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.
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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.
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.
French Tech News: France ❤️❤️❤️ GenAI
France raises the stakes on its artificial intellignece bets. Seedcamp turns to Paris to build sustainability startups.
Seed Scout #5: Omada Wants To Score Big In The U.S.
In this edition: Seed of the Week Omada aims to accelerate its social sports prediction app. And WinEquity co-founder Florence Richardson shares the secrets to successfully backing female founders.
French Tech News: Verkor Funding Blowout And Stock Option Stragglers
A historic financing round delivered a shot of adrenaline to a sluggish French tech funding climate.
Seed Scout #4: Fipto Targets Blockchain Finance And Future Founders Raises €75M
In this edition: Seed of the Week Fipto, Early-Stage Investor Founders Future, and a round-up of Seed deals.
French Tech News: BeReal Blues and AI Mania
While last year's hot social networking app may be struggling, France's AI ambitions got a big boost in recent weeks.
Seed Scout #3: Aviwell Bets AI and Life Sciences Can Build A Healthier Food Chain
In this edition: Seed of the Week Aviwell, Business Angel Sylvain Zimmer, and a Deep Dive into Web3 Gaming.
French Tech News: Hyperloop Pipe Dreams, Luko's Fate, And Unicorn Factories
While France has seen some startups humbled, the entrepreneurial flywheel offers reason for long-term optimism.
Dreaming Of Qwant And IPOs
Funding and exit numbers for the first half of 2023 paint a grim picture for French startups and VCs.
Introducing: Seed Scout
Featuring Seed Of The Week Filigran, a cybersecurity startup that raised €5m to build enterprise offerings around its open-source tools.
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.
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.