Actus

Un must have pour nos lecteurs, cette rubrique "Actu" revient sur l’actualité chaude de l’écosystème entrepreneurial français : annonces financières et gouvernementales, rachats, mouvements etc.
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Revolut to open its Paris headquarters in the “Silicon Sentier” in 2027
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.
Actus by " Maxence Fabrion
08.04.2026
ElevenLabs, Synthesia, Luminance : the British scale-ups on the rise in AI
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.
Decoding by " Maddyness with the British Embassy in Paris
07.04.2026
Defence: the UK places AI at the heart of its innovation strategy
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.
Decoding by " Maddyness with the british embassy in Paris
01.04.2026
The Dosing Problem That Precision Medicine Has Yet to Solve
Research suggests that fewer than half of cancer patients receive an optimal drug dose. A Karolinska spin-out is testing whether at-home blood sampling can change that — and what it might reveal along the way.
Decoding by " Noa Khamallah
30.03.2026
How AI Put San Francisco Back at the Center of the Global Tech Scene
FROM SAN FRANCISCO – After a difficult period during the Covid-19 pandemic, San Francisco is experiencing a spectacular revival thanks to AI. The entire city is now pulsing to the rhythm of this technological revolution.
Decoding by " Maxence Fabrion
27.03.2026
The Origins of Y Combinator’s Success in San Francisco
FROM SAN FRANCISCO – For several days, Maddyness immersed itself in the Y Combinator ecosystem in California. For two decades, the American accelerator has been propelling future global tech champions such as Airbnb, Stripe, and Twitch.
Decoding by " Maxence Fabrion
25.03.2026
Kylian Mbappé Invests in Alan as the French Unicorn Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
At the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, Alan celebrated its 10th anniversary during a special keynote marked by several announcements—and the presence of Kylian Mbappé, the company’s new high-profile ambassador.
Actus by " Maxence Fabrion
24.03.2026
Ledger Appoints New CFO and Opens New York Office Ahead of Potential Wall Street Listing
The opening of Ledger’s New York office is part of a multi-million-dollar investment in the United States—a decisive step toward a potential IPO in the city that never sleeps.
Actus by " Maxence Fabrion
20.03.2026
Mistral AI, Pigment, Ekimetrics: How French scale-ups have successfully expanded into the UK
London has established itself as a key destination for French tech champions. Between its talent pool, the dynamism of its innovation ecosystem and its commercial opportunities, the United Kingdom has no shortage of advantages. Three French scale-ups tell Maddyness how they are approaching their expansion into the British market.
Actus by " Maddyness with the british embassy in Paris
11.03.2026
Recruiting in the United States: What a startup needs to know
In the United States, a salary alone offers no protection. Without health insurance, supplemental retirement plans, or coverage in case of sick leave, an employee can find themselves vulnerable overnight. For a French startup establishing itself in the US, employee benefits become a crucial tool for recruitment and retention.
Decoding by " Matthew Laperriere
02.03.2026
Raising Funds in the United States: A How-To Guide
Raising funds in the United States can transform a startup’s trajectory. But scaling in America requires operational and strategic rigor that French entrepreneurs often underestimate. Two experts share their advice.
Tools by " Matthew Laperriere
02.03.2026
Climate Impulse: From Materials to Mission, How Syensqo and Its Partners Enable the Next Round-the-World Flight with Bertrand Piccard
Climate Impulse is Bertrand Piccard's latest audacious venture: a 9-day non-stop zero emissions round the world flight in a 100% green hydrogen-powered aircraft, with Raphaël Dinelli. A team of engineers from Syensqo – the project's main technology partner – and around twenty startups, including British company Plyable, are currently working together to meet this challenge.
Actus by " Maddyness with Syensqo
18.02.2026
How the UK is developing its industry of the future
Faced with the challenges of decarbonisation, automation and industrial sovereignty, the United Kingdom has put in place a large-scale strategy to transform its productive base. By mobilising more than £20 billion in public investment each year, the country is betting on technological innovation and the attractiveness of its ecosystem to become a global centre of excellence for the industry of the future. Here is how.
Actus by " Maddyness with The British Embassy in Paris
16.02.2026
Hydrogen, wind power, nuclear: the UK’s ambitions for the energy of tomorrow
The United Kingdom has set itself an ambitious goal as part of the energy transition : to become a clean energy superpower. To achieve this, the country is providing strong support for innovative solutions.
Decoding by " Maddyness with The British Embassy in Paris
09.02.2026

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