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Very interesting data points about the startup ecosystem in this article. France has has made serious efforts to push its startups over the recent year, when the previous UK government and the current one make serious effort to undermine the whole small business ecosystem, including startups. So is France's effort vanity or does it pay back? Well, the article points out at a record of 129 startups that have failed in the last 18 months. So at first glimpse that does not sound glorious. The reasons for the high rate of failures are the difficult environment/ lack of funding but also bad spending strategy/ recruitment. So all good material here for the advocates of let's not bother with startups they are a waste of time and money, right? Not quite so for 3 key reasons: 1) If anything this shows startups need more support, not only in financial terms but also to help them to spend their cash on what matters for their development, reinforce their vision and recruit accordingly. That is precisely what we do at Value Squared with our partners, especially on the recruitment/ talent strategy side with Sarah Shields from Thrive. So one way to look at it is that startups need more funds to get more professional support, if of course founders are open to it...but investors have a word to say there! 2) Even more revealing the article tells us that despite this record level of failures, of which not all the fault is to be imputed to founders, there has also been a strong growth of accumulated revenues from startups in France, with an increase of 18.3% in 2023. So one can only imagine what this growth would have been if startups had received the right support... 3) One should also stressed out that the money spent on the 129 startups that shut down is not "lost" for the French economy, for most it has been spent in France and during the time those companies worked people who were employed by them were paid, learned and were not unemployed... We can only hope that the current UK government will also have the curiosity to access these data points from France and make the right conclusions https://lnkd.in/eUNqFJuT Sarah Shields, Oliver Rothschild, Alex J. Seleska, Ed Harding, Twiggy Harding,Rashesh Joshi FCA CDir, Karen Melonie Gould Juliette Otterburn Hall, Amy Lewin, Rachel Boswell, Eleftherios Jerry Floros, Viney Jean-Francois Dhiri

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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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An indoor disruptive geolocation project with Wheere. Its technology will revolutionise geolocation by being able to geolocate an individual or an object located underground, in a tunnel, in an underground network or inside a building to compete with GPS, which does not work or works very poorly indoors...

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Delete your emails. All of them. But not one by one. Open the email management console for the whole team and click on DELETE. Precise, efficient. At least 100 GB purged. According to Ademe (Ademe is the French agency for Ecological Transition), you'll have saved at least 1 Kg of CO2. ... that is, if the entire team continues to operate without an alternative solution for ONE YEAR, of course. No emails. Not ever. Use nothing instead. It's not easy, is it? Alternatively, to be even more effective: the next time you want beef, don't have any. A single meal without beef is equivalent to 7 kg of CO2 not released into the atmosphere.  It's 7 times more effective. For an "effort" of just 30 minutes. --- Of course, if you want to delete e-mails, but ESPECIALLY if you want to unsubscribe from numerous mailing lists so that you no longer receive them, don't hesitate to do so. But if you can spare 3 hours for digital housework, you also have 3 hours to think about your eating habits and try to reduce your consumption of beef, or even meat altogether. Thank you 🙏 #DigitalCleanUpDay #DigitalCleanUpWeek

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Les Startup à IMPACT 💡 Inclusives 🧭 RichMindset 🔋 Scaling UP & Down ♻️ Tout est en TOI 🙏

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Can you build a plane while flying it? That's precisely what start-up founders and their teams do when launching a new business. I've met many now-successful founders who joined the Malt Strategy community during their transition from consulting to pursuing their dreams of building industry disruptors. They face the challenge of operating on tight budgets while needing experienced people with niche skills to scale up - especially when it comes to leveraging AI. In my recent article for Startups Magazine, I explore how startups can find solutions by working with freelancers. To the founders in my network: does this resonate with you? Link to the article:

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🌟 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗲 𝘁𝗼 Strapi 🌟 When I joined Strapi, we were a team of 30+. Now, we’ve grown to over 75 amazing people! 🎉 I’m incredibly thankful for this experience with a thriving French tech startup, known for its 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. This journey has been a unique opportunity for 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. I’ve developed my skills in outbound/inbound sourcing, candidate experience, hiring manager experience, data-oriented decisions, employer branding, and recruitment process optimization. Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 5 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔. The challenge was significant, but the supportive environment made it all possible. 🌍🚀 A huge thank you to an exceptional team. Danielle C., Marzena B., Laurine R., Rosette MELLIER, Mylène L., and Fanny Le Gallou—our incredible manager who brought us all together. I am forever grateful to have crossed paths with you all! 🙌 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 🤗 📍Location: Remote, Hybrid Bordeaux, or Paris 👩🏾‍💻Role: Senior Talent Acquisition Manager 💼Ideal Companies: Startups/Scaleups 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩: >> If we’ve worked together (even years ago) a LinkedIn recommendation would be greatly appreciated. Not sure how? Drop me a DM! >> If I’ve been your Recruiter (even years ago), again, a LinkedIn recommendation would be greatly appreciated. Not sure how? Drop me a DM! >> Share this post to spread the word. >> Send me any opportunities, even if they don’t match all the criteria! >> Like & Comment on this post to increase its visibility. >> And most importantly—send me your support! 💪 Here’s to new beginnings and exciting opportunities ahead! 🌟 #JobSearch #TalentAcquisition

