Spotlight Interview: Fly Ventures' Marie Brayer
"What's really exciting is seeing the emergence of academic entrepreneurship in France."
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French Tech Funding Wire January 31: Alice & Bob, Swan, Naboo & More!
Startups that raised from Jan. 27 to Jan. 31 also include: 4Elements, Formance, KEEY AEROGEL, Cryptio, Accro, Hopia, Laclaree Vision, Le Fourgon, Clovis, HappyVore, OFFROAD, Neo Earth, Aberyne, Amatera, Expliseat, Carthera, Zaion, Beans, GetVocal, and ClearDrop
🤖 La Machine #15: Mistral AI Dreams The Impossible IPO Dream 🤖
Also inside: Inside Microsoft's GenAI Studio in Paris; AI regulatory squabbling, funding news and events galore.
Microsoft GenAI Studio: 'Paris has become the place to be'
Microsoft's first GenAI Studio just finished its inaugural batch with the 15 startups presenting at a Demo Day last week to a gathering of investors, corporates, and media.
French Tech Wire: Second Hand News And Greater Paris AI Expectations
In this edition: Maud Sarda, founder of Emmaüs' online marketplace “Label Emmaüs,” talks about social impact; Alexandra André explains how La French Tech Grand Paris wants to make the city an AI champion; plus a shocking crypto kidnapping.
A Fight for Fairness: Maud Sarda on building a more ethical economy with Label Emmaüs
Sarda: "This isn’t just about the survival of a business; it’s about justice and survival as a whole. We’re fighting for a fairer world where second-hand goods are valued and everyone has access to high-quality, sustainable options."
Deep Dive: How La French Tech Grand Paris is Shaping Innovation in France’s Capital
Alexandra André: “AI is reshaping industries worldwide, and Paris has all the ingredients to lead this revolution."
French Tech Funding Wire January 24: Shippeo, Mob-Energy, Kraaft & More!
Startups that raised from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24 also include: AISPRID, Karmen, AdEchoTech, Zilo Énergie, Dylogy, TUITO, and Crime Science Technology.
🤖 La Machine #14: AI + Fake Brad Pitt ❤️ France 🤖
Also inside: How Maki wants to use agents to transform HR; and lessons from Insight's majority investment into digital twin pioneer Cosmo Tech.
Why Insight Partners Backed AI Simulation Pioneer Cosmo Tech
The deal with the global PE firm provided a welcome boost for a French startup. But it also highlighted the hurdles companies face in raising capital for international scaling.
How Maki Wants To Transform HR With Conversational Agents
The French AI startup raised $28.6M in a Series A round. CEO Maxime Legardez: "I think this will be a complete revolution."
French Tech Wire: AI Boom Masks Broader Slowdown
In this edition: An annual mega French tech ecosystem report drops; Hyperline CEO discusses $10M funding; Deel's legal troubles; and all the funding deals.
Seed Of The Week: Hyperline
Hyperline raised $10M to transform revenue management for the AI era. CEO Lucas Bédout explains the vision.
French Tech Funding Wire January 17: Loft Orbital, Bioptimus, Robeauté, Maki, & More!
Startups that raised from Jan. 13 to Jan. 17 also include: Leakmited, Spareka, VIPOGroup, KAI, Spliiit, Hyperline, Toploc, Snowpack, Smartviser, Avicenna.ai, Kuantom, and Zelros.
French Tech 2024: AI Drives Growth While Traditional Sectors Adjust
The State of the French Tech Ecosystem 2024 report from Alexandre Dewez of 20VC finds an ecosystem that appears stable on the surface but is undergoing some important transformations underneath.
🤖 La Machine #13: French AI Radar December Recap
Welcome to the monthly edition of our French AI newsletter. Inside: the latest headlines, company launches, and funding rounds.