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Big update - We're joining STATION F! 🚀 I couldn't be prouder to announce that me and Alexis Hespelle are joining the Founders Program - their most selective track for early-stage startups that want to change the game. Here's the wild part: A year ago, we were just two guys obsessed with making online shopping feel human again. Today? We're building Humind alongside startups that are literally reshaping tech. Our mission hasn't changed - we're making e-commerce deeply personal using AI that actually understands what people want. But now we've got 50,000m² of pure innovation energy to make it happen faster! 💪 Massive thanks to Roxanne VARZA and the STATION F crew for believing in us. Thank you Marwan Elfitesse, Héloïse Nogues, Hafssa Maldji, Chloé LE COSSEC 🎈, and Louis Comte for your trust and support. 🙌 Watch this space - the future of shopping is about to get a lot more exciting! ✨ #StationF #EcommerceInnovation #StartupJourney #TechForGood #AIStartup #ParisTech

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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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A recent report by Institut Montaigne highlights an important reality: despite France's strong technological position, we currently represent only 3% of the global quantum market... With just 5 startups in a world of 85, we are lagging in commercializing “end-to-end” quantum solutions. As we move into the next phase of our national quantum strategy, we must transform our technological advances into commercial successes. 🤝 At Pasqal, we believe in the potential of quantum computing to disrupt industries, from pharma and chemistry to manufacturing, energy, and finance. We are already building the quantum reality alongside key industry players EDF Thales CMA CGM Airbus BMW Group aramco This is a strategic turning point that could redefine the global competitive landscape. ⚛️ The report outlines key recommendations to bridge the gap, including strategic investments in quantum computing, sensors, and communications, which are critical for positioning France at the forefront of this emerging market. I encourage everyone in the quantum community and beyond to read this insightful analysis by Institut Montaigne. #QuantumComputing #Innovation #Technology #Deeptech #Business

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WHO WANTS A McDonald's Big Mac Menu for 1 USD ? When you launch a #retail app such as KooulMaroc, and especially in the #food #delivery space, with the objective of promoting it, and getting #downloads and #orders, and you don’t have a deep pocket to lose #money for years .. you are facing this critical question : Where should I put my #marketing budget ? 4 options come to me : 1 - full budget on offline ads 2 - full budget on online ads 3 - mixed budget on both with nice promotions 4 - 0 budget on both and full budget on #promotions to propose the lowest products #prices possible and EVER to users Then I started to ask myself whether my marketing budget should go to Meta / TikTok / YouTube or benefit to my #customers 🤔🧐 USE CASE : Let’s say the first target for our startup would be to have 1% market share on food delivery in the 5 big Moroccan cities, that might actually do around 1,000,000 orders a month i.e very first target would be 10,000 orders a month for KooulMaroc. With only 50,000 usd monthly marketing budget, I can offer 10,000 McDonald's #bigmac menus or TACOS DE LYON #steakhouse menus at 1 usd each.. do you think I would need any #ads with this offer to get the needed virality ? It doesn’t change my 10% comission on the public price .. doesn’t change the restaurant agreed profitability on KooulMaroc orders, doesn’t change delivery cost for Kooul deliverers .. the only thing that changes is that my customer benefits from 100% of my #marketing budget .. I am not saying this is a sustainable solution but when you’re small, facing the big, how should you tackle your launch, from downloads to conversion, activation and retention without following the general & costly path of digital marketing …? PS : With only 35,000 usd monthly marketing budget, I can offer #for #free 10,000 menus of any Moroccan restaurant that has a Menu public price of 3.5 usd or less ….#Aladdin KFC #snackorange #burgerlesdaltons #latelierduboucher Burger King® Maroc - General First Food Services and many others … BELOW THE POTENTIAL MENU PRICES IF 100% OF MY MARKETING BUDGET GOES TO CUSTOMERS …FOOD FOR THOUGHT E-Morocco for everyone 🇲🇦🇲🇦 Support Moroccan Tech, Be & Download Kooul https://lnkd.in/eb9vu24g ORA TECHNOLOGIES

