Charlie Perreau

You wanna know how startup funding is going on right now in Belgium 🇧🇪 ? 🔮 I shared with Maxime SAMAIN (L'Echo) my point of view on that matter. 🦄 < >🐌 Article here: https://lnkd.in/e9qbCKKX Discover my take on the situation in 4 points: 1️⃣ More experienced 🐼 Belgium's startup scene boomed around 2015. These early-stage investors, the Business Angels, have gained experience through their investments made between 2015 and 2020. This newfound expertise makes them more rigorous in their analysis and more demanding of startups, ultimately limiting funding for a select few. 2️⃣ Investment shift ↩ The 2022 inflation surge reshaped investor mindsets and expectations. This trend solidified in 2023, becoming the "new normal." Consequently, 2024 witnessed a significant decline in funding for startups lacking a clear path to profitability. 3️⃣ Cycle ♻ The pre-pandemic boom in startups (around 2020) is now experiencing its first wave of bankruptcies. This has understandably shaken some Business Angels' confidence. While this cycle is natural, fear currently dominates investment decisions for many. 4️⃣ Post trauma 🤕 We are in a “post trauma” period. The above elements are making Business Angels much more risk averse. To restore confidence, we need to see successful Belgian 🇧🇪 startups emerge. Thankfully, time can be a healer, and some inspiring success stories 💪 are likely unfolding even as you browse this tremendous LinkedIn post 😜. Let's scale it up! 👏 #startups #scaleups #buildingbridges

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I am proud to announce the launch of CompliancR, the first software to calculate and pay eco-contributions for any company selling physical products in France. I’ve exchanged with 100s of producers and marketplaces, and since AGEC Law implementation, they share the same challenges: 1. How do we get our UIN? 2. How do we find the right products’ eco-contributions? 3. How and where do we submit our market declaration data to calculate the eco-contributions we owe? That’s what we’re solving with CompliancR. You can manage all your eco-contributions for any products you sell in France in just a few clicks. We’ve built and trained the most advanced AI model for product recognition: 1. Share your product reference and automatically get it recognized and assigned to the correct eco-contribution category. 2. Everything can be handled on CompliancR UI, from calculation to payment. 3. Designed to comply with French regulations: perfect for any business operating in or expanding to France. If you’re a marketplace or a producer and want to learn more about CompliancR, let’s chat: https://lnkd.in/ehCPJF4i

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Abstention or Participation: A Decision That Shapes Our Future 🌍🗳️ Dear Network, As the European elections approach, I want to take a moment to highlight the importance of voting. Regardless of our individual ideologies, participating in the electoral process is not just a right, but a duty that our ancestors fought hard for. Our right to vote was earned through the sacrifices of countless individuals who believed in the power of democracy. These brave souls often paid the ultimate price to ensure that we have a say in our future. This week, we can honor their legacy by exercising our right to vote. Voting is more than a personal choice; it’s a civic duty. It’s a way to ensure that our voices are heard and our values are represented. In a world that is constantly changing, our vote is a powerful tool to shape policies, influence decisions, and build a future that reflects our collective aspirations. By voting, we contribute to a free and democratic society. We uphold the principles of liberty, equality, and justice that define our Europe. Whether you are passionate about social issues, economic policies, environmental concerns, or cultural matters, your vote matters. It is a testament to the diversity and unity that make Europe strong. So, let’s honor the struggles of the past and the promise of the future by turning out to vote in the upcoming European elections. Every vote counts whoever you vote for. 🗳️✨ Let’s show up. Let’s vote. Let’s continue the legacy of democracy. #Vote #EuropeanElections #Democracy #CivicDuty #YourVoteMatters #FutureOfEurope

