The French tech revolution.

How France’s start-ups made it to centre stage

Looking Back, Moving Forward

After a year that defies description, French startups raised a record €5.4bn, 7% more than in 2019. Making France the only country among Europe's three largest markets that managed to grow in 2020.

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The French tech revolution.

Covid-19 proved that the French system is robust enough not only to roll with the punches but to fight back.

“France’s startup and tech ecosystem has come a long way in the past ten years, and Paris is now Europe’s number two hub for startup investment, behind London.

International investors are taking notice, but there are still challenges ahead. Sifted’s latest report explores the potential for French startups to emerge with a strong, distinct identity, and influence innovation on a global scale. 

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