Seed Scout #8: Quobly And Quantonation Chart Quantum Computing's Future
Part II of our Quantum Computing series looks at the early stage push behind this emerging technology.
Seed Of The Week: Quobly
The Grenoble-based startup is emblematic of the policies and research that France hopes will make it a global leader in quantum computing.
Investor Spotlight: Quantonation CEO Christophe Jurczak
Jurczak on quantum computing investing: "There is no lack of science or ideas."
French Tech News: Quantumania Grips France ⚛️
The €1.8 billion National Quantum Strategy has created a frenzy around this emerging technology. This special quantum-themed edition will guide you through the major players in the French Quantumverse.
Deep Dive: France's Quantum Computing Landscape
As the French quantum ecosystem expands and evolves, we've put together this guide to important startups, institutions, and government agencies that will be continually updated.
Spotlight Interview: GENCI Chief Quantum Projects Officer Sabine Mehr
Mehr: "I think what differentiates France is how dynamic the ecosystem is here...you can see the will to work together on this and to be successful together."
Seed Scout #7: Escape Bets On AI To Fix Fatal API Security Flaws
In this edition: Roundtable is democratizing early-stage investing. And impact startups scored big with Seed investors.
Investor Spotlight: Roundtable CEO Evan Testa
Testa: "We want to enable everybody to finance the next big thing in the private markets."
Seed Of The Week: Escape
Fresh from a stint at Y Combinator, Escape raised a €3.6m Seed Round for its API security platform. Co-founder Tristan Kalos breaks down the tech and business plan.
French Tech News: How Swan Beat The Fintech Fundraising Odds
As Swan soars, Hi Inov closed the first chunk of a new fund as the Franco-German VC works to forge ties between its corporate LPs and startups.
How Swan Raised A €37M Series B In The Fintech Winter
Swan CEO Nicolas Benady: "I think we have quite a sexy company."
Spotlight interview: Hi Inov Co-Founder Valérie Gombart
"The whole idea from the very beginning was to build a bridge between corporates and startups," Gombart said.
The French Tech Journal Is Expanding
We’re excited to announce that Helen O’Reilly-Durand, Franco-British Communications & PR expert, is joining the French Tech Journal as Co-Founder and Deputy Editor to help scale up coverage of France’s dynamic startup ecosystem. O’Reilly-Durand brings a wealth of experience with founders and investors that includes advising
Seed Scout #6: CO2 AI Joins The Carbon Tracking Fray
In this edition: The battle against climate change takes center stage with the spinout of CO2 AI from BCG, a Sector Deep Dive into Carbon Tracking and Offset, and several notable clean tech Seed deals.
Investor Spotlight: HCVC Partner Alexis Houssou
Housssou: "Is this company building a breakthrough technology? Is it going to create long-lasting, competitive advantages?"
Seed Of The Week: CO2 AI
This carbon tracking spinout from global consulting giant BCG raised a $12 million Seed round to build on its momentum.