Laurent Solly

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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Great start of #ExperimentationUnite by Kameleoon with Fabrice des Mazery on how to unite marketing and product teams to create growth. #ExperimentationUnite by Kameleoon gathers 250 people from 14 countries to exchange with the top experts in experimentation!

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💥 New release for DiagFit, discover what’s new! 💥 A new release 3.1 is available for DiagFit, our solution to build operations' workflows from industrial time series.🚀 Developed for domain experts, our software allies easy, efficient and powerful features with a fluent UI. 🎯 Test DiagFit 3.1 now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyNhsibr #Innovation #Prediction #PredictiveMaintenance

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The French Tech Mission, Franceʼs government team responsible for supporting the start-up ecosystem growth in France, announces the award winners of the 5th edition of the French Tech Next40/120, a program dedicated to the 120 most advanced French start-ups. 🌍With the likes of Mirakl (marketplace technologies), Voodoo (video games) and Qonto (financial services), the 2024 cohort of the French Tech Next40/120 program brings together France’s 120 most successful start-ups, including 28 of France’s unicorns (startups with valuations exceeding $1 billion). Nearly 90% of these 120 start-ups already have an international business presence, notably in the US, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the UK. 🔝The 2024 cohort of the #FrenchTech Next40/120 is the most selective since the inception of the program and embodies the momentum in the French Tech ecosystem. In total, the 120 companies had a combined net revenue of €10 billion in 2023, up by 3% in one year and 31 (out of the 120) companies reported a net revenue exceeding €100 million. Acting as a driving force in France's economic, technological, and industrial landscape, these companies already employ 40,000 workers worldwide. 🌿DeepTech companies account for 23% of the 120 startups selected in the 5th edition. These companies are aligned with “France 2030” strategic plan, France's investment plan for emerging technologies in the most strategic sectors. Discover the new cohort here: https://lnkd.in/eMbqzasr   Clara Chappaz Marina Ferrari Bruno Le Maire Gabriel Attal Emmanuel Macron

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The French Tech Mission, Franceʼs government team responsible for supporting the start-up ecosystem growth in France, announces the award winners of the 5th edition of the French Tech Next40/120, a program dedicated to the 120 most advanced French start-ups. 🌍With the likes of Mirakl (marketplace technologies), Voodoo (video games) and Qonto (financial services), the 2024 cohort of the French Tech Next40/120 program brings together France’s 120 most successful start-ups, including 28 of France’s unicorns (startups with valuations exceeding $1 billion). Nearly 90% of these 120 start-ups already have an international business presence, notably in the US, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the UK. 🔝The 2024 cohort of the #FrenchTech Next40/120 is the most selective since the inception of the program and embodies the momentum in the French Tech ecosystem. In total, the 120 companies had a combined net revenue of €10 billion in 2023, up by 3% in one year and 31 (out of the 120) companies reported a net revenue exceeding €100 million. Acting as a driving force in France's economic, technological, and industrial landscape, these companies already employ 40,000 workers worldwide. 🌿DeepTech companies account for 23% of the 120 startups selected in the 5th edition. These companies are aligned with “France 2030” strategic plan, France's investment plan for emerging technologies in the most strategic sectors. Discover the new cohort here: https://lnkd.in/eMbqzasr Clara Chappaz | Marina Ferrari | Bruno Le Maire | Gabriel Attal | Emmanuel Macron | Steve DAKAYI-KAMGA | Yann Gilbert | Louis V. | Deborah Gael | Simon Melchior | Romain Poirot-Lellig | Moses Umoru, MBA, AICPM, ChMC | Ambroise Gouze | Claire LAVIELLE | Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry | French Treasury in Nigeria #FrenchTech #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #TechCommunity #TechInnovation #GlobalTechCommunity

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📈 What drives top-tier performance in venture capital? In the latest episode of Entretien avec un VC by Benjamin Wattinne, Serena Partner Sébastien Le Roy, author of the Serena European SaaS Benchmark, unpacks what it takes to make a venture capital fund thrive. 🧑‍💻 Sébastien began as an engineer and entrepreneur until a pivotal trip to San Francisco shifted his career towards VC. Returning to France, he joined Serena as an intern, where his passion took root, ultimately leading him to become a partner. 🎙️ Some key takeaways from this episode: ✨ VC is high-risk, high-reward. Serena’s “home run” philosophy is about backing bold and visionary founders who can multiply the fund’s size and change the landscape of their industry. By partnering with them on strategy and execution, we accelerate growth in high-stakes environments. ✨ Most VC teams typically include two operating members. At Serena, we’ve built a team of eight. This larger structure provides founders with the resources needed to streamline execution and prepare for funding rounds. Our approach, recognized by the France Digitale Operating Talent Award, reflects our commitment to going beyond capital to address founders’ evolving needs. ✨ The Serena Squad, our network of over 500 C-level executives across our portfolio, is a powerhouse for founders. This community grants their teams access to practical templates, growth-focused workshops, and direct peer support. By connecting with other leaders, founders and their teams can navigate common challenges and scale more effectively. ✨ Our focus on Applied AI and Climate Tech At Serena, we’re especially enthusiastic about two areas: ➡️ Vertical AI solutions tailored to industries like finance and manufacturing, solving complex problems at scale. ➡️ Climate Tech, with a focus on decarbonization and biodiversity.  ➡️ One of Serena's standout investments is Descartes Underwriting, which operates at the intersection of AI and climate. Descartes leverages artificial intelligence to build parametric insurance models, assessing and pricing climate risks in real time. 💡 Spotlight: Jimmy A “coup de cœur” for Sébastien, Jimmy Energy is revolutionizing industrial heat decarbonization with nuclear fission—a game-changer for emissions-heavy industries. Tune it to deep dive into the inner workings of VCs!

