Ledger Unicorns; Pasqal and C12 Quantum Computing Funding; Tunecore's Believe IPOs on Euronext; Vivatech Paris is Next Week

Ledger Unicorns; Pasqal and C12 Quantum Computing Funding; Tunecore's Believe IPOs on Euronext; Vivatech Paris is Next Week

Author: Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse June 11, 2021 Duration: 34:21

On today’s live podcast on Clubhouse, we'll cover great stories about:

1:02 Ledger, the leading manufacturer of cryptocurrency cold storage hardware wallets, raises a $380M Series C at a $1.5B unicorn valuation, making them France's 15th unicorn and 5th so far in 2021,

11:45 Pasqal quantum computing raises €25M Series A from France's Defense Innovation Fund for their programmable atomic arrays,

18:50 C12 Quantum Electronics raises $10M from Bpifrance, Airbus Ventures, BNP Paribas, and OVH's Octave Klaba,

22:30 Digital music management agency Believe, parent company of Tunecore, IPO'd on Euronext Paris,

31:38 Vivatechnology Paris physical and digital hybrid innovation conference is June 16-19, 2021. We'll be recording French Tech News interviews in the podcast studio and moderating a few panels. Come say hi!


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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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