# Top 50 Deep Tech Startups in France by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded deep tech startups in France, ranked by total funding raised: $2.4B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/deep-tech-startups-france (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Exotec** Exotec is a French industrial robotics company founded in 2015, specializing in automated warehouse solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exotec) Exotec is a French industrial robotics company founded in 2015, specializing in automated warehouse solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. *Founded* 2015 Wasquehal, France **$352M** last round Jan 2022
- 2 [**Aura Aero** AURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization](https://millionrounds.com/company/aura-aero) AURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization *Founded* 2018 Cugnaux, France **$201M** last round Apr 2026
- 3 [**Quobly** Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quobly) Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology. *Founded* 2022 Grenoble, France **$151M** last round Jun 2026
- 4 [**Flying Whales** Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flying-whales) Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France. *Founded* 2012 Suresnes, France **$124M** last round Jul 2022
- 5 [**SiPearl** SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sipearl) SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France. *Founded* 2019 Maisons-Laffitte, France **$119M** last round Jul 2025
- 6 [**Alice & Bob** Alice&Bob build Universal, Error-free, Quantum Computers to help industries and researchers solve the hardest problems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alice-and-bob) Alice&Bob build Universal, Error-free, Quantum Computers to help industries and researchers solve the hardest problems. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$104M** last round May 2026
- 7 [**NUMA** Numa is an AI-powered communication platform for automotive dealerships.](https://millionrounds.com/company/numa) Numa is an AI-powered communication platform for automotive dealerships. *Founded* 2016 France **$95M** last round Sept 2024
- 8 [**Unseenlabs** Unseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unseenlabs) Unseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers. *Founded* 2015 Rennes, France **$92M** last round Feb 2024
- 9 [**Dust** Dust, officially known as Permutation Labs SAS, is a Paris-based technology company founded in February 2023 by Gabriel Hubert and Stanislas Polu.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dust) Dust, officially known as Permutation Labs SAS, is a Paris-based technology company founded in February 2023 by Gabriel Hubert and Stanislas Polu. *Founded* 2023 Paris, France **$81M** last round May 2026
- 10 [**Wandercraft** Wandercraft develops and sells the first exoskeleton to walk self-balanced, for inpatient rehab and outpatient daily life.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wandercraft) Wandercraft develops and sells the first exoskeleton to walk self-balanced, for inpatient rehab and outpatient daily life. *Founded* 2012 Paris, France **$75M** last round Jun 2025
- 11 [**UNIVITY** UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/univity) UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$68M** last round Apr 2026
- 12 [**Scintil Photonics** SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scintil-photonics) SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo. *Founded* 2018 Grenoble, France **$62M** last round Sept 2025
- 13 [**Exotrail** Exotrail is a French NewSpace company founded in 2017, headquartered in Massy, Île-de-France, with additional operations in Toulouse.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exotrail) Exotrail is a French NewSpace company founded in 2017, headquartered in Massy, Île-de-France, with additional operations in Toulouse. *Founded* 2015 Massy, France **$58M** last round Feb 2023
- 14 [**CAILABS** Cailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cailabs) Cailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions. *Founded* 2013 Rennes, France **$52M** last round Sept 2025
- 15 [**NEXSTUN** Nexstun provides innovative non-lethal options for law enforcement, such as the E-Stunglove, a glove that delivers electric impulses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexstun) Nexstun provides innovative non-lethal options for law enforcement, such as the E-Stunglove, a glove that delivers electric impulses. *Founded* - Mauguio, France **$48M** last round Mar 2025
- 16 [**OpenAirlines** OpenAirlines is an international cleantech and software development company based in Toulouse, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/openairlines) OpenAirlines is an international cleantech and software development company based in Toulouse, France. *Founded* 2006 Toulouse, France **$47M** last round Nov 2024
- 17 [**Infinite Orbits** Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace Deeptech company founded in 2017 and based in Toulouse, France, with additional operations in Singapore and the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinite-orbits) Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace Deeptech company founded in 2017 and based in Toulouse, France, with additional operations in Singapore and the United States. *Founded* 2017 Toulouse, France **$46M** last round Nov 2025
- 18 [**Carvolix** Carvolix is develops innovative new-generation mini-invasive implants to restore essential physiological functions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carvolix) Carvolix is develops innovative new-generation mini-invasive implants to restore essential physiological functions. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$44M** last round Aug 2026
