversity kit, a toolbox for French entrepreneurs:

On Wednesday 11 December 2024, Bpifrance published its biodiversity kit, produced by Bpifrance’s sustainable development department in partnership with Hyssop Agency, a specialist CSR consultancy, and the French Biodiversity Office (OFB). The aim of this booklet is to help businesses, particularly VSEs and SMEs, to understand the issues surrounding biodiversity and to start their own initiatives in this area. It is a valuable tool for raising awareness and supporting businesses in their efforts to promote biodiversity.

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Study on the adaptation of SMEs to climate change:

A Bpifrance study published on 17 December 2024 highlights the lack of preparedness among French entrepreneurs in the face of the climate crisis, with 68% of business leaders not considering adaptation to climate change be a strategic priority. Yet this climate crisis, with its dramatic and increasingly visible effects, should be everyone’s concern. This study sheds some interesting light on the position of entrepreneurs in the face of the climate emergency.

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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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