About
Definvest is a specialized equity fund established by Bpifrance in collaboration with the French Ministry of Armed Forces. It focuses on supporting the development of startups and SMEs deemed critical to the French defense sector, investing alongside private investors in various equity operations. The fund aims to secure the capital of companies of strategic interest to the defense sector and support their long-term development, including innovation and export.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- bpifrance.com
- Type
- Corporate VC
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Funds raised
- $100M
- Portfolio companies
- 11
- Stages
- Growth EquitySeedSeries ASeries BGrowth
- Cheque size
- $8M to $62M
- Sector focus
- Defense TechAerospace and DefenseDeep TechHardwareSoftware-enabled hardware
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | Cailabs | Growth Equity | $62M |
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Frequently asked
What companies has Definvest invested in?
Definvest has invested in Cailabs, Fonts, Cdn, Matomo, Schema and 6 more.