The Circle of entrepreneurs who develop innovative young companies designed to grow rapidly and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and responsible society.

Impact France, the parent company of impact startups, brings together more than 500 impact startups.

The French Impact Circles aim to break out of traditional silos and build concrete solutions. They bring together leaders of impactful and transitional businesses, from companies of various sizes and across the entire value chain.

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.

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

March 11, 2024

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

Agenda

Cercle Start-ups evening

26/11/2025 18:30

Reserved for members

Founders' Dinner - Financing international growth

4/12/2025 18:00

Members only - Sold out

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.

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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Louise Picard

Start-up project manager

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