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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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Some people really inspire us with their stories, their achievements. Especially when they do all those marvelous things with integrity, worrying about the "how", and not only the "what". I have the privilege with working with so many amazing people, and this is one of them: Berthier Ribeiro-Neto. And here is why: https://lnkd.in/dC3rBweN. The video is in Portuguese, but you can use the translated subtitles on YouTube to have it in so many different languages, including English. #integrity #ethics #google #startup #growthmentality #brazil #technology

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🌟 Binary Stars is Back! 🌟 For those who missed the first edition with Harm de Vries, Paul Lasserre and Léo Dreyfus-Schmidt, Binary Stars is Fly Ventures's virtual conference dedicated to the latest advancements of Software Engineering and AI in Europe. For this second edition, we're super happy to partner with the awesome Antoine Moyroud (Lightspeed), Roosh Circle and AI HOUSE to deep dive into AI reasoning. 🧠 AI REASONING ? ! ? 🧠 With Zachary Gleicher (Deepmind), Rolf Pfister (Lab42, supporting the ARC Prize), and a yet-to-be-revealed third speaker, we'll ask the big questions : - What’s objectively achievable by the best AI models in terms of reasoning? - Are we stuck with LLMs making basic errors (how many Rs in Strawberry?), or are there breakthroughs on the horizon? - While benchmark performances have improved, has reasoning *genuinely* advanced, or it is all tricks still? - What did the Transformer architecture contribute to reasoning problems, and have we reached its limits? - What are the main research avenues pushing reasoning forward today? ... Join us on Nov 8th => register on binarystars.org!

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 🚀 OSS Ventures Secures €8.5 Million to Propel the Future of Operations 💡 We are thrilled to announce that OSS Ventures has successfully secured €8.5 million in our latest funding round! This milestone was made possible by our esteemed investors, including Tikehau Capital, Bpifrance on behalf of French Tech Accélération 2, Etablissements Peugeot Frères, and visionary business angels like Max Pog. 🌿 At OSS Ventures, we are driven by a mission to make industrial operations not just more efficient, but also adaptive and future-ready. We envision factories where technology and human ingenuity combine to create sustainable solutions that meet the challenges of tomorrow. 🌎 Our vision extends beyond technological advancement. We're committed to transforming the very foundation of how goods are produced, addressing critical challenges like climate change and working conditions in the process.  Since our inception in 2019, we've launched 15 startups, invested in four external projects, and our innovative solutions are now empowering over 40,000 operators across nearly 2,200 industrial sites worldwide. 🔧 "Operations account for 25% of the world GDP, yet only a fraction of startup funding goes to this sector. This funding round is pivotal as we aim to scale our impact globally thanks to our esteemed investors for their confidence, » says Renan Devillieres, our CEO. 🙌 A huge thank for the trust and support of our investors and to every team member, partner, and supporter who is part of this transformative journey. #OSSVentures #Innovation #Fundraising #FutureOfManufacturing Francois Lavaste Romain FRIEDMAN Pierre GILLET Frédéric Villain Ulysse Laroche Pierre GILLET Océane Fleury Renan Devillieres

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Boom 💥🚀, here is the 3rd edition of the #Fintech100, available for all free and open source, 🙏 thanks to Finance Innovation, Groupe BPCE and Sopra Steria, at the initiative of Truffle Capital, with the support of Marina Ferrari SECRETARIAT D'ETAT CHARGE DU NUMERIQUE. Despite harsh fundraising conditions #Fintechs grow 📈35% year on year, gain market share, internationalize (68%, primarily 🇪🇺), consolidate, focus on B2B (72%), and invest massively in AI 🧠. Watch them out: 10 years from now #fintechs will account for 20% of the financial sector (incl. banks, insurance, asset management). 👍🙏Thank you so much so much to the great team 👏👊behind the #Fintech100, Maximilien Nayaradou, Stéphane Hannache, Bruno CAMBOUNET, Qianwen ZHAO, Paul Bouscaud, Pierre-Yves Platini and Fabien MONSALLIER. for your commitment and dedication over the past 3 months and the great work you’ve produced, for the benefit of the community. 🍾 Congratulations to the top 100 fintechs in 🇫🇷, 39 of which are new, and also to all the others (getting close!) 🏆