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[🎬 Replay of the keynote of Stanislas Niox-Chateau, CEO and Cofounder of Doctolib, at the Adopt AI #Summit by Artefact] on Building the healthcare we all dream of, thanks to AI. 👉 Watch and get inspired by Stanislas Niox-Chateau on the Vision stage: https://lnkd.in/eWRQdsJZ 📖 Read the REPORT of Adopt AI with the replays & synthesis of all CEOs keynotes & key discussion panels: https://lnkd.in/e8yj2CeN 💼 After a severe back injury ended his tennis aspirations, Stanislas pivoted to academics, graduating from HEC School of Management. He co-founded Doctolib in 2013, which quickly became a leader in #ehealth across Europe, dramatically improving how patients connect with #healthcare providers. The platform serves 380,000 healthcare professionals and attracts 80 million patient visits each month. Key insights from the keynote of the CEO of Doctolib: ✔ Niox-Chateau envisions a future where healthcare professionals have access to patient #data in the right context, enhanced #medicalknowledge, and more time for #patientcare. He emphasizes the importance of simple, smart tools to enable preventive care. ✔ He believes that technology can transform how practitioners innovate in their daily work, allowing general practitioners and specialists to treat more patients and handle broader #clinicalcases efficiently. ✔ AI and technology can transform passive, traditional consultations into more dynamic, engaging experiences, benefiting both professionals and patients. Digital #healthstartups play a crucial role in this evolution. ✔ Niox-Chateau emphasizes that technology should be easy to use and have a significant impact on the daily lives of healthcare professionals. #AI can amplify these changes, opening up new possibilities. ✔ At the outset, AI will support practitioners with administrative tasks, ensuring transparency and reducing the possibility of mistakes, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of #healthcareservices. ✔ Niox-Chateau concludes by reinforcing the potential of technology and AI to change the lives of patients and professionals, encouraging the audience to embrace these innovations for a better healthcare future. 🗣 “I believe technology, amplified by AI, can have a systemic impact on health and the lives of professionals. We dream of healthcare professionals with patient data in the right context, enhanced medical knowledge, and more time for patient care, enabled by smart and simple tools for preventive care,” says Stanislas Niox-Chateau. 👉 Watch all the replays of the Adopt AI Summit: https://lnkd.in/eDxHcR47 📅 Save the date - on November 21st, join us at the AI for Health Summit at STATION F in Paris, where Doctolib will be present to explore the future of healthcare technology! ⚕ You can already book your pass: https://lnkd.in/ej3pUNa7 

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Sharing this article from Les Echos which reports that Amazon has signed the European Space Agency - ESA's Zero #Debris #Charter 📝 Project #Kuiper 🛰, Amazon’s #lowEarthorbit satellite broadband network, aims to provide fast, affordable connectivity to tens of millions of customers in #unserved and #underserved communities around the world. 🌍 If you're a regular reader of my posts, you will know that we're committed to safe space operations and the long-term sustainability of space for future generations. Preserving space sustainability cannot be accomplished alone, which is why signing this Charter was so important! The Charter outlines ambitious and measurable space safety and sustainability targets for 2030 and brings together multiple organisations who are committed to this goal such as Thales, Safran, Airbus Defence and Space... Next milestone will be #Ariane6 inaugural launch targetted for July 9 🚀 Stay tuned! #LEO #spacedebris #digitalinclusion #outerspacesustainability #ZeroDebrisCharter

