About This Fund
Bpifrance Large Venture is a EUR 2.5 billion growth and late-stage venture capital fund managed by Bpifrance, France's state-backed public investment bank and the country's primary innovation financing institution. Established in 2014, Large Venture is one of the largest dedicated technology and life sciences growth funds in continental Europe, providing long-term patient capital to highly innovative companies — both publicly listed and unlisted — with validated business models operating at significant scale. The fund acts as an active shareholder with a long-term investment horizon, supporting companies that are ready to expand internationally or accelerate their competitive positioning across high-potential markets.
Large Venture focuses exclusively on technology and life sciences sectors in France, participating in financing rounds above EUR 20 million with an initial ticket size of at least EUR 10 million. The fund co-invests as lead or follower alongside other leading European and international growth equity investors, covering a broad spectrum of sub-sectors including enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, healthtech, foodtech, greentech, and digital health. Investment decisions emphasize companies with demonstrated revenue traction, a clear path to market leadership, and the potential to reach Next40 or French Tech 120 designation. With a generalist approach across technology and life sciences, the fund is positioned to support France's most competitive scale-ups throughout their late-stage growth journey.
Since its 2014 founding, Large Venture has built a portfolio of over 80 companies, including 12 members of the Next40 and 25 members of the French Tech 120. Notable portfolio companies include Doctolib (digital health), Contentsquare (digital analytics), Exotec (robotics and logistics automation), Owkin (AI for healthcare), Shift Technology (AI for insurance), Electra (EV charging), ManoMano (B2B construction), Swile (employee benefits), and Aqemia (AI drug design). The fund plays a catalytic role in France's technology ecosystem, co-investing with major international growth equity and crossover investors, while providing the stability and scale required by late-stage innovators preparing for IPO or strategic exits.