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🎬 Wrapping up my video trilogy with a personal anecdote from my early days at AFIGEC! 😅 #Recruitment #CareerJourney #FinanceProfessionals #Teamwork #PersonalGrowth

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The new edition of 🇫🇷 French Tech Updates is here with everything you need to know this week including: 🚀 A new accelerator program at STATION F 💶 Startups who raised €296 million 👩‍💻 Interesting job opportunities with French startups 📆 Upcoming startup and VC events Read the full update here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTMUZiDy #frenchtech #startups #venturecapital

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The Amundi World Investment Forum is almost here. Here’s a sneak peek of what's to come for our clients and partners. Offering them insights into the current #macroeconomic and #geopolitical landscapes, the transitions underway, and their impact on investment portfolios is at the heart of our mission. Stay tuned for more updates on the #AmundiWIF !

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Dear network, 🌟 It has been a while since I last shared updates, and I'm thrilled to bring you up to speed on all that has been happening and what is ahead! 🌟 Over the past six months, I have embarked on a journey across the USA, engaging with investors, industrial partners and most importantly, users. Reflecting on my time in Silicon Valley, I have gained valuable insights into the challenges of fundraising in today's landscape. While the allure of seed-stage investment remains strong, I have observed a shift where investors increasingly seek near-series A achievements. Even as a deeptech startup, I have encountered expectations for user traction and revenue before advancing discussions. In response to this feedback, I am happy to announce that we have launched the beta-testing phase of our Orusight platform across the USA, collaborating closely with optometrists and patients to iterate and enhance our service based on their invaluable feedback. 🚀 Furthermore, I am proud to announce that RetiNov has evolved into a multinational entity, following the incorporation of our US branch. 🇺🇸 Also, I would like to extend my gratitude to Bpifrance and Les Deeptech 🚀 for featuring #Retinov in the insightful article below, which encapsulates our journey and our mission to promote healthy aging by providing healthcare professionals and their patients with predictive, actionable, and targeted solutions. Last but not least, starting next month, I commit to sharing regular updates on Retinov's progress via email every first day of the month! If you are interested, please feel free to DM me your email address, and I will ensure you are included in our mailing list. Thank you for your continued support, and here is to the exciting journey ahead! 🥂 #startup #healthcare #medicaltechnology #entrepreneurship #innovation #siliconvalley

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Check out all the selected startups that will be part of this years Hinterland of Things conference. The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology Telekom TechBoost Antony Martini 🚩 Alex Panican #fintech #cashmanagement #financialnavigator

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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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Welcome Deblock! The 1st startup to officially set up in Lille as part of the UK Business Centre Lille 🚀 The genesis of the project? The cryptocurrency startup – which offers the first current account that accepts euros and cryptos – was looking for a flexible solution to access the French market.   What made the UK Business Centre Lille solution so tailored to Deblock’s needs? ✅ Proximity to the UK ✅ Efficient railway infrastructures with the Eurostar to get to London and the TGV to get to Paris ✅ A developed IT ecosystem ✅ Available talent & skills ✅ Attractive real estate and payroll costs ✅ Flexible soft-landing solution with the UK Business Centre Lille   Discover more about Deblock’s expansion in Hauts-de-France by clicking on the link in the comment section down below 📰   Adriana Restrepo Jean Meyer Aaron B. Mario Eguiluz Alebicto Raphaël Labouré BCCI Lille Nik Haidar Nord France Invest   #cryptocurrency #finance #expansion #lille #ukbusinesscentre

