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Pharma startups in France

40 pharma startups in France have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 40 that have raised the most, $803M between them, with Paris the most common home.

$803Mraised by these 40
40on our record in all
Parismost common home
Inventiva Pharmaraised the most
  1. 1Inventiva PharmaInventiva Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company with several drug candidates at clinical and preclinical stage.

    Inventiva Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company with several drug candidates at clinical and preclinical stage.

    Founded 2011Daix, France$120Mlast round Jun 2026
  2. 2ImCheck TherapeuticsImCheck Therapeutics is a developing novel therapeutics that target members of the butyrophilin (BTN) super-family of checkpoint molecules.

    ImCheck Therapeutics is a developing novel therapeutics that target members of the butyrophilin (BTN) super-family of checkpoint molecules.

    Founded 2015Marseille, France$97Mlast round Aug 2024
  3. 3Vivet TherapeuticsVivet Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing gene therapy treatments for orphan diseases.

    Vivet Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing gene therapy treatments for orphan diseases.

    Founded 2016Paris, France$96Mlast round Feb 2024
  4. 4ENTEROMEEnterome SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with operations in Évry.

    Enterome SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with operations in Évry.

    Founded 2011Paris, France$58Mlast round Jun 2025
  5. 5ENYO PharmaENYO Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lyon, France.

    ENYO Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lyon, France.

    Founded 2014Lyon, France$54Mlast round Jun 2025
  6. 6Advanced Accelerator ApplicationsAAA is an innovative medicines company focused on the development of targeted radioligand therapies and precision imaging radioligands.

    AAA is an innovative medicines company focused on the development of targeted radioligand therapies and precision imaging radioligands.

    Founded 2002Saint Genis Pouilly, France$53Mlast round Feb 2014
  7. 7BiolevateBiolevate is a health-tech startup based in Sucy-en-Brie, near Paris, founded in 2023.

    Biolevate is a health-tech startup based in Sucy-en-Brie, near Paris, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2024Paris, France$41Mlast round Sept 2026
  8. 8Orakl OncologyOrakl Oncology is a French techbio startup founded in 2023 as a spin-off from the Gustave Roussy Institute, a leading cancer research center.

    Orakl Oncology is a French techbio startup founded in 2023 as a spin-off from the Gustave Roussy Institute, a leading cancer research center.

    Founded 2023Paris, France$35Mlast round Nov 2026
  9. 9TreeFrog TherapeuticsTreeFrog Therapeutics is a stem cell company that will enable millions of patients to access the medical revolution of cell therapies.

    TreeFrog Therapeutics is a stem cell company that will enable millions of patients to access the medical revolution of cell therapies.

    Founded 2018Pessac, France$34Mlast round May 2025
  10. 10Acticor BiotechActicor Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative drug for the treatment in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.

    Acticor Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative drug for the treatment in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.

    Founded 2010Paris, France$33Mlast round Mar 2024
  11. 11THERAVECTYSTheraVectys is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Institut Pasteur.

    TheraVectys is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Institut Pasteur.

    Founded 2005Paris, France$30Mlast round Jan 2015
  12. 12Nautilus BiotechNautilus Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic proteins.

    Nautilus Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic proteins.

    Founded 1999France$21Mlast round Apr 2007
  13. 13ErVimmuneTargeting shared unconventional tumor antigens in cancer immunotherapy

    Targeting shared unconventional tumor antigens in cancer immunotherapy

    Founded -France$20Mlast round Jan 2026
  14. 14Tafalgie TherapeuticsTafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020.

    Tafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020.

    Founded 2020Marseille, France$14Mlast round Sept 2025
  15. 15SUPERBRANCHESUPERBRANCHE is a French biotechnology startup founded in 2019 in Strasbourg.

    SUPERBRANCHE is a French biotechnology startup founded in 2019 in Strasbourg.

    Founded 2019Strasbourg, France$14Mlast round Feb 2025
  16. 16StaneStane, also known as stane Groupe, is a mission-driven company based in Lyon, France, founded in 2019.

    Stane, also known as stane Groupe, is a mission-driven company based in Lyon, France, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Lyon, France$11Mlast round Sept 2023
  17. 17Meccellis BiotechMeccellis Biotech is a French manufacturer and research laboratory based in La Rochelle, specializing in Tissue and Cell Engineering.

    Meccellis Biotech is a French manufacturer and research laboratory based in La Rochelle, specializing in Tissue and Cell Engineering.

    Founded 2011La Rochelle, France$8.3Mlast round Nov 2022
  18. 18OverseedThe Data Simulation Platform.

    The Data Simulation Platform.

    Founded 2021France$7.2Mlast round Jul 2024
  19. 19ArcaScienceArcaScience is a Paris-based AI healthtech startup founded in September 2018.

    ArcaScience is a Paris-based AI healthtech startup founded in September 2018.

    Founded 2018Paris, France$7.0Mlast round Sept 2025
  20. 20GenoskinGENOSKIN is a biotechnology company and Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on enhancing drug development, vaccine safety, and medical device testing t

    GENOSKIN is a biotechnology company and Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on enhancing drug development, vaccine safety, and medical device testing t

    Founded 2011Salem, France$5.4Mlast round Sept 2025
  21. 21Sirius NeoSightSirius NeoSight is a French biotechnology startup founded in late 2023, emerging from the Centre Léon Bérard and academic laboratories in Lyon.

