Spotlight Interview: EDF Pulse Ventures Director Yann Coïc
The corporate venture fund has invested €500m since its creation in 2017 to find startups that will help transform the energy giant for the future.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight Interview: Techinnov's Aurélie Hard
Hard talks corporate interest in startups: "We're lagging behind foreign countries and we need to catch up. I think the major groups are becoming aware of this, but we need to catch up with countries like China or the United States, and that's undeniable."
Spotlight Interview: France Digitale CEO Maya Noël
Noël: "The period of plentiful cash might be over for the moment, but the recent major AI, climate, energy, and mobility-focused rounds we are seeing tell us there are more inspiring success stories to come."
Spotlight Interview: Diversidays CEO Anthony Babkine
The non-profit has become an influential player in the movement to bring greater inclusion to a French tech ecosystem lacking diversity.
Spotlight Interview: Partech Partner Rémi Said
"If we can tackle 15 of the most pressing challenges that the world is currently facing and build champions capable of solving these issues on a global level within the next 4-6 years then that will be my ultimate dream come true."
Spotlight Interview: Poolside Co-Founders Jason Warner And Eiso Kant
The GenAI startup made big news when it decided to move its HQ to Paris. While the company has been in stealth mode, the co-founders recently explained their vision for transforming the way software is created.
Spotlight Interview: GENCI Chief Quantum Projects Officer Sabine Mehr
Mehr: "I think what differentiates France is how dynamic the ecosystem is here...you can see the will to work together on this and to be successful together."
Spotlight interview: Hi Inov Co-Founder Valérie Gombart
"The whole idea from the very beginning was to build a bridge between corporates and startups," Gombart said.
Spotlight interview: Techstars Paris Program Manager Rebecca Ravenni
"Techstars Sustainability Paris invests in founders addressing some of the most significant challenges of our time, such as water, energy, or waste management."
Spotlight Interview: Ledgy CEO Yoko Spirig
"In France, there are still a number of pain points around when employees become real shareholders."
Spotlight Interview: Pitchbook Analyst Nalin Patel
"VC is, by definition, a long-term game so right now there is no need to panic."
Spotlight Interview: Accel Partner Harry Nelis
France ranks 3rd in Europe for unicorns, but these big startups are playing a key role in accelerating the ecosystem by producing the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
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.
Entrepreneur First's Coralie Chaufour On Talent Investing In France
Since 2018, the program has invested in 60 French startups valued at more than $500 million.