Xplore

Xplore represents the venture capital division of Épopée Gestion, an investment firm established in September 2020 by entrepreneurs Ronan Le Moal and Charles Cabillic. With a strategic focus on revitalizing the Atlantic Arc territories, Épopée Gestion provides both financial backing and hands-on operational guidance to promising companies across the region. The firm has structured its investment approach around four complementary pillars: venture capital, growth capital, sustainable real estate development, and low-carbon infrastructure projects.

Building upon the foundation established by the West Web Valley accelerator launched in 2012, Xplore leverages nearly a decade of expertise in nurturing digital startups throughout Brittany. This evolution represents a significant expansion of scope and vision, with Xplore commanding an impressive €80 million investment capacity dedicated exclusively to fostering innovation within the startup ecosystem. The fund's transition from West Web Valley to Xplore signals its maturation and readiness to support a broader range of entrepreneurial ventures.

Xplore has deliberately expanded its investment thesis beyond purely digital ventures to encompass innovative startups across various sectors and technologies. Similarly, the fund has extended its geographic focus from its Brittany origins to encompass the entire Atlantic Arc region, creating more opportunities for regional economic development and cross-pollination of ideas. This strategic broadening reflects Épopée Gestion's commitment to territorial reinvestment and its belief in the untapped potential of France's western coastal regions.

As an early-stage investor, Xplore typically engages with companies at seed and Series A stages, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance drawn from its founders' entrepreneurial backgrounds. The fund emphasizes partnerships with founders who demonstrate both innovative thinking and strong execution capabilities. With its unique positioning at the intersection of regional development and technological innovation, Xplore has embarked on what it describes as an "extraordinary journey" to explore the boundaries of what innovation can achieve when properly supported and nurtured within regional ecosystems rather than just traditional tech hubs.