The most founder-focused event on Earth. Coming Nov 18–19, 2026, to Helsinki, Finland. The most founder-focused event on Earth. Coming again on Nov 18–19, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland. Get your tickets now: slush.org Slush is a not-for-profit on a mission to help and create founders to change the world. Founded in 2008, Slush annually hosts the world's leading startup event in Helsinki, Finland. Slush is run by students and recent graduates. International, High-growth, Startups, and Investors

The Pays de la Loire region brings together 5 departments: Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe and Vendée. It has 3.7 million inhabitants spread across 1,357 municipalities. It is a territory balanced between rural and urban areas, organized around 7 large cities (Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Angers, Cholet, Le Mans, Laval and La-Roche-sur-Yon) and 1,108 municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants. Bordered by 450 km of coastline and crisscrossed by the Loire, the region has the first port on the Atlantic coast. Its economic dynamism is a real strength which allows it to have the lowest unemployment rate in France (6.5%). Its economic fabric …

Sectors: National and local authorities

Supporting and developing tomorrow's finance Finance Innovation, created by the French Ministry of the Economy and the Île-de-France region, is a cluster of general interest and a trusted third party for its members and its ecosystem. It is dedicated to the digital and sustainable transformation of the financial ecosystem, through the support of innovative projects led by startups in the financial sector, as well as the support of major groups in identifying innovation trends. Finance Innovation federates the players in the finance ecosystem and creates opportunities for meetings and partnerships, both business and capital, to promote innovation, competitiveness in France …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

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

Sephora is the world’s leading global prestige beauty retail brand. With our curation of more than 500 brands and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of prestige beauty products, tailored to our customers’ needs from fragrance to make-up, haircare, skincare and beyond, as we constantly reimagine the world of prestige beauty. Operating in 35 markets, whether it’s at one of our 3,200 retail stores or our 20 offices worldwide, we create an environment where our people can innovate, collaborate, and create. We build memorable, joyful experiences for our clients, and become experts in …

The Carrefour Group: one of the world’s leading retailers In 50 years, the Carrefour Group has become a world leader in the retail sector. The second largest retailer in the world and the largest in Europe, the Group now features four major grocery retail formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash & carry and convenience stores. The Carrefour Group currently has over 9 900 company-owned and franchise stores. An international retailer A pioneer in countries such as Brazil in 1975 and China in 1995, the Group now operates on three major markets: Europe, Latin America and Asia. With a presence in more than …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Retail and Distribution

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. “KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively. KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

Actor in the success of start-ups! Unitec is the main support structure for start-ups in the Bordeaux region. It contributed to the creation of 708 start-ups in the region. With a team of 8 start-up managers, Unitec supports three sectors (digital, life sciences and engineering sciences) from the idea to the creation of the company (incubator), in its structuring and its development (incubator), in its strategic growth (development). In 2024, Unitec has supported 153 start-ups and has a sustainability rate of 86% of the companies followed at 5 years. Start-up support, Start-up hosting, Monitoring & Foresight, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, …

Certified B Corp. ABOUT TRUFFAUT: Truffaut marks the history of plants with two centuries of passion for nature. Truffaut wishes to strengthen its role as a key player to support and promote the connection to Nature as a factor in improving well-being, health, education, ecology and life in its entirety. Truffaut constantly creates and innovates to share the pleasure of the garden and plants. Committed to preserving the environment, Truffaut carries out numerous actions to educate people about good behavior and support sustainable initiatives. An expert in plants, Truffaut also stands out in the world of home and pets with …

Sectors: Consumer Goods Environment

We stand alongside those who dare, who take the plunge, who are creating the Great West of tomorrow. The Banque Populaire de l'Ouest was born in 1920 from the desire of entrepreneurs, craftsmen and traders, excluded from established banking circuits, to support each other to develop their activity. Banque Populaire de l'Ouest is located in 7 departments of the Grand Ouest: Côtes d'Armor, Finistère Nord, Ille-et-Vilaine, Manche, Mayenne, Orne and Sarthe. A cooperative and regional bank, it supports women and men who, through their initiatives, their skills, their talents and their ability to work together, develop the region's economy. It …