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📣 Breaking news! Rydoo has a new majority shareholder: welcome to the team, Eurazeo! 💚 Eurazeo is a leading European private equity firm and investment group with a diverse portfolio and investments in over 600 companies worldwide. Its family and solid institutional shareholder base provide guidance and expertise for organisations planning to grow and expand their business to global markets. 💬 “Software is a key focus sector for the Eurazeo Small-mid buyout team, and we believe Rydoo is a perfect match to our ambition of supporting leading businesses with a proven track record, strong momentum in attractive end-markets, and talented leadership”, says Benjamin Hara, Partner, Small-mid buyout at Eurazeo. 🗣️ “Rydoo has established itself as a key player in Expense Management with a large base of loyal international clients that we serve in 132 countries. We are ready to accelerate and strengthen our position in key markets. Eurazeo, with its tech expertise, value creation insights and global presence, is the ideal partner for this new chapter”, said Sebastien Marchon, our CEO. We couldn’t be more excited about what this new chapter will bring for Rydoo and can’t wait to continue our expansion strategy with the support of Eurazeo’s team. Read more about the investment and plans for the future here: https://lnkd.in/etBmM6JN

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The French startup ecosystem has experienced fantastic growth in recent years. From 2017 to 2020, investments in startups showed a continuous growth, unaffected even by the pandemic in 2020. In 2021, investments doubled, reaching a peak in 2022 when the French startup ecosystem raised a record €13.5 billion. Unfortunately, this trend came to a halt in 2023, a pattern observed not only in France but also across the rest of Europe. But the big news don’t end here. Paris is on a mission to become Europe’s largest startup ecosystem, and the numbers indicate they’re on their way. With approximately 12,000 startups in the metropolitan area, Paris boasts a staggering number, surpassing both Berlin and London. Stay tuned for our upcoming article! #startups #success #information #France #vpterra

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Abstention or Participation: A Decision That Shapes Our Future 🌍🗳️ Dear Network, As the European elections approach, I want to take a moment to highlight the importance of voting. Regardless of our individual ideologies, participating in the electoral process is not just a right, but a duty that our ancestors fought hard for. Our right to vote was earned through the sacrifices of countless individuals who believed in the power of democracy. These brave souls often paid the ultimate price to ensure that we have a say in our future. This week, we can honor their legacy by exercising our right to vote. Voting is more than a personal choice; it’s a civic duty. It’s a way to ensure that our voices are heard and our values are represented. In a world that is constantly changing, our vote is a powerful tool to shape policies, influence decisions, and build a future that reflects our collective aspirations. By voting, we contribute to a free and democratic society. We uphold the principles of liberty, equality, and justice that define our Europe. Whether you are passionate about social issues, economic policies, environmental concerns, or cultural matters, your vote matters. It is a testament to the diversity and unity that make Europe strong. So, let’s honor the struggles of the past and the promise of the future by turning out to vote in the upcoming European elections. Every vote counts whoever you vote for. 🗳️✨ Let’s show up. Let’s vote. Let’s continue the legacy of democracy. #Vote #EuropeanElections #Democracy #CivicDuty #YourVoteMatters #FutureOfEurope

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#France In view of the increase in #fraud, we would like to remind you of the crucial importance of verifying the authenticity of the Kbis before carrying out any #commercial or #financial #transaction. The #Kbis is the official document certifying the legal existence of a company registered with the Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés (RCS) in France. Don't hesitate to contact us to help you verify the existence and financial viability of your potential business partner in France! #frenchmarket #salesagreement #GTC #termsandconditionsofsale #guarantee #responsability #payment #frenchcommerciallaw #realestate

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🌟 Important Update for the Financial Sector: Transparency in 2026 🌟 As the world of finance continues to evolve, so does the regulatory landscape. We are approaching a significant milestone in the journey toward greater transparency and accountability. By 2026, banks will be required to publicly disclose their exposure to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). 🔍 What Are VASPs? VASPs, or Virtual Asset Service Providers, include entities such as cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and other platforms facilitating digital asset transactions. These entities play a crucial role in the burgeoning crypto economy. 📈 Why This Matters: The upcoming regulatory changes are designed to enhance transparency and provide greater insight into the financial system’s involvement with digital assets. By disclosing their exposure to VASPs, banks will offer more clarity to regulators, investors, and the general public. 💼 Impact on Banks: This new requirement will necessitate banks to implement robust systems for tracking and reporting their interactions with VASPs. It’s a proactive step towards ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed about the potential risks and opportunities associated with digital assets. 🔗 Chainalysis is Here to Help: At Chainalysis, we are committed to supporting financial institutions through these transitions. Our advanced solutions for compliance and risk management are tailored to help banks navigate the complexities of digital asset exposure reporting. 👉 Get Prepared: Now is the time to start preparing for these changes. By leveraging the right tools and expertise, banks can not only comply with the upcoming regulations but also gain a competitive edge in the market. Together, let's build a more transparent and secure financial future. #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #Finance #Regulation #Transparency #Chainalysis

