French consultancy Singulier is merging with its German counterpart Ommax to create a pan-European platform of over 400 consultants specializing in business transformation through artificial intelligence and data. Backed by Eurazeo, the new entity is targeting revenues of between €80 and €100 million and aims to triple in size within five years.

The 40th edition of South by Southwest in Austin, United States, confirmed a turning point: AI is no longer a subject of debate for the cultural industries — it is a work in progress. Bpifrance was there, alongside the La French Touch teams, and returns with three shifts that are reshaping creation and value distribution.

Iliad, Ardian, Artefact, Bull, Capgemini, EDF, Orange and Scaleway have announced the creation of a consortium, named "AION", to put forward a French bid under the European AI gigafactories program. A project estimated at €10 billion.

According to the EY 2026 Attractiveness Barometer, France attracted 53 foreign projects related to artificial intelligence in 2025, more than its European neighbors. A dynamic driven in particular by data centers and low-carbon energy, building on the AI Summit and the €109 billion plan announced last year.

Five years after unveiling France’s national strategy to boost the quantum sector, President Emmanuel Macron has announced new measures to support the industry. Semiconductors are also receiving significant attention from the French government.

Alice & Bob has announced an extension of its Series B round with a prestigious new shareholder — a major endorsement for the French company.

Second only to the United States in attracting foreign creative investment, the United Kingdom has made its cultural and creative industries a national priority. With its unique ecosystem, the country attracts talent from all over the world. French companies The Yard VFX and ARTFX have understood this well and have recently set up across the Channel.

Talent pool, service culture, leadership in AI: the United Kingdom is emerging as a key testing ground for service-sector players. French group Sodexo is using it to trial and deploy new models before scaling them internationally. Insights from Patrick Forbes, Business Support Director at Sodexo UK & Ireland.

Before leaving her position in Paris, Jo Hawley, Deputy Trade Commissioner for the United Kingdom, shares five key lessons for French entrepreneurs.

A major global financial hub, the United Kingdom continues to strengthen its position as Europe’s fintech leader. With a mature ecosystem, a pro-innovation regulatory framework, and talent at the intersection of finance and technology, the country attracts French scale-ups seeking a springboard for international growth. Spendesk and Weefin provide a compelling illustration.

This Thursday, April 9, marks nearly the first 100 days of Emmanuel Durand at the helm of EuraTechnologies. While he jokes about this symbolic milestone—typically scrutinized after every change of leadership at the Élysée Palace—the former Managing Director of Snapchat France is nonetheless determined to leave his mark on the Lille-based incubator, restoring stability and direction after several turbulent years.

Four months after acquiring Sincerely, a San Francisco-based studio, MWM is strengthening its position in the photo app market by taking over Picnic. The deal allows the French company to expand its ecosystem of consumer mobile applications.

Revolut is preparing to set up shop in the heart of Paris to expand its reach across Western Europe. This headquarters will accommodate 500 employees.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most promising scale-ups in the artificial intelligence sector. Maddyness takes a closer look at three of them: Synthesia, ElevenLabs and Luminance, which, each in their own way, are advancing the development of AI while building bridges between both sides of the Channel.

Massive public investment, reform of military structures, greater openness to startups… The United Kingdom aims to transform its defence industry by placing artificial intelligence at the core of its strategy. Mike Sewart, UK Chief Technology Officer at the British subsidiary of the French group Thales, shares his analysis of this dynamic with Maddyness.