How many total Semiconductors companies are there in France?

As of July 2026, France has 579 active Semiconductors companies.

How many Semiconductors companies in France are funded?

As of July 2026, 275 companies have received funding in this sector.

What is the total funding raised by Semiconductors companies in France?

Semiconductors companies in France have collectively raised $3.98B in funding till date.

Who are the top investors in Semiconductors companies in France?

The top investors in Semiconductors companies in France by number of investments are Plug and Play Tech Center and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Which is the highest funded Semiconductors company in France?

As of July 2026, Aledia has raised $321M in funding, highest among the funded Semiconductors companies in France.

List of 629 Semiconductors Startups in France & Market Trends (Jul 2026)

The Semiconductors sector in France comprises 629 companies, including 275 funded companies having collectively raised $3.98B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 156 are Series A+ funded.

Semiconductors sector in France has seen 85 acquisitions and 18 IPOs. This represents almost 16.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.

This sector includes companies engaged in manufacturing or developing their own semiconductor ICs, electronic components, and software for designing them.

Semiconductors sector is also known as Semiconductors & Electronics, Chip Technology or IC Tech.

Includes companies that manufacture ICs like digital, analog, MEMs, Sensors, photonics , embedded hardwares and softwares, display devices, and softwares like EDA tools. Excludes companies that act as distributer of semiconductor and electronic components, equipment manufacturers using electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing equipments, design service providers.

Key Metrics

Total Companies

629

Top Companies

Essilor International, Soitec & more

Total Funding

Funded Companies

Series A+ Companies

Series C+ Companies

IPOs

Acquisitions

Also known as

Semiconductors & Electronics or Chip Technology

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There are 629 Semiconductors startups in France which include Essilor International, Soitec, Somfy, Cailabs, Kalray. Out of these, 275 startups are funded, with 156 having secured Series A+ funding.

2026 has seen the creation of 1 Semiconductors startup in France. Over the past 10 years, an average of 11 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of HEC Paris, INSEAD and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

1. Essilor International

Essilor International engages in the design and manufacture of lenses for all types of visual disorders, including myopia, hypermetropia, presbyopia, and astigmatism. Essilorʼs flagship brands are Varilux, Crizal, Transitions, Definity, Xperio, OptifogTM, Foster Grant, Bolon, and Costa. It also develops and markets equipment, instruments, and services for eyecare professionals. In 2020, the company recorded annual revenues of $16.4 B and a net profit of $96.9 M.

Key facts about Essilor International

Founded Year: 1849
Location: Paris (France)
Stage: Public
Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2016, $*****
Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?

2. Soitec

Manufacturer of engineered semiconductor substrates. It develops and produces silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers using proprietary Smart Cut™ technology. These substrates enhance energy efficiency and performance in microelectronics for applications such as mobile communications, automotive, and AI. The company operates manufacturing facilities and collaborates with industry partners to supply its products globally. Its business model includes both direct sales and licensing of its technology to other manufacturers.

Key facts about Soitec

Founded Year: 1992
Location: Bernin (France)
Stage: Public
Total Funding till date: $196M
Investors: Bpifrance, CEA Investissement and 12 Others
Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 01, 2022, $*****
Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?

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3. Somfy

Somfy is a developer of control systems, motors, and sensors to be installed in buildings to control closures and blinds. Somfy's solutions are used in both residential and commercial buildings to motorized blinds and shades, shutters, curtains, projection screens, etc. All the motors come with a companion remote to control them, the company has also developed Mylink technology to control blinds and shutters using the smartphone. The device attaches to the motor and receives commands from users smartphones. Sensors for outdoor weather provided by the company are wirelessly connected to the motor and adjust the blinds/shutters according to presets decided by the user.

Key facts about Somfy

Founded Year: 1969
Location: Cluses (France)
Stage: Public
Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 1 of 190 Competitors

4. Cailabs

Mode multiplexers and light converters provider. It improves the bandwidth and data transmission speed of fiber-optic networks. Its products are based on MPLC technology which enables efficient light reshaping. Its product portfolio includes spatial multiplexers or demultiplexers, SCADA, multi-mode fiber links, C-RAN, and light converters for light shaping applications. Its applications include local networks, telecommunications, defense, aeronautics, space, and laser material processing.

Key facts about Cailabs

Founded Year: 2013
Location: Rennes (France)
Stage: Series D
Total Funding till date: $124M
Investors: Definvest, Innovacom and 15 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 12, 2025, $*****
Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 1 of 23 Competitors

5. Kalray

Developer of processing acceleration cards for AI, telecom, and storage. These accelerators handle data flows and multiple workloads for data-centric applications. The company’s cards are engineered for performance and energy efficiency in processing workloads. They provide flexibility, allowing clients to offload workloads and achieve power-performance balance.

