Overview
Bpifrance is a French public investment bank established by law in 2012 and operational since 2013 to support business growth and finance across France. It was created through the consolidation of state-backed entities to unify public financial support for companies of all sizes. Bpifrance’s core purpose is to facilitate enterprise development, innovation and export capacity while backing public economic policy objectives.
Mission and focus areas
Bpifrance’s primary mission is to provide financing and support to French companies at every stage of their development. It offers credit, guarantees, innovation funding and equity investments to small and medium enterprises, mid-sized firms and start-ups. It also manages export finance on behalf of the French state. Bpifrance contributes to sustainable finance by promoting ecological and energy transition financing, issuing green and social bonds, and supporting the development of sustainable finance markets in France.
Beyond financial support, Bpifrance integrates environmental and social evaluation into export credit and investment decisions, aligning with international standards on environmental and social due diligence.
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Structure and governance
Bpifrance operates as a public sector investment bank jointly owned by the French state and the state bank Caisse des dépôts et consignations. Its governance includes executive leadership and specialised divisions covering banking, equity investment, export credit insurance and corporate support services. The group consists of subsidiaries focused on financing, investment and regional presence, aligning its operational framework with public development goals.
Programs and offerings
Bpifrance provides a broad suite of financial instruments, including loans, loan guarantees, venture capital, export credit solutions and tailored support for innovation and international expansion. It also delivers programmes designed to stimulate sustainable growth, market development and inclusion, such as social financing programmes and eco-transition financing. Bpifrance issues research and impact reports and engages with sustainability frameworks, enhancing transparency and value creation for stakeholders in the finance and sustainability sectors.
Our mission
Since 2013, Bpifrance has become the one stop shop for entrepreneurs with a vastly comprehensive toolbox offered in the field to customers through 50 local branches. Our mission is simple: we believe in serving the future, by being entrepreneur-centric and heavily decentralized.