- 19 [**Expliseat** Expliseat is a French aircraft seat manufacturer based in Paris, known for creating the world's lightest aircraft seat, the TiSeat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/expliseat) Expliseat is a French aircraft seat manufacturer based in Paris, known for creating the world's lightest aircraft seat, the TiSeat. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$42M** last round Jun 2025
- 20 [**Latitude** Next generation, collaborative, BI](https://millionrounds.com/company/latitude) Next generation, collaborative, BI *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, France **$38M** last round Sept 2026
- 21 [**NAWA Technologies** NAWA Technologies develops and commercializes electrode integrated energy density supercapacitors for electric vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nawa-technologies) NAWA Technologies develops and commercializes electrode integrated energy density supercapacitors for electric vehicles. *Founded* 2013 Rousset, France **$35M** last round Jan 2022
- 22 [**Inbolt** Inbolt is a Paris-based company specializing in real-time 3D vision and AI-powered robotics software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inbolt) Inbolt is a Paris-based company specializing in real-time 3D vision and AI-powered robotics software. *Founded* 2019 Detroit, France **$29M** last round Oct 2026
- 23 [**Robeauté** Robeauté is a Paris-based medical technology company founded in 2017, focusing on the development of therapeutic microrobots for diagnosing, treating, and monit](https://millionrounds.com/company/robeaute) Robeauté is a Paris-based medical technology company founded in 2017, focusing on the development of therapeutic microrobots for diagnosing, treating, and monit *Founded* 2017 Paris, France **$28M** last round Jan 2025
- 24 [**U-Space** U Space is a marketing firm that provides digital advertising, branding, and web design services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/u-space) U Space is a marketing firm that provides digital advertising, branding, and web design services. *Founded* 2022 France **$28M** last round Nov 2025
- 25 [**Hypr Space (Hybrid Propulsion for Space)** We develop nextgen propulsion technologies, cheaper, quicker and greener for earth to space and space to space transportation systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypr-space-hybrid-propulsion-for-space) We develop nextgen propulsion technologies, cheaper, quicker and greener for earth to space and space to space transportation systems. *Founded* - Bordeaux, France **$24M** last round Nov 2025
- 26 [**EasyMile** EasyMile is a high-tech startup specialized in providing both, software powering autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/easymile) EasyMile is a high-tech startup specialized in providing both, software powering autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions. *Founded* 2014 France **$23M** last round Sept 2018
- 27 [**Aldoria** Aldoria collects, processes, and uses space situational awareness data to safeguard important assets in space.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aldoria) Aldoria collects, processes, and uses space situational awareness data to safeguard important assets in space. *Founded* 2017 Paris, France **$22M** last round Nov 2025
- 28 [**SquareMind** SquareMind is a French healthcare technology company based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/squaremind) SquareMind is a French healthcare technology company based in Paris. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$22M** last round Apr 2026
- 29 [**Beyond Aero** Beyond Aero, operating as Hangarar Intermediação e Suporte Aeronáutico Ltda., is a Brazilian aviation technology company based in Sorocaba, SP.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-aero) Beyond Aero, operating as Hangarar Intermediação e Suporte Aeronáutico Ltda., is a Brazilian aviation technology company based in Sorocaba, SP. *Founded* 2017 Sorocaba, France **$20M** last round Oct 2024
- 30 [**Keey Aerogel** Keey Aerogel is a French nanotechnology company founded in 2015 by Francisco Ruiz.](https://millionrounds.com/company/keey-aerogel) Keey Aerogel is a French nanotechnology company founded in 2015 by Francisco Ruiz. *Founded* 2015 Habsheim, France **$19M** last round Jan 2025
- 31 [**HyLight** HyLight is a French startup founded in 2022, based in Le Plessis-Pâté, specializing in autonomous, hydrogen-powered airship drones for long-range aerial infrast](https://millionrounds.com/company/hylight) HyLight is a French startup founded in 2022, based in Le Plessis-Pâté, specializing in autonomous, hydrogen-powered airship drones for long-range aerial infrast *Founded* 2022 Champigny-sur-Marne, France **$18M** last round Oct 2026
- 32 [**NcodiN** NcodiN is a Paris-based deep-tech startup focused on optical interposer technology that incorporates integrated nanolasers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ncodin) NcodiN is a Paris-based deep-tech startup focused on optical interposer technology that incorporates integrated nanolasers. *Founded* 2023 Palaiseau, France **$18M** last round Nov 2025
- 33 [**Hummink** Hummink is a Paris-based deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in microfabrication technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hummink) Hummink is a Paris-based deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in microfabrication technology. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$17M** last round Nov 2025
- 34 [**Chipiron** Chipiron is a deep-tech healthcare startup based in Paris, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chipiron) Chipiron is a deep-tech healthcare startup based in Paris, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$17M** last round Apr 2025
