# Top 40 Pharma Startups in France by Funding (2026)

> The 40 best-funded pharma startups in France, ranked by total funding raised: $803M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Inventiva Pharma** Inventiva Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company with several drug candidates at clinical and preclinical stage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inventiva-pharma) Inventiva Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company with several drug candidates at clinical and preclinical stage. *Founded* 2011 Daix, France **$120M** last round Jun 2026
- 2 [**ImCheck Therapeutics** ImCheck Therapeutics is a developing novel therapeutics that target members of the butyrophilin (BTN) super-family of checkpoint molecules.](https://millionrounds.com/company/imcheck-therapeutics) ImCheck Therapeutics is a developing novel therapeutics that target members of the butyrophilin (BTN) super-family of checkpoint molecules. *Founded* 2015 Marseille, France **$97M** last round Aug 2024
- 3 [**Vivet Therapeutics** Vivet Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing gene therapy treatments for orphan diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vivet-therapeutics) Vivet Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing gene therapy treatments for orphan diseases. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$96M** last round Feb 2024
- 4 [**ENTEROME** Enterome SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with operations in Évry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enterome) Enterome SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with operations in Évry. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$58M** last round Jun 2025
- 5 [**ENYO Pharma** ENYO Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lyon, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enyo-pharma) ENYO Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lyon, France. *Founded* 2014 Lyon, France **$54M** last round Jun 2025
- 6 [**Advanced Accelerator Applications** AAA is an innovative medicines company focused on the development of targeted radioligand therapies and precision imaging radioligands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advanced-accelerator-applications) AAA is an innovative medicines company focused on the development of targeted radioligand therapies and precision imaging radioligands. *Founded* 2002 Saint Genis Pouilly, France **$53M** last round Feb 2014
- 7 [**Biolevate** Biolevate is a health-tech startup based in Sucy-en-Brie, near Paris, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biolevate) Biolevate is a health-tech startup based in Sucy-en-Brie, near Paris, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$41M** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**Orakl Oncology** Orakl Oncology is a French techbio startup founded in 2023 as a spin-off from the Gustave Roussy Institute, a leading cancer research center.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orakl-oncology) 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* 2023 Paris, France **$35M** last round Nov 2026
- 9 [**TreeFrog Therapeutics** TreeFrog Therapeutics is a stem cell company that will enable millions of patients to access the medical revolution of cell therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/treefrog-therapeutics) TreeFrog Therapeutics is a stem cell company that will enable millions of patients to access the medical revolution of cell therapies. *Founded* 2018 Pessac, France **$34M** last round May 2025
- 10 [**Acticor Biotech** Acticor Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative drug for the treatment in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acticor-biotech) Acticor Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative drug for the treatment in the acute phase of ischemic stroke. *Founded* 2010 Paris, France **$33M** last round Mar 2024
- 11 [**THERAVECTYS** TheraVectys is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Institut Pasteur.](https://millionrounds.com/company/theravectys) TheraVectys is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Institut Pasteur. *Founded* 2005 Paris, France **$30M** last round Jan 2015
- 12 [**Nautilus Biotech** Nautilus Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic proteins.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nautilus-biotech) Nautilus Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic proteins. *Founded* 1999 France **$21M** last round Apr 2007
- 13 [**ErVimmune** Targeting shared unconventional tumor antigens in cancer immunotherapy](https://millionrounds.com/company/ervimmune) Targeting shared unconventional tumor antigens in cancer immunotherapy *Founded* - France **$20M** last round Jan 2026
- 14 [**Tafalgie Therapeutics** Tafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tafalgie-therapeutics) Tafalgie Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, founded in November 2020. *Founded* 2020 Marseille, France **$14M** last round Sept 2025
- 15 [**SUPERBRANCHE** SUPERBRANCHE is a French biotechnology startup founded in 2019 in Strasbourg.](https://millionrounds.com/company/superbranche) SUPERBRANCHE is a French biotechnology startup founded in 2019 in Strasbourg. *Founded* 2019 Strasbourg, France **$14M** last round Feb 2025
- 16 [**Stane** Stane, also known as stane Groupe, is a mission-driven company based in Lyon, France, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stane) Stane, also known as stane Groupe, is a mission-driven company based in Lyon, France, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Lyon, France **$11M** last round Sept 2023
- 17 [**Meccellis Biotech** Meccellis Biotech is a French manufacturer and research laboratory based in La Rochelle, specializing in Tissue and Cell Engineering.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meccellis-biotech) Meccellis Biotech is a French manufacturer and research laboratory based in La Rochelle, specializing in Tissue and Cell Engineering. *Founded* 2011 La Rochelle, France **$8.3M** last round Nov 2022
- 18 [**Overseed** The Data Simulation Platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/overseed) The Data Simulation Platform. *Founded* 2021 France **$7.2M** last round Jul 2024
- 19 [**ArcaScience** ArcaScience is a Paris-based AI healthtech startup founded in September 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arcascience) ArcaScience is a Paris-based AI healthtech startup founded in September 2018. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$7.0M** last round Sept 2025
- 20 [**Genoskin** GENOSKIN is a biotechnology company and Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on enhancing drug development, vaccine safety, and medical device testing t](https://millionrounds.com/company/genoskin) GENOSKIN is a biotechnology company and Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on enhancing drug development, vaccine safety, and medical device testing t *Founded* 2011 Salem, France **$5.4M** last round Sept 2025
