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

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.

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.

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

20 May 2022

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About us

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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.