Startup funding in Paris drops a third in H1 2025

Despite heaps of excitement around some high-profile Parisian startups like AI champion Mistral, tech companies in the French capital are facing a serious funding lull.

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Startup funding in Paris drops a third in H1 2025

Sifted data for the first six months of the year shows significant decline in funding levels and deal count

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Startup funding in Paris drops a third in H1 2025

Sifted data for the first six months of the year shows significant decline in funding levels and deal count