Our Techstars program is focused on innovations that make the world better. At the center of one of the most diverse and thriving tech ecosystems, our Techstars program is focused on innovations that make the world better.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Leading in beauty and pioneering the world of beauty tech, present in 150 countries Leading the world in beauty and pioneering the world of beauty tech; we are 86K employees across 150 countries on five continents. Our 36 international brands are divided into four unique Divisions: Luxe, Consumer Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Professional Products. Our 36 international brands include Kiehl’s, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Clarisonic, Maybelline New York, Essie, Kérastase, IT Cosmetics, Prada Beauty, Biotherm, Shu Uemura, Viktor&Rolf, Maison Martin Margiela, Urban Decay, Redken, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Diesel, Garnier, L’Oréal Paris, and more. For …

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The biggest startup campus in the world. STATION F is the world's biggest startup campus based in Paris, gathering a whole entrepreneurial ecosystem under one roof. Startups

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] First economic and financial information channel in France. BFM Business TV is the leading economic and financial news channel in France. It is distinguished by programming centered on the search for expertise. Programs on economic news have established themselves as economic news events. “Good Morning Business” for example, offers on its guest set the latest innovations, editorials and information on underlying trends. BFM Business TV is also available live on our website as well as on an application dedicated to it. Tech, Stock Market, Economy, Real Estate, Business, Automobile, and High-Tech

Sectors: Media

Nous rendons durablement le plaisir et les bienfaits de la pratique des sports accessibles au plus grand nombre. We are the world's Largest sports retailer. Founded in 1976, in France, we have set about making the pleasure and benefit of sports available for everyone across the globe. We do that by providing world class products at extremely affordable prices for all participants, from enthusiastic beginners to passionate professionals . Sports, Vente, and Conception

Sectors: Retail and Distribution

Cegid is a leading provider of cloud business management solutions for finance (treasury, tax, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), CPAs, retail and entrepreneurial sectors. With a solid full cloud business model, Cegid provides long term commitment to its customers, superior and distinctive experiences and helps companies of all sizes accelerate their digital business transformation, locally and worldwide. Cegid combines a forward looking and pragmatic approach of the business with strong capacity to innovate, an in-depth expertise in new technologies and a unique understanding of regulations and compliance. In today’s rapidly changing world, Cegid makes more possible by helping customers …

Sectors: IT services

XAnge is top European early-stage VC, BCorp certified, with €650m AUM and invests in digital, deeptech & impact startups XAnge (xange.vc) is a leading European venture capital firm, Bcorp certified, based in Paris, Berlin, and Munich. With €650M Assets under Management, the company invests in European early-stage innovative technology companies operating in the fields of Digital consumer, Enterprise & Data, Fintech, and Deeptech. Since its creation in 2003, XAnge has backed more than 200 fast-growing companies in their entrepreneurial journeys. The team works alongside visionary founders with strong values and international ambitions such as Ledger, Odoo, Lydia, or Believe Digital. …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

We are Gameloft and our greatest reward is seeing that 1.5 million new Gameloft games are downloaded every day. Our dream to offer mobile games to the entire planet through our products is about to become a reality. We owe our success to the talent and passion of our teams. It is because of their dedication to excellence and attention to detail that we can offer games of unparalleled quality to our millions of fans. Do we have strong franchises? Yes! Just take a look at Asphalt, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat or Dungeon Hunter. . We also have a …

Sectors: IT services

[Automatic translation follows] Creator of opportunities - Stimulator of innovation The INFOPOLE Cluster TIC aims to bring together university and industrial skills to constitute a center of excellence in information and communication technologies. Through this mobilization of skills, the INFOPOLE Cluster TIC aims to promote available regional expertise and strengthen their positioning at the local, regional, national and international levels. Improving the visibility of the sector and its attractiveness, strengthening its development dynamic, capitalizing on the expertise resulting from research and opening the doors to international development are all objectives of the INFOPOLE TIC Cluster which should contribute in particular …

We stand for innovators and the promise of technology. As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA® is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most influential tech event in the world. consumer technology

