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Lille's startup ecosystem includes a mix of new and established companies across several industries. The area is a strong hub for logistics, software, and agricultural technology.
Robotics firm Exotec leads with $447.2M in funding, while companies like Gravitee in API management highlight the region's diverse technology sector.
Below is our list of 53 Lille startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Exotec creates robotic solutions that automate order preparation for e-commerce and retail warehouses. Their Skypod system features a fleet of mobile robots that move vertically and horizontally to retrieve goods, which increases storage capacity and fulfillment speed.
Nxtfood develops plant-based meat alternatives with a focus on replicating the taste and texture of conventional meat. The company markets its products, such as burgers and nuggets, under the consumer brand ACCRO.
Gravitee builds an event-native, open-source platform for API management and security. Their solution gives developers a unified set of tools to design, deploy, and manage the entire API lifecycle.
Sencrop builds connected weather stations and a collaborative data platform for farmers. Their network provides ultra-local weather insights, helping agricultural professionals optimize irrigation, treatments, and sowing schedules.
Carbon Maps builds an environmental accounting platform for the food industry. Their software allows companies to measure, manage, and communicate the environmental footprint of their products at scale.
Vekia develops artificial intelligence software to help businesses manage and optimize their supply chains. Their platform provides tools for demand forecasting and inventory management, specifically for the retail and distribution sectors.
Everysens builds a transport management system that helps shippers gain visibility over their rail freight operations. Their software uses predictive analytics to provide real-time tracking and optimization for complex supply chains.
VizioSense builds edge computer vision solutions that transform existing cameras into smart sensors for businesses and cities. The platform delivers real-time operational analytics by processing video data locally, ensuring that insights are generated without compromising personal privacy.
4P-Pharma develops curative therapies for serious diseases by sourcing and accelerating promising early-stage drug candidates. Their clinical-stage pipeline includes regenerating drugs designed to treat conditions that currently lack effective therapies.
NOLEJ develops a generative AI platform that transforms static educational content into interactive courseware. Their tools allow educators to quickly create dynamic learning modules and assessments for students.
Beyond our top ten picks, dozens of other founders are building exciting companies across the city. Many are working in growing fields like fintech and agtech, and they've collectively raised over €175 million to fund their growth.
It's a healthy mix of brand new startups and more established players that are scaling up. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the Lille startup ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2020 | €3.5M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €7M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $8.4M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2017 | $4.4M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $4.6M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2017 | €8M | Seed | |
| AgTech | 2017 | €8M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2020 | €7.6M | Grant | |
| Education | 2022 | €1M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2016 | €6M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2009 | €24M | Series A | |
| Security | 2020 | €4.6M | Seed | |
| InsurTech | 2020 | €4.3M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2021 | €5M | Seed | |
| Real Estate | 2011 | €9M | Venture Round | |
| Security | 2020 | €1.2M | Pre-Seed | |
| Retail | 2018 | €2.5M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2007 | €6M | Private Equity | |
| AgTech | 2021 | €3.8M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2014 | €3.9M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2018 | €2.3M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2018 | €3.2M | Venture Round | |
| Other | 2021 | €2M | Seed | |
| Design | 2022 | €2M | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2018 | €11M | Angel | |
| AI | 2019 | €2.9M | Seed | |
| Healthcare | 2012 | €9.8M | Private Equity | |
| Fintech | 2020 | €2M | — | |
| AgTech | 2016 | €3.6M | Venture Round | |
| AgTech | 2020 | €1.5M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 1920 | $6M | Debt Financing | |
| SaaS | 2020 | €1.5M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €1.1M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2020 | €3M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | €2M | — | |
| Security | 2021 | €1.3M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €2M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | €1M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2018 | €1M | Venture Round | |
| Other | 2021 | €1.5M | Seed | |
| Media | 2013 | €1.5M | Seed | |
| Real Estate | 2019 | €300k | Pre-Seed | |
| Biotech | 2021 | €850k | — |
