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French start-ups navigate choppy waters as VC funding plummets 24% while employment surges 11.5%. The 2025 Barometer from France Digitale and EY reveals an ecosystem transitioning from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable profitability amid mounting political and economic headwinds.
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French Tech Funding Wire December 1: 400 RetailTech Startups; Pennylane Funding Rumors; €131M Raised In 15 Rounds
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