Best Sports Equipment Companies in France
The 105 best Sports Equipment companies in France in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: In&Motion.
France's Sports Equipment startup scene is smaller than you'd expect for a country this sports-obsessed: 105 companies tracked, $41M in total disclosed funding, zero unicorns. In&Motion leads the funding table at $12M, followed by PKvitality at $9M and Lagoped and i-Run each at $6M. That's a concentrated field, and if you're trying to identify which players have real capital behind them, disclosed equity is your cleanest signal. Bpifrance and Activa Capital are the names showing up most consistently on cap tables, which tells you something about where institutional confidence sits.
The global backdrop is harder to ignore. The sports equipment market is forecast to reach roughly $220.3B by 2034, compounding at about 6.9% annually from a $113.1B base in 2024, driven by fitness participation and social media's relentless push toward active identity. I'd add that digital adjacents are moving too: median app install growth across sporting goods categories is running at roughly +18% YoY across 1,179 tracked apps. So what does France's $41M funding pool look like against that macro? Modest, frankly. But concentrated bets in wearables and smart protection gear suggest founders here are targeting defensible niches rather than chasing volume. This directory ranks Sports Equipment companies in France by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, so you can cut straight to who's actually capitalized.
Ranked: Best Sports Equipment companies in France
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In&Motion Provider of wearable airbags for safety in action sports | $12M | 66 mo ago | Series A | Pierre-Francois Tissot Co-founder // CBO | 2014 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | 50 patents Airbag deflation valves and wearable inflatable protection systems for safety applications | — |
| 2 | PKvitality Developer of connected watch for tracking blood glucose | $9M | 52 mo ago | Series A | — | 2017 | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | 141 patents Microneedle-based wearable biosensors for continuous biochemical monitoring of bodily fluids | — |
| 3 | Lagoped Sustainable outdoor clothing brand offering adventure clothing and accessories made | $6M | 33 mo ago | Series A | Julien Desecures Co-Founder | 2018 | — | — | 1 job opening · 1 internship |
| 4 | i-Run Online platform offering sportswear & apparel | $6M | 137 mo ago | Series A | Emmanuel Vidal CEO & President | 1995 | Cart FunctionalityJavaBootstrap+15 | — | — |
| 5 | Metalu-Plast Manufacturer of sports equipment, sports fencing and multi-sports grounds | $5M | 218 mo ago | Acquired | Jean Claude Behr CEO | 1980 | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | — | — |
| 6 | Materiel-velo.com Offline retail chain of sports products | $1M | 170 mo ago | Series A | — | 2004 | PrestaShopMySQLPHP+18 | — | — |
| 7 | Cibox Manufacturer of electromibility, data storage & telecommunication equipment | $845K | 47 mo ago | Public | Georges Lebre CEO | 1995 | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | 13 patents Fire‑rated sliding door systems with thermal insulation, automated pivot control, and advanced locking. | — |
| 8 | AddBike Manufacturer of modular cargo bike accessories and adapted bicycles | $685K | 107 mo ago | Seed | Christophe Defaix CEO | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+37 | 8 patents Front assembly and steering mechanisms for three‑wheel bicycles and scooters | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 9 | Tibtop Brand of football accessories | $618K | 86 mo ago | Seed | Bakary Kamara CEO | 2014 | Cart FunctionalityPrestaShopMySQL+19 | — | — |
| 10 | Mavic Manufacturer of bicycle wheels and rider's equipment | — | 47 mo ago | Acquired | Alberto Morgando CEO | 1889 | Cart FunctionalityTypeScriptNode.js+18 | 39 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
Top 12 Sports Equipment companies in France
#1
Series A · Passy, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 2018$6.1Mraised▾
It is a sustainable outdoor clothing brand that offers adventure clothing and accessories made in Europe with recycled materials. Designed by and for outdoor enthusiasts, Lagoped aims to provide gear that aligns with the values of its customers.
