Global Ventures, Unlocking Funding Opportunities and Evaluating Cross-Border Innovation

You are invited to a cocktail reception for an exclusive discussion with Romain Serman, Director of BPIfrance Investissement. 🥂

Romain Serman has been representing the Public Investment Bank (BPI) in the United States for ten years. His role: to help French entrepreneurs, support French start-ups as they set up across the Atlantic, put them in touch with partners, American investors but also succeed in bringing American investors to France.

Bpifrance is a trusted partner and advocate for visionary people. The organisation provides a full range of resources to support businesses of all sizes, from micro-enterprises to large companies of strategic importance to the nation.

BPI in 3 key figures means : 

• 17.32 billion euros in financing,
• 8.21 billion euros committed in the form of loans from French banks guaranteed by Bpifrance,
• 4.47 billion in investments.

Bpifrance's offerings include:

• Private equity. Bpifrance is France's sovereign wealth fund. The organisation invests in start-ups, SMEs and mid-sized companies through direct investments and a fund of funds activity.
• Financial support. Solutions tailored to each key stage of business growth, including launch, financing, guarantees and equity investments.
• Innovation initiatives. Dedicated initiatives to boost innovative projects.