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.
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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.
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.
French Tech News: Blockchain Boom, Bpifrance Bankroll, and Sigfox Savior
The NFT and Blockchain conferences are the latest sign that Paris is emerging as a Web3 hub. But is this a boom or bubble?
Don't Stop Believin': CEO Jeronimo Folgueira's Plan To Reboot Deezer
Deezer announced a plan to go public on the Paris stock exchange and could raise more than €400m. It's a massive bet that the company can still compete against Spotify and Apple Music.
Agricool Bankruptcy: What Went Wrong?
An abandoned international expansion, Covid, and an unproven business model hobbled the media-friendly AgTech startup.
French Tech News: Origins' Story, NFT Factory, And Rolling In The Deep Tech
From a new sports influencer fund to a new Web3 center, Frenchies are trying to make a global impact.
CEO Barbara Belvisi's Interstellar Ambitions
The SpaceTech startup has raised $5 million to develop sustainable living systems to fight climate change on Earth using tech designed for life on Mars.