Investments: "We must cultivate our garden" said Candide (Voltaire)
Startups - POPESCO initiated and financed the development of its own innovative projects.
Internet Fax Service: launched in 2006, Popfax required local interconnection with the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) in each country. The service was deployed throughout most European countries and the United States. After consolidating European market players, Popfax was sold in 2015 to J2 Global (now Ziff Davis, Inc.).
Business Intelligence Service: launched in 2011, the SaaS service Strategator enabled users to build dynamic newsletters aggregating content related to a specific industry sector or company (competitive intelligence and online reputation monitoring). Discontinued in 2016 due to insufficient profitability.
Cloud-based Pre-Accounting Service: launched in 2017, PopCompta provided a SaaS pre-accounting solution for small businesses in France. Having achieved only moderate success in a highly competitive market, the service is being discontinued and its customer base will be transferred to accounting partners in 2026.
Minority Equity Holdings
in companies whose activities are synergistic with our own, facilitating partnerships and strengthening the overall ecosystem.
Editorial Artificial Intelligence: Ownpage
(Investment 2015 – Exit 2024)
- AI-powered content personalization solutions
- Personalized newsletters for media websites
- Personalization API
Crowdfunding: SoWeFund
(Investment 2016 – Exit 2023)
- Startup-focused crowdfunding platform
- Partner of Business Angel networks
- Organizer of the Fundtruck communication event
Electric Mobility: Eccity-Motocycles
(Investment 2017 – Exit 2024)
- 100% electric 125cc scooter with a 100 km range
- Patented battery technology
- Made in France
