Who we are

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 V.I.E.
• 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 2024, the French SMEs and mid-size companies that we supported generated €1.8 billion in additional export revenues!

We also supported 59% of the 1,878 foreign investment decisions in 2025.

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.

We are funded mainly by the income from our activities and by the state. By 2025, the resources drawn from our services and benefits invoiced to our customers represent 59% of our funding (amounting to €130 million), with public grant represents 41% of our funding (amounting to €89 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 25% since 2018. Over this period, the government subsidy has decreased by 13%.