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Hardware startups in France
79 hardware startups in France have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.9B between them, with Paris the most common home.
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Back MarketBack Market is the world's largest premium refurbished tech marketplace, founded in 2014 in Paris, France.Back Market is the world's largest premium refurbished tech marketplace, founded in 2014 in Paris, France.
Founded 2014Paris, France$558Mlast round Jan 2022 - 2
AlediaAledia is a French deep-tech company founded in 2011, specializing in microLED display technology.Aledia is a French deep-tech company founded in 2011, specializing in microLED display technology.
Founded 2011Champagnier, France$208Mlast round Sept 2023 - 3
QuoblyQuobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology.Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology.
Founded 2022Grenoble, France$151Mlast round Jun 2026 - 4
SiPearlSiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France.SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France.
Founded 2019Maisons-Laffitte, France$119Mlast round Jul 2025 - 5
Alice & BobAlice&Bob build Universal, Error-free, Quantum Computers to help industries and researchers solve the hardest problems.Alice&Bob build Universal, Error-free, Quantum Computers to help industries and researchers solve the hardest problems.
Founded 2020Paris, France$104Mlast round May 2026 - 6eXoFounded -France$101Mlast round May 2025
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Scintil PhotonicsSCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo.SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo.
Founded 2018Grenoble, France$62Mlast round Sept 2025 - 8
ISORGIsorg is a French technology company founded in 2010, specializing in organic and printed electronics.Isorg is a French technology company founded in 2010, specializing in organic and printed electronics.
Founded 2010Grenoble, France$56Mlast round Jun 2021 - 9
QuandelaQuandela designs quantum computers and generators to deliver quantum-secure communication networks and scalable quantum processors.Quandela designs quantum computers and generators to deliver quantum-secure communication networks and scalable quantum processors.
Founded 2017Massy, France$54Mlast round Nov 2023 - 10
SwanUse Swan&s APIs and ready-made white-label interfaces to embed banking features like accounts, cards, and payments into your workflows and UX.Use Swan&s APIs and ready-made white-label interfaces to embed banking features like accounts, cards, and payments into your workflows and UX.
Founded -Paris, France$44Mlast round Jan 2025 - 11
EnerdigitEnerdigit is a French energy technology company founded in 2015 and based in Nantes.Enerdigit is a French energy technology company founded in 2015 and based in Nantes.
Founded 2015Nantes, France$44Mlast round Jul 2024 - 12
NetatmoNetatmo is a revolutionary smart home company, developing groundbreaking, intuitive and beautifully-designed connected consumer electronics.Netatmo is a revolutionary smart home company, developing groundbreaking, intuitive and beautifully-designed connected consumer electronics.
Founded 2011Boulogne-Billancourt, France$39Mlast round Nov 2015 - 13
Elax EnergyElax Energy is a software firm that installs thermostats in a variety of water heaters.Elax Energy is a software firm that installs thermostats in a variety of water heaters.
Founded 2020France$34Mlast round Oct 2026 - 14
InboltInbolt is a Paris-based company specializing in real-time 3D vision and AI-powered robotics software.Inbolt is a Paris-based company specializing in real-time 3D vision and AI-powered robotics software.
Founded 2019Detroit, France$29Mlast round Oct 2026 - 15StepmindStepmind, a fabless solutions and components supplier, designs and develops integrated circuits in the field of RF transceivers.
Stepmind, a fabless solutions and components supplier, designs and develops integrated circuits in the field of RF transceivers.
Founded 2000France$25Mlast round Jan 2004 - 16
Secure-ICSecure-IC is quickly becoming a thought leader in the creation of sustainable embedded technologies.Secure-IC is quickly becoming a thought leader in the creation of sustainable embedded technologies.
Founded 2010CESSON-SEVIGNE, France$23Mlast round Jan 2022 - 17
VariopticVarioptic is engaged in manufacturing electrically-controlled optical liquid lenses for optical designers.Varioptic is engaged in manufacturing electrically-controlled optical liquid lenses for optical designers.
Founded 2002France$20Mlast round Apr 2006 - 18
DelfmemsDelfMEMS provides Micro-Electro-Mechanical System based ohmic switches for radio-frequencies.
DelfMEMS provides Micro-Electro-Mechanical System based ohmic switches for radio-frequencies.
