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BNP Paribas Développement

BNP Paribas Développement is a corporate venture capital arm of BNP Paribas, focused on investing in profitable SMEs and high-potential startups in France and Europe. It typically takes minority stakes and provides patient capital to support growth.

Founded
1988
Recorded stages
Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth Equity
Recorded regions
Europe, France

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Overview

BNP Paribas Développement is an autonomous subsidiary of the international banking group BNP Paribas, founded in 1988. The organization focuses on investing its own funds to support the development and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and intermediate-sized enterprises (ETIs), as well as high-potential startups. With a portfolio of over 618 participations, BNP Paribas Développement emphasizes minority stakes in its investments, ensuring governance without interfering in daily management. The investment amounts typically range from €500K to €10M, with a project horizon of 3 to 10 years.

Focus

The organization primarily targets SMEs and ETIs with revenues between €10 million and €100 million, providing investment amounts ranging from €500,000 to €10 million. Since 2016, BNP Paribas Développement has also focused on supporting startups with significant growth potential through its dedicated Venture team. The typical investment horizon spans 3 to 10 years, with an average duration of 6 years.

Support

BNP Paribas Développement adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging the extensive resources and networks of BNP Paribas, providing strategic guidance while respecting the autonomy of the management teams.

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