Who we are
As the link between economic attractiveness and export, we connect businesses in our regions and around the world.
Our aims
As a public consulting firm, we work to support the international development of the French economy.
Convinced that the right meeting can change everything, we provide entrepreneurs with our expertise and the power of our network in France and around the world.
Our teams open new markets to French businesses, contributing to the economic attractiveness of France in the eyes of foreign investors with one aim: to generate activity and jobs.
We work to:
- Support the international development of French businesses established in France, over the long term, particularly mid-size companies and growing SMEs.
- Promote the sectors of French excellence and the sectors of the future, supporting competitiveness and innovation.
- Support the international development of French businesses and young talent by developing the VIE International Internship Program.
- Court and attract foreign investments to France that create value and jobs, and welcome and support international talent.
- Promote the economic image of France, its businesses and its regions.
The results?
In 2023, the French SMEs and mid-size companies that we supported generated €3.3 billion in additional export revenues!
We also supported 58% of the 1,815 foreign investment decisions in 2023.
Our key figures
- 110countries covered directly or via partners.
- 13,506French businesses supported in 2023.
- 1,053foreign investment projects supported in 2023.
- #1country in Europe for foreign investments since 2019.
Our origins
As a public consulting firm dedicated to the international development of the French economy, Business France was founded in 2015 following the merger of Ubifrance and the Invest in France Agency.
As a public establishment of an industrial and commercial nature (EPIC), Business France is placed under the joint supervision of the ministers responsible for the economy, foreign affairs and regional cohesion. Its missions are defined by decree.
Our funding
We are funded almost equally by the state and by the income from our own activity. The public grant represents 45% of our funding (€103 million in 2023) and the resources drawn from our services and benefits invoiced to our customers represent the remaining 55% (€128 million).
This funding model is unique, no other public “export & invest” operator in the world balances its resources in this way.
Our own revenues have increased by 23% since 2018. Over this period, the state subsidy has increased by 1.7%.