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📊​ Last month, Bpifrance released an encouraging report highlighting the significant growth of green #technologies in France in 2023. New entrepreneurs are actively contributing to the country's reindustrialization by establishing modern, less carbon-intensive companies and promoting scientific research to address the challenges of global warming. ​ 🌿​ This wave of #green entrepreneurship is accompanied by a substantial increase in #deeptech investment, paving the way for cleaner #energy solutions and sustainable industrial breakthroughs. Additionally, it is driving the creation of numerous new jobs and fostering a more eco-friendly European economy. 🌱​ The Greentech sector, at the forefront of this transformation, is tackling major challenges such as the preservation of water and biodiversity and the development of new environmentally friendly materials. 💪​ With an ambitious vision, we can revolutionize the #IT sector through disruptive innovation—an approach we have already adopted at Exaion. We've initiated this transformation with projects such as waste heat recovery and the reuse of end-of-life materials. 🇨🇦 We are leveraging research breakthroughs, particularly in Canada, in core areas such as #quantum technology, #AI integration, #blockchain, and #cybersecurity. These advancements enable us to directly support industrial projects, catalyzing innovation and sustainability across Europe and North America. 👀​ I invite you to consult the #Bpifrance report for more insights (article in French) 👉​ https://lnkd.in/eR5Wjmn4 Cc Simon Napierala - Julien Villeret - Louise Vilain - Catherine Jouny - Mathieu Bertrane - Tiphaine David (Croville) - Anthony M. - Jeanne Colombet - Laurent BERNOU-MAZARS - Christophe Rodrigues - Simon Thomas - Sébastien Pussiau - Adrien Fournillon - Emerson BAGUET - Gilles Deleuze - Joachim Simon-  Alice CHAVIGNY

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𝑯𝒆𝒚𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒃𝒐𝒕: 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑨𝑰-𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓 HeyBildbot is more than just a chatbot; it's an intelligent AI-powered tool that revolutionizes how people navigate the complex world of real estate in France: 1. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐈-𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥:   - Revolutionizes how people navigate the complex world of real estate in France   - Provides instant, accurate guidance on property transactions, regulations, and financing   - Empowers users to make informed decisions and simplifies the real estate journey 2. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:   - Captures user's contact details and sends a comprehensive email to our administrator   - Summarizes user's needs and conversation history   - Transforms simple requests into qualified leads   - Connects users with experienced real estate professionals for personalized support 3. 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞:   - Exemplifies our mission to revolutionize how businesses implement automation   - Addresses the needs of both property seekers and industry professionals   - Delivers immediate value to users while creating new opportunities for experts HeyBildbot is a prime example of REC-IT's commitment to creating powerful, industry-specific AI tools that deliver tangible value. By leveraging REC-IT's expertise in AI and low-code development, HeyBildbot revolutionizes the real estate industry, providing instant guidance, generating qualified leads, and connecting users with personalized support. https://heybildbot.com/

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‘Le Chat’ ‘la platform’ Mistral AI artificial intelligence, France’s Startup Darling, Takes Aim at the US Market : Mistral's edge could come from customers that want to avoid being locked into particular cloud companies “Customers are even saying ‘Le Chat’ and ‘la platform’ It seems that the French touch is having an effect.” opportunity is huge — Bloomberg Intelligence estimated that the software and cloud market in generative AI market could reach $350 billion by 2032 : Mistral is going after OpenAI’s home turf “They do not want to be forced into an AI stack” “They want choices” Mistral released a series of AI models, which power generative AI services, and a ChatGPT-like feature called Le Chat : US manager says businesses are looking for alternatives to Big Tech : will find customers through these partners as well as via direct deals with companies using its open-source models. Open source is one of Mistral’s main selling points : the approach — where the underlying computer code is openly shared and tweakable — as a safer, more versatile method than closed systems offered by OpenAI and others : Mistral’s open-source models on-premises, with data stored in local servers instead of with public cloud providers ---- generative artificial intelligence ---

