Montpellier's startup ecosystem is defined by a strong presence in the technology and science sectors.
The region attracts significant investment, particularly in renewable energy and GreenTech. For example, energy producer Qair has raised $187.3M, and carbon-reduction software company Sweep has secured $99.9M.
Below is our list of 52 Montpellier startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Sweep offers a software platform designed to help businesses track and reduce their carbon emissions across their operations and supply chains. The tool helps companies turn complex carbon data into clear actions and compliant reports.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Nicolas Raspal, Rachel Delacour, Raphael Güller, Yannick Chaze |
| Funding Amount | $99.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Coatue, Balderton Capital, New Wave (VC), La Famiglia, 2050 |
Qair operates as an independent power producer, developing and managing a portfolio of renewable energy generation assets. They oversee projects from development and construction through to long-term operation, focusing on sources like solar and wind power.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $187.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Bpifrance, DIF, PKO BP, Facility for Energy Inclusion, Climate Investment Funds |
SeqOne Genomics builds a genomic analysis platform to help healthcare providers transition to personalized medicine. Their cloud-based solution is used by clinicians to interpret complex genetic data for diagnosing rare diseases and cancer.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Guillaume Buwalda, Jean-Marc Holder, Nicolas Philippe |
| Funding Amount | $43M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Bpifrance, Supernova Invest, Omnes Capital, Elaia, Mérieux Equity Partners |
Quantum Surgical created Epione®, a robotic-assisted solution designed for the minimally invasive treatment of liver cancer. The company aims to set a new standard of care by making these complex procedures more accessible to patients.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Bertin Nahum, Fernand Badano, Lucien Blondel |
| Funding Amount | $49.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Bpifrance, Ally Bridge Group, Innova Memphis, Chattanooga Renaissance Fund |
Sandfall Interactive develops ambitious 3D video games for PC and modern consoles. The studio is building its debut title, a turn-based RPG called Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Guillaume Broche |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
Altrad Group provides industrial services and manufactures equipment for the construction, energy, and process industries. Their extensive product line includes everything from scaffolding and cement mixers to specialized maintenance solutions for major industrial sites.
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Founders | Mohed Altrad |
| Funding Amount | €1.3B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Tikehau Capital, BNP Paribas Développement, Crédit Mutuel Equity, Crédit Mutuel Innovation, Sofilaro |
Womed develops medical devices focused on reinventing uterine therapy for women. Their first product is a temporary implant designed to prevent uterine adhesions after surgery, addressing a common cause of infertility and other gynecological issues.
| Year Founded | 2006 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €6M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | EIC Accelerator, IRDI SORIDEC Gestion |
Ciloa develops a proprietary technology for producing and purifying recombinant exosomes. These specialized vesicles are used to create next-generation biotherapeutics, including vaccines and advanced drug delivery systems.
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €11.5M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | France 2030 |
Kinvent develops connected sensors and an accompanying app for physical therapists and sports professionals. Their technology provides real-time biomechanical data to help practitioners monitor patient progress and personalize training programs.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Athanase Kollias |
| Funding Amount | €22.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Bpifrance, Eurazeo, IncubAlliance Paris-Saclay, Uni.Fund, Les Business Angels des Grandes Écoles |
Bricks created a real estate investment platform that enables people to invest in property and earn monthly rental income. The platform simplifies ownership by managing the properties and distributing rental profits directly to investors.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Cedric O'Neill |
| Funding Amount | $13.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Denis Lafont-Trévisan, Eduardo Ronzano, Tony Parker, Benjamin Jeanjean |
42 Additional Montpellier Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks offer a glimpse into what’s happening in Montpellier, but they are just the beginning. Founders here have raised over €600 million for their ventures, with many working in fields like enterprise software, energy, and ag-tech.
Many of these companies are young and just getting started, while others are already scaling quickly. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping Montpellier's ecosystem.