BNP Paribas Développement
BNP Paribas Développement is an autonomous subsidiary of the international banking group BNP Paribas. It specializes in minority equity investments to support the growth and sustainability of high-performing SMEs, mid-sized companies, and startups in France. Established on September 1, 1988, the company operates as a venture capital and private equity firm, focusing on direct investments in unlisted companies. The firm engages in sourcing and selecting investment projects, providing minority stakes in businesses, and offering strategic support to enhance growth and ensure continuity. BNP Pari
Investing activity
BNP Paribas Développement appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $2M. The most recent is GoCanopy (Seed, €2.1M, Jan 2026).
BNP Paribas Développement most often invests alongside ISAI Cap Venture, Ludovic Jacquot and Yellow, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about BNP Paribas Développement
What AI companies has BNP Paribas Développement invested in?
BNP Paribas Développement's AI investments include GoCanopy. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is BNP Paribas Développement based?
BNP Paribas Développement is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
What stage does BNP Paribas Développement invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, BNP Paribas Développement has invested at Seed, with a median round of $2M.
Who does BNP Paribas Développement co-invest with?
BNP Paribas Développement's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are ISAI Cap Venture (1 deal), Ludovic Jacquot (1 deal) and Yellow (1 deal).
How can founders reach BNP Paribas Développement?
Founders on AI Lounge can see BNP Paribas Développement's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add BNP Paribas Développement to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.