Founded 2005Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France$20Mlast round May 2014 - 19
MoveaMovea develops SmartMotion which is a motion sensing and data fusion technology for the consumer electronics and e-health industries.Movea develops SmartMotion which is a motion sensing and data fusion technology for the consumer electronics and e-health industries.
Founded 1989France$19Mlast round Aug 2012 - 20
NcodiNNcodiN is a Paris-based deep-tech startup focused on optical interposer technology that incorporates integrated nanolasers.NcodiN is a Paris-based deep-tech startup focused on optical interposer technology that incorporates integrated nanolasers.
Founded 2023Palaiseau, France$18Mlast round Nov 2025 - 21
eLichenseLichens is a French deep-tech startup founded in December 2014, specializing in advanced gas sensors and air quality monitoring solutions.eLichens is a French deep-tech startup founded in December 2014, specializing in advanced gas sensors and air quality monitoring solutions.
Founded 2014Grenoble, France$18Mlast round Jul 2022 - 22
EycoEYCO is a French industrial company established in 2020, specializing in innovative connectivity solutions for the microelectronics sector.EYCO is a French industrial company established in 2020, specializing in innovative connectivity solutions for the microelectronics sector.
Founded 2020Trets, France$17Mlast round May 2024 - 23
BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel CellsBeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells is a French DeepTech startup founded in 2020, specializing in ultra-thin, flexible, paper-based bioenzymatic fuel cells.BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells is a French DeepTech startup founded in 2020, specializing in ultra-thin, flexible, paper-based bioenzymatic fuel cells.
Founded 2020Grenoble, France$17Mlast round Jun 2023 - 24
GREENERWAVEGreenerwave is a deeptech company with operations in Paris, Toulouse, and Sophia Antipolis.Greenerwave is a deeptech company with operations in Paris, Toulouse, and Sophia Antipolis.
Founded 2015Paris, France$16Mlast round Feb 2024 - 25
e-Toteme-Totem is a company that manufactures charging solutions for electric vehicles with installation and project management.e-Totem is a company that manufactures charging solutions for electric vehicles with installation and project management.
Founded 2012Saint Etienne, France$16Mlast round Mar 2023 - 26
PixmaniaPixmania is a French e-commerce retailer based in Paris, specializing in new and refurbished consumer electronics, mobile devices, and high-tech accessories.Pixmania is a French e-commerce retailer based in Paris, specializing in new and refurbished consumer electronics, mobile devices, and high-tech accessories.
Founded 2022Paris, France$12Mlast round Jul 2024 - 27
Mob-EnergyMob-Energy is a French deeptech company founded in 2018 by engineers from INSA Lyon.Mob-Energy is a French deeptech company founded in 2018 by engineers from INSA Lyon.
Founded 2018Venissieux, France$11Mlast round Jul 2023 - 28
Lancey Energy StorageLancey Energy Storage is a French company founded in 2016 and based in Grenoble.Lancey Energy Storage is a French company founded in 2016 and based in Grenoble.
Founded 2016Grenoble, France$8.8Mlast round Sept 2019 - 29
PKVitalityPKvitality is a French biotechnology and bio-wearable company based in Paris, specializing in innovative health monitoring devices.PKvitality is a French biotechnology and bio-wearable company based in Paris, specializing in innovative health monitoring devices.
Founded 2017Paris, France$6.8Mlast round Dec 2021 - 30
Y-BrushY-Brush manufactures electric toothbrushes with sonic vibration.Y-Brush manufactures electric toothbrushes with sonic vibration.
Founded 2017Lyon, France$6.2Mlast round Nov 2022 - 31
AniahAniah is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2019 and based in Grenoble, specializing in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for semiconductor verification.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 2019Grenoble, France$6.1Mlast round Nov 2022 - 32
Sensitive ObjectSensitive Object develops electronic products for consumer electronics, home automation and interactive digital advertising applications.Sensitive Object develops electronic products for consumer electronics, home automation and interactive digital advertising applications.
Founded 2003France$6.0Mlast round Dec 2009 - 33SEMCO EngineeringSEMCO Engineering is a France-based manufacturer of equipment for the hot wafer processing industry.
SEMCO Engineering is a France-based manufacturer of equipment for the hot wafer processing industry.
Founded 1986France$5.8Mlast round Jul 2010 - 34
ENGO EyewearENGO Eyewear is a technology company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in augmented reality smart glasses tailored for endurance athletes.ENGO Eyewear is a technology company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in augmented reality smart glasses tailored for endurance athletes.
