Following SoftBank’s commitment to invest €45 billion in the construction of three data centers in the region by 2031, the Hauts-de-France region is betting heavily on artificial intelligence. Its president, Xavier Bertrand, is convinced of the territory’s potential.
21.06.2026
FROM VIVATECH – Robots are out in force at VivaTech this year. But European companies are struggling to distinguish themselves amid the growing presence of Chinese robotics firms across the continent.
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Maddyness avec AFP
19.06.2026
FROM VIVATECH – The star attraction of VivaTech 2026, Jeff Bezos took to the main stage of the Paris tech conference to discuss space exploration, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship. He was joined by Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp and former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino.
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Maxence Fabrion
17.06.2026
After completing a new €8 million community fundraising round in just 52 minutes on Crowdcube, Green-Got is preparing to enter its next phase of growth. Armed with its full payment institution license granted by France’s banking regulator, the sustainable finance fintech now aims to build its own payment infrastructure, expand its product offering, and move closer to profitability.
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Benoît Zante
17.06.2026
FROM VIVATECH – After its emotion-detecting macarons last year, HABS is back with a robot that attempts to read your thoughts. Maddyness tested the experience in a preview at the opening of the Paris tech show.
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Maxence Fabrion
17.06.2026
In partnership with BNP Paribas, Maddyness unveils the MAD30 European Tech Challengers, a ranking highlighting 30 leaders from across Europe’s technology ecosystem operating in ten sectors that have become strategically critical for the continent.
17.06.2026
France’s domestic intelligence service (DGSI) is ending its reliance on Palantir, whose co-founder Peter Thiel is a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Maddyness avec AFP
16.06.2026
The 7th edition of the Next40/French Tech 120 places a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence and breakthrough innovation. A total of 34 companies are joining the French Tech 120 this year, including 15 new entrants to the prestigious Next40.
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Maxence Fabrion
15.06.2026
OVHcloud is stepping up its ambitions in artificial intelligence through a series of acquisitions. Its latest move is the planned acquisition of voice AI startup Gladia.
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Maddyness avec AFP
12.06.2026
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in businesses, human resources teams find themselves on the front line of this major transformation. Recruitment, skills management, training... The combination of technology and human expertise will be at the heart of the activities planned by ManpowerGroup at VivaTech.
12.06.2026
Less than a year after achieving decacorn status, Mistral AI is reportedly preparing a new fundraising round that could nearly double its valuation. The deal would shatter every financing record ever set in the French tech ecosystem.
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Maxence Fabrion
12.06.2026
The blockchain lending and borrowing specialist has attracted a roster of top-tier investors to accelerate its growth. The company aims to establish itself as a foundational technology layer for banks and asset managers looking to distribute credit.
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Maxence Fabrion
10.06.2026
After Ukraine and Europe, Alta Ares is gaining momentum in the Middle East amid the conflict with Iran. The company has secured a new funding round to open additional offices across the Middle East and Asia while expanding the capacity of its production facilities.
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Maxence Fabrion
09.06.2026
After helping deploy ultra-fast urban charging stations at Electra, Augustin Derville has turned his attention to energy storage. Eclipse, the startup he has co-led since 2023, has closed a €20 million Series A funding round backed by BNP Paribas and the investment fund Noria.
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Manon Triniac
09.06.2026
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