- Sep 2023Series A$6.1M
#2
Series A · Paris, Ile de France · founded 2017 · 29 employees$9.2Mraised▾
Developer of connected watch for tracking blood glucose. The watch uses a proprietary biosensor called K'apsul that can test the glucose level from the skin without requiring any blood sample. The data collected by the device can be accessed using the watch display or synced with the mobile app. The watch can also track steps taken, distance travelled and calories burned. The company offers 2 variants of the device one for the diabetic patients (for tracking glucose levels) and the other one for the athletes (for tracking lactate levels).
- Jan 2022Series A$6.7M
- Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Jan 2020Series A$2.5M
#3
Series A · Annecy, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 2014 · 55 employees$12Mraised▾
Provider of wearable airbags for safety in action sports. The wearable is in the shape of a vest with airbags placed to protect the body parts. The vest has motion sensors to detect users movement and motion to predict an event of accidents or falls.
- Dec 2020Series A$12M
- May 2018Grant (prize money)$1.4M
- Jun 2016Grant (prize money)$1.4M
- Oct 2015Grant (prize money)$55K
#4
Public · Alfortville, Ile de France · founded 1995 · 18 employees$844.6Kraised▾
Cibox (Cibox Inter@ctive) engages in the R&D, manufacturing, and distribution of technology products. The company develops products across categories such as storage devices (memory cards, USB flash drives, SSDs, external hard drives, etc.), electromobility equipment (electrics scooters, hoverboards, and accessories), and telecommunication devices (mobile phones).
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$844.6K
#5
Series A · Toulouse, Occitanie · founded 1995$5.7Mraised▾
Online platform offering sportswear & apparel. The platform offers shoes for running, hiking, trail, etc. It also offers swimwear, sportswear for other sports like swimming, cycling, etc.
- Jan 2015Series A$5.7M
#6
Acquired · Soliers, Normandy · founded 1980 · 88 employees$4.8Mraised▾
Designer and manufacturer of sports equipment intended for various sports such as football, basketball and rugby among others. The company offers products including custom-made sports fences, multi-sport fields, goals and poles, ensuring professionals, installers, craftsmen and distributors meet their expectations and resolve any related problem.
#7
Seed · Rouen, Normandy · founded 2014$618.1Kraised▾
Brand of football accessories
- Mar 2019Seed$618.1K
#8
Seed · Villeurbanne, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 2015 · 17 employees$684.7Kraised▾
Manufacturer of modular cargo bike accessories and adapted bicycles. The company designs and produces attachments that transform standard bicycles into cargo tricycles for transporting children, pets, or goods. They also offer adapted bicycles for people with mobility challenges, providing stable and customizable solutions. Production incorporates both in-house manufacturing and collaboration with a bicycle assembly cooperative. The company focuses on creating customizable solutions to meet individual needs, including bespoke cargo box designs.
- Jul 2017Seed$684.7K
#9
Series A · Gleize, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 2004 · 38 employees$1Mraised▾
Materiel-velo.com is an offline retail chain of sports products. Product catalog includes wheels & tires, transmissions accessories, peripheral devices, frames & bicycles, bike accessories, equipment, and more. A few of the brands associated with the company are Alpinestars, Evoc, Oakley, Rotor, Sigma, and more. The company sells its products through offline as well as online stores.
- Apr 2012Series A$1M
#10
Acquired · Epagny Metz Tessy, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 1889 · 226 employees—raised▾
Manufacturer of bicycle wheels and rider's equipment
#11
Funding Raised · Nevers, Bourgogne Franche Comte · founded 1951 · 300 employees—raised▾
Manufacturer of high-performance bicycles and cycling components. It produces road, gravel, e-bikes, and track bicycles, along with a comprehensive line of pedals, including power meters. The company also offers spare parts and accessories. A focus on innovation is evident in its use of carbon fiber materials and advanced technologies in both bicycle and pedal design. The company's history includes pioneering developments in automatic pedals and carbon fiber frames.
#12
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.
Funding & investor landscape
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Sports Equipment coverage by sub-theme.
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Funding & growth over time
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