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🌟 Navigating the French FIG Market: A Challenge Worth Taking 🇫🇷 The French FIG market isn’t an easy playground: ⚡ Fierce competition 💰 High valuations 🔍 Rare opportunities But don’t worry—Martheart FS is here to guide you every step of the way. 🕵️‍♂️✨ With our expertise and market insights, we help investors uncover hidden gems and seize the best opportunities in this competitive landscape. 💼 Let us be your partner in success. #PrivateEquity #FIGMarket #FrenchInvestments #HiddenGems #MarketIntelligence #FinancialServices #PEAdvisory #ValueCreation #SmartInvesting

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Let me tell you what Les Echos, one of the most important business journals in France, is NOT saying (yet!): 1/ We need EUR 800 billion in investments per year (5% of UE's budget) just to keep the pace with USA and Chin 2/ The amount is twice the Marshal plan, because the problems now are twice compared to after WW2, if you can imagine this 3/ The report highlights the urgent need for common coordination in all aspects, from energy to financing. This is totally against Germany's business model as a country. We'll see if Italy and France we'll succeed in pushing this plan. https://lnkd.in/dPAXE_fu

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in French :) https://lnkd.in/e7W5Hu6T #capitalraising #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc #vcfunding #technology #startup #tech

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🚀 French Startups Break Fundraising Records!   June 2024 has been a milestone month for the French startup ecosystem, achieving an all-time high in fundraising with an astonishing €1.1 billion raised. This remarkable feat was spearheaded by Mistral AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, which secured a mega-raise of €600 million   🌟 Paris Region continues to be the heart of French innovation, attracting a staggering €879 million, nearly 80% of the total funds raised this month. This impressive concentration of investment underscores the Region's magnetic appeal for entrepreneurs and investors alike   Home to numerous incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces, Paris Region fosters a dynamic environment for startups to grow and thrive. Its world-renowned universities and research institutions contribute to a rich talent pool, particularly in the tech and innovation sectors. Coupled with funding opportunities and government initiatives, the Region offers comprehensive support to startups at every stage of their journey 📊   Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQtMs_E6   #startups #AI #investment #ParisRegion

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I'm excited to share the online stage tomorrow with Nicolas Le Goff from BlaBlaCar for a discussion on combating the growing wave of ATO attacks. Hosted by MRC | Merchant Risk Council and moderated by DataDome's Aurelie Guerrieri, we’ll tackle: -> What’s new in ATO today -> Why modern fraud requires cutting-edge, proactive defenses -> + Actionable strategies merchants can use to stay one step ahead of fraudsters Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eVh45Gy6

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🔍 Looking to boost your fundraising strategy or grow your business? Alexandre Dutoit is now available for exclusive advisory sessions on Coffee ! Alexandre has 15 years of experience in Private Equity and Venture Capital. At ScaleFund, he helped many startups grow and raise funds. He knows the challenges entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them! Here's what he can offer: ✔️ Growth strategy: tips to optimize your business expansion. ✔️ Fundraising: expert advice to optimize your valuation. ✔️ Strategic consulting: use his deal experience to make better decisions. ✔️ Executive coaching: improve your management and negotiation skills. ✔️ ... and much more ! 🎯 Whether you lead a startup, scale-up, or SME, Alexandre can provide valuable insights to help you reach your goals. Ready to transform your business with real, impactful advice? 📈 Book your session with Alexandre on Coffee now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/efH6WJfp