- 21 [**Sirius NeoSight** Sirius NeoSight is a French biotechnology startup founded in late 2023, emerging from the Centre Léon Bérard and academic laboratories in Lyon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sirius-neosight) Sirius NeoSight is a French biotechnology startup founded in late 2023, emerging from the Centre Léon Bérard and academic laboratories in Lyon. *Founded* 2023 Lyon, France **$4.6M** last round Feb 2025
- 22 [**SynapCell** SynapCell is a preclinical contract research organization, providing solutions for the therapeutic potential of CNS candidates in epilepsy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synapcell) SynapCell is a preclinical contract research organization, providing solutions for the therapeutic potential of CNS candidates in epilepsy. *Founded* 2005 Boston, France **$4.4M** last round Mar 2009
- 23 [**Fab'entech** Fab'entech is committed to public health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fab-entech) Fab'entech is committed to public health. *Founded* 2009 Lyon, France **$4.1M** last round May 2014
- 24 [**CHENEVIA** CHENEVIA is specializing in the cultivation, collection, and processing of hemp flowers to create innovative, natural therapeutic solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chenevia) CHENEVIA is specializing in the cultivation, collection, and processing of hemp flowers to create innovative, natural therapeutic solutions. *Founded* - Vannes, France **$3.4M** last round May 2025
- 25 [**Oria Bioscience** Oria Bioscience is a pure biotechnology company that produces intact organelles for therapeutic opportunities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oria-bioscience) Oria Bioscience is a pure biotechnology company that produces intact organelles for therapeutic opportunities. *Founded* - Paris, France **$3.1M** last round Jun 2025
- 26 [**Perha Pharmaceuticals** Perha Pharmaceuticals is a bio technology company which does research & development of kinase inhibitors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perha-pharmaceuticals) Perha Pharmaceuticals is a bio technology company which does research & development of kinase inhibitors. *Founded* 2019 Roscoff, France **$2.8M** last round Mar 2022
- 27 [**KOLIBRI** KOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kolibri) KOLIBRI provides a health screening system that provides disease detection and prevention. *Founded* 2020 France **$2.8M** last round Mar 2023
- 28 [**SWEETECH** SWEETECH is a deeptech startup developed a patented platform for environmentally friendly production of oligosaccharides via fermentation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sweetech) SWEETECH is a deeptech startup developed a patented platform for environmentally friendly production of oligosaccharides via fermentation. *Founded* - Toulouse, France **$2.6M** last round Jan 2026
- 29 [**C4Diagnostics** C4Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on developing innovative in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for human infectious diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/c4diagnostics) C4Diagnostics is a biotechnology company based in Marseille, France, focused on developing innovative in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for human infectious diseases. *Founded* 2017 Marseille, France **$2.5M** last round Jan 2020
- 30 [**Scipio Bioscience** Scipio Bioscience was a French biotechnology startup founded in 2017, based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scipio-bioscience) Scipio Bioscience was a French biotechnology startup founded in 2017, based in Paris. *Founded* 2017 Paris, France **$2.4M** last round Jul 2023
- 31 [**Anoat Therapeutics** Anoat Therapeutics develops an innovative, disease-modifying approach in Cystic Fibrosis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anoat-therapeutics) Anoat Therapeutics develops an innovative, disease-modifying approach in Cystic Fibrosis. *Founded* 2023 Paris, France **$2.2M** last round Jun 2023
- 32 [**GenSensor** GenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gensensor) GenSensor is a French biotech and deeptech startup founded in 2021, located in Saint-Herblain, Nantes. *Founded* 2021 Nantes, France **$2.2M** last round Jul 2023
- 33 [**MovaLife** MovaLive aims to bring about a transition in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)](https://millionrounds.com/company/movalife) MovaLive aims to bring about a transition in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) *Founded* - Paris, France **$2.1M** last round Nov 2025
- 34 [**bYoRNA** bYoRNA S.A.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/byorna) bYoRNA S.A.S. *Founded* - Bordeaux, France **$1.8M** last round Jul 2025
- 35 [**Epigene Labs** Epigene Labs is a biotechnology company founded in 2019, focused on enhancing precision oncology research and drug development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epigene-labs) Epigene Labs is a biotechnology company founded in 2019, focused on enhancing precision oncology research and drug development. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$1.6M** last round Sept 2023
- 36 [**Vaxxel** Vaxxel is a biotechnology company based in Villeurbanne, France, founded in September 2019 as a spin-off from the VirPath laboratory in Lyon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaxxel) Vaxxel is a biotechnology company based in Villeurbanne, France, founded in September 2019 as a spin-off from the VirPath laboratory in Lyon. *Founded* 2019 Villeurbanne, France **$1.3M** last round Mar 2022
- 37 [**ABC Transfer** ABC Transfer is a global French company established in 2019, specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sterile transfer solutions for the pha](https://millionrounds.com/company/abc-transfer) 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* 2019 Chambray-les-Tours, France **$1.1M** last round Jun 2022
- 38 [**InFlectis BioScience** InFlectis BioScience is a private drug discovery company aiming at targeting.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inflectis-bioscience) InFlectis BioScience is a private drug discovery company aiming at targeting. *Founded* - Nantes, France **$650K** last round Apr 2024
- 39 [**Jalon Therapeutics** Jalon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jalon-therapeutics) Jalon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$465K** last round Nov 2022
- 40 [**OctoPlus** OctoPlus is a specialty pharmaceutical company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/octoplus) OctoPlus is a specialty pharmaceutical company. *Founded* 1995 Leiden, France **$143K** last round Aug 2011

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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