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🕚Here’s a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from 2023. 💸 In Q4 2023 Paris, France based Venture Capital Firm Hi Inov - Dentressangle successfully raised €75mn at first closing of its third fund from investors including DENTRESSANGLE and new investors from Germany and Luxembourg. 🌍 #France #Benelux and DACH region: #Germany #Austria #Switzerland 💡 #B2B fund targeting six sectors (i) #SaaS (ii) #PaaS / no-code / low-code (iii) #Cloud infrastructure software / DevOps (iv) #ClimateTech (v) Collaborative Tools (vi) #ArtificialIntelligence / #Data. Tickets of €2 million to €6 million and can go up to €15 million for #SeriesA and #SeriesB investment. A small #seedstage pocket of about €10mn to make between 10 and 12 investments. 📈 ‘Over the past ten years, Hi Inov has invested in 39 start-ups incl. Styla, 360Learning, Deepki, Glopal, Kenjo, Luzmo, Famoco, Zelros, amongst others; and now has €350mn in capital under management. 💭 “The fund is 50% bigger than previous funds, but we will keep a focused strategy. We simply want to have more reserves for the complicated period ahead so that we can support our societies more..." - Valerie Gombart, co-founder and CEO of Hi Inov. 🗞️Monon Triniac Maddyness https://lnkd.in/etPX22sF 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Pierre-Henri Dentressangle I Wolfgang Krause I Marie ROLE I Veronique Gauduchon I Valère Rames I Eléonore Caillaud I Camille Rivet I Nicolas Amiet I Myrtil Mitanga I Audrey Caramelle I Team Hi Inov … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #paris #venture #fund

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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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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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How has the Software M&A Market performed in the first half of 2024? Our comprehensive report provides in-depth analysis and key insights into the Software M&A market. In this report, part of our Software team, Alexis Iche and Antoine Riendeau, cover: 🔍 Valuation drivers of SaaS companies (including during market slowdowns) 📊 10 mid-market transactions 📈 50 public comparables and their stock market performance Click to download the PDF below. #software #privateequity #saas

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In France, there is no question that Doctolib is one of those companies that has profoundly changed the way people behave. Launched in 2013 by Stanislas Niox-Chateau as an online booking platform that lets patients schedule doctor appointments, Doctolib saw huge adoption in the country and now covers “almost all of the French population”, its CFO Pierre Vergnes tells me. But what's next for the company, which at €5.8bn is France's highest-valued unicorn? After having (slowly) expanded to Germany and Italy — learning throughout that taking on new geographies with a health product can be painful — will the scaleup be able to conquer other countries? And as more and more startups set out to leverage new technologies for healthcare, will Doctolib manage to stay ahead of the curve? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6Rmdhyc

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🕚Here’s a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from 2023. 💸 In November 2023 France based Ring Capital announced the 1st closing of their second growth fund – Altitude Growth II - at €125 million out of a target of €250 million, with backing from the European Investment Fund (EIF), Tikehau Capital, SWEN Capital Partners and Bpifrance. 💡 Altitude II is an impact growth fund, with tickets of €5-20m dedicated to mature companies with more than €10m in revenue and profitable or positive EBITDA that are developing solutions to meet environmental or social challenges. 🌍 #Europe 📈 The Ring Altitude Impact Growth Fund strategy has already made investment in 17 exciting companies including Karos, Castalie, YouSchool,Le Mercato de l'Emploi, LeHibou, Yespark, LiveMentor, Stych, among others. 💭 “Being focused on impact and profitable companies really helped us win over investors, especially those who had already trusted us." - Nicolas CELIER, CEO and co-founder of Ring Capital. 🗞️Maddyness https://lnkd.in/eSUY3JqY 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Geoffroy Bragadir I Pierre-Alexis de Vauplane I Yasmina Bekkouche I Sandra Armstrong I Alban de La Bretèche I Laure Tallon I Eve Sebag I Marie-Capucine Lemétais I Thibaut Bechetoille I Servane Metzger-Corrigou I I Laurent Babut I Charlotte Lafont I Thomas Marsal I Sibylle Behaghel I Daphné Dupont Gurs I Maria Millan I Team Ring Capital … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #impact #tech #esg #technology #innovation #france #growthcapital #venture

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There a fewer and fewer public companies.  They were +8000 in the US in 1996 and are now only 4642.  That’s down 43%. How did this happened? You can explain this in many ways :  The regulation makes it increasingly difficult for a company to IPO VC & PE have be on the rise for the last decade Acquisitions are also on the rise. To give you a snapshot : 870 publics companies were acquired by one of the magnificient seven (google, apple, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla and Nvidia) And what’s the consequence? More and more companies, facing difficulties by IPO are drawn to VC & PE were there are more and more investors. Even though the private market lack transparency and available data, VC and PE firms have been working on tools to obtain data in ordre to make better investment décision. It’s the case for Earlybird or EQT Ventures. And also a lot of start-ups that are now working to create tools to help VC in their decision making process. So now the question is : will private markets one day have a sufficient data level for investors to make as informed decision as they would in public markets ? On my side I truly believe that in the upcoming years, we'll see the first quants VC. If you want to read some more : https://lnkd.in/eKFZuyeE

