Public bodyFrancebpifrance.fr
Its role Investor / Financier
Bpifrance Investissement (BPI France Investissement) is the equity investment arm of Bpifrance, France’s public investment bank. Investing on behalf of the French State and Caisse des Dépôts, it provides capital through direct minority stakes and fund-of-funds across venture, growth, and late-stage financing for startups, SMEs, and mid-caps, primarily in France with selected European exposure.
Its portfolio covers industrial technologies, deeptech, and climate-focused projects with strong relevance to the chemicals and materials value chain. Areas include advanced materials, industrial process technologies, circular economy and recycling, battery and hydrogen ecosystems, and decarbonization solutions such as carbon capture, electrification, and energy efficiency. Bpifrance Investissement typically co-invests alongside private partners, supporting innovation and scale-up of industrial capabilities and supply chains.
Also known as Banque Publique d'Investissement, Bpifrance Investissement, and Bpifrance.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving BPI France, of which 4 are active.
Closest to start-up first.
Long‑term offtake agreement supports ERA T.H2 PBtL plant in Normandy; commissioning in 2029 and commercial production starting 2031.
Agreement in principle with creditors to deleverage the balance sheet, convert senior lenders into shareholders and preserve operations; completion expected by end of 2026.
Selected under France’s national support scheme for low‑carbon hydrogen production, a development framed as a milestone toward delivery.
Funding will accelerate FlowTerra's launch for mining, CCS, and hydrogen, enhancing subsurface modeling and industrial capabilities.
EIB funds a lithium project in Germany, enhancing Europe's lithium supply chain, reducing imports, and supporting sustainable energy and transport initiatives.
The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
Discussions with stakeholders continue; state aid pending EU approval. Cash reserves and strategic adjustments ensure financial stability. New interim CEO appointed.
The agreement boosts Covestro's renewable energy use in Spain to 30%, cutting CO2 emissions by 16,000 tonnes annually, supporting climate neutrality by 2035.
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