The Circle of Leaders who develop innovative companies designed to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and responsible society.
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Impact France, the parent company of impact start-ups and scale-ups, brings together more than 500 innovative companies.
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Les Cercles d'Impact France aims to break out of the usual silos and build concrete solutions. It brings together leaders of impact and transition companies, companies of various sizes and across the entire value chain of the sectors.

First members

Lucas Lefebvre

Co-founder of The Forks

"At Impact France, I found an alternative employer voice, connected to the realities on the ground and to the social and environmental realities of our century."

Cécilia Creuzet

Co-founder of May Santé

"Impact France has enabled me to meet a community of leaders who are experiencing the same tension as I am: innovating and competing without ever losing sight of impact."

Theo Scubla

Co-founder of Eachone

"I'm a big believer in the power of alliances and ecosystems to grow as a start-up. We can transform the economy if we join forces."

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Publications

The 2025 Impact 40/120 winners

Launched in 2024 by Impact France, the Impact 40/120 index highlights the 120 most promising impact startups and the 40 future impact unicorns . This index identifies role model startups that are leading the way and proving that it is possible to combine positive impact and economic performance.

Putting social and environmental innovation at the heart of compromises

Influencing

November 27, 2025

Budget 2026: making impact innovation a driving force behind France's economic recovery

Influencing

October 17, 2025

Impact 40/120 winners received at the Élysée Palace

Influencing

October 2, 2025

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About us

Yuka, Verkor, WeWard...: which are the 40 most promising impact startups in French Tech?

ChangeNow: these future “champions” of environmental and social transition

Human capital: the secret weapon of investors choosing sustainable growth

France has 1,142 impact startups according to a mapping

A tailor-made offer based on your needs and availability

Meet its network of impactful start-up leaders , across the country regardless of their size or sector, through regular events and qualified meetings.

Anticipate and influence legislative and regulatory developments, by building and disseminating common positions, to defend the recognition of ecological and social innovation in France.

Grow and advance your business by accessing events, networking, feedback and practical tools throughout the year, and by promoting cooperation with all Impact France entrepreneurs.