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The list contains a wealth of valuable information, such as general contact details and the names of the management. We also indicate the investment focus of the funds. The list is available for immediate download as an Excel file via our online shop.
Additionally, we also offer another curated list focusing on the largest French venture capital investors.
France is actively embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver of innovation and technological progress, putting the country at the forefront in Europe. To promote AI research and adoption in a responsible and sustainable way, the French government has embarked on impressive policies, including the signature programme “AI for Humanity”, launched in 2018. Through a model of high public and private investment, France is developing an AI ecosystem made up of close collaborations between academic institutions, tech startups and large corporations. The aim is not only to stimulate economic growth, but also to ensure that AI is developed in accordance with ethical principles, data security and privacy, laying the foundations for an advanced and inclusive technological future. Given this growing AI landscape, it is important to highlight the key players in the sector, so we present a list of 10 prominent French investors driving AI innovation.
One of the leading investors in France’s AI sector is Sofinnova Partners, a key player known for its strategic focus on innovative AI startups and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of the industry. As a renowned European venture capital firm, Sofinnova Partners is at the forefront of supporting advances in artificial intelligence, particularly in healthcare. One of its notable investments is BrightHeart, an AI-driven company that has developed groundbreaking software to improve prenatal care. BrightHeart’s AI technology, which has received FDA 510(k) clearance, is designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of fetal heart ultrasounds, enabling clinicians to detect congenital heart defects in unborn children. By integrating AI into the assessment process, BrightHeart’s solution not only supports early detection, but also optimises workflow and reduces the burden on medical professionals in resource-constrained environments.
Ranking of the 10 largest AI Venture Capital Investors in France
Below, we present our ranking of the top AI venture capital investors in France.
| Investor | Focus | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Sofinnova Partners | Technology, Medical Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Industrial Biotechnology, Clean Energy | Betteromics, BioCorteX, Cure51, deepc |
| Seventure Partners | Life Sciences, Digital Technologies | Sentryc, sekoia, siit |
| Omnes Capital | Web, Mobile, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Life Science | Qantev, Qauntum Systems, Iktos |
| Alven | Digital & Technology | algolia, deepomatic, Mindee |
| 360 Capital Partners | E-Commerce, ICT/Digital, Industrial Technologies, Medical Devices | CAEmate, Talentware, Callyope |
| XAnge | Digital Consumer, Enterprise Data, Deep Tech, Impact, Fintech | Gladia, Gleamer AI, NeoBrain |
| Ventech | Digital Economy (Enterprise Software, Deep Technology, Marketplaces, Media) | 365 talents, adikteev, altitude, jumio |
| Elaia Partners | Digital Economy | FenTech, heuritech, Splio |
| Aster | Energy, Mobility, Industry, Digital, Consumer | Neural Concept, Otoqi, Iceotope |
| Newfund | Life Science, Digital Economy | bazze, Locuta, Vendict, Brightflow |
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