Selin Bucak

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

Why these founders didn’t want VC money
Analysis
December 6, 2023
Why these founders didn’t want VC money
Founders in sectors from vertical farming to fintech are looking for different sources of capital
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Even in femtech, it still pays to be a male founder
Analysis
October 18, 2023
Even in femtech, it still pays to be a male founder
70% of femtech startups are founded by women, yet male-founded startups raise much more capital
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Only four of Europe’s top unicorns are profitable
Analysis
September 14, 2023
Only four of Europe’s top unicorns are profitable
Revolut, Zepz, Lendable and SumUp have confirmed they are profitable on an annual basis
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The vertical farming boom is over (for now). What went wrong?
Analysis
September 4, 2023
The vertical farming boom is over (for now). What went wrong?
Sifted has found at least 15 vertical farming companies headquartered in Europe that have gone bankrupt
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This group of 20 business school friends now have a fund in France
News
March 23, 2023
This group of 20 business school friends now have a fund in France
Neo Founders has a €2m fund with plans to raise a €15m-20m fund by the end of the year
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France’s new climate-friendly law pits startups against local governments
Analysis
March 16, 2023
France’s new climate-friendly law pits startups against local governments
As the country strengthens its climate agenda, sustainability startups will soon have to compete with the actions of local authorities
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10 European training programmes for wannabe VCs
Analysis
February 21, 2023
10 European training programmes for wannabe VCs
Breaking into VC without existing connections can be tough — but one of these nine VC training programmes could offer a way in
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Despite corporate cost-cutting, HR tech startups say they’re more in demand than ever
Analysis
February 20, 2023
Despite corporate cost-cutting, HR tech startups say they’re more in demand than ever
Several early-stage French benefits startups say business is good as companies want to retain staff
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10 European pregnancy startups to watch
Analysis
January 31, 2023
10 European pregnancy startups to watch
From connecting to midwives to postpartum care, these founders are building for mums to be
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France’s Welcome to the Jungle raises €50m Series C
News
January 26, 2023
France’s Welcome to the Jungle raises €50m Series C
The company has €30m in annual recurring revenue and is looking to expand to the US
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What’s next for French tech in 2023? From flywheels to fresh talent, we asked the experts
Analysis
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
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10 people who mattered in French tech in 2022, from Macron to Exotec's Moulin
Analysis
December 23, 2022
10 people who mattered in French tech in 2022, from Macron to Exotec's Moulin
From investors to founders and politicians, meet the 10 people who mattered in Europe's second-largest tech ecosystem in 2022
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Don’t count SPACs out yet, European dealmakers say
Analysis
December 21, 2022
Don’t count SPACs out yet, European dealmakers say
SPAC numbers have fallen but they could still tempt founders — and level-headed investors
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As the speedy grocery giants falter, this startup is backing a sustainable alternative
News
December 6, 2022
As the speedy grocery giants falter, this startup is backing a sustainable alternative
French sustainable grocery delivery startup La Tournée has raised €2m in a pre-seed round led by French firm Frst.vc.
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Partech closes fourth fund for global pre-seed and seed companies with €120m
News
December 5, 2022
Partech closes fourth fund for global pre-seed and seed companies with €120m
General partner Romain Lavault says it’s a “perfect storm” for early companies as layoffs make more talent available
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Only three of Europe’s most valuable scaleups are profitable
Analysis
October 31, 2022
Only three of Europe’s most valuable scaleups are profitable
Global money transfer company Zepz and lending platform Lendable are in the black
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French family office backs new €150m evergreen fund for early-stage European companies
News
October 13, 2022
French family office backs new €150m evergreen fund for early-stage European companies
Led by former employees of Balderton and XAnge, the Resonance fund will give the majority of profits to charity
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Xavier Niel’s Iliad launches long-anticipated payments solution Stancer
News
September 27, 2022
Xavier Niel’s Iliad launches long-anticipated payments solution Stancer
Stancer is a B2B payments provider aimed at small merchants and is a subsidiary of the Neil-founded Iliad.
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One symptom of tougher funding: seed founders raising extensions
Analysis
August 29, 2022
One symptom of tougher funding: seed founders raising extensions
A more difficult funding environment is driving the increase in extensions
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Forget free beer: the hot new startup perk is lawyers on tap
Analysis
July 26, 2022
Forget free beer: the hot new startup perk is lawyers on tap
Whether it’s as simple as signing an employment contract or as complicated as visa issues, most people will need the help of lawyers at some point in their lives.
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France gets its first-ever Web3 dedicated fund
News
June 8, 2022
France gets its first-ever Web3 dedicated fund
With a target size of €100m, the Ledger Cathay Capital fund will invest in Web3 entrepreneurs globally, from building blockchain and decentralised finance projects to developing new cryptocurrencies.
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French VC Alven raises €350m for latest fund
News
June 1, 2022
French VC Alven raises €350m for latest fund
The Qonto, BeReal and Ankorstore backer now plans to invest in more startups outside of France
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Intrapreneurship struggles to find its place in France as companies close programmes
Analysis
May 31, 2022
Intrapreneurship struggles to find its place in France as companies close programmes
Intrapreneurs say unrealistic expectations and a low tolerance for failure hamper progress in corporate innovation and intrapreneurship in France
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Unicorn drain: Europe is still losing its most valuable startups to the US
Analysis
April 8, 2022
Unicorn drain: Europe is still losing its most valuable startups to the US
Despite European tech’s growth, why are some of the continent's most valuable tech companies still relocating to the US?
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Why these founders didn’t want VC money

Even in femtech, it still pays to be a male founder

Only four of Europe’s top unicorns are profitable

The vertical farming boom is over (for now). What went wrong?

This group of 20 business school friends now have a fund in France

France’s new climate-friendly law pits startups against local governments

10 European training programmes for wannabe VCs

Despite corporate cost-cutting, HR tech startups say they’re more in demand than ever

10 European pregnancy startups to watch

France’s Welcome to the Jungle raises €50m Series C

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

10 people who mattered in French tech in 2022, from Macron to Exotec's Moulin

Don’t count SPACs out yet, European dealmakers say

As the speedy grocery giants falter, this startup is backing a sustainable alternative

Partech closes fourth fund for global pre-seed and seed companies with €120m

Only three of Europe’s most valuable scaleups are profitable

French family office backs new €150m evergreen fund for early-stage European companies

Xavier Niel’s Iliad launches long-anticipated payments solution Stancer

One symptom of tougher funding: seed founders raising extensions

Forget free beer: the hot new startup perk is lawyers on tap

France gets its first-ever Web3 dedicated fund

French VC Alven raises €350m for latest fund

Intrapreneurship struggles to find its place in France as companies close programmes

Unicorn drain: Europe is still losing its most valuable startups to the US