Founded -Grenoble, France$5.8Mlast round Jul 2026 - 35
Sparus SoftwareSparus Software designs, develops and markets EveryWAN Mobility Manager, an innovative software suite.Sparus Software designs, develops and markets EveryWAN Mobility Manager, an innovative software suite.
Founded 2003France$5.4Mlast round Apr 2007 - 36
WelinqWeLinQ is a mobile application that connects therapists with individuals through quizzes, exercises, and card games.WeLinQ is a mobile application that connects therapists with individuals through quizzes, exercises, and card games.
Founded 2020France$5.4Mlast round Jul 2024 - 37
UwinlocThe world's first indoor tracking system that's completely BATTERY-LESS at 30 centimeter precision, designed for the Industrial sector.The world's first indoor tracking system that's completely BATTERY-LESS at 30 centimeter precision, designed for the Industrial sector.
Founded 2015France$5.4Mlast round May 2018 - 38
Acwa RoboticsAcwa Robotics développe des solutions robotiques et numériques pour aider les services de l'eau du monde entier à cartographier et à évaluer l'état de leur réseau.Acwa Robotics développe des solutions robotiques et numériques pour aider les services de l'eau du monde entier à cartographier et à évaluer l'état de leur réseau.
Founded 2018Petreto-Bicchisano, France$5.2Mlast round Jan 2024 - 39Force-AFORCE-A designs, produces, and sells optical sensors for the assessment of physiological and health status of crops.
FORCE-A designs, produces, and sells optical sensors for the assessment of physiological and health status of crops.
Founded 2004ORSAY, France$5.1Mlast round Nov 2009 - 40
Cat AmaniaCat Amania is a France-based provider of computer engineering services.Cat Amania is a France-based provider of computer engineering services.
Founded 1988France$4.9Mlast round Feb 2010 - 41
ColibrITDColibriTD is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2019 and based in Paris.ColibriTD is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2019 and based in Paris.
Founded 2019Paris, France$4.7Mlast round Aug 2026 - 42
OPiOOpio is a clothing brand that promises effortless chic look.Opio is a clothing brand that promises effortless chic look.
Founded 2016France$4.6Mlast round Sept 2026 - 43
EnergysquareEnergysquare is a French technology startup founded in 2015, based in Saint-Mandé, Île-de-France.Energysquare is a French technology startup founded in 2015, based in Saint-Mandé, Île-de-France.
Founded 2014Saint-Mande, France$3.4Mlast round Jun 2020 - 44
OtodoOtodo is a technology company based in Paris, founded in May 2016 by former telecommunications executives.Otodo is a technology company based in Paris, founded in May 2016 by former telecommunications executives.
Founded 2016Paris, France$3.3Mlast round Feb 2020 - 45
LDL TechnologyLDL Technology develops and commercializes wireless embedded electronic systems.LDL Technology develops and commercializes wireless embedded electronic systems.
Founded 2004France$3.1Mlast round Jun 2008 - 46
MeltingSpotMeltingSpot is an AI-powered Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) and in-app Learning Management System (LMS) based in Paris, France.MeltingSpot is an AI-powered Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) and in-app Learning Management System (LMS) based in Paris, France.
Founded 2021Paris, France$2.9Mlast round Jun 2022 - 47
EnerbeeEnerBee is an industrial start-up developing energy harvesters.EnerBee is an industrial start-up developing energy harvesters.
Founded 2014France$2.6Mlast round Mar 2015 - 48
TageosGlobal market leader in the design and manufacturing of RFID inlays and tags.Global market leader in the design and manufacturing of RFID inlays and tags.
Founded 2007Montpellier, France$2.6Mlast round May 2012 - 49
QiOVAQiOVA offers the creation of disruptive products in sectors including industry, medical and luxury goods.QiOVA offers the creation of disruptive products in sectors including industry, medical and luxury goods.
Founded 2011Andrézieux, France$2.4Mlast round Jun 2024 - 50
ThrustMeThrustMe provides intelligent fully-integrated space propulsion for next generation satellites and scientific instruments.ThrustMe provides intelligent fully-integrated space propulsion for next generation satellites and scientific instruments.
Founded 2017Paris, France$2.3Mlast round Oct 2021
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