Decrypting iBanFirst's €200M Growth Equity Deal
Was the fintech's deal with Marlin Equity Partners an investment or an exit? It turns out to be a little of both.
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Meet Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet
The French entrepreneur and author took charge of the influential startup network as it puts the focus on impact ideas.
TechChill Video 2021: Media Trends Due To Pandemic
This panel offers a rather personal look into the situation tech journalists experienced during the pandemic.
What Is 'Deep Tech For Good'?
Benjamin Joffe, a partner at SOSV, and Alexandre Tisserant, CEO of Kineis, explain how research-based startups are also making a social impact.
French Tech's Freaky Fundraising Run 🤩
France's unprecedented stretch of 9-figure funding rounds over the past month includes Alan, Ornikar, Shift Technology, Ankorstore, and Back Market.
Sendinblue And Lemlist CEOs On Building Global SaaS Brands
Sendinblue CEO Armand Thiberge and Lemlist CEO Guillaume Moubeche offer contrasting approaches to funding and scaling.
La French Tech Director Kat Borlongan Tells All 🇫🇷
The director of La French Tech Mission wants to be a bridge between government and startups. The goal: Create a service-oriented culture that makes France a more welcoming place to launch a company.
📱Back Market's Refurbished Revolution 💻
Back Market is easy to underestimate. But its platform for selling refurbished gadgets has made it one of France's fastest-growing startups. Not only has the company raised $176 million in venture capital, but its expansion into the United States has been explosive.
How International Investors View La French Tech
Three international VCs share their perspective on why France has become attractive and the hurdles they face as they hunt for the right deals.
Video: International Investors Explore French Tech From Sesamers on Tour
International investors: Spotlight on French founders was part of the launch of Sesamers on Tour that took place on April 13th, 2021.
🔥Lessons From Moka.care's Red Hot Start🔥
Moka.care recently announced that it raised €2.5 million. More impressive is how 2 inexperienced founders launched and grew so quickly.
Fixing Startup And VC Diversity With Sista
Sista co-founder Tatiana Jama, Costanza Carissimo who works on Sista's investor outreach team, and Sista CEO Déborah Loye explain how they are using data to drive diversity.
🇨🇳Cathay Innovation's Man In Paris🇫🇷
Cathay Innovation, based in Paris, has a global portfolio. But its leader, Denis Barrier, is a French researcher who sees growing opportunities in France and Europe.
🌊Arianee Rides NFT Wave🌊
The startup has raised €8 million to use blockchain and crypto technologies to help luxury brands track virtual goods.
Podcast: Inside Back Market's Rise
Back Market is the leading marketplace dedicated to refurbished devices. On this live podcast on Clubhouse, Co-Founder Vianney Vaute and US Managing Director Serge Verdoux joined us to discuss their mission to make refurbished devices mainstream.
🇺🇸To Silicon Valley And Back With Accel's Philippe Botteri🇫🇷
Accel partner Philippe Botteri returned to Europe in 2011 after a decade in Silicon Valley. He believes the ecosystem is on the verge of kicking into overdrive.