Analysis

April 19, 2021

France's top VC investors to follow on Twitter

Who should you follow to stay updated with France's latest startup and tech trends?


Cecile Bussy

9 min read

Sofia Hmich - founder of VC firm Future Positive Capital

German and UK investors like to tweet about startup Europe. French VCs, not so much. Their Twitter feeds are 99% focused on their home turf. 

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Fleur Pellerin
Fleur Pellerin is founder of Paris-based Korelya Capital. (Photo by Olivier Vigerie / Contour by Getty Images)
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Fleur Pellerin 0 France VC
"To raise funds, do you have to become a man? Female-founders have 30% less likely to raise funding. Together, let's reduce gender inequalities when it comes to accessing investment."
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Marc Simoncini France VC
"You too, launch your startup."
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"2050 is here to give power to all of those who want to build a world where economic, social and sustainable issues are aligned. To build a fertile future: productive, scalable and inclusive. 2050 starts today. Are you in?"
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Sofia Hmich France vC
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Sam jerusalmy France VC
"The main missions of France Digitale since 2012: capital gains tax, finding new models for self-employed workers, GAFA tax, regulating foreign investments in France and more!"
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