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🌟 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! 🏦 In a recent discussion on BFM Business, Alexis Le Portz, Partner at Truffle Capital, shared groundbreaking insights into how blockchain and fintech are reshaping the financial sector. Alexis emphasized that platforms like Wyden are pivotal in enabling this transformation. Watch the show: https://lnkd.in/dNCVKdiP 🔗 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: Alexis highlighted that blockchain is not just a trend but the future foundation for exchanges—a "mega trend" set to transform finance for decades. 💹 𝑪𝒓𝒚𝒑𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈: 85% of European and American banks now offer access to Bitcoin and crypto assets. By 2025, major French banks are expected to integrate them in their offerings as well. 💡 𝑻𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒓: Alexis underscored the pivotal role of tokenized assets in the future of banking. By converting asset rights into digital tokens on the blockchain, liquidity and accessibility are revolutionized, driving more efficient and secure financial transactions. 🏆 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑾𝒚𝒅𝒆𝒏? According to Alexis, platforms like Wyden are instrumental in this evolution. With institutional-grade solutions for digital asset trading, tokenization, and automation, Wyden empowers banks, brokers, and asset managers to adapt, innovate, and excel in this new financial era. 🙏 A 𝐛𝐢𝐠 thank you to Alexis Le Portz for putting the spotlight on Wyden during his appearance on BFM Business. Your recognition of our team's hard work and value we bring to the financial sector, means the world to us. Together, we’re building the future of finance! 👉 Let’s lead the way toward a future of finance built on innovation, security, and scalability. Andy Flury Stuart Petersen Kevin Sommer Mimoza Selmani Buncak Hayri Saykam Kelly Pettersen Leona Chen Felix Saible

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I just listened to an interesting Mozza podcast interview with Arthur Muller, co-founder and CPO of Explain. It was great to learn about how they're using generative AI to improve the way businesses interact with the public sector. I noticed quite a few similarities between Explain's approach and our own at Meero. A couple of key points that stood out to me: 1️⃣ The value of vertical AI applications. Like Explain, we believe that AI solutions tailored to the specific needs of users in a particular industry can deliver more relevant and impactful results. Focusing on a well-defined domain allows for a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities. 2️⃣ The importance of integrating with users' existing workflows. Many AI proofs-of-concept struggle to translate into production because they don't align with how people actually work. To be effective, AI tools need to fit seamlessly into users' daily routines. 3️⃣ Structuring teams for success in the age of AI. We've also found that embedding AI/ML talent within product & software teams, rather than siloing them in a separate research group, leads to better outcomes. This approach ensures that AI development is closely tied to the product and design process, while still allowing for longer-term explorations. It's always nice to see other companies taking a thoughtful, user-centric approach to building AI products. Looking forward to seeing what Explain does next. #AI #GenerativeAI #ProductManagement #Startups

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It seems that our politicians can be crazy creative only when it comes to tax more the ones that are risk takers and innovation supporters. Bitcoin (BTC)is now officially a "reserve" currency (the US Central Bank will implement it next year ) and already a lot of US companies (MicroStrategy) have decided to have part of their reserve in Bitcoin. Amazon shareholders are asking the company to create a Bitcoin reserve as well. Ethereum (ETH) is at the core of a a new way (more efficient, les costly,...) to manage financial flows. DEFI (Decentralized Finance) is now to part of the future of finance (traditional banks are implementing these innovative solutions). It is a "productive" asset supporting innovation in many different areas. Having no clue about all this and in an urgent need to raise more tax instead of cutting inefficient public services and social expenses our politician in France are willing to tax digital assets saying that they are of no use for the economy. In Portugal, in Czech Republic,...long term holders will not even pay tax on Digital Assets capital gains. In France the same holders could be taxed even before they even sell their assets. Guess what will be the impact for the country. France will miss the "blockchain" revolution (the technology behind BTC, ETH and others Digital assets) and countries like the US, Switzerland, Portugal, UK, CZ,... will benefit from it. Here is the link (in French) of what the Senate and the Minister Of Finance are proposing going forward...and these guys are members of the right wing parties !! https://lnkd.in/e2xpUEsx WE MUST STOP THIS IRRESPONSIBLE ATTITUDE IN ORDER TO GIVE A CHANCE TO OUR COUNTRY TO BE PART OF THE NEW "BLOCKCHAIN" ECONOMY REVOLUTION

