e.Ventures and Kili Technology on France’s Data Science Startups; Anti-Cancer Startup Resilience; Cubyn e-Commerce Logistics Raises €35M; Split-Payments Platform Pledg Raises €80M

e.Ventures and Kili Technology on France’s Data Science Startups; Anti-Cancer Startup Resilience; Cubyn e-Commerce Logistics Raises €35M; Split-Payments Platform Pledg Raises €80M

Author: Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse March 19, 2021 Duration: 57:40

On today’s live podcast on Clubhouse, Paris Managing Partner Jonathan Userovici joins us to talk about e.Ventures entering the French market, the unfair advantage of French startups in data science, artificial intelligence, video games and other verticals, as well as the growth cycle of innovation ecosystems… Edouard d’Archimbaud, CTO of AI and data annotation platform Kili Technology, joins.

We’ll also cover: 

  • New anti-cancer startup Resilience from FrenchTech veterans Céline Lazorthes et Jonathan Benhamou
  • E-commerce logistics startup Cubyn raises €35M
  • Pledg raises €80m for its split-payments platform
  • and France’s privacy watchdog CNIL opens investigation into, gasp, #Clubhouse

Check out our upcoming Clubhouse rooms and links at FrenchTechNews.club and join the French Tech News Club on Clubhouse.

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Every week, Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse pull up a chair to discuss the people and companies shaping France's dynamic innovation scene. French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse isn't just a rundown of deals and headlines; it's a conversation about the culture, challenges, and characters behind the growth. You'll hear their analysis of emerging trends, candid interviews with founders navigating scale, and insights from the investors and community leaders building the ecosystem. This podcast cuts through the noise to explore what's genuinely significant, from disruptive startups in Paris and Lyon to policy shifts affecting the entire European market. Recorded in English for a global audience, each episode offers a grounded perspective on the opportunities and realities within French tech. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for lessons, an investor scouting opportunities, or simply curious about this vibrant sector, the discussions provide context you won't find in a news alert. Tune in for informed, accessible talk that feels more like a coffee chat with well-connected friends than a formal business report.
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