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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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𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗: 𝗔 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 💎 When we learned that The MEGLAND had been selected among more than 700 startups to join STATION F, it was already a highlight. But today, we are reaching a new milestone: we will be presented to more than 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗩𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗔𝘀 – that is, more than 𝟭,𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 – via Station F's investors newsletter. This moment is a real recognition for #Web3 Projects, which continue to prove that they have a solid future in traditional investments. It is no longer a niche, but a sector that is increasingly establishing itself among savvy investors. Since the beginning, we have continued to consolidate our position, thanks to a clear vision and a team determined to overcome all the challenges that have come our way. Being featured by #StationF and listed as one of the startups to watch is proof that $MEG has not only built a strong brand but has also earned the trust of the ecosystem. This milestone confirms that we are ready for the next phases of our journey. 🚀

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Big day for Fleet ! 🚀 In 2019, Alexandre and I launched the company with a simple and transparent MacBook leasing solution for startups. We solved a real problem: how to easily equip teams with MacBooks without tying up too much cash. Five years later, Fleet is much more than that. Today, we help companies deploy and secure their IT in complex environments (hybrid work, international expansion). We are excited to unveil our new website and brand identity! 🎉 These new colors represent who we are today: a complete, premium, and global IT solution for national and international companies. Our service is built on 5 pillars: 1️⃣ Global IT Procurement Simplified: Rent and manage IT equipment from a single platform to streamline operations and increase visibility across your global IT fleet. 2️⃣ Integrated Security: Standardize security practices with our MDM solution, implementing uniform policies and automating updates and compliance. 3️⃣ Seamless Onboarding: Our HRIS integration ensures a smooth onboarding experience for HR and new hires, from hire to fully equipped. 4️⃣ Comprehensive IT Support: As your external IT department, we handle global logistics, provide premium support, and offer damage insurance. 5️⃣ Sustainability at Renewal: Promote digital equity and reduce e-waste with our recycling and donation options at renewal. Thank you to all the team for making this happen. Ready for the next stage 🚀

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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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💡 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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New week, new list of fresh EU pre-seed / seed startups. Here are 4 leads from this week's list of 37 leads: -Pelago is a B2B SaaS and Services company based in France (Data and Analytics, Productivity Tools, Enterprise Software), offering an alignment app to achieve your digital transformation. Founded by one of the co-founders of Odaseva. -there is a B2B SaaS company based in France (AI, Data and Analytics, Productivity Tools), optimizing report preparation with easy importing, formatting, and sharing, using AI to reproduce your style and simplify the process. Founded by the ex-CEO of Finalcad. -Eleonora Mantovani from the UK is in stealth mode. -Pablo Valverde from France is in stealth mode (formerly Head of Data at Modjo.ai). ✉️ DM us if you want more free leads from this week's 37 leads. If we're feeling generous, we might even share all the free leads from previous weeks with you! 👇 Subscribe to our Substack (link in the first comment) if you don't want to miss any of our future weekly free leads. ❓Have any questions about how The Hidden VC can help you turbocharge your sourcing skills? Chat with us on WhatsApp (link in the first comment) so we can craft a plan that best fits your needs. See you next week, The Hidden VC (your VC analyst-as-a-service)

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Are French unicorns ready for their IPO? I'll say yes, and probably even a bit better than German startups! Let me tell you why. Most IPOs are driven by the CEO / CFO couple but there is a third important wheel to this constellation: the CMO! A big part of a successful IPO and then stock exchange valuation is communication. It's all about trust, baby! And trust is built through communication & thought leadership. French startups are often very strong in being transparent and proactive in their communications. So this is a solid basis to work on. Here are my learnings from working on KATEK GROUP's IPO: ‣ It's not all about the press: Yes, mandatory investor relations (IR) news have to be communicated through the press. By going further and also using your company's owned channels you show even more transparency to your stakeholders. Communicating on LinkedIn will enable dialog with your investors. ‣ IR does not need to be boring: Financial reports might not sound as sexy as the next big brand campaign, but it can be. Use videos to explain the numbers further, plan live Q&A sessions with the CEO. Be creative and stay true to your brand's values. ‣ It's about the people: The stock exchange market is a numbers and money world. By involving your C-level in the communication you will be able to build up a stronger trust in your company. In people we trust! Here think about news hijacking to position your C-level as the experts they are, do video interviews or quote statements. You can read more about KATEK's IPO and strategic communication here: https://lnkd.in/dFYscP3k #IPO #ListedInFrankfurt #FrenchTech #StartupCommunication

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