Cédric Clement

Senior Investment Director | Bpifrance Deeptech Venture

📍 Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France🔄 Updated September 2026💼 17 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2026
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May 2026
Quandela specialises in the production of photon-based quantum computing and cloud solutions, enabling organisations to achieve their quantum transformation.
Board member
Oct 2025
We are the company founded by the creators of scikit-learn. After standardizing how the world does machine learning, we’re now transforming the way enterprises practice data science.
Board member
Sep 2025
Latitude is a pioneering French rocket launch company on a mission to push the boundaries of space technologies, fostering a better and brighter future for all. With our 20m height Zephyr launcher, we strive to create innovative and sustainable solutions for space exploration and development, while placing human experiences at the core of our journey. Our team is driven by the values of optimism, innovation, collaboration, perseverance, and boldness. At Latitude, we believe in the power space exploration and the limitless possibilities it offers. Were not just launching rockets; were launching dreams and building the foundation for a more resilient and inspired world. As we embark on this cosmic adventure, our warm and authentic approach brings a sense of belonging and togetherness, making space more accessible and inviting for you. Our motto, "Bienvenue in your space," reflects our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse space community. Join us at Latitude and be part of our dynamic, collaborative team that is redefining the future of space exploration. Lets shape the cosmos together, one launch at a time. Explore career opportunities at latitude.eu/jobs and be part of our cosmic journey.
Board member
May 2024
Outsight’s software solutions track the motion of people and vehicles using 3D LiDAR data. Operators of transportation hubs like airports and train stations but also sport venues, road infrastructures and industrial sites can now access accurate and anonymous Spatial Intelligence data, in order to improve operations and increase user safety and satisfaction. Our international team of scientists and engineers drive the development of our solutions from Paris, San Francisco, and Sophia-Antipolis (Nice). To support our global outreach, we also operate commercial offices in the UK, Belgium, Spain, Hong Kong, and Singapore. We believe that accelerating the adoption of LiDAR technology through robust and scalable software solutions will significantly contribute to making the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Board member
Feb 2023
NumSpot is a joint venture from four leading French players who have combined their expertise and strengths within a 100% French industrial consortium to create a company dedicated to developing a complete range of European sovereign and trusted cloud services. NumSpot is primarily intended for French economic and institutional players who do not currently have solutions that meet their needs: the financial sector (banks, insurance companies), the health sector (hospitals, etc.) and the public sector (State, local authorities, operators). NumSpot will provide a technologically and commercially competitive, reliable and secure solution that meets expectations of regulated hosting in accordance with SecNumCloud, Health Data Hosting and the future European cybersecurity scheme EUCS. The offer will be available by the end of 2023.
Board member
Jan 2023
Thanks to its integrated software platform, EGERIE, a leading European software editor, enables organizations to industrialize their risk-based cybersecurity programs. Recognized by the highest governmental and regulatory authorities, EGERIE’s collaborative approach and smart technology, helps customers centralize and orchestrate their cyber-risk assessment strategies by dynamically identifying the high risks & threats, measure the results of risk mitigation efforts while getting buy-in from all levels in the organization.
Board member
Dec 2022
Sekoia.io is a European cybersecurity SaaS company, whose mission is to develop the best protection capabilities against cyber attacks. The company created in France provides modern field-proven technologies, to enable operational cybersecurity teams and service providers to neutralize cyber threats before impact. The founders of Sekoia.io have been recognized security professionals for more than 15 years. Today, 100 Sekoia.io collaborators are following our vision and our strategy and contributes to the defensive cybersecurity in France and Europe.
Board member
Nov 2021
HERACLES Robotics fait entrer le terrassement dans l’ère de la révolution numérique. Basée sur une technologie de guidage et de simulation en temps réel couplée à de l’apprentissage profond, l’équipe d’HERACLES Robotics développe une solution de terrassement à couts et délais réduits réalisée par des engins autonomes.