Sectors: Trade show

La French Tech désigne tous les acteurs de l’écosystème de start-up françaises, soutenu par la Mission French Tech. 🇫🇷 La French Tech est la marque déployée par l’Etat français qui représente l’écosystème de 25 000 start-up français et de tous les acteurs qui gravitent autour (fonds d’investissement, associations, acteurs publiques, etc.), soutenu par la Mission French Tech (administration rattachée à la Direction Générale des Entreprises, au sein du ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique). Elle a pour mission d’accompagner le développement de l’écosystème French Tech, mouvement français des start-up technologiques innovantes, dans la lignée …

Sectors: Media

Les vraies réussites sont celles que l'on partage Real success is the success you share VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy and construction, employing 260.000 people in some 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, above and beyond economic results, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. You can be part of projects that bring lasting change to urban ecosystems and entire regions. Join the team! Key figures (2021) Revenue: €49.4 billion Business units: …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Construction

[Automatic translation follows] The Paris City Hall or City of Paris employs 50,858 staff. It designates both the administration and elected officials. Every month, elected officials sit on the Paris Council, where they deliberate to decide the future of the city: construction of nurseries, colleges, naming of streets, housing, subsidies to associations. This body is both a General Council and a Municipal Council, since Paris has the particularity of being a city and a department.

Sectors: National and local authorities

The startup campus by Partech; gathering entrepreneurs in tech from all over the world & corporates eager to accelerate The Partech Shaker is a startup campus designed for tech companies from all over the world. Launched in 2014 by global tech investment fund Partech, it welcomes startups and scaleups, backed or not by Partech, in a nine-story building in the heart of Paris. The Partech Shaker works in close collaboration with Enterprises and SMEs involved in a digital transformation or in innovation more broadly. The place welcomes events about innovation, entrepreneurship and growth. Among its clients, partners and alumni are …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] Account of Bpifrance, the Public Investment Bank. Bpifrance, a public investment bank, supports companies, from start-up to stock market listing, from credit to equity. A privileged contact, Bpifrance offers financing or investment solutions in each region adapted to each stage of the life of companies. As a partner bank for entrepreneurs, Bpifrance supports them over the long term to support their growth and competitiveness. The teams are at the heart of the regions, throughout the territory, through more than 50 regional locations. Financing SMEs, Business Creation, International Development, Investment, Creation/Transmission, Innovation, Support, Acceleration, and Export Guarantee

Sectors: Bank

[Automatic translation follows] Financial and economic news with depth. Trends has been reporting on financial and economic current events for 40 years. With depth and added value, Trends provides cutting-edge analyzes of business and finance reality and helps its readers find opportunities to optimally develop their career or company. While Trends is available every week on your tablet, in your mailbox or at your newsagent, trends.be provides news, analysis and interpretation 24/7.

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the …

Sectors: Consumer Electronics IT services

As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and Stella Artois®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden®, Leffe® and Michelob ULTRA®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, …

Sectors: Alcohol Consumer Goods

The Faktory Fund is a private Tech Startup Seed Investment Fund in ICT - B2B IoT & SaaS The Faktory Fund is a private tech venture capital seed fund founded by Pierre L’Hoest, the Belgian entrepreneur renowned for starting EVS Broadcast Equipment, an international TV slow motion technology and co-funded by Simon Alexandre (Former CETIC CEO). The fund has invested now in 16 tech companies . Our companies offer products and services to international niche markets in the areas of high-technology, SaaS and IoT products. Our team and mentors come from all walks of life with professional experience in different …

[Automatic translation follows] As an investment company, LRM leaves its mark on the economic and social growth of Limburg. Many know LRM from the investments we make and the financing we provide to companies with a Limburg link. But LRM is so much more. We manage 3 business campuses in Hasselt, Genk and Sint-Truiden. Furthermore, entrepreneurs who are looking for business parks can contact us. And at the former mine sites be-MINE and Terhills we are realizing impressive transformations, allowing both mine sites to grow into two beautiful pearls with international allure. We also built a strong network of 7 …

