Dreaming Of Qwant And IPOs
Funding and exit numbers for the first half of 2023 paint a grim picture for French startups and VCs.
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France's Government Can't Quit Qwant
A look back at more than a decade of public support for a privacy-themed search engine that failed to deliver.
In The Spotlight: Aurélien Narminio, Euronext's Head Of Equity Listing
The French government wants to boost IPOs. Those plans could help companies across Europe.
Introducing: Seed Scout
Featuring Seed Of The Week Filigran, a cybersecurity startup that raised €5m to build enterprise offerings around its open-source tools.
Hot Seed Deals: Look Up Space, Astraveus, Gapianne
What: Gapianne is developing a hybrid e-commerce service that offers a place to purchase intimate health and sex products for women that also offers workshops and advice on related topics. Why: There are few places where women can speak frankly about such products and topics and receive expert tips and
Business Angel Spotlight: Julien Zakoian
The former CMO for Meero and Airbnb exec is an impact investor who wants to help B2C startups develop their branding.
Seed Of The Week: Filigran
The cybersecurity startup raised €5m for its open-source platform that coordinates and simplifies threat management.
Viva Tech: Github CEO Thomas Dohmke On Learning To Love AI
Dohmke argues that fears of AI threaten to undermine its potential to do good. He worries that the rush to regulate with leave Europe behind in the competition around this critical technology.
Government Gone Wild: Macron Doubles Down On Startup Support At Viva Tech
In this week's newsletter: A flurry of new government startup plans, Macron talks AI, and Luko lives to fight another day.
Viva Tech-gasm
During the annual mega-conference, the government announced a flurry of new French tech programs. Here's your scorecard.
In The Spotlight: Macron Explains France's AI Strategy At Viva Tech
During a 16-minute response to a question about AI, the French president outlined the nation's strategy and the stakes.
French Tech News: A Digital Oasis For Medical Deserts
In the newsletter: H4D wants to solve France's medical crisis with its telemedicine cabins. And Caption CEO explores the secondary market for French startups.
In The Spotlight: Lucas Mesquita, Co-Founder Of Caption
Caption is a platform that facilitates secondary sales of shares in startups. In this week's interview, the CEO shares his thoughts about the evolution of startup investing.
Can H4D Telemedicine Cabins Solve France's Medical Desert Crisis?
13% of the French population now lives in a region without access to a primary care doctor. With medical reform efforts stuck in neutral, the government is counting on startups to find innovative solutions.
The Family: Meet The Cast Of Supporting Characters In The Bruising Legal Fight
The fight between Oussama Ammar and the co-founders of The Family has drawn a long list of names into the drama.
Video: Discussing Growing Risks Of AI On France 24
Chris O’Brien, Editor of the French Tech Journal, spoke to FRANCE 24’s François Picard following the resignation of the ‘godfather’ of artificial intelligence, Geoffrey Hinton, from Google, who warned that the field poses “profound risks to society and humanity.”