Board member
Jul 2021
YesWeHack is a leading Offensive Security and Exposure Management platform delivering integrated, API-based solutions to secure organisations’ growing attack surfaces. Its human-in-the-loop model combines Bug Bounty, Autonomous Pentesting, Continuous Pentesting and unified vulnerability management to deliver agile, exhaustive security testing at scale. Customers include Louis Vuitton, Ferrero, the European Commission, Tencent and L’Oréal Groupe. ISO 27001-certified, CREST-accredited, and EU-hosted with full GDPR compliance.
Board member
May 2019
Créée par des notaires en 2016 et soutenue par la Banque des Territoires, FoxNot accompagne les notaires dans leur digitalisation en leur proposant une plateforme innovante de relation client pour la constitution de dossiers en ligne : ✔️ 100% des dossiers traités via la plateforme ✔️ Collecte automatique des données auprès des clients et des administrations ✔️ Suivi en temps réel ✔️ Déversement dans le logiciel métier. Prenez un temps d’avance avec FoxNot ! Optimisez votre relation client et rendez votre étude plus performante et compétitive. Contactez-nous : contact@foxnot.com
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Oct 2018
Signaturit Group, a Namirial Company, European leader in Trusted Digital Transactions. We drive the digital transformation of businesses and administrations with a cloud-native platform that covers the entire digital transaction lifecycle: digital identity, onboarding, electronic signature, fraud prevention, document management and archiving, certified communication, digital identity wallet, and e-invoicing. As a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP) under eIDAS, we guarantee legal certainty, regulatory compliance and maximum trust in every digital transaction. Namirial Company +250,000 customers | +90 countries | +1,400 employees
Board member
Feb 2017
Qwant.com est un moteur de recherche européen, lancé en Juillet 2013, qui s'engage à respecter la vie privée des utilisateurs et à leur proposer une nouvelle vision d'internet en incluant les contenus web, les réseaux sociaux, les actualités, le shopping ainsi que les médias. L’absence de filtre dans les résultats de recherche, de profilage et de cookie de tracking fait partie des engagements forts pris par les fondateurs.
Board member
May 2016
Dawex is the leader in Data Exchange solutions to distribute or share data products, with trust, meeting security, traceability and in compliance with data regulations requirements. With Dawex Data Exchange technology, organizations create data ecosystems and data spaces such as Corporate Data Hubs, Industry Data Exchanges and Data Marketplaces that support any business case, and address economic, environmental and AI challenges. At the invitation of the United Nations, Dawex joins the Data Expert group of the United Nations Environment Program. Awarded Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Dawex is also the initiator of an international standardization program on Trusted Data Transaction. Created in 2015, Dawex is headquartered in France, expanding business operations to Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East.
Board member
Dec 2014
IDnomic is the leading European provider of software and cloud trust services. IDnomic develops software that protects the identities of people and devices, and for securing electronic documents and transactions. Our role as an internationally recognized Certificate Authority is the guarantee of the reliability of our solutions. Every day, millions of people around the world use IDnomic technologies with their corporate badges, their passports or ID cards, when exchanging data or digitally signing contracts. Since 2004, over 200 large international organizations have placed their trust in us and use our solutions in nearly 175 countries. IDnomic is present in Europe, the Middle East, and North America through a network of local partners and resellers. IDnomic is a trade name and brand owned by Keynectis Limited Company.