    Sirius NeoSight is a French biotechnology startup founded in late 2023, emerging from the Centre Léon Bérard and academic laboratories in Lyon.

    Founded 2023Lyon, France$4.6Mlast round Feb 2025
  22. 22SynapCellSynapCell is a preclinical contract research organization, providing solutions for the therapeutic potential of CNS candidates in epilepsy.

    SynapCell is a preclinical contract research organization, providing solutions for the therapeutic potential of CNS candidates in epilepsy.

    Founded 2005Boston, France$4.4Mlast round Mar 2009
  23. 23Fab'entechFab'entech is committed to public health.

    Fab'entech is committed to public health.

    Founded 2009Lyon, France$4.1Mlast round May 2014
  24. 24CHENEVIACHENEVIA is specializing in the cultivation, collection, and processing of hemp flowers to create innovative, natural therapeutic solutions.

    CHENEVIA is specializing in the cultivation, collection, and processing of hemp flowers to create innovative, natural therapeutic solutions.

    Founded -Vannes, France$3.4Mlast round May 2025
  25. 25Oria BioscienceOria Bioscience is a pure biotechnology company that produces intact organelles for therapeutic opportunities.

    Oria Bioscience is a pure biotechnology company that produces intact organelles for therapeutic opportunities.

    Founded -Paris, France$3.1Mlast round Jun 2025
  26. 26Perha PharmaceuticalsPerha Pharmaceuticals is a bio technology company which does research & development of kinase inhibitors.

    Perha Pharmaceuticals is a bio technology company which does research & development of kinase inhibitors.

    Founded 2019Roscoff, France$2.8Mlast round Mar 2022
  27. 27KOLIBRIKOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention.

    KOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention.

    Founded 2020France$2.8Mlast round Mar 2023
  28. 28SWEETECHSWEETECH is a deeptech startup developed a patented platform for environmentally friendly production of oligosaccharides via fermentation.

    SWEETECH is a deeptech startup developed a patented platform for environmentally friendly production of oligosaccharides via fermentation.

    Founded -Toulouse, France$2.6Mlast round Jan 2026
  29. 29C4DiagnosticsC4Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on developing innovative in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for human infectious diseases.

    C4Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on developing innovative in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for human infectious diseases.

    Founded 2017Marseille, France$2.5Mlast round Jan 2020
  30. 30Scipio BioscienceScipio Bioscience was a French biotechnology startup founded in 2017, based in Paris.

    Scipio Bioscience was a French biotechnology startup founded in 2017, based in Paris.

    Founded 2017Paris, France$2.4Mlast round Jul 2023
  31. 31Anoat TherapeuticsAnoat Therapeutics develops an innovative, disease-modifying approach in Cystic Fibrosis.

    Anoat Therapeutics develops an innovative, disease-modifying approach in Cystic Fibrosis.

    Founded 2023Paris, France$2.2Mlast round Jun 2023
  32. 32GenSensorGenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes.

    GenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes.

    Founded 2021Nantes, France$2.2Mlast round Jul 2023
  33. 33MovaLifeMovaLive aims to bring about a transition in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

    MovaLive aims to bring about a transition in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

    Founded -Paris, France$2.1Mlast round Nov 2025
  34. 34bYoRNAbYoRNA S.A.S.

    bYoRNA S.A.S.

    Founded -Bordeaux, France$1.8Mlast round Jul 2025
  35. 35Epigene LabsEpigene Labs is a biotechnology company founded in 2019, focused on enhancing precision oncology research and drug development.

    Epigene Labs is a biotechnology company founded in 2019, focused on enhancing precision oncology research and drug development.

    Founded 2019Paris, France$1.6Mlast round Sept 2023
  36. 36VaxxelVaxxel is a biotechnology company based in Villeurbanne, France, founded in September 2019 as a spin-off from the VirPath laboratory in Lyon.

    Vaxxel is a biotechnology company based in Villeurbanne, France, founded in September 2019 as a spin-off from the VirPath laboratory in Lyon.

    Founded 2019Villeurbanne, France$1.3Mlast round Mar 2022
  37. 37ABC TransferABC Transfer is a global French company established in 2019, specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sterile transfer solutions for the pha

    ABC Transfer is a global French company established in 2019, specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sterile transfer solutions for the pha

    Founded 2019Chambray-les-Tours, France$1.1Mlast round Jun 2022
  38. 38InFlectis BioScienceInFlectis BioScience is a private drug discovery company aiming at targeting.

    InFlectis BioScience is a private drug discovery company aiming at targeting.

    Founded -Nantes, France$650Klast round Apr 2024
  39. 39Jalon TherapeuticsJalon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2021.

    Jalon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Paris, France$465Klast round Nov 2022
  40. 40OctoPlusOctoPlus is a specialty pharmaceutical company.

    OctoPlus is a specialty pharmaceutical company.

    Founded 1995Leiden, France$143Klast round Aug 2011
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