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France AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)
Paris and French AI scale-ups. France has 583 startups, 104 investors, and 507 open tech jobs, led by Paris. $91.4B in tracked funding.
Startups
583
Funding tracked
$91.4B
Investors
104
Open tech jobs
507
People
22
Startup hubs in France
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Top sectors in France
From sector tags on profiles
- 1.Artificial Intelligence85 companies
- 2.Enterprise Software60 companies
- 3.Fintech60 companies
- 4.Generative AI54 companies
- 5.SaaS52 companies
- 6.API Platform46 companies
- 7.Workflow Automation43 companies
- 8.Cybersecurity40 companies
- 9.E-commerce37 companies
- 10.HealthTech35 companies
Top startups in France
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1
Orange
Orange is a telecommunications company providing connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital solutions.
Telecommunications
Public
$45.0B
85
2poolside
AI coding models and pair programmer built for on-device execution with privacy-first architecture.
Artificial Intelligence
$1.8B
213 emp.
76
3Mistral AI
Mistral AI develops and deploys frontier AI models, assistants, and agents, providing organizations with tailored AI systems.
Frontier AI Lab
Funding Round
$9.8B
1,671 emp.
72
4Doctolib
A leading European healthcare platform connecting patients with healthcare professionals and streamlining administrative tasks.
HealthTech
Funding Round
$815.7M
2,300 emp.
70
5Exotec
Develops advanced robotics solutions for logistics and industrial applications.
Robotics
1,122 emp.
70
6Sanofi
A global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health, developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and vaccines, driven by R&D and AI.
Biotech
92,993 emp.
69
7Payfit
Integrated payroll and HR management platform for startups and SMEs.
HR Tech
Series E
$474.4M
792 emp.
69
8Kyutai
A non-profit AI research lab focused on open science and developing advanced multimodal and voice AI models.
Frontier AI Lab
Founding Investment
$300.0M
54 emp.
69
9Ledger
Hardware and software solutions for secure management of digital assets and Web3 interactions.
Fintech
Series C
$572.3M
802 emp.
69
10Mistral AI SAS
European AI company developing open-source, efficient, and powerful large language models.
Frontier AI Lab
Funding Round
$9.4B
1,123 emp.
68
11Arturia
Innovative music software and hardware for musicians.
Music Technology
Series C
$63.0M
251 emp.
67
12Superprof
A leading online platform connecting students with tutors across a wide range of subjects.
Education
Series C
$63.0M
9,352 emp.
67
13AccorHotels
Global hospitality group with over 45 brands offering diverse hotel experiences, wellness, and entertainment.
Hospitality
Seed
$1.2M
66
14conto
Payment solution.
Fintech
Series D
$552.0M
2,291 emp.
66
15Shift Technology
AI-powered platform for insurance decision automation, fraud detection, and claims management.
InsurTech
Series D
$319.7M
604 emp.
65
16MAЁLYS
MAЁLYS is an e-commerce fashion startup focused on personalized styling and curated collections.
E-commerce
Series A
$30.0M
133 emp.
65
17Quobly
Developing advanced silicon-based quantum computing hardware for scalable and manufacturable quantum processors.
Quantum Computing
Series A
$141.5M
76 emp.
64
18ArianeGroup
European leader in space launchers and defense systems, developing and operating reliable civil and military launch vehicles.
SpaceTech
Series A
$95.0M
6,592 emp.
64
19Dust
Platform for building and deploying custom AI agents connected to company knowledge and tools.
Agentic AI
Series B
$61.5M
143 emp.
64
20Hunter
Hunter.io is an all-in-one email outreach platform that helps sales, marketing, and recruiting teams find and verify professional email addresses and automate cold email campaigns.
Sales Technology
Series B
$63.0M
36 emp.
64
21Akeneo
Akeneo provides a Product Information Management (PIM) and Product Experience Management (PXM) platform for brands and retailers.
Product Information Management
Series D
$181.5M
427 emp.
