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June 12, 2023

Liberty, equality, growth equity: Inside Macron’s plan to boost France’s tech IPOs

President Emmanuel Macron wants to reverse French tech's weak IPO record. If the nation hits its goal of 10 tech IPOs, the benefits could be felt across Europe


Chris O’Brien

9 min read

Believe CEO Denis Ladegaillerie (left) and French Digital Minister Cedric O at the Euronext Paris exchange in 2021.

The French tech scene might have earned a lot of bragging rights over the past decade, but when it comes to venture-backed IPOs the would-be startup nation is still being forced to eat humble pie by the UK and Germany.

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Deezer CEO Jeronimo Folgueira and France Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire.
Deezer went public via a SPAC in 2022.
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Chris O’Brien

Chris O’Brien is a writer for Sifted. He covers French tech, and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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