Participated · Seed · Feb 2026

Founded in 2019 in Nantes, France, Eclore Actuators produces protective bellows for industrial robots that are five times more durable than conventional covers, lasting up to a year instead of the typical two months. The durability comes from a proprietary manufacturing process that forms the folds from a single continuous piece, eliminating glued or welded joints that usually constitute weak points. The 11-person startup recently moved into a 700 m² factory on the outskirts of Nantes to scale production. Eclore targets two complementary industrial markets: retrofitting robots already in service for quick, near-term sales, and supplying SCARA and other robot manufacturers for long-term, recurring revenue; it has already secured a series-production contract with Swiss manufacturer Stäubli and is negotiating with multiple Japanese robotics giants. Beyond industry, the company is prototyping its membrane technology as a directional “airbag” to eject drones or payloads for defense applications, with commercialization expected in about two years. Management expects industrial sales to account for more than 80 % of revenue over the next five years, while the fresh capital will fund increased production capacity and international commercial expansion, particularly in Japan.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2025

Founded in 2020 in Nantes, France, Miura Simulation develops Miura Nexus, a unified, data-centric platform that centralizes siloed simulation data and exposes fully observable, AI-ready endpoints. The software replaces locked ecosystems and fragmented workflows, giving engineering teams full traceability while accelerating design cycles. Target customers span industrial players in aerospace, energy, and automotive, all seeking to embed AI more deeply into simulation processes. With its recent capital infusion, the company plans to expand operations and advance product development. Although no revenue or user metrics were disclosed, the €2M raise underscores early market validation. The founding team—Jose Aguado, Domenico Borzacchiello and Jordi Gómez—brings domain expertise in simulation and AI. Miura Simulation’s near-term focus is scaling its platform and broadening its customer base across additional industrial sectors.

Participated · Equity · Oct 2025

Founded in 2024, Vebo designs and manufactures a portable electrification box that clips onto the front wheel of most bicycles, turning 80 % of existing bikes into e-bikes. The kit contains just 16 easily accessible components—including a battery, motor and electronics board—so users can repair it themselves and keep costs low. Retailing for €580, the product targets budget-conscious consumers who prefer upgrading their current bike rather than buying a new electric model. Sales are handled through Vebo’s online store and a growing network of partner repair shops, with plans to service businesses and municipalities—aiming for B2B to represent half of revenue by 2026. Once the French workshop network is complete, the company intends to expand to European markets in 2027 via distributor partnerships. Earlier traction attracted a €360 k seed round, followed by the latest €600 k raise to scale industrial production.

Participated · Equity · Jul 2024

D-Ice is a transport-sector software company that publishes a navigation system designed to optimise energy consumption. The article describes the company primarily by its product offering and sector focus. The firm completed a capital raise of €6 million. The financing involved an equity capital increase reported in L’Usine Digitale’s weekly French Tech roundup. Participating investors were Swen Capital Partners, Go Capital, Pays de la Loire Developpement, Atlantique Vendee Innovation and Pays de la Loire Participations. No revenue, user metrics, founding year, prior rounds or additional financial details were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Series A · Jul 2024

D-ICE Engineering, founded in 2015 in Nantes, builds systems and scientific software to reduce emissions, improve safety at sea, and support offshore energy production. Its flagship platform OCEANiCS combines multi-physics modeling, piloting, weather routing and energy optimization in a single platform. The company’s multidisciplinary team of more than 30 engineers and PhDs has deployed its solutions on numerous vessels, with OCEANiCS emerging as a new industry reference. After an initial fundraising in 2023, D-ICE is focused on accelerating commercialization and international expansion of its proven, high-impact solutions. The company emphasizes reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while contributing to ocean biodiversity protection and regeneration.