64
22BlaBlaCar
A global community-based travel network connecting drivers and passengers for carpooling and bus journeys.
Carpooling
Debt
$645.9M
63
23InnovaFeed
InnovaFeed produces insect-based protein for animal feed, pet food, and plant nutrition, aiming for a sustainable food system.
AgTech
Growth
$327.8M
264 emp.
63
24Wooclap
Interactive learning platform enhancing engagement and knowledge retention through cognitive science.
EdTech
Series A
$30.4M
84 emp.
63
25Sephora
Global retailer of prestige beauty products, offering cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and haircare.
Cosmetics
51,737 emp.
63
26Alan
A digital-first health insurance and wellness platform for businesses and individuals in Europe.
InsurTech
Series F
$193.0M
500 emp.
63
27Skello
AI-powered HR management solution for frontline teams.
Human Resources
Growth
$200.0M
454 emp.
63
28DataDome
AI-powered bot and online fraud protection.
Cybersecurity
Series C
$77.0M
212 emp.
62
29Luko
A home insurance company that uses technology to streamline the process of getting home insurance and making claims.
InsurTech
62
3073 Strings
AI-powered platform for valuation, monitoring, and data intelligence in private capital markets.
Fintech
Series B
$65.0M
325 emp.
62
31Wandz.ai
AB Tasty provides a unified platform for experimentation, personalization, and feature management to optimize customer experiences.
Enterprise
Series D
$69.0M
101 emp.
61
32Flowdesk
Digital asset trading and technology firm providing institutional liquidity and OTC trading services.
Fintech
Series B
$184.0M
225 emp.
61
33Younited
European fintech providing instant consumer credit and payment solutions.
Fintech
Debt
$666.8M
583 emp.
61
34Maze
User research and testing platform for product teams to validate designs with real users.
Product Management Tools
$71.0M
164 emp.
61
35Getaround Europe
The largest peer-to-peer carsharing network at scale across Europe.
Automotive
Debt Financing
$705.0M
263 emp.
61
36Sandfall Interactive
Developer of the critically acclaimed turn-based RPG "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" for PC and next-gen consoles.
Video Games
Series B
$63.0M
43 emp.
61
37Pasqal
Pasqal is a quantum computing company that designs and builds neutral-atom quantum processors for complex scientific and industrial challenges.
Quantum Computing
Convertible Note
$300.0M
310 emp.
61
38Lhyfe
European producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen for industry and mobility.
Green Hydrogen
Crowdfunding
$86.9M
199 emp.
61
39IDEMIA
Global leader in identity and security solutions, providing products and services for governments and businesses in identity management, secure payment, biometrics, and digital identity.
Identity Management
Strategic
$63.0M
15,000 emp.
61
40Mention
Real-time media monitoring and social listening platform for web and social networks.
Social Listening
Seed
$800.0K
672 emp.
61
Tech jobs in France
507 open roles. Startup jobs in France
Data Full Stack
Wave AI Ty · Paris, France; Marseille, France; Bordeaux, France; Biarritz, France; Brussels, Belgium · Data
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Wave AI Ty · Paris, France; Bordeaux, France; Lyon, France; Marseille, France; Biarritz, France; Nantes, France; Annecy, France · Sales 🇫🇷
Account Executive 🇫🇷 (Mid-market)
Wave AI Ty · Remote · Paris, France; Bordeaux, France · Sales 🇫🇷
Inbound Sales 🇫🇷
Wave AI Ty · Remote · Sales 🇫🇷
Fullstack Software Engineer (x/f/m) - Alan Shop
Wave AI Ty · Anywhere in Belgium, France · Engineering
STAGE - Assistante Ingénieure / Assistant Ingénieur de production / Amélioration continue
ArianeGroup · Le Haillan
STAGE - Ingénieure / Ingénieur méthodes industrielles aéronautique et spatiale
ArianeGroup · Les Mureaux
STAGE - Ingénieure / Ingénieur commercial
ArianeGroup · Les Mureaux
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