Our business is to help yours! Our business is to help yours! hub.brussels, the public reference partner, wants to turn Brussels into the most attractive European place to start and grow a business. hub.brussels aims to contribute to the sustainable development of the Brussels economy by fulfilling a triple task: ▪ Providing counsel, tools and support for Brussels economic projects and the project leaders, so as to make sure they are successful both in Brussels and abroad; ▪ Detecting, generating, initiating and attracting new economic, technological and commercial opportunities in Brussels and abroad; ▪ Helping the authorities to formulate and …

[Automatic translation follows] We offer financing solutions for the creation and growth of your business. The Noshaq group contributes to the development and economic redeployment of the province of Liège by ensuring long-term financing of business projects. Over more than 20 years, our holding company has secured a specific place in the Liège financial landscape, with an intervention technique based mainly on taking a stake in the capital. Noshaq, a leading investment and fund management company, currently supports 450 SMEs and projects of regional interest.

[Automatic translation follows] Love for everyone inspires. Time after time. What drives us every day? There for everyone. And we really mean everyone: from the youngest to the very oldest, from starters to large companies, from local authorities to countless families, from the strongest shoulders to the most vulnerable groups. Because every loan we grant, every company we support, every social account we maintain, every insurance we take out, offers people more opportunities. And every socially responsible investment brings us one step closer to a better world. Thousands of small gestures and big actions that make a difference for you …

Think Possible Proximus Group is a provider of future-proof connectivity and digital services, operating in the Benelux as well as global markets. As a major economic player in Belgium, we make the most of every opportunity to positively impact the world around us. The investments we make in our open fixed and mobile networks are critical for the growth of our economy and the development of new digital ecosystems and innovative solutions. Thanks to our affiliates BICS and Telesign – international frontrunners in digital identity APIs and communication platforms respectively – we provide reliable and secure communications experiences around the …

[Automatic translation follows] We contribute concretely and effectively to the modernization, growth and redeployment of companies A player at the heart of the Walloon economy, the S.R.I.W. (Regional Investment Company of Wallonia) intervenes financially, both in Belgium and abroad, in companies that carry out industrial projects or services that generate added value. For 40 years, it has thus promoted economic development in Wallonia and contributed concretely and effectively to the modernization, growth and redeployment of companies in our economic fabric. financing, capital, loan, circular economy, deep tech, digital, environment, cooperative, offshore, and biotech

Improving quality of life by bringing companies, technology and people together Agoria, the federation of the technology industry, brings together more than 2000 technology companies and all those who are inspired by technology. With more than 321,000 employees, the technology sector is the largest sector in Belgium and Agoria is the largest federation within FEB. Agoria's services and positions focus on digitalization, the manufacturing industry of tomorrow, talent management policy and training, market developments, regulation, infrastructure, climate, environment and energy. Agoria VZW/ASBL Bd A. Reyers Ln 80 1030 Brussels Tel. +32-2-706 78 00 BE 0406.605.390, trade register Brussels Services to …

We create tailored nutrition that helps cats and dogs live healthy lives. The Royal Canin company, owner of the ROYAL CANIN® brand, is a division of Mars Petcare and the global leader in Health Through Nutrition for cats and dogs. Founded in 1968 by French veterinarian Dr. Jean Cathary, Royal Canin has been continually working and partnering with veterinarians, nutritionists, breeders, and other pet professionals around the world to improve pet health and well-being. Based in Aimargues, in the south of France, we are proudly operating in more than 100 markets with 8,500 Associates all over the globe united by …

The most founder-focused event on Earth. Slush 2023 is on Nov 30–Dec 1, Helsinki. Tickets out now: slush.org/tickets The most founder-focused event on earth is happening on Nov 20–21, 2024, in Helsinki. Pre-register now: slush.org/pre-register Slush is a non-profit with a mission to create and support entrepreneurs that are changing the world. We do that by connecting founders, investors, and startup operators through events, online communities, educational content and more. International, High-growth, Startups, and Investors

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Content on this page has been prepared for general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or professional advice. …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

Deloitte drives progress. Our firms around the world help clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empowers them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

Leading Tech M&A Advisor in Europe With more than 100 deals closed in 8 years, Avolta Partners has proven to be one of the most active M&A advisors in Europe in the Tech Industry. For more information, visit www.avoltapartners.com Venture Capital, Fundraising, M&A, Corporate Finance, and Tech