Board member
Nov 2014
L’Alliance pour la Confiance Numérique (ACN) représente les entreprises (leaders mondiaux, PME, et ETI) du secteur de la confiance numérique notamment celles de la cybersécurité, de l’identité numérique, des communications sécurisées, de la traçabilité / lutte anti-contrefaçon et de la safe city. La France dispose dans ce domaine d’un tissu industriel très performant et d’une excellence internationalement reconnue grâce à des leaders mondiaux, des PME, des ETI et aux différents acteurs dynamiques du secteur. On dénombre environ 850 entreprises réalisant en France près de 9 Milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires dans ce secteur en forte croissance (plus de 12% de croissance chaque année depuis 2014). L’ACN est membre de la FIEEC (Fédération des Industries Electriques, Electroniques et de Communication) et participe activement à ce titre aux travaux du CoFIS (Comité de filière des Industries de Sécurité). Par ailleurs, l’ACN est également membre fondateur de l’ECSO (European CyberSecurity Organisation). L’ACN a pour vocation : - De représenter la filière auprès des pouvoirs publics, - D’être force de propositions, par l’élaboration de livres blancs, de fiches techniques, de contributions techniques, et des positions par rapport aux projets de règlements nationaux ou européens, - D’apporter des éléments de valeur et innovants dans les débats nationaux et internationaux, - De coordonner des actions concrètes de développement de marchés et de solutions.
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2026
Board member
May 2026
Quandela specialises in the production of photon-based quantum computing and cloud solutions, enabling organisations to achieve their quantum transformation.
2025
Board member
Oct 2025
We are the company founded by the creators of scikit-learn. After standardizing how the world does machine learning, we’re now transforming the way enterprises practice data science.
Board member
Sep 2025
Latitude is a pioneering French rocket launch company on a mission to push the boundaries of space technologies, fostering a better and brighter future for all. With our 20m height Zephyr launcher, we strive to create innovative and sustainable solutions for space exploration and development, while placing human experiences at the core of our journey. Our team is driven by the values of optimism, innovation, collaboration, perseverance, and boldness. At Latitude, we believe in the power space exploration and the limitless possibilities it offers. Were not just launching rockets; were launching dreams and building the foundation for a more resilient and inspired world. As we embark on this cosmic adventure, our warm and authentic approach brings a sense of belonging and togetherness, making space more accessible and inviting for you. Our motto, "Bienvenue in your space," reflects our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse space community. Join us at Latitude and be part of our dynamic, collaborative team that is redefining the future of space exploration. Lets shape the cosmos together, one launch at a time. Explore career opportunities at latitude.eu/jobs and be part of our cosmic journey.
2024
Board member
May 2024
Outsight’s software solutions track the motion of people and vehicles using 3D LiDAR data. Operators of transportation hubs like airports and train stations but also sport venues, road infrastructures and industrial sites can now access accurate and anonymous Spatial Intelligence data, in order to improve operations and increase user safety and satisfaction. Our international team of scientists and engineers drive the development of our solutions from Paris, San Francisco, and Sophia-Antipolis (Nice). To support our global outreach, we also operate commercial offices in the UK, Belgium, Spain, Hong Kong, and Singapore. We believe that accelerating the adoption of LiDAR technology through robust and scalable software solutions will significantly contribute to making the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Senior Investment Director
Apr 2024
L’équipe Deeptech Venture accompagne les jeunes pousses françaises issues de la recherche scientifique apportant des solutions innovantes de rupture technologique. Elle investit tôt, aux stades de capital amorçage (seed) et du capital risque (Serie A, B et C) avec la capacité d’accompagner dans la durée les entreprises avec plusieurs véhicules d’investissement généralistes (French Tech Seed, Deep Tech 2030, PSIM) et thématiques (Definvest, Fonds Innovation Défense). À travers ces dispositifs, Bpifrance Deeptech Venture permet aux innovations de rupture de franchir les phases critiques de développement et d’industrialisation, positionnant ainsi la France comme un leader européen de l’innovation scientifique et technologique. -------------------- The Deeptech Venture team supports French startups emerging from scientific research, providing innovative solutions through technological breakthroughs. They invest early, at the seed capital and venture capital stages (Series A, B, and C), with the ability to support companies over the long term through several generalist investment vehicles (French Tech Seed, Deep Tech 2030, PSIM) and thematic ones (Definvest, Defense Innovation Fund). Through these mechanisms, Bpifrance Deeptech Venture enables breakthrough innovations to navigate critical development and industrialization phases, positioning France as a European leader in scientific and technological innovation.
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