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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.