Archives by author Victoria Tota

Spendesk, the unicorn specialized in corporate expense management

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Spendesk, the French unicorn specialized in enterprise expense management, has raised a further 100 million euros in financing. The deal values the fintech at over one billion dollars, making it France's 26th unicorn. Spendesk, the platform that reinvents the enterprise expense management [...].

Hugging Face, the open source NLP library, raises $100 million

Initially a simple chatbot for teenagers, Hugging Face, a benchmark in AI, is now valued at $2 billion. The open-source platform has raised a record $100 million and unveils a vision that's more ambitious than ever. We take a closer look at this American unicorn with French roots. Hugging Face: the platform [...]

Focus on Predilife, the French nugget in predictive medicine

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Do you know Predilife, the company specializing in predictive and personalized medicine? We tell you all about this innovative, fast-growing solution, which has been listed on Euronext Growth since 2018! Predilife in a nutshell Founded in 2004, Predilife is a pioneer in the design and development of predictive [...] tests.

Ankorstore joins the circle of French unicorns with a €250 million round of financing

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Founded by former employees of American online retailer Etsy, Ankorstore has successfully raised a record 250 million euros in funding. The FrenchTech nugget sees its valuation exceed one billion euros and becomes France's 24th unicorn. Ankorstore: a unique marketplace Ankorstore was founded in [...].

Meituan Dianping, China's leading meal delivery and e-commerce company

Do you know Meituan Dianping, the Chinese start-up with a valuation of $100 billion? From meal delivery to bike and travel reservations, this all-purpose app is one of the most expensive start-ups in the world. Zoom in on this "super-app". Meituan Dianping: China's Uber Eats Founded in 2010 by the man [...], Meituan Dianping is a [...].

Discover the world of start-ups: definition, creation and operation

Ambitious and innovative, today's start-ups represent a real growth driver, constantly revolutionizing many sectors of the economy. But do you really know what a start-up is? In this article, we explore the world of start-ups. We'll take a closer look at how they are created and how they work. What is a start-up company? A start-up is not a company like any other.

Discover French Tech: France's vibrant innovation ecosystem

A thriving ecosystem of innovative and ambitious French startups, French Tech is still largely unknown. And yet, many of the companies you know are part of it. Discover the exciting world of French Tech and its impact on innovation in France. What role does French Tech play? Today, French Tech plays a key role in [...]

Find out all about fintechs, the start-ups that compete with banks!

Fintech is a booming sector, with significant growth in banking and financial innovation both in France and around the world. What does the term mean, how does it work, how to invest: focus on these start-ups often confused with banks! How does Fintech work? Invented in 1980, the [...]