Video: Hub.Brussels Digital Tech Insight Talk
Hub.Brussels invited me to moderate the latest in its INSIGHT TALK series where we explored the future of government, fintech, and data.
How Mirakl Helps Every Store Battle Amazon
Mirakl Co-CEOs Adrien Nussenbaum and Philippe Corrot take us inside the rise of the French Tech unicorn that helps merchants launch their own marketplaces.
Podcast: Devialet CEO Franck Lebouchard On Building A High-Quality Audio Future
In an era where teens listen to music on tinny smartphone speakers, Devialet continues to believe there is a market for a richer listening experience.
49.4% Of Investors Backing Top French Startups Are Outside EU
When it comes to backing French startups, American investors are far outpacing other European funds.
French Tech News: InsurTech Insights With Luko, Netflix Nonsense, And Metaverse Madness
Luko, Indeez, and Descartes Underwriting are the latest signs of France's surging Insurtech Sector.
Funding News: Descartes Underwriting, Padoa, Pennylane, Snapshift, SafeHeal
Two of the nation's biggest sectors, HealthTech and FinTech, had a strong week.
Inside Resilience's Bid To Reinvent Cancer Care
Co-founders Jonathan Benhamou and Céline Lazorthes are were already among France's most respected entrepreneurs. But their new healthtech startup represents their most audacious bet yet: Using AI and data to transform oncology treatments for doctors and patients.
Seed Of The Week: Osol
Osol is developing a smart charging appliance to help offices become more flexible as they adapt to shifting work trends.
Podcast: Believe CEO Denis Ladegaillerie On The IPO And Digital Music's Future
Believe went public last year on the Paris Stock Exchange, a move the government hopes will open the door to more French Tech listings. But Ladegaillerie is more focused on the constantly-evolving landscape of digital music.
Meet The New French Tech Next 40/120 Class
La French Tech mission has announced the 120 French startups it considers the most promising. They will benefit from streamlined services to help them scale up.
French Tech News: Independent Insurgency, CBD Confusion, And Map Making
More French are becoming self-employed. The CBD industry faces a hazy future. And startup maps galore.
Funding News: Resilience, SeqOne, Zoī, Pretto, Stonly, Indeez
This was a big week for e-health led by Resilience.
Seed Of The Week: Zoī
Zoi is developing a mobile app that blends medical checkups and preventative care.
Inside Sigfox's Implosion
Between the pandemic and a disappointing IoT revolution, Sigfox faced a major financial crunch in 2021 when auditors warned it must raise more money to survive. On Wednesday, the former unicorn filed for bankruptcy protection.
French Tech News: Merger Mania, Padmé Patronage, And The Unicorn Parade
Plume Labs gets bought. Nathalie Portman and Serena Williams heart French startups. And Unicorn-palooza continues.
Funding News: Exotec, Spendesk, Coinhouse, Wandercraft, La Vie, Secure-IC
Exotec and Spendesk became the latest French Tech unicorns.