Sectors: Finance

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. Find out more about the EY global network http://ey.com/en_gl/legal-statement Advisory, Assurance, Tax, Transactions, Audit, Mergers, M&A, Financial Services, Accounting, Professional Services, Law, Technology, Consulting, Data, Transformation, Strategy, …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

Multi-energy company. We produce and market oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Have you ever thought of offering your skills and expertise to a multinational company? Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with TotalEnergies. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by 105,000 employees : to be a world-class player in the energy transition Oil & Gas - Exploration & Production, Upstream, Refining, …

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The bank for a changing world BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its …

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At Orange, you can. Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with sales of 43.5 billion euros in 2022 and 136,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 75,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 287 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 242 million mobile customers and 24 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan « Lead the …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Law Practice Telecoms

A 100%-no-strings-attached startup accelerator. Mission-driven & always supporting courageous entrepreneurs. Join us! Start it @KBC supports and promotes innovative and scalable entrepreneurship and, with over 1000 startups, is Belgium's largest startup community. To achieve this, the community concludes partnerships with organizations and companies that adopt the same pay-it-forward mentality. This way, Start it @KBC is building an ecosystem and a dynamic network of startups, scale-ups, incubators, accelerators, mentors, VCs, supporting partners and strategic partners. Start it @KBC is constantly reshaping, expanding and improving its offering in co-creation with the startups. The community has hubs in Antwerp, Ghent, Hasselt, Leuven, Kortrijk, …

@EU_Commission initiative. Hub for #Startups, #Scaleups #Entrepreneurship, #Innovation, #FinTech & #ICTstandards Startup Europe is an initiative of the European Commission designed to connect startups, investors, accelerators, entrepreneurs, corporate networks, universities and the media through an array of networks. Furthermore, it intends to connect local startup ecosystems around Europe and enhance their capacity to invest in other international markets. Not less important, it celebrates the European entrepreneurs'​ success, making it visible and rewarding (e.g. Startup Europe Awards).

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

At Virgin, we’re all about creating unique customer experiences, challenging the status quo and championing people and the planet. For five decades, in five business sectors and on five continents, our purpose is to change business for good. The home of Virgin is Virgin Management – supporting the Branson family and the growth of the Virgin brand by developing and nurturing valuable Virgin businesses around the world. Virgin Management works alongside all the different Virgin companies and their teams around the world. We have interests spanning travel & leisure, health & wellness, music & entertainment, telecoms & media, financial services …

Sectors: Media

Belgium’s largest VC & corporate sourcing event: tech startup/scale-up pitches & super prospect challenge presentations! Welcome to Europe's most focused international VC & corporate sourcing event! 100% focused on boosting funding & sales of elite tech scale-ups from all Europe. We provide all intell, great accommodation and a lean networking format which will save you months of time! #TheBigScore organized by Startups.be | Scale-Ups.eu 🚀 First up: The Big Score 2021 Next: The Big Score Sessions 2022

We connect brilliant entrepreneurs with experienced investors 🚀 With over 23 years of experience and more than 470 active members, BeAngels has built one of the largest European networks of business angels. Through several investment plans, the network supports future Belgian and European start-ups at different stages of development and helps investors with varied profiles in terms of time and wealth availability to invest in the real economy. To date, 72 million euros has been invested in nearly 426 startups. Early stage Entrepreneurs financing and coaching, Business Angels training, Deal making, startup, businessangel, funding, money, leveedefonds, entrepreneurs, investisseurs, preseed, seed, …

[Automatic translation follows] We are transforming Wallonia. Powered by the Digital Agency. Digital Wallonia embodies Wallonia’s digital ambition. It is broken down into three complementary concepts: strategy, platform and brand. This is Wallonia's digital strategy, supported by the Walloon Government. Officially launched in December 2015, it was updated in 2018 and 2022, notably integrating Europe's digital priorities and the resources released as part of the Wallonia Recovery Plan. Acting as a structuring regional framework, it ensures the coherence and sustainability of digital policies. It is integrated into the General Policy Declaration (DPR) of the Walloon Government for the 2019-2024 legislature. …