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# 💣 The Big Deals: Morpho, WattAlps, Sekei & more!
- URL: https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/big-deals-september-morpho-wattalps-sekei/
- Published: 2024-09-06T16:18:37.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-06T16:24:25.000Z
- Description: Also inside: Calyxia, Sirfull, and Entalpic.
- Author: Helen O'Reilly-Durand
- Tags: Funding News

![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2024/09/image.png)

**What:** [**Morpho**](https://morpho.org/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)**,** a developer of an open decentralized platform that allows anyone to earn yield, borrow assets, curate markets and vaults, and build lending applications. 

**Why:** To earn yield and reduce borrowing costs for users while making financial infrastructure a public good and bringing Decentralized Finance (DeFi) to mainstream consumers.

**Funding:** €46.15 million  
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**Who:** Co-Founders [Paul Frambot,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-frambot/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) [Merlin Egalite](https://www.linkedin.com/in/merlin-egalite/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) & [Julien Thomas ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julien-thomas-48b227173/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)

‌**Investors**: Ribbit Capital and over 40 other strategic non-equity partners that have invested in Morpho tokens including a16z crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Variant, Pantera, Brevan Howard, BlockTower, Kraken Ventures.

**What's next:** The funding will allow Morpho to fuel the growth and decentralization of its network while benefiting from the expertise and resources of a long list of industry leaders who share its vision of building finance like the early internet–via layered, open protocols.

![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2024/09/image-35.png)

**What:** [**Calyxia**](https://calyxia.com/about-us/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)**,** a producer of eco-engineered biodegradable microcapsules and microparticles for use in Consumer Goods.

**Why:** To build an advanced and sustainable future for the chemical industry by providing leading manufacturers with innovative microcapsules that contain, protect, and deliver valuable chemical and biological ingredients.

**Funding:** €31.6 million  
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**Who:** Co-Founders [Jamie Walters](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiedwalters/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Damien Demoulin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiendemoulin/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [David A Weitz](https://platform.tracxn.com/a/d/people/eCYT2ljiMOih9yyC75aTZJD3Cp0-d5tklgGNafEN%5Fk0/davidaweitz?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), and [Jerome Bibette](https://platform.tracxn.com/a/d/people/MyDvKIvIzrvJFkYDdkSe-xS9FHy1iJsEW6QLakSk5EM/jeromebibette?ref=frenchtechjournal.com).

‌**Investors**: Lombard Odier IM, Bpifrance

**What's next:** The new capital will enable Calyxia to achieve profitability, deploy globally its innovative manufacturing technology, and establish itself as the leader in a market exceeding $10 billion by 2030.

![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2024/09/image-7.png)

**What:** [**WattAlps**](https://www.wattalps.com/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)**,** a producer of lithium-ion, immersion-cooled batteries, for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

**Why:** To provide batteries with improved performance, longevity, and safety.

**Funding:** €11 million  
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**Who:** Co-Founders [Matthieu Desbois-Renaudin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieu-desbois-renaudin-4b8aa78/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Manuel Ronco](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-ronco-36136747/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Jean-Noël Carminati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-noel-carminati-3a51b4159/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)

‌**Investors**: Supernova Invest, Move Energy, Ring Capital, Casra Capital, EIT InnoEnergy, Eximium, EIC Fund

**What's next:** The new money will go towards improving the startup's modular and high-performance lithium-ion batteries, expanding its product range to address additional market needs, and expanding into Northern Europe.

![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2024/09/image-9.png)

**What:**[ **Sekai**](https://www.sekai.gg/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), a developer of mobile applications based on the world of manga.

**Why:** To create the next great entertainment experience for anime fans around the world.

**Funding:** €10 million   
  
**Who:** Co-Founders [Samy Therain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samy-therain/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Landy Therlonge,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/landy-therlonge-554479b7/%60?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) [Augustin Gaillot, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustin-gaillot/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)

**Investors**: Skycatcher, Makers Fund, 776, New Wave, Cygni, Motier Ventures, Kima and several Business Angels

**What's next:** With this partnership and the strong support of its investors, Sekai says it is poised to revolutionize the way anime is experienced by fans around the world.

![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2024/09/image-21.png)

**What:** [**Entalpic,**](https://entalpic.ai/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) a generative AI platform for the detection of molecules and materials for the chemical industry

**Why:** To replace outdated industrial chemical processes and develop new solutions notably in the energy storage, fertilizer production, and pollution control sectors.

**Funding:** €8.5 million   
  
**Who:** Co-Founders [Mathieu Galtier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgaltier/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Victor Schmidt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-schmidt-30418083/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Alexandre Duval](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandre-duval-b00531128/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)

**Investors**: Breega, Cathay Innovation, Felicis

**What's next:** Already present inFrance, Germany & Canada, the funding will go towards powering the ML startup's next phase of growth by forging partnerships with key industry players and expanding into the US and Asia markets.

![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2024/09/image-26.png)

**What:** [**Sirfull**](https://www.sirfull.com/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com), a software publisher specializing in industrial equipment for the tracking of the construction and in-service monitoring of pressure vessels and piping.

**Why:** To meet the specific needs of the welding, inspection, and industrial maintenance sectors.

**Funding:** €6 million   
  
**Who:** Co-Founders [Jean-Claude Lambolez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanclaudelambolez/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) et [Matthieu Gonzalez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieugnz/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com)

**Investors**: Innovacom, Demeter, Wille Finance AG

**What's next:** the new money will go towards expanding its solutions across Europe by recruiting sales teams in Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain.