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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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Together with our CTO, Antoine Latrille, I'm delighted to share the study on AI adoption that we conducted across 80 of our startups in France and in the USA. Here is a preview of the key insights: 1) IA integration is about wining the race of productivity => 70% of companies have implemented IA and 67% reported productivity gains. Motivation is not only internal as 1 over 4 startup fear competitor could outpace them. 2) Internal knowledge is preferred as outsourcing => for 90% startups as they want to ensure they can swiftly adapt to AI advancements and maintain control over their innovations 3) US ecosystem is more favorable but both French and American startups share desire to integrate AI => 10 out 12 AI tools are coming from the US with a more favorable regulation and bigger AI investments ($67b against $2b in France in 2023). However 95% of French startups have or want to integrate IA and 1 over 5 have participated in our IA Booster program. Initiated in December, Newfund IA Booster was meant to support startups learn from real-life AI applications, promoting an in-house approach to innovation. At Newfund, we're committed in bridging cross-Atlantic differences and supporting our startups in harnessing the full potential of AI to outpace global competition. To read more about the study: https://lnkd.in/eArUP4uR #AI #Startups #Newfund #USA #France #Innovation

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Deep Tech founders and scale-up leaders: Are you curious about what VCs really look for beyond your groundbreaking technology? I had a deep dive conversation with Christophe Jurczak of Quantonation and Richard St-Pierre & Yvon Roy of RippleCrest to uncover the often-overlooked commercial aspects that can make or break a startup's funding journey. Key insights from our discussion: • The power of storytelling in turning technology into vision • Shifting focus from features to customer outcomes • The critical role of advocacy in proving product-market fit • Transitioning from tech development to commercialization • Building value through thought leadership and partnerships Discover how to bridge the gap between technological innovation and investor expectations. Read the full article to gain valuable insights that could transform your approach to fundraising and growth. #DeepTech #VCFunding #StartupGrowth #QuantumComputing #AI https://lnkd.in/epGZaFgJ

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Which acquisition levers should you invest in first? Here are 4 very different (and very effective) approaches. They are presented by : - Hélène DRAOULEC - CMO iAdvize - David Remaud - CMO iBanFirst - Eugene Ernoult - CMO Weglot - Erwan Gauthier - Growth & GTM folk What questions should you ask before choosing your channels? How do you test them? How to measure the effectiveness of initiatives? etc. All the answers are here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGFudMQW (English subtitle available here) Or on podcast platforms 👉 https://lnkd.in/dz_FBP42 Let's grow 👊

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Many companies have started AI pilots but are struggling to get to the next level. That's why we created AIccelerate, a series of events dedicated to the adoption of generative AI in the enterprise. The Paris edition took place last week. Nicolas Harlé and Cyrille Vincey, partners at Bain & Company, presented the challenges that most companies are now facing after launching pilots, with concrete ways to address them. Thomas Piquerel, Global Communication & Engagement Director at AXA, shared concrete examples of adoption and acculturation within AXA. It is always impressive to see how such a large company can be at the forefront of innovation! Sophie de Kermenguy and Matthieu Bourgeois, lawyers at Klein Wenner, reviewed the current and future legal framework for the different categories of AI. I myself explained how to facilitate adoption by moving from a generalist ChatGPT to "specialized agents", which are more accessible and have a more easily demonstrable ROI. Stay tuned for a series of insights and video testimonials from the event over the coming weeks! 🎤 ➡️https://lnkd.in/eqnEK729 #AI #GenerativeAI

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🚀 How’s French Tech Doing in 2024? | Insights from the latest France Digitale x EY Barometer Reposted from: Joseph Landauer On September 11, 2024, France Digitale and EY released their annual report, and despite the tough economic climate, there’s plenty to be proud of! French startups are proving they’re ready to face the challenges head-on. Here are five key takeaways: 1️⃣ 15,000 startups are thriving in France, with 3,500 new ones launched in just the past year! So, who said French Tech was slowing down? 2️⃣ 1.3 million jobs created by these startups. Yes, you read that right. While hiring may slow down in 2024, we’re still pushing forward 💪. 3️⃣ Funding crunch: Big deals are happening, but smaller rounds are struggling. VCs are searching for ways to keep the ecosystem thriving. 4️⃣ Global reach: French startups are expanding fast, with 27% revenue growth internationally. Europe is our playground 🌍. 5️⃣ AI dominance: Whether it’s internal tools or product offerings, AI is everywhere. But competition with global giants is fierce 🤖. So, what’s next? French Tech is holding strong, but continued support from policymakers is crucial for future success. Innovation, taxation, and European regulations will be pivotal in the coming years. A big thank you to France Digitale and EY for this report! 🙏 Looking forward to seeing many of you at #FDDAY on September 18. Let’s keep pushing boundaries! 🙌 #FrenchTech #Innovation #Startups

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💥 Linkup annonces a 3M€ funding round to plug LLMs to high-quality content.    Much like the music industry before Spotify, AI applications today face hurdles in accessing quality content. In the early 2000s, people often turned to platforms like Pirate Bay to download music, but that came with legal risks, poor sound quality, and artists missing out on fair compensation. Similarly, today many AI tools depend on existing web frameworks like search engines and web scraping to collect information.   However, as the AI landscape evolves, these methods are proving less efficient and raising new concerns around legal compliance and fair use of copyrighted content.   Linkup aims to solve this problem by taking a new approach with premium content providers with both a legal and ethical consideration.   Delighted to support this top-notch team Philippe Mizrahi, Denis Charrier, Boris Toledano alongside Seedcamp, Motier Ventures, Kima Ventures OPRTRS CLUB and amazing BAs ! cc Sia Houchangnia, Nicolas Essayan, Christophe Raynaud, Noé Gersanois, Chloe Timsit, Alix François-Poncet, Axeleo Capital (AXC)

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With AI companies being so young, there is little real expertise on how to grow them. This is why having Rajan lead the efforts at HyperGrowth Partners to launch our AI practice makes a ton of sense: he's one of the few with actual experience at growing an AI company (Cohere) in the past few years. So excited for this 🔥

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💡 7,5€ Billion (with a B). That’s the annual amount the French state provides to innovative companies through just one program: the CIR (Crédit d'Impôt Recherche). As an entrepreneur, my companies have been fortunate beneficiaries! But did you know that beyond the CIR, there are also: CII, JEI, JEA, BPI, CIMA, CICE, ACCRE, ACRE, FSE, ANR, FUI, PGE, FSN, PIA, FISAC, PTZ, FCTVA, AIF, and 1,753 other official grants and subsidies available? Combined, they represent well over €20 billion annually in funding for businesses. 😢 The catch (number 1)? Accessing these funds is often a bureaucratic nightmare. This is where agencies step in—offering to handle the process but taking a significant cut in return. 🚀 Enter REKI. We’ve developed the first software platform designed to simplify access to these subsidies. With Reki, companies can: 🔍 Discover all eligible opportunities   📑 Automatically generate applications and required documents   💾 Manage and update key data for compliance REKI is led by a seasoned duo of non-dilutive funding experts: Cyril Fougères (ex-BPI and iii-financements) and Aurélien Sibiril (repeat CTO). If you are looking for non-dilutive fundings, simply complete for form on our website (link in comment) Go Meghan Regior Victor Gross Nic Touron Calliste Duru Quentin Le Gall Thibaud Elziere Amaury Sepulchre Quentin Nickmans 🥰 catch (number 2) France is not alone, most countries are doing the same and we are going after it too :)

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I’m pleased to have contributed to Arianee’s position paper, "From A Production-Based to A Service-Based Economy: The Role of Tokenization in Decoupling Growth." This insightful paper tackles a topic close to my heart. This paper outlines numerous practical strategies for companies to progress on tackling overproduction while creating new economic opportunities. Thank you Arianee, Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel and of course my friend Francois Souchet for the opportunity to collaborate. #circulareconomy #technology #circularbusinessmodels #sustainability

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One year ago, we launched a 3-year strategic plan named LAUNCHPAD, to reflect our ambition to reach a billion euros in revenue by 2026, including 100m dedicated to our creative and design agency. I was not anticipating that we would acquire a digital agency named Ready Set Rocket! The move enables Sia Partners to enhance digital and creative strategy assignments across the entire sales funnel by scaling RSR’s capabilities and reaching critical mass on the East Coast. Founded in 2009, Ready Set Rocket is a full-service digital agency integrating data, design, and media with conceptual and emotional storytelling. Known for consistently driving digital transformation on behalf of major US brands such as BlackRock, Condé Nast, Sweetgreen, Kenvue, and Michael Kors, the agency’s people-first values and culture in the workplace have been recognized for awards such as Ad Age’s Small Agency of the Year and Crain’s New York’s Best Places to Work. Led by Lauren Nutt Bello, CEO, and Kitty Tsang, partner and chief strategy officer - who will both join our US leadership team, Ready Set Rocket’s team of 30 talented professionals will consolidate SiaXperience position in the U.S. and will enable us to multiply synergies and grow our nextgen capabilities, combining strategy consulting with creativity/ design and AI. We are still on track to grow put U.S. headcount to over 2,000 consultants by 2027! Sia Partners’ rocket is taking off from our New York Launchpad! Sandrine Carreau Raazi I. Charles Denis Richard Colbourne France-Gabrielle Hayard Hend NAMET

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'Healthcare platform Doctolib has conquered France — but can it take on Europe?' Lloyd Price, HealthTech M&A Advisor and Partner at Nelson Advisors shares his thoughts with Daphné Leprince-Ringuet from Sifted discussing Doctolib, their continued success, big future and potential next moves. 'Few startups in France can claim to have changed the way people behave in as systemic a way as Doctolib. Launched in 2013 by Stanislas Niox-Chateau, Doctolib has become a key component of the country’s healthcare system. Its first product — an online booking platform that lets patients schedule doctor appointments — saw huge adoption in a sector with very little digitisation. > Today, the company covers “almost all of the French population”, says Doctolib’s CFO Pierre Vergnes. It counts 80m patient accounts spanning three countries, of which the vast majority remains in France. Doctolib also has 19m users in Germany, which it expanded to in 2016, and a “nascent” number of users in Italy, launched in 2021. > During the Covid pandemic, the French government selected the company as an official partner to manage vaccination appointments. “[In France], they’re a utility company for running healthcare infrastructure now,” says Lloyd Price, a healthtech M&A advisor. Mergers, Acquisitions, Growth and Strategy for Healthcare Technology companies > HealthTech M&A - Buy Side, Sell Side, Growth & Strategy services for companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Visit www.nelsonadvisors.co.uk > HealthTech M&A Newsletter from Nelson Advisors - HealthTech, Health IT, Digital Health Insights and Analysis. Subscribe Today! https://lnkd.in/e5hTp_xb > Healthcare Technology Buy Side, Sell Side, Growth & Strategy services for Founders, Owners and Investors. Email [email protected] > Healthcare Technology Thought Leadership from Nelson Advisors – Market Insights, Analysis & Predictions. Visit https://lnkd.in/ezyUh5i https://lnkd.in/edDCqmrz

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💥 The “Training by Werberat” label is now available on Kolsquare to filter KOLs 🇩🇪 KOLs certifications are spreading in Europe... after France 🇲🇫 (by ARPP - Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la Publicité) and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 (‘Certified by influencerregels.com'), now the German Advertising Council (Deutscher Werberat) just made a major move And at Kolsquare I B Corp™ we’re hopping on board with the “Training by Werberat” label. Here’s the scoop ✨ Training by Werberat, developed in cooperation with the (European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA), is designed to help #KOLs, creators, brands, and agencies avoid issues such as mislabeled content, misleading posts, or violations of advertising regulations 🙅‍♂️ The goal: increased transparency and greater trust in #influencermarketing within the advertising industry 🌟 For KOLs new to influencer marketing, learning happens on the fly, but this 90-minute course equips them with the knowledge they need to understand the legal implications of their collaborations with brands. #responsibleinfluence comes into play as this course covers special requirements for advertising alcohol, food, and the protection of minors—exactly what this rapidly growing industry needs 💨 On Kolsquare you can now 1- see labeled KOLs ; 2- filters them to focus on trained KOLs (and thus increase your brand safety). Want to know more? Get all the details over on our blog 👉 https://bit.ly/3XW5dgw or contact me in DM. 🎙️ 🎁 Plus, hear straight from Stefanie Lefeldt, German Advertising Council (Werberat) Head of European of ZAW Affairs (Zentralverband der deutschen Werbewirtschaft ZAW)

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Sign of the times in San Francisco, 7 of the 9 nominees in the startup category were in the AI field, at the excellent FABA night FACCSF | French American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco presented by the excellent Anne-Emmanuelle de Boysson ! Electricity.AI their AI solution offers 24/7 strategic monitoring by curating essential industry news and generating actionable insights and reports everyone.AI the mission of this non-profit is to alert and educate about the risks and opportunities of AI for children and adolescents HelloBiome -> biotech startup that democratizes access to microbiome data and utilizes AI to develop targeted health solutions Humind -> the first human-like AI online shopping advisor, providing customers real personalized shopping experience Taltrics -> AI-driven platform that allocates the right employee and non-human capital to the right work at the right time Titan.ai -> developing RPG Games with AI Companions that respond dynamically to player actions Traversaero -> the first point-to-point aerial service for palletized cargo, with cargo drones using AI and ML to autonomously navigate in all environments Okomera -> their organoid screening tech that accelerates drug discovery from target to validation, and advances preclinical predictivity in oncology The wine marathon : inspired by the Marathon du Medoc, it’s a celebration of wine-making traditions and natural beauty of the Napa Valley, all while promoting health, fitness, and camaraderie 📣 Startup of the year : HelloBiome elected both by the public and the business jury ! Bravo Elsa Jungman, Ph.D. ! Very promising technology ! Spécial dédicace to Philippe Kahn serial entrepreneur @Borland made us the honor of his presence, and presented us his new (AI !) company Fullpower-AI the provider of a generative AI deep-learning biosensing platform. And a real pleasure to see again my ex colleague Jean-Claude Viollier of Capgemini :) #AI #IA #LLM #GenerativeAI #SanFrancisco #data

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🌍 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 2024 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚! 🌍 If you’re a startup in the #HealthTech or #Biotech industry, here are some of the top investors around the world actively funding innovative companies: 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 • 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐮̈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 (Germany): €100K - €3M, Seed Stage • Kurma Partners (France): €500K - €3M, Early Stage • Idinvest Capital Partners (France): €500K - €2M, Seed and Growth Stage • 𝐁𝐎𝐌 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 (Netherlands): €100K - €5M, Pre-seed to Early Stage • Verve Ventures (Switzerland): €500K - €3M, Seed to Series B 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 • Shenzhen Capital Group Co., Ltd (China): $500K - $10M, Seed to Late Stage • Kalaari Capital (India): $500K - $5M, Seed and Early Stage • Chiratae Ventures (India): $100K - $10M, Pre-seed to Series A • @IDG Ventures (India): $500K - $5M, Seed to Early Stage • Antler (Singapore): $100K - $30M, Pre-seed to Series A 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 • Bessemer Venture Partners (USA): $100K - $1B, Seed to Growth Stage • General Catalyst (USA): $100K - $1B, Seed to Series C • 8VC (USA): $500K - $10M, Seed to Series C • Atlas Venture (USA): $100K - $5M, Seed and Early Stage • Lux Capital (USA): $100K - $25M, Seed and Early Stage 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 • Walden Catalyst Ventures (Israel): $1M - $25M, Seed and Early Stage • Shorooq Partners (UAE): $500K - $5M, Seed and Series A • Crescent Enterprises Ventures (UAE): $500K - $10M, Seed to Growth Stage • Wamda Capital Capital (UAE): $100K - $5M, Seed to Series A • Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) East Venture Partners (Lebanon/UAE): $100K - $3M, Seed and Early Stage Do you know people which may need this info? Share with them this post. 💼 Are you ready to secure your funding? Let Tech Add-Venture Accelerator help you scale and grow! 🏆 Early Applications are open until October 31! Link in the first comment! Fallow Andreea Marinescu for more insights about how you can secure your next round from investors! #HealthTech #Biotech #Startups #VentureCapital #TechAddventureAccelerator

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More prizes for the #1 Impact Startup Awards… Discover them now! 👇 What if we could offer square meters? I recently met the right partner for all startups out there: “We create steady square meters for entrepreneurs to shake things up” - Quoting Alexandre Ponchon and Axel Kuborn - co-founders Silversquare. In a fast-changing world, companies and individuals alike are rethinking their use of space and time, seeking more efficiency and flexibility, while preserving a sense of community and togetherness. Silversquare was born from this state of mind. Aware that the workspaces of tomorrow will be the cornerstone of new lifestyles, we provide state-of-the-art coworking venues to meet every need and every dream. I’m happy to announce the Silversquare prizes of the future #1 Belgium Impact Startup Awards winners. All Prizes are valid for 12 months in the 12 Silversquare spaces across Belgium 🇧🇪 and Luxembourg 🇱🇺: 🥇 1 FREE event in collaboration & hosted at Silversquare + 10 day passes. 🥈 10 day passes.  🥉 5 day passes. + 🏅 Special B2B Prize: 2 FREE FLEX memberships. 🏅 Special B2C Prize: 2 FREE FLEX memberships. Are you an impact #startup or #scaleup? Apply now! https://lnkd.in/gDxeth_C Apply with a 10-slide pitch to make a lasting impact! Let's scale up! 👏 #startups #scaleups #buildingbridges

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🤨 What do I look for in co-founders ? 🤨 This is the question I get asked the most often, and I (finally) have a good answer! At Hexa, I partner with entrepreneurs ~3x/year, a CEO and CTO for each project— essentially “marrying” 6x/year to build the best partnerships. I look for 4 key traits in my co-founders ⤵️ ⚡️ Energy booster Building and growing a company is about convincing people to follow you—investors, clients, team members—and the person’s natural energy is a key factor in achieving this. I call these people exothermic: they move things around them simply by the energy they exude. How do I test this? I need to feel more energized at the end of a meeting with them than I did at the start. ⏰ Sense of urgency The higher the velocity in a startup, the faster it will grow. Having a deep need to act and get things done sets the fast-paced tempo I’m looking for. 🧑‍🏫 Thirst for self-improvement Founders who are constantly looking to improve by proactively seeking feedback and showing vulnerability have an endless strength to overcome the (inevitable) challenges of entrepreneurship. 🏋️‍♀️ Commitment Being a founder means making your company part of your top priorities, it’s a journey that’s all-consuming. If you believe you embody these traits and are ready to build a transformative company, let’s connect!

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