Founded in 2016 and based in Limoges, WUPATEC has developed a unique technology, protected by 5 families of patents, which significantly reduces the energy consumption of radio frequency power emitters for wireless telecommunications networks, and addresses the energy consumption and compactness challenges of future 5G networks.
This start-up has completed a funding round, raising 3 million euros from IRDI Soridec, Aquiti Gestion, and InnoEnergy.
IRDI Soridec Gestion is a management company active in the southwestern region (Nouvelle Aquitaine and Occitanie). With over 350 million euros under management, ISG operates across the entire funding chain: from seed capital to transmission capital, including innovation capital and development capital. Since its inception, the company has invested over 500 million euros in regional SMEs and mid-sized companies, supporting more than 1200 businesses in their development.
A management company, Aquiti Gestion has been present in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region for 20 years. A key player in investment capital in its territory through its three offices (Bordeaux, Limoges, Poitiers), it has supported over 500 companies and leaders in their growth projects. With nearly 180 million euros, Aquiti Gestion has several funding mechanisms allowing it to intervene in all areas of investment capital and meet the needs of companies in seed stage, creation, development, or in the recovery-transmission phase.
InnoEnergy is the European company driving innovation in the sustainable energy sector in Europe. InnoEnergy supports innovations at every stage of their development, from the classroom to customers, and contributes to their funding.
Already backed by leading players, WUPATEC is in contact with numerous major manufacturers in their key markets (Cellphones, 5G infrastructures, military and professional radios, …)
With this operation, WUPATEC is equipping itself to develop its product offering and expand its client network.