Sectors: Bank

French Tech Bordeaux, pilots the French Tech initiative launched by the Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs in the region, its main missions are: - Federate and coordinate actions in favor of the growth of start-ups under the French Tech banner - Detect and accelerate projects with high growth potential - Develop the influence of our startups and our know-how internationally Digital, Startup, Strategy, and Development

Sectors: French Tech

Exhibition of #tech #digital #smarthotel innovations dedicated to Hospitality and Catering Food Hotel Tech — The unmissable meeting place for Tech & CSR for the hotel and catering industry Next edition: March 31 & April 1, 2027 – Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles (Hall 7.1) Digitalization, artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability... The CHR sector is in the midst of a transformation. Food Hotel Tech supports professionals in this transformation. Managers, operators, decision-makers, startups and suppliers come together to discover the solutions that will help their business evolve: concrete tools, expert conferences, qualified networking. Whether you are an exhibitor or a visitor, …

Sectors: Hospitality

Producer of professional events and shaker of ecosystems since 2005. Founded by Marc Dumas, Républik is a historic and committed player in BtoB events. Agitator, producer, mediator, Républik is a global BtoB player and ecosystem agitator. We produce more than 200 events each year across 12 Republics. Each Republic is an ecosystem made up of citizens, whether they are decision-makers, service providers or institutions. Our ambition: attract leaders, break down silos, develop collective intelligence, animate each ecosystem and enable our clients to do business all year round. Producer of professional events, animation, co-construction, collective intelligence, IT, purchasing, Security, General services, …

Imagine the unexpected. At the forefront of trends, which the Galeries Lafayette Group has often initiated, it continues with its 15,000 employees this success story with its emblematic brands (Galeries Lafayette, BHV MARAIS, Louis Pion Royal Quartz, Didier Guérin and Citynove) and by developing internationally. In 2012, the turnover of the Galeries Lafayette group amounted to 3.8 billion euros across all of its 250 points of sale and its e-commerce site. Two major reference brands One brings to life striking fashion experiences, the other inspires creative urbanites. Both are innovative and sassy. Galeries Lafayette and BHV MARAIS give the Department …

#VivaTech is Europe's biggest startup and tech event. 📍Paris | June 17-20, 2026 VivaTech is Europe's biggest startup and tech event. We accelerate innovation by connecting startups, tech leaders, major corporations and investors responding to our world’s biggest challenges. VivaTech is where business meets innovation.

Sectors: Trade show

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 64 countries, with more than 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 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 clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Bank

Specialized in education and research in management, HEC Paris Business School offers a complete and unique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow: Masters Programs, MBA, PhD, HEC Executive MBA, TRIUM Global Executive MBA and Executive Education open-enrolment and custom programs. Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry and founding member of ParisTech, HEC Paris has a permanent faculty of 115 professors, more than 4,000 students and over 8,500 managers and executives in training every year. management, corporate governance, strategy, general management, finance, human resources, marketing, operations management, entrepreneurship, coaching, business, business school, executive, …

A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone. Check out our career opportunities at goo.gle/3DLEokh search, ads, mobile, android, online video, apps, machine learning, virtual reality, cloud, hardware, artificial intelligence, youtube, and software

Sectors: IT services

Where those who make fintech meet _ assurtech, regtech, web3, AI Since its creation in 2015, France FinTech has been able to bring together French entrepreneurs in the sector and stakeholders to build a dynamic and efficient ecosystem. A leading player, France FinTech is the only initiative to speak out for innovative finance entrepreneurs. A true standard bearer of a talented French team, France FinTech has been able to build a real brand, a guarantee of excellence, expertise and the expression of innovation. France FinTech wants to be open to any initiative to support the fintech sector in France and …

