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January 5, 2023

What’s next for French tech in 2023? From flywheels to fresh talent, we asked the experts

French founders and investors share what’s in store for the country's tech ecosystem in 2023, from fresh talent to climate tech


Selin Bucak

6 min read

Paris, France

French tech hit key milestones in 2022, including reaching a total of 25 unicorns in sectors from robotics to fintech. It also overtook Germany in terms of startup fundraising, making it the second-largest tech ecosystem in Europe, according to Atomico’s State of European Tech report. 

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Paul Degueuse, partner at Korelya. Picture: Olivier Vigerie
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Roxanne Varza
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Selin Bucak

Selin Bucak is a freelance finance writer based in Paris. She tweets from @SelinBucak2

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