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pretty interesting! As this states very hard to find a seed round over $10 million yet this one came in at $220 million! Reading the article You can kind of get the idea why. Basically a who's who in AI research. What I found interesting is that in addition to Charles Cantor heading things up, they had some high level researchers Karl Tuyls and Julien Perolat that focus on game theory. I find this interesting because I'm going through a course from deeplearning.ai called multi AI agent systems. they just put it out last week but it's pretty relevant. I see how game theory can definitely be crucial in developing and designing these AI automation agents. there are many facets that game theory can be utilized in building these systems including 1 Strategic decision making Can help in multi agent (AI/and or human) environments. Game theory can provide a framework to help model interactions, predict outcomes and devise strategies. It can also help in understanding when agents should compete or cooperate, making more efficient decision making processes. 2 Optimizing interactions It can assist in optimal resource allocation among competing agents ensuring fairness as well as efficiency. It can also help with negotiation and bargaining to maximize utility. 3 Learning an adaptation Game theory can help with reinforcement learning which is used in many AI algorithms, helping to learn optimal policies in cooperative and competitive settings. It can also help with behavior prediction and understanding strategic behavior of other agents, which can lead to better models enhancing the performance of the system. 4 Handling uncertainty Game theory can help in making informed decisions in environments with incomplete data or information. This is common in real world scenarios. It can also help design robust strategies that perform well under various conditions. 5 Building ethical and fairness into AI Game theory can help design mechanisms that ensure fair outcomes, essential for deployment of ethical AI systems. It can also help in preventing exploitation by malicious entities. So it seems that incorporating game theory into developing these systems leads to significant competitive advantages. I think it is very smart to leverage these techniques and cutting edge research to push the envelope. Looking forward to diving deeper into this as well as seeing what H comes up with in the near future!

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The new edition of 🇫🇷 French Tech Updates is here with everything you need to know this week including: 💶 Microsoft's plan to invest €4 billion in France 🇬🇧 Balderton Capital expanding their team in Paris 🚀 blisce launching a new €150m climate fund Read the full update here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emHq97VS #frenchtech #startups #venturecapital #vivatech

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Startups are increasingly recognizing the importance of Customer Success Management. A customer-centric approach isn't just valuable; it's essential at every stage of business growth. Today I had the privilege of delivering a masterclass on Customer Success Management to startups enrolled in the Cegid Data Lab program at STATION F. We delved in crucial topics such as optimizing onboarding processes within the customer journey, measuring client satisfaction effectively, crafting and implementing success plans, and harnessing the benefits of fostering a vibrant customer community. Grateful to all the participating startups PRELOVV, Lecturer, emersio, Leto, Skilmi, Glaaster, aHRtemis, Meeriad, 1km à Pied for their engagement and valuable feedback, and to the Cegid Data Lab Florian Cordel, Capucine Durot for the invitation. #customersuccess #csm #startups

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🌟 Empowering Swiss Banking & Beyond: Driving Resilience and Innovation with Wavestone 🌟! As we work with our clients in Switzerland’s banking sector and beyond, Cybersecurity, Cloud Transformation, SAP integration, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) have emerged as pivotal to staying resilient in a rapidly evolving landscape. In banking, especially, cybersecurity and cloud solutions are key to meeting regulatory standards and client expectations for seamless, secure experiences. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence and sustainability are gaining momentum, reflecting a shift towards forward-thinking, responsible innovation. While projects in these areas are developing steadily, it’s clear they’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking and other industries in Switzerland. Excited to help our clients navigate these transformative changes with the strength of Wavestone’s expertise! #Cybersecurity #Cloud #SAP #PLM #ArtificialIntelligence #Sustainability #SwissBanking #Wavestone #DigitalTransformation #BusinessResilience #Innovation

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