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France’s Startup Surge and Strategic Edge | France News
France is quietly reshaping Europe’s startup landscape, briefly dethroning London as the continent’s top tech hub in 2025. Since 2017, a bold “startup nation” strategy has poured billions into green energy, biotech, and AI—fueling nearly €5 billion in funding alone in H1 2026. With tax breaks, entrepreneur visas, and a focus on long-term resilience over rapid scaling, France attracts investors seeking sustainable growth. While U.S. startups still edge ahead in late-stage funding and speed-to-market, France’s public-private R&D partnerships and cultural emphasis on fundamentals offer unique…
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