French Tech Ecosystem 2024: Signs Of Hope And Concern
The annual startup barometer by France Digitale and EY suggests that the startup economy has stabilized. But plenty of challenges still lurk under the surface.
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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.
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.
Apple Vs France's App Developers
France Digitale CEO Nicolas Brien and Korelya Capital's Paul Christophle discuss the frustration among entrepreneurs with Apple's App Store.
La French Tech reboots with new director and a to-do list of 100 initiatives
Almost 4.5 years after the launch of La French Tech, the program to accelerate France’s startup ecosystem is getting its biggest overhaul yet with a new director and a long list of new intiatives aimed at tearing down obstacles still weighing on the country’s entrepreneurs. French Digital
Macron government’s extension of rules to block acquisitions sends chills through French Tech
One of the most controversial events in the rise of the French Tech scene was a move by the previous government toblock the sale of streaming site Dailymotion [https://www.francetvinfo.fr/politique/arnaud-montebourg/polemique-montebourg/dailymotion-le-patron-de-france-telecom-tacle-arnaud-montebourg_315659.html] to Yahoo. In 2013, then Economic Minsiter Arnaud Montebourg, declared: “I am
France’s big challenge: Solving its rural broadband problem
Closing the broadband gap between cities and rural areas could test its commitment to “egalité.” In the latest report onEuropean broadband rates from the European Commission [https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/broadband-coverage-europe-2015] , released this week, France comes out looking just fine at first glance. The annual report measures