Best Auto Brands Companies in France
The 40 best Auto Brands companies in France in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Alpine.
Ranked: Best Auto Brands companies in France
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpine Brand of sports car | $218M | 32 mo ago | Series D | Jean Redele Founder | 2006 | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | 3 signals ▼57% M&A · Contracts | — | — |
| 2 | Peugeot Brand of luxury passenger cars | $188M | 88 mo ago | Public | Jean-Pierre II Peugeot Co-Founder | 1810 | Amazon WebstoreAdobe Experience ManagerJava+27 | — | 59 patents Automotive network intrusion detection and laser welding of coated sheet metal | 3 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 3 | Hopium Manufactures and markets cars | $6M | 56 mo ago | Public | — | 2019 | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+14 | 6 signals ▼40% Leadership | 36 patents Fuel‑cell thermal management and integration systems for automotive applications | — |
| 4 | Midipile Provider of B2B subscription-based mobility service with a focus on environmentally friendly vehicles | $2M | 26 mo ago | Seed | Vincent Rumeau Co-Founder | 2020 | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 5 | Eon Motors Manufacturer of electric vehicles designed for urban and professional use | $2M | 146 mo ago | Public | Richard Holleman Co-Founder | 2010 | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Aixam Unlicensed car brand | $2M | 55 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1983 | PleskPHPYouTube+13 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Sides Manufacturer of firefighting trucks | $711K | 62 mo ago | Funding Raised | Guilherme Leite CEO & Director | 1998 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Renault Group Manufacturer of cars | — | 31 mo ago | Public | Basset Eric Managing Director | 1898 | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | 40 signals ▼60% New product · Leadership · Earnings | 13,305 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch |
| 9 | Ligier Brand of passenger cars | — | 32 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1976 | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+31 | — | 7 patents Tricycle vehicle dynamics and automated braking/tilt control systems | — |
| 10 | PSA Group Automotive manufacturing company | — | 38 mo ago | Public | Carlos Tavares CEO | 1976 | DreamWeaverMicrosoft ASP.NETjQuery+5 | 10 signals Announcements · M&A · Earnings | — | — |
Top 12 Auto Brands companies in France
#1
Series D · Saint Denis, Ile de France · founded 2006$217.9Mraised▾
Brand of sports car
#2
Seed · Saint Michel, Nouvelle Aquitaine · founded 2020$2.1Mraised▾
Midipile Mobility is a B2B subscription-based mobility service offering a new vehicle with pedal assist, solar power, and a range of 250km. Their vehicles are designed for efficiency and sustainability, providing a carbon-free solution for urban transportation.
#3
Public · Paris, Ile de France · founded 1810 · 9711 employees$188Mraised▾
Brand of luxury passenger cars
#4
Public · Paris, Ile de France · founded 2019 · 85 employees$6.2Mraised▾
Manufactures and markets cars
- Dec 2021Post IPO$6.2M
#5
Acquired · Lyon, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 1983 · 41 employees$1.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of passenger quadricyles and light duty commercial vehicles based in Aix-les-Bains, France. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of license-free mini cars, heavy motorized quadricycles along with after-sales services.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$1.5M
- Feb 2006PE—
#6
Funding Raised · Nantes, Pays de la Loire · founded 1998 · 200 employees$710.9Kraised▾
Sides is a manufacturer of firefighting trucks. The company offers various models of firefighting trucks, which is customized to cater to the needs of the particular industry.
- Jun 2021Grant (prize money)$710.9K
#7
Public · Malijai, Alpes-de-haute-provence · founded 2010$1.8Mraised▾
Manufacturer of electric vehicles designed for urban and professional use. The company provides electric vehicles tailored for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets. These vehicles are designed to be compact and suitable for navigating urban environments, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact and reducing noise pollution. The company offers models designed for professional applications and customizable options for daily commuting.
- Jul 2014Post IPO$1.4M
- Feb 2014Post IPO$405K
#8
Public · Boulogne billancourt, Ile de France · founded 1898 · 105812 employees—raised▾
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#9
Acquired · Abrest, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 1976 · 570 employees—raised▾
Ligier is an automobile maker specializing in the manufacturing of microcars. It allows to configure the vehicle and request a test drive online. The automobiles are manufactured in France.
#10
Public · Rueil malmaison, Ile de France · founded 1976 · 258275 employees—raised▾
PSA Group is an automotive manufacturing company. It also provides mobility solutions. It owns brands such as Peugeot, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall. It has operations in more than 100 countries. In 2019, the company recorded annual revenues of $83.6B, and a net profit of $3.6B.
#11
Funding Raised · Signes, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur · founded 1972 · 205 employees—raised▾
Designer and manufacturer of racing cars and event organizer. This entity designs and manufactures racing prototypes and high-performance engines. It also provides operational support to racing teams. Furthermore, it offers event planning and management services, primarily within the automotive sector. A related business unit designs and sells automotive accessories and merchandise.
#12
Acquired · Valentigney, Bourgogne Franche Comte · founded 1810 · 308 employees—raised▾
Peugeot Motocycles is a brand of scooters. It also offers motorcycles.
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Auto Brands coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
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