Key facts about Kalray

Founded Year: 2008
Location: Montbonnot Saint Martin (France)
Stage: Public
Total Funding till date: $25.9M
Investors: Safran, ACE Management and 13 Others
Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 02, 2022, $*****
Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 9 of 105 Competitors

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Companies founded year-on-year in the Semiconductors sector in France

1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in the Semiconductors sector in France. 25 Semiconductors startups in France were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Total Number of Companies

Year	No. of companies
2026	1
2025	2
2024	2
2023	9
2022	7
2021	13
2020	15
2019	23
2018	19
2017	25

Stage-wise distribution of Semiconductors sector companies in France

Out of the total 629 Semiconductors companies in France, 275 have secured funding. Among them, 156 have reached Series A or higher, and 126 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 629

Funded - 275

Series A+ - 156

Series B+ - 126

Series C+ - 115

Company Stage	No. of companies
Founded	629
Funded	275
Series A+	156
Series B+	126
Series C+	115

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Total funding year-on-year in the Semiconductors sector in France

The Semiconductors sector in France saw a total funding of more than $3.31B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $745M. There has been a total funding of $20.6M in 2026 till date.

Total Funding

Year	Total Funding
2026	$20.6M
2025	$716M
2024	$103M
2023	$538M
2022	$458M
2021	$170M
2020	$745M
2019	$135M
2018	$166M
2017	$260M

Recent Funding Rounds in Semiconductors in France

In the year 2026, till July 2026, Semiconductors companies in France have raised $19.5M in equity funding across 2 rounds. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Semiconductors companies in France had raised $103M across 4 rounds. So, 2026 has seen a 81.09% drop in funding in Semiconductors companies in France as compared to 2025.

Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Semiconductors companies in France:

Company	Round Raised	Amount Raised	Funding Date	Investors
VSORA	Series C	1350	Jul 03, 2026	Ardian and 10 more
AlpSemi	Series B	7662	Jun 23, 2026	Yotta Capital Partners and 3 more
NanoXplore	Series B	7737	Dec 30, 2025	MBDA and 1 more
NcodiN	Seed	2020	Nov 20, 2025	MIG Capital and 6 more
Dracula Technologies	Series A	5251	Oct 21, 2025	Banque des Territoires and 2 more

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Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Semiconductors companies in France based on number of companies invested.

Here are some top investors in Semiconductors companies in France:

Investor	Location	Top Portfolio Companies
Plug and Play Tech Center	Sunnyvale (United States)	AMSimCel
Lightspeed Venture Partners	Menlo Park (United States)	-
Bpifrance	Maisons Alfort (France)	Soitec, Cailabs, Kalray and Aledia
Economy And Finance	France	Soitec, Exosens, Egide and iXblue
3i Group	London (United Kingdom)	-

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In the year 2026, till July 2026, 2 acquisitions happened in Semiconductors sector in France. Last year, in 2025, a total of 6 acquisitions happened in Semiconductors sector in France.

Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Semiconductors sector in France:

Company	Acquisition Type	Acquisition Date	Acquirers
HGH	Business Acquisition	Jul 06, 2026	Theon Sensors
Canopus AI	Business Acquisition	Feb 04, 2026	Siemens
Phasics	Business Acquisition	Aug 27, 2025	Exosens
G4Sourcing	Business Acquisition	Jun 10, 2025	J2 Sourcing
ICAlps	Business Acquisition	May 23, 2025	SEALSQ

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Acquisition trends in Semiconductors sector in France

Here are the acquisition trends in Semiconductors sector in France:

Total Number of Acquisitions

Year	No. of companies
2026	2
2025	6
2024	6
2023	8
2022	10
2021	3
2020	9
2019	9
2018	4
2017	2

In the year 2025, till July 2025, 1 IPO happened in Semiconductors sector in France.

Here are some recent, important IPOs in Semiconductors sector in France:

Company	IPO Date	Exchange Symbol
SEMCO Technologies	Jul 09, 2025	Euronext Exchange (Euronext)
Exosens	Jun 06, 2024	Euronext Exchange (Euronext)
Egide Group	Sep 02, 2022	Euronext Exchange (Euronext)
ICAPE	Jul 11, 2022	Euronext Exchange (Euronext)
Riber	Sep 01, 2020	Euronext Exchange (Euronext)

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Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Semiconductors in France

Most number of Semiconductors startups in France have been founded by alumni from HEC Paris, INSEAD and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

College	No. of companies
HEC Paris	4
INSEAD	3
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	2
Columbia University	1
McGill University	1
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)	1
Princeton University	1
Stanford University	1
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology	1
University of California (Los Angeles)	1

Total funding in Semiconductors companies founded by alumni from top colleges in France

In the last 10 years, University of Oxford graduates' Semiconductors companies in France have raised the most funding among top colleges. Princeton University alumni are second, and The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology alumni are third.

College	Total Funding
University of Oxford	$355M
Princeton University	$78.1M
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology	$34.5M
HEC Paris	$22.3M
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	$19M
INSEAD	$13.6M
Stanford University	$9.15M
Columbia University	$117K
McGill University	$117K
University of California (Los Angeles)	$117K