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Great interview by Zosia Wanat with Philippe Tibi on Sifted, which is: 🚀 Big news for European tech! France's Tibi initiative is shifting the investment landscape in Europe. Launched with the goal of mobilizing institutional investors to support late-stage tech companies, Tibi 2 has added an impressive €7Bn (not by chance France is Europe’s biggest startup hub outside the UK) . in funding, on top of the €6Bn. deployed by its predecessor. On the GPs' side: the initiative has recognized 98 VC funds as "Tibi funds" as a concrete proof of the great appreciation among the French GPs' community. This strategic move is designed to fuel innovation in AI, deeptech, and sustainability, positioning Europe as a strong competitor to the US and China in these fields. In #France the initiative has successfully encouraged corporate investors, particularly insurers, to back late and early-stage startups, crucial for scaling up and competing globally. I believe that the European Insurance industry would immensely benefit from such initiative and in these regards I strongly advocate for Philippe Tibi efforts to scale the initiative across Europe. Finally, I really enjoyed and couldn't agree more with the 2 very simple but still very effective arguments brought by Tibi to bring French insurance companies on-board: 1. Technology is a very big asset class in the public markets, so to ignore it doesn't make sense. And venture capital is now also an asset class. So the first argument is that you cannot ignore this asset class, even if only for diversification. 2. "OK guys, you did not invest in tech for the last 20 years. So you don't own any Apple, Microsoft, Google. Their combined value is now $10tn. And you bought bonds instead?" 😉 Could this be Europe’s next big leap in tech contributing to boost Europe's international competitiveness? Let's see how this funding transforms the European ecosystem! Curious to hear your thoughts about this! #Innovation #Tech #Investment #AI #DeepTech #Startups #Sustainability #Tibi #InsuranceInnovation #Insurance

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📰 Proud of the incredible impact of the “Spendesk Mafia” on the startup ecosystem! This article by Les Echos highlights how our journey at Spendesk has paved the way for over a dozen groundbreaking startups, including my latest venture, Better Call. At Spendesk, we experienced hypergrowth, relentless innovation, and a culture of excellence. These experiences honed our skills and ignited our entrepreneurial spirit, leading us to launch ventures that transform industries. Better Call embodies these lessons, providing urgent expertise solutions that businesses need to thrive. Here are some stellar startups born from this adventure: • The Mobile-First Company (2022, France) - Co-founded by Jérémy Goillot • Cargo (YC S23) 🧱 (2023, USA) - Co-founded by Maxence de Villepion 🧱 and Aurelien Aubert 🧱 • Ceamless (2024, Germany) - Founded by Deniz Can Sebik • Defacto (2021, France) - Co-founded by Morgan O'hana and Jordane Giuly • Highcast (2021, France) - Founded by Vivien Robert • Hyperline (2022, France) - Co-founded by Lucas Bédout and Clément Garbay • Kulipa (2023, France) - Co-founded by Karl V. and Axel Cateland • m.ai club (2023, France) - Co-founded by Nicolas Marchais and Guillaume L. • Mithril (2023, France) - Founded by Kevin Bonte • næctar (2023, Denmark) - Founded by Andrea Karan, a breakthrough I’m proud to be part of this vibrant community, helping launch transformative businesses driven by Spendesk’s entrepreneurial spirit. 📖 Full article in the comments

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Exciting news ! Younited is on the "Fintech 100" podium, which has just been released ! 🥇1st Fintech in France in turnover 🥉3rd Fintech in France overall (4 criteria, including turnover) 🥉3rd consecutive year in the top 4 We are honored to be recognized in this latest report published by Truffle Capital, Finance Innovation, Groupe BPCE, and Sopra Steria ranking the top fintechs in France and very proud to be leading the fintech landscape alongside our friends at Qonto and Ledger ! A big thank you to our customers and partners across Europe - your trust and collaboration fuel our continued innovation and success. Check out the full report here: www.fintech100.fr #Fintech #Innovation #Younited #Sopra Banking Software

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