> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Big Deals 💣 : Tech solaire, Eodev, Upway, Bioserenity - URL: https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/the-big-deals-tech-solaire-eodev/ - Published: 2023-11-27T15:41:41.000Z - Updated: 2023-11-27T15:42:33.000Z - Description: Funding for sustainability and climate startups lead the latest batch of deals. - Author: Helen O'Reilly-Durand - Tags: Funding News ![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2023/11/Techsolaire-logo.jpeg) **What: Tech Solaire,** a solar energy distributor. **Why:** To help accelerate the transition to clean energy. **Funding:** €200 million **Who:** Co-Founders [Jérémie Lagarrigue](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremie-lagarrigue-2a724b97/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) & [Victorien Erussard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorien-erussard-221b584b/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) ‌**Investors**: Bpifrance & Groupe Credit Agricole ‌**What's Next:** The funding will enable the company to scale operations, R&D efforts, and amplify its international footprint. ![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2023/11/Eodev-logo-.png) **What: Eodev,** a manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell power generators. **Why:** To help accelerate the transition to clean energy. **Funding:** €46 million **Who:** Co-Founders [Jérémie Lagarrigue](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremie-lagarrigue-2a724b97/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) & [Victorien Erussard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorien-erussard-221b584b/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) ‌**Investors**: Tilt Capital Partners, Supernova Invest, CapHorn, CMA CGM Ventures, Thelem Assurances, Accor, Groupe Monnoyeur, AMFIL, Toyota ‌**What's Next:** The funding will enable EODev to strengthen its leading position in the hydrogen fuel cell power generators market by financing its investment program, the expansion of its product range and the acceleration of its commercial development. ![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2023/11/Upway-logo-1.png) **What: Upway,** a market place for reconditioned electric bikes. **Why:** To help speed up the adoption of electric bikes. **Funding:** €27.5 million **Who:** Co-Founders, [Toussaint Wattinne](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toussaint-wattinne/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) & [ Stéphane Ficaja](https://www.linkedin.com/in/st%C3%A9phane-ficaja-69562b55/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) ‌**Investors**: Korelya, Sequoia Capital, Exor Ventures, Transition Venture ‌**What's Next: T**he new funding will enable Upway to continue its French and international development (notably Germany & the US where it is already implanted), double the size of its French warehouse, invest in a new LA warehouse and grow its team ( 5 to 10 news devs and product managers). ![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2023/11/Bioserenity-logo-.png) **What: Bioserenity**, providers of diagnostic and treatment tools for sleep, neurological, and cardiological disorders. **Why:** To provide medical access for everyone, everywhere by deploying mobile healthcare units, establishing a network of medical centers in different regions, and leveraging digital tools to enhance healthcare services. **Funding:** €24 million **Who:** Founder and CSO, [Piere Jouin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrefrouin/?originalSubdomain=fr&ref=frenchtechjournal.com) ‌**Investors**: Jolt Capital ‌‌ ‌**What's Next:** Thanks to this funding, Bioserenity escapes liquidation. Starting afresh, the startup can now commercialize their latest product the "Neuronaute+" that has just been approved for sale in Europe and the United States. ![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2023/11/Fourgun-logo.png) **What: Le Fourgon,** a producer of returnable glass bottles and products. **Why:** To help combat plastic waste. **Funding:** €10 million ‌‌ **Who:** Co-Founders [Charles Christory](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleschristory?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs%5FminiProfile%3AACoAAAK3C8UBEM4y8OgKarKbA41Jql4SVrm73SQ&ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Maxime Tharin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximetharincofondateurlefourgon/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) & [Stéphane Dessein ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdessein/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) ‌**Investors**: Id4 & Teampact, La Poste Ventures managed by XAnge, and several business angels. ‌‌ ‌**What's Next:** Fourgon will use the new cash to expand its geographical coverage, continuing developing its private label of returnable ranges of beverages, food and household products, develop its B2B offering and recruit new staff to support its growth. ![](https://www.frenchtechjournal.com/content/images/2023/11/Defacto-logo.png) **What: Defacto,** an embedded B2B lending platform. **Why:** To provide European SMEs with short term financing solutions **Funding:** €10 million ‌‌ **Who:** Co-Founders [Jordane Giuly](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordane-giuly?originalSubdomain=fr&ref=frenchtechjournal.com), [Morgan O'hana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-o-hana-465359113/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) & [Marc-Henri Gires](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-henri-gires/?ref=frenchtechjournal.com) ‌**Investors**: Headline, Northzone, Global Founders Capital, Citi Ventures, Motier ventures ‌‌ ‌**What's Next:** The fintech will use the new money to significantly expand its influence in the European market, especially in Germany.