Looking On The Bright Side Of France's 2022 VC Meltdown
French startups have raised $1.6 billion so far this quarter, down from $2.8 billion in Q4 2021. But other European ecosystems have been hit harder.
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How Platform.sh Wants To Turbocharge Web Development
The company closed a $140m funding round in a tough environment thanks to its strong metrics and conservative financial approach.
Baracoda Wants To Turn Bathrooms Into HealthTech Hubs
How an unheralded French startup has spent 20 years tinkering its way toward a digital healthcare revolution.
French Tech Journal: Shipup Ships Out and Techstars Goes Green
RetailTech remains a hot sector while Paris is touted as a potential capital for sustainability startups.
Inside The Near-Death, Resurrection, And Triumph of Zenchef
The restaurant tech startup probably should have folded long ago. Instead, a belief in its mission, support from investors, and intensely loyal customers resulted in a €100 million exit deal that is just the start of a more ambitious future.
French Tech Journal: Funding Fine Print And The Digital Minister's Electoral Dilemma
Not all funding announcements are created equal. A closer look at the rounds announced by Innovafeed, Bump, and ZePlug.
Metaverse Madness and American Deals In Paris
Europe and France want to make make a kinder, gentler metaverse that isn't dominated by craven American bullies. Plus: 2 deals this week extend the US influence over French startups.
From Montreal to Paris, Potloc Is Building An International Survey Powerhouse
From eating ramen noodles to topping a Forbes entrepreneurship list, Montreal-based Rodolphe Barrere has had a blistering ride over the past 4 years. And he's just getting started.
French Tech Journal: Doctolib Debate, Sorare Grumbling, And EuraTech's Rocky Road
With success comes greater scrutiny. Three French startup leaders are learning that the hard way.
French Tech Journal: The Grim Rentrée Edition
French startups have raised $545 million in the first 2 months of Q3 2022, a weak showing compared to the $3.9 billion raised in Q3 2021. The funding freeze is here.
Tech Funding Crisis? What Funding Crisis?
Amid global startup turbulence, the biggest French Tech startups like Qonto, Contentsquare, and Swile are doing deals to consolidate their market leadership.
Uber Files 'Scandal' Spotlights France's Responsible Approach To Digital Progress
A leaked trove of Uber documents put President Macron on the hot seat for his support. Rather than uncovering Macron misconduct, the revelations highlight France's balanced view of innovation.
Mystery Digital Minister Materializes, Station F Turns 5, And Deezer IPOs
Jean-Noël Barrot was named France's new Digital Minister this week. To which many in the French Tech ecosystem responded: Who?
Clara Chappaz On La French Tech's Future: Greener, Fairer, Smarter
Six months into her tenure, the new-ish director of France's entrepreneurship agency sees a mature ecosystem ready to make a bigger impact and mature enough to weather economic uncertainty.
Macron At VivaTech, Yubo In The Crossfire, And The Family On The Attack
The return of VivaTech also marked the return of President Macron to a setting where he is beloved. But his shaky political position following his re-election leaves La French Tech facing uncertainty.
French Tech News: Tech Chills And Web3 Wobbles?
French tech and Web3 startups are trying to adjust to the growing anxiety around funding and valuations.