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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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Sweep 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 Founded2020
FoundersNicolas Raspal, Rachel Delacour, Raphael Güller, Yannick Chaze
Funding Amount$99.9M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsCoatue, 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 Founded2017
Founders
Funding Amount$187.3M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsBpifrance, 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 Founded2017
FoundersGuillaume Buwalda, Jean-Marc Holder, Nicolas Philippe
Funding Amount$43M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBpifrance, 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 Founded2016
FoundersBertin Nahum, Fernand Badano, Lucien Blondel
Funding Amount$49.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsEuropean 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 Founded2020
FoundersGuillaume Broche
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Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding Status
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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 Founded1985
FoundersMohed Altrad
Funding Amount€1.3B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsTikehau 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 Founded2006
Founders
Funding Amount€6M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsEIC 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 Founded2011
Founders
Funding Amount€11.5M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsFrance 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 Founded2018
FoundersAthanase Kollias
Funding Amount€22.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsBpifrance, 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 Founded2020
FoundersCedric O'Neill
Funding Amount$13.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsDenis 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.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Plug In Digital logo Plug In DigitalGaming2012$77.3MSeries B
Axeptio logo AxeptioMarketing2017€3.5MSeed
Apex Energies logo Apex EnergiesEnergy1991€363.5MDebt Financing
CILcare logo CILcareEnterprise2014€40MSeries A
PeopleSpheres logo PeopleSpheresEnterprise2015€12.5MEquity Crowdfunding
Wheere logo WheereMobility2020€11MSeed
FoodPilot logo FoodPilotAgTech2022€4.5MDebt Financing
EasyPicky logo EasyPickySaaS2017€5MSeries A
Celest Science logo Celest ScienceEnvironment2023€2MSeed
JVWEB logo JVWEBMarketing2004€26MVenture Round
Elements logo ElementsEnergy2015€50MVenture Round
AcuSurgical logo AcuSurgicalHealthcare2020€5.8MSeries A
Mon Chasseur Immo logo Mon Chasseur ImmoReal Estate2012€13.5MVenture Round
Bausch + Lomb logo Bausch + LombManufacturing1853
Numalis logo NumalisSaaS2015€5MVenture Round
MB Therapeutics logo MB TherapeuticsManufacturing2022€2MSeed
Terratis logo TerratisAgTech2024€1.5MSeed
Mabqi logo MabqiBiotech2017€5MGrant
SCOP3 logo SCOP3Environment2021€6.9MSeed
Sonup logo SonupSports2019€3MSeed
Matchers logo MatchersEnterprise2019€3.3MVenture Round
Appvizer logo AppvizerSaaS2013€3.2MSeries A
Antofenol logo AntofenolAgTech2014$5.2MGrant
PimpUp logo PimpUpFood2020€1.7MAngel
Lord Token logo Lord TokenFintech2020$15.7MInitial Coin Offering
AquaTech Innovation logo AquaTech InnovationEnvironment2018€2MSeed
NEEDEMAND logo NEEDEMANDAI2017€88kPre-Seed
Elium logo EliumMarketing2016€2MVenture Round
Deepbloo logo DeepblooEnterprise2018€1.5MSeed
Ioterop logo IoteropHardware2016€1.5MVenture Round
enCaps logo enCapsSaaS2022€1.6MSeed
Idealys logo IdealysDesign2015€2.5MAngel
Gofer logo GoferReal Estate2015$797.8kPre-Seed
WeSprint logo WeSprintEnterprise2016€3.5MVenture Round
Ingraalys logo IngraalysBiotech2017€300kPre-Seed
Sweeetch logo SweeetchEnterprise2020€500kSeed
Seclab logo SeclabSecurity2011€997kVenture Round
LKSpatialist logo LKSpatialistSaaS2015€3.1MVenture Round
Thess logo ThessSports2020€3.3MAngel
Dear Villagers logo Dear VillagersGaming2015$2.3MVenture Round
Mint Energie logo Mint EnergieEnergy2017€2MSeed
Studio Camelia logo Studio CameliaGaming2021€294.4kProduct Crowdfunding

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