Investments
Accelerating equity investments
in the Cultural and Creative Industries
La French Touch relies on Bpifrance's expertise to accelerate equity investments in the CCIs
Bpifrance supports creative companies with equity investment through its CCI division, which is made up of teams of expert, experienced, and passionate investors at the service of La French Touch.
What are the equity actions offered by Bpifrance?
With its unique positioning on the market, Bpifrance conducts equity operations throughout the companies' entire development path, as well as fund of funds.
VENTURE CAPITAL: to ensure the emergence of new brands or creative and innovative projects, and to support the development of Tech & Touch start-ups.
DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL: to develop and consolidate independents in the cultural and creative industries sector, the ETIs of tomorrow.
CAPITAL TRANSMISSION: to support the recovery of companies in the cultural and creative industries sector.
The ICC division of Bpifrance is a long-term minority investor that supports La French Touch companies with single tickets ranging from €300 to €000 million. Larger operations can also be carried out by other divisions of Bpifrance (Large Venture and Mid & Large Cap).
How to benefit from Bpifrance’s equity support?
To benefit from participation in your capital from Bpifrance, simply share your project with us on our contact form or get in touch with your regional Bpifrance business manager.
Participations
Music & Performing Arts
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French music streaming platform |
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Ticketing platform and digital solution to help organizers of live events |
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Leader in wind instruments made in France (for the largest orchestras) |
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Innovative platform for connecting music creators and curators |
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Tech solution for the distribution and promotion of musical catalogs |
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Intelligent cloud for audio professionals to improve artist workflow and discoverability |
Visual arts & Art de vivre
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European leader in decorative crafts |
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Premium community-driven design brand |
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French furniture brand with timeless design created in 2015 |
Video games
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Global challenger in mid-publishing and video game accessories |
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Reference AA video game publisher A Plague Tale: Innocence, Vampyr |
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IP-driven niche video game producer |
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Platform and adventure video game studio |
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360° entertainment company at the crossroads between video games, animation, physics and immersive worlds |
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AI-based 3D animation modeling technology solution for the video game industry |
Film & Audiovisual
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European leader in the production and distribution of fiction The Legends Office, In therapy |
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Committed and innovative film distributor |
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Producer of creative documentaries and immersive experiences |
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Social media for new generations |
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Credit institution dedicated to cultural industries |
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Film and audiovisual production in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Fashion & Design
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Sunny ready-to-wear and leather goods brand founded by Simon Porte Jacquemus |
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Designer brand offering a creative and timeless wardrobe for men and women |
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Outdoor brand of premium technical clothing specializing in running |
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Label of sustainable bags & accessories |
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Leading cashmere brand |
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French brand specializing in shoes for men and women |
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Innovative textile made in France |
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Digital identity of luxury products based on a blockchain protocol |
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Upcycling of luxury materials x Deepetch |
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Biotech startup developing an alternative to conventional leather |
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Manufacturer of textile accessories for the footwear, fashion, sports and industrial sectors |
Edition
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Number 3 in publishing in France, leader of the Spirou comic book market, Lucky Luke |
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Educational magazines, games and toys for children |
Beauty
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Brand of natural care products made in France | |
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Brand of hygiene, care and household products, eco-refillable and Made in France |
Cultural heritage
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Immersive cultural experiences in virtual reality | |
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Leader in artificial intelligence solutions for cultural institutions | |
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AI-powered mobile app to discover, find and collect contemporary art |
Participations sold
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Multiplexes for medium-sized cities | |
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Leader in film and series dubbing | |
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The great auteur cinema and the cinema experience of the future | |
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Independent leader in the export of auteur cinema 120 bpm, Son of Saul, Thank God |
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| FASHION & CREATION | ||
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Brand founded by Christophe Lemaire offering a minimalist, timeless and sophisticated wardrobe | |
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Brand founded by Alexandre Mattiussi offering a Parisian, chic and urban wardrobe | |
| BEAUTY |
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Cosmetics for men clean & made in France |
Spotlight on...
the Tech fund
& Touch
The Tech & Touch fund, deployed by Bpifrance and the
French Touch is a seed capital and venture capital fund aimed at startups in the cultural and creative industries.
Funded as part of the France 2030 plan and managed by the General Secretariat for Investment, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Culture, the Banque des Territoires, and the IFCIC, it invests in companies combining creativity and technological innovation. It makes direct minority investments (Pre-Seed to Series C) in cultural and creative startups and indirect investments (funds of funds). Tech & Touch covers various cultural sectors in France, including transformation and innovation issues such as AI, VR, blockchain, and Industry 4.0.