Sectors: Media

We're championing possibilities for all by making money fast, easy, and more enjoyable. Our hope is to unlock opportunities for people in their everyday lives and empower the millions of people and businesses around the world who trust, rely, and use PayPal every day. For support, visit the PayPal Help Center. https://payp.al/help For employment opportunities, check out our job openings in the 'Jobs' tab. We're an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity, and offer generous benefits to help you thrive at work and in your free time. NMLS#910457: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ Online Payments, Mobile Commerce, Payment Security, Money Transfers, Payment Processing, Monetization …

Sectors: IT services

The Crédit Agricole group is the leading partner of the French economy and one of the largest banking groups in Europe. It is the leading retail bank in Europe as well as the first European asset manager, the first bancassurer in Europe and the third European player in project finance. Built on its strong cooperative and mutual roots, its 160,000 employees and the 27,165 directors of its Local and Regional Banks, the Crédit Agricole group is a responsible and responsive bank serving 55 million customers and 12,3 million mutual shareholders. Thanks to its universal customer-focused retail banking model – based …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Bank

We are Decathlon. We are sport. And we believe that sport brings out the best in people, especially those in teams. Our teammates are as passionate about people as they are about sport. Our values guide our daily actions: Vitality, Generosity, Responsibility, and Authenticity. We are driven by our purpose: We move people through the wonders of sport. This purpose is shared across the 70+ countries where we are present, in the 80+ sports we support, and through the products we design, engineer, produce, and distribute ourselves. Because no matter your age, background, or ability, sport should be a space …

Sectors: Retail and Distribution

Creators of business opportunities, throughout the world 🌍 International development is key to the development of your business. What if a meeting with Business France was what you needed to give your projects a new dimension? Our three flagship professions all have one thing in common: boosting you on the global stage! Ø To fast-track exports, we make the daily lives of entrepreneurs easier by providing them with the power of our network. Ø To generate investments and employment in France, we promote the economic attractiveness of our regions. Ø To propel young talent onto the international stage, we operate …

Sectors: National and local authorities

Institution indépendante : stratégie monétaire, stabilité financière, services à l’économie. Banque de France is the central bank of France; it is linked to the European Central Bank (ECB). Its main charge is to maintain price stability by implementing the single monetary policy within the framework of the ESCB (European System of Central Banks). It also ensures the financial stability by regulating payment and securities settlement systems and supervising credit institutions and investment firms. central banking, monetary policy, banking regulation, and financial stability

Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players*, offers its 200 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.6 trillion of assets under management** . With its …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. global digital payments/commerce, technology, innovative mobile payment solutions, and processing

Sectors: Finance

Tech for Retail, is THE European Retail Exhibition. See you 30th Nov & 1st Dec 2026 in Paris Porte de Versailles Tech for Retail aims to be the ideal place for meetings and exchanges for professionals in offline & online to help them decipher the challenges of the future. Exhibitors, conferences, events around Start-ups...: Tech for Retail offers a complete and relevant overview of digital tools and technological innovations dedicated to Retail professions. Next Tech For Retail Paris: November 30 - December 1, 2026 - Paris porte de Versailles

A must-attend gathering for the professionals shaping the future of retail in Europe. 📅 Save the date in 2025 – NRF Retail's Big Show Europe 15-17 September 2026, Paris - France Retail, E-Commerce, Solutions de paiement, Marketing, Data, Relation Client, Logistique, Digitalisation du point de vente, IT for Commerce, Agences Conseils, Digital in store, Agencement de magasins, and Equipement des points de vente

Help increase the GDP of the internet. Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Dublin, the company aims to increase the GDP of the internet.