- 35 [**Gama** Gama is a French deep-space technology company based in Ivry-sur-Seine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gama) Gama is a French deep-space technology company based in Ivry-sur-Seine. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$17M** last round Nov 2026
- 36 [**Ascendance** Ascendance is an aviation company decarbonizing air transport with electric propulsion technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ascendance) Ascendance is an aviation company decarbonizing air transport with electric propulsion technology. *Founded* - Toulouse, France **$16M** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**Ganymed Robotics** Ganymed Robotics is a Paris-based medical device company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered surgical robotics for orthopedic surgeons.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ganymed-robotics) Ganymed Robotics is a Paris-based medical device company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered surgical robotics for orthopedic surgeons. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$16M** last round Jan 2023
- 38 [**Elixir Aircraft** Elixir Aircraft is a French aerospace manufacturer based in La Rochelle, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elixir-aircraft) Elixir Aircraft is a French aerospace manufacturer based in La Rochelle, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 La Rochelle, France **$14M** last round Feb 2024
- 39 [**WORMSENSING** Wormsensing is a French technology company based in Grenoble, specializing in advanced vibration sensing solutions and strain sensors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wormsensing) Wormsensing is a French technology company based in Grenoble, specializing in advanced vibration sensing solutions and strain sensors. *Founded* 2020 Grenoble, France **$14M** last round Nov 2026
- 40 [**OpsMill** OpsMill is a Paris-based enterprise software company founded in 2023 by Damien Garros and Raphael Maunier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opsmill) OpsMill is a Paris-based enterprise software company founded in 2023 by Damien Garros and Raphael Maunier. *Founded* 2023 Paris, France **$14M** last round May 2026
- 41 [**ION-X** ION-X is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing ionic liquid electrospray propulsion systems for small satellites, including](https://millionrounds.com/company/ion-x) ION-X is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing ionic liquid electrospray propulsion systems for small satellites, including *Founded* 2021 Boulogne-Billancourt, France **$14M** last round Dec 2024
- 42 [**Cedip Infrared Systems** Cedip Infrared Systems provides infrared imaging cameras and systems to industrial, research, medical and defense organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cedip-infrared-systems) Cedip Infrared Systems provides infrared imaging cameras and systems to industrial, research, medical and defense organizations. *Founded* 1989 France **$14M** last round Jun 2006
- 43 [**Qovery**](https://millionrounds.com/company/qovery) *Founded* - France **$13M** last round Sept 2025
- 44 [**Preligens** We develop pioneering technology to empower analysts to take smart actions for a safer world](https://millionrounds.com/company/preligens) We develop pioneering technology to empower analysts to take smart actions for a safer world *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$11M** last round Mar 2023
- 45 [**Turbotech** Turbotech offers CNC machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, turn-key solutions, machine handling, and shipping.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turbotech) Turbotech offers CNC machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, turn-key solutions, machine handling, and shipping. *Founded* 2015 France **$9.9M** last round Jun 2025
- 46 [**Dark** Dark was a Paris-based aerospace and defense startup founded in 2021 by former MBDA engineers Clyde Laheyne and Guillaume Orvain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dark) Dark was a Paris-based aerospace and defense startup founded in 2021 by former MBDA engineers Clyde Laheyne and Guillaume Orvain. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$9.4M** last round Apr 2024
- 47 [**Kimialys** Kimialys is a French industrial biosensing company founded in 2020 and based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kimialys) Kimialys is a French industrial biosensing company founded in 2020 and based in Paris. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$8.5M** last round Feb 2026
- 48 [**Let it Wave** Let it Wave is a fabless semiconductor company developing technologies for video frame rate conversion and image enhancement.](https://millionrounds.com/company/let-it-wave) Let it Wave is a fabless semiconductor company developing technologies for video frame rate conversion and image enhancement. *Founded* 2001 France **$7.2M** last round Feb 2006
- 49 [**ENWIRES** ENWIRES is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2016 by chemical engineers Olga Burchak and Peter Reiss.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enwires) ENWIRES is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2016 by chemical engineers Olga Burchak and Peter Reiss. *Founded* 2016 Domene, France **$6.2M** last round Jul 2023
- 50 [**Aniah** Aniah is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2019 and based in Grenoble, specializing in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for semiconductor verification.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aniah) Aniah is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2019 and based in Grenoble, specializing in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for semiconductor verification. *Founded* 2019 Grenoble, France **$6.1M** last round Nov 2022

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