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An inspiring day yesterday at La French Tech Aix-Marseille Région Sud as we welcomed Clara Chappaz, the new Secretary of State for #AI and Digital Affairs (and former head of La French Tech). Alongside the board of La FrenchTech Aix Marseille, we had the opportunity to discuss the future of AI, innovation, and the vital role our ecosystem plays in driving technological progresses. Many topics were discussed! Of course #LaFrenchTech which is representing, over the past 10 years: 25,000+ startups and over a million jobs. Its maturity is coming with resilience. The era of hypergrowth without concern for profitability is probably behind us, but innovation in artificial intelligence is not incompatible with profitable business (we are by the way reminded of this by Photoroom, demonstrating that #GenAI and profitability are possible together)! Finally, the connection of this new Secretary of State for AI and Digital to the Ministry of Higher Education and Research is a huge opportunity. While strong ties remain with the Ministry of the Economy, it underscores the crucial role of education and research in AI and entrepreneurship! It might also be a chance for th #deeptech startups, for whom the scientific dimension is an essential foundation for their future development. Exciting times ahead for La French Tech Aix-Marseille Région Sudand its members as we continue to foster collaboration and innovation at the heart of #LaFrenchTech. Looking forward to seeing how this synergy will shape the future! Julie Sébastien Théophile Volta Medical Diane Christophe Charlie Elodie Pierre-Emmanuel Alex Béatrice Frédéric Sophie Emilie Diana Nicolas Gabriel Ines Romain Alexandre Emmanuel Anne Yann Tanguy Selim Mathieu Jules Joséphine Roxana Amina Arnaud MERCIER Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence Christophe Hugon Emmanuel Roux Julie Huguet #ArtificialIntelligence #tech #education #research #startup

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Breaking News: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity Revealed…Nan? Is That Really the Question? HBO’s recent claim that Peter Todd might be the elusive creator of #Bitcoin has the world buzzing. But here’s the real discussion we should have: it’s not about who Satoshi is but why Bitcoin matters. 💡 What truly matters is how Bitcoin reshapes the world by offering a path to financial decentralization and freedom. It’s about empowering people in places like El Salvador and Argentina, where traditional systems have fallen short. It’s about creating new opportunities, enabling circular economies, and giving control back to the people. I’m honored to be invited to speak at the #TokenForGood Summit on October 15 in Geneva, where I’ll dive into how Bitcoin is driving a new era of financial independence and how my project aims to fund communities and NGOs through Bitcoin adoption. Let’s focus on what really matters—building a future where everyone can thrive. 🌍💪 #weareallsatoshi #SatoshiNakamoto #FinancialFreedom #Decentralization #BitcoinRevolution #BlockchainForGood IMPACTEA The Good Token Society Secure your spot at the hashtag #TokenForGood Summit by visiting https://lu.ma/xd3fwgye This event promises to be a unique opportunity to delve into the transformative potential of blockchain technology and its implications for reshaping traditional financial structures.

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To encourage the emergence of true European technological giants, entrepreneurs and investors are asking for help from Brussels. In a petition launched on Monday October 14, they ask for the creation of an “EU Inc.”, a pan-European legal status for #startups on the continent. For the signatories, European start-ups are at a disadvantage. They have to deal with 27 different legal frameworks. A single legal status could represent a solution. This would be created as part of a “28th regime”, replacing the 27 national regimes and making it possible to harmonize the rules within the single market. #waterstartups SCUBIC - Smart Software SolutionsShaypWatergenicsOceanWellAquacyclWater Ledger Global

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💰 We invested in StackOne 3m seed round last November. As we are not a VC, our edge come to be the best at supporting founders. 👉 We bring in 2 elements: expertise as well as business intros (revenue) 🤝 How: by giving access to our vetted community of top notch operators from scale-ups and unicorns. Thanks Romain Sestier for your trust ! #startups #investor #operators

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Check out the Maddyness column dedicated to the strategic priorities to accelerate the development of the French Tech ecosystem following the work of the French Tech Finance Partners handled to Marina Ferrari, with Eurazeo's contribution. 🚀 Led by Reza Malekzadeh and composed of 16 members including Benoist Grossmann from Eurazeo, the French Tech Finance Partners just handled its report on financing the French Tech ecosystem and boosting France's attractiveness, highlighting 3 strategic priorities: 📌 The continued funding of the highly strategic and sustainable startups 📌 Ensuring successful exits to allow further development and an increased investment dynamic 📌 The acknowledgement of the social and environmental stakes as opportunities for transformation and sustainable value creation Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA9aNuhR #FrenchTech #PowerBetterGrowth #startups #tech #innovation #growth

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