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🔎 Beyond the Hype : how Web3 redefine #data #ownership for corporates ? I'm pleased to be speaker at Web3 Leaders Forum organized by Adan during the renowned EthCC conference in Brussels next week. This event will focus on Web3 in the real world, payment, digital identity, circular economy, video games, regulatory... Innovative use cases for industries to demonstrate that the Web 3.0 ecosystem is a fundamental movement for the economy, far beyond finance. I will give you a vision and concrete examples on how Web3 redefine data ownership for corporates in several dimensions, and how much this global movement is crucial when defining the new era of the web, especially with the increase of AI and data. We will explore how and with what results this (r)evolution is setting in motion the future to change the relationship between corporates and data for customers, employees and products : - rethink the #customer #experience using first party data and digital identity to engage and create powerful loyalty programs  - redefine #employee #engagement with digital passport, digital identity, credentials and digital assets ownership for their achievements  - guarantee #traceability and #authentification for products with tokenized digital product passport to be compliant and give transparency to the customers   I will give concrete examples that lead the change and that we accompany at Doors3 | Web3.0 Consulting in several industries in France and the Middle East. 👉 See you there : Web 3 In Real Life Track 🏛 Room: Lunch Pad On Wed 10/07/2024 | 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM If you are in Brussels and want to catch up, DM me ! Guillaume Moret-Bailly Julien Furlanetto Ludovic Dietrich Bilal EL ALAMY Clarisse Hagège Faustine Fleuret Jules Dubourg Laszlo S. BORGET Sebastien Mark Kepeneghian Florence Mouillard Adrien P. Donald Brouwer

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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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Some conversations are best had in a space capsule. 🚀 (check the beginning of the video...) Neil Tan 🌐 I like your digs—and our chat. Fittingly, we covered the highs and lows of building rocketship companies, why tokenization enables the next generation market infrastructure for alternative assets, and the hard-earned lesson that the best startups operate like high-performance sports teams, not cozy families. #podcast #alternativeinvestments #assetmanagement #tokenization EVIDENT

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💥New investment – Industry 4.0💥 🎉 The Bpifrance French Tech Accélération team is delighted to announce its participation in the €8.5M fundraising of OSS Ventures, an #Industry40 #startupstudio, alongside Tikehau Capital and Etablissements Peugeot Frères. 🚀 OSS Ventures is the leading studio specializing in software for operations. Its mission is to help factories digitalize, become more efficient, and reduce their environmental impact. ⭐Since its establishment in 2019, the studio has demonstrated a strong track record: - Created more than 15 #startups. - OSS Ventures, one of Europe's most successful digital studios, generates over €25M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) from its startups. - The solutions are deployed at nearly 2 000 industrial sites. - OSS has also created a community: a network of industrial partners, industry operations managers and sector experts. 🔍OSS Ventures aims to identify the operational problems encountered by blue-collar workers and operators, and to map out the areas where digital technology can help. The company’s strength lies in co-constructing startups with manufacturers. 💡 They have created various companies, such as fabriq, a software for digital problem-solving in factories, and MyC, a solution for health management in complex environments (ships, oil rigs, mining, etc.). 🚀 With this latest round of financing, OSS Ventures has raised a total of €11M. This funding will enable the studio to scale up its model and create 5 startups per year. 🏆 The startup studio is an operational company, which relies on its 20-member team, with expertise in IT development, design, marketing and sales, operations, and communications. 👉 Find out more: press release link in comments Renan Devillieres Pierre Lavaux Aurore Lanchart Jean-Philippe Lorinquer Quentin Dubois Maroussia Houimli Pierre GILLET Océane Fleury Bpifrance #France2030 #Manufacturing #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

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