Bouygues Developpement

What is Bouygues Developpement?

Bouygues Developpement is the corporate venture structure within the Bouygues Group, established to foster innovation by investing in startups. Since 2009, they have been dedicated to using startup investments as a vital channel for innovation across the group. They facilitate the growth of emerging business ventures that present innovative and disruptive solutions aligned with the core activities of various subsidiaries within the company - Bouygues Construction, Bouygues Immobilier, Colas, TF1, and Bouygues Telecom.

With the philosophy that combining strengths is most impactful at the startup phase, Bouygues Developpement actively participates in early-stage (Seed and Series A) funding rounds, typically in increments ranging from €100,000 to over €1,000,000. They target ownership stakes between 5% and 20% and are committed to forming strong, enduring relationships with visionary entrepreneurs.

A significant element of their investment approach is securing a position on the startup's board, ensuring that there is a robust and sustainable bond between the business division and the startup. Bouygues Developpement thrives on co-investments with partners, while also capable of leading funding rounds independently.

The broader Bouygues Group, consisting of over 200,000 employees and generating €56 billion in revenue as of December 31, 2023, operates as a diversified services company, actively engaged in sectors like construction, energy services, media, and telecommunications. Bouygues Developpement helps fuel the group's innovation drive, in line with their overarching aim to contribute to human progress in day-to-day life, by financing growth-oriented startups that meet essential, evolving needs in their targeted industries.