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.
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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

Les lauréats 2026 d’Impact 40/120

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.
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Mouvement Impact France announces the launch of the new Impact 40/120 index to highlight future Impact unicorns.

Come and discover the future unicorns of impact at the launch of the IMPACT40/120 index on Tuesday March 26 at 6.30pm at ChangeNOW!

Influencing
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March 11, 2024
Unicorns at Impact What are we talking about?

Discover the BCG, ESSEC and Mouvement Impact France study on Impact Unicorns and the new criterion to identify them: avoided costs for society.

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March 13, 2023
Will impact start-ups be the unicorns of tomorrow?

What if the Unicorn that will make all start-ups dream was an Impact Unicorn? With BCG and Ipsos, Impact France unveils its major study to accelerate the impact economy.

Progress
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20 May 2022

Agenda

8ème édition des Universités d'Été de l'Économie de Demain

28/8/2026 9:00
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About us

Les Echos
ChangeNow: these future “champions” of environmental and social transition
Carenews
France has 1,142 impact startups according to a mapping
Madyness
Yuka, Verkor, WeWard...: which are the 40 most promising impact startups in French Tech?

A tailor-made offer based on your needs and availability

Renforcer son réseau de dirigeants de start-ups à impact, sur l'ensemble du territoire quelle que soit leur taille ou leur secteur à travers des événements réguliers et des rencontres qualifiées.
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.
Meet other impactful startup leaders to support each other and share best practices
Contribute to the construction of our advocacy which defends the recognition of ecological and social innovation
Access tools that accelerate your business and help you continuously progress
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Your contact

Louise Picard
Innovation Project Manager
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