State investment bank
Bpifrance
Owned and controlled by the State, through EPIC Bpifrance (49.18%) and the Caisse des Dépôts (49.18%), with a highly protected legal status and close supervision by the public authorities. It carries several public policy missions, including the financing of French SMEs, innovation support, and export guarantees, and is a leading lender to French businesses and a key player in supporting the French entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Confirmed 24 August 2026
Type
State investment bank
Funding
Non-commodity
Established
2012
Assets
EUR ~50+ billion (Bpifrance group)
Based in
Paris, France
Region
Europe
Investment focus
Direct equity, Private equity (fund of funds), Venture, Debt financing, Export support
Sector interests
Industrials, Tech, Health, Climate transition
Style
Strategic, Patient capital, SME & mid-cap focus
Public profile
High
Sources
Focus, sectors and style are compiled from public sources and industry listings, not confirmed with the fund.
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