French tech
2 published articles
AI2 min read
Artificial Intelligence
France's grand AI ambition collides with government inertia
France's state-led AI strategy includes a national plan, a new directorate, startup support, and global summit participation. Critics warn bureaucracy could stall the ambition.
2026-07-29
Fundraising3 min read
Record round
Mistral AI just raised €600 million. The pressure to convert it starts now.
Mistral AI just raised €600 million in a record funding round led by General Catalyst, becoming France's most valuable AI startup. The pressure to turn that capital into market share starts now.
2026-07-11