Sectors: IT services

Cegid is the European leader in cloud management solutions for finance (cash management, taxation, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), accounting, retail, and entrepreneurs. Founded in 1983, Cegid has grown with a constant drive for innovation, offering solutions tailored to the specific needs of businesses in a rapidly evolving world. With a solid full cloud-based 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 at a worldwide scale. We combine a forward-thinking and pragmatic approach of the business with a strong capacity to …

Sectors: IT services

Market Pay is a pan-European payment platform offering omnichannel digital solutions. It is the only European payment industry fintech player to manage the entire value chain drawing on its experience in the retail sector. Market Pay provides end-to-end digital solutions to large retailers and small merchants alike by deploying innovating and simplified payment solutions. Its vision: to eliminate payment sector complexity and unleash its entire commercial proposal by bringing cutting-edge innovation to merchants and being the single point of contact for every payment.

Sectors: Finance

A mutualist model serving customers and employees. Mutual banking network made up of 2,124 local banks, Crédit Mutuel is made up of 18 regional federations, covering the entire French territory. A partnership and not a capital company, Crédit Mutuel is not listed on the stock exchange. Its strategy is thus freed from the search for only short-term profitability, in favor of long-term development. Its central objective: to provide a quality service at the fairest cost to all its members. Its decentralized organization thus promotes quality of service to customers and responsiveness, through short decision-making circuits. Recognized by both its customers …

Sectors: Bank

CIC is the fourth largest banking group in France, consisting of seven regional banks which operate across France through a network of 1,844 branches employing 24,000 staff. CIC's customer base includes 2.7 million retail clients. One in eleven self-employed professionals is a CIC group client and nearly one in three companies banks with CIC Group. Banque de détail, Banque de financement, Activités de marchés, Banque privée, Capital-développement, Crédit, Assurance, Mobile, Automobile, and Télésurveillance

Sectors: Bank

Groupe BPCE, at the service of its customers and the French economy Groupe BPCE pursues a full range of banking and insurance activities, working through its two major Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne cooperative banking networks and through its different subsidiaries. Groupe BPCE, the 2nd largest banking group in France, has put down deep roots in its local markets. Its 117,000 employees serve a total of 36 million customers, 8.6 of whom have decided to become cooperative shareholders. The Group’s different subsidiaries pursue their activities in banking and insurance, tailoring their services as closely as possible to the needs of …

Sectors: Bank

A cooperative and mutual banking group, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa is made up of the federations of Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne, du Sud-Ouest, du Massif Central as well as around twenty specialized subsidiaries covering all areas of banking, finance and insurance, as well as real estate. Crédit Mutuel Arkéa is present via its networks in 19 of the 22 French regions. With 8,600 employees, 3,700 administrators and 3.2 million members and customers, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa ranks among the very first banking establishments with their headquarters in the region. banking, insurance, finance, fintech, startup, territory, cooperation, and future transitions

Sectors: Bank

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Bank

Committed Sports INTERSPORT is a French cooperative made up of independent entrepreneurs committed on a daily basis to making sport accessible to everyone, everywhere. Doing sport means committing: to surpass yourself, to fall, to complain... and to get back there. But desire is not enough. We need resources, equipment, infrastructure. Sport must be there: not far, not expensive, for everyone. This is what we believe in, and what we act for. With low prices, the biggest brands accessible, advice from enthusiasts, bikes designed and assembled in France, in stores always close to you. By supporting clubs, associations, volunteers, all those …

SinnRJ becomes Dynergie. We are taking a new step by joining Dynergie, a leading player in innovation consulting and financing in France. This merger is part of a logic of continuity: our teams, our approach and our commitment remain unchanged. Our mission? Encourage, structure and finance innovation. Much more than a consulting firm, we support innovative players at each stage of their development, providing a global response to their financial, strategic and organizational challenges. Our ambition has always been to offer a single point of contact, capable of simplifying and accelerating their innovation trajectories. By integrating Dynergie, we are strengthening …

Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 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 future », built on …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Law Practice Telecoms