璞跃：2026年值得关注的法国AI初创企业研究报告：基于16位风险投资人的意见（英文版）（29页）.pdf

1、EbookFrench AI Startups to Watch in 2026 According to 16 VCsSALIM LAOUITIFrench AI Startups to Watch in 20262Over the past few weeks,Ive had the chance to take part in calls,coffee chats,lunches(quite a few of them),and several social gatherings with investors across France.Its great to see how much

2、 the ecosystem has grown,especially compared to when I first joined in 2022.Through these conversations,it became clear that despite the obvious competition to win the best deals,there is a strong culture of information sharing in France.Within a week or two,most investors are aware of the companies

3、 currently raising in the market.This level of transparency doesnt seem to exist in some of the other markets Ive had the chance to explore.Another striking takeaway was the intensity of the grind mentality across the board.Its completely normal to reach out to 100+entrepreneurs who are“stealth”or“w

4、orking on something new,”and to meet 20+new companies every week.As a result,an investor can evaluate well over 1,000 companies in a single year.Given that pace,its only natural that everyone develops a few favorites,or a little“chouchou”as we say in French.Thats the purpose of this piece.Sixteen in

5、vestors from 16 firms participated and shared some of the startups they personally like in France.These picks dont necessarily reflect the companies they believe have the highest probability of success or the strongest projected performance.Rather,they are simply startups to keep an eye on in 2026 a

6、nd beyond.A big thank you to everyone who participated!Alix from Axeleo Capital Axel from Alpha Intelligence Capital Benjamin from Breega Camille from Eurazeo Felix from Kima Ventures Hugo from Clover Juliette from Serena Laurine from Motier Ventures Louison from XAnge Marie from Daphni Maud from Si