Startups
Startups innovating for safer roads: IMPACT challenge winners revealed at VivaTech 2025
After receiving more than 120 applications from 42 countries, the IMPACT Start-up Challenge shortlisted some great teams, all of which got a chance to present their projects at VivaTech. But…
These 8 startups made the 2025 French Tech Next40/120 list for their revenue and growth
Now in its sixth edition, the French Tech Next 40/120 program follows criteria that have evolved over the years to put less emphasis on paper valuations, and more on tangible…
The 2025 French Tech Next40/120 new entrants: Startups to watch
Here’s an overview of this year’s new entrants - 11 on the Next40 list, and 35 among the remaining 80.
Where European founders struggle, Slush is listening
Concerns around revenue growth skyrocketed among European founders this year, the Slush’s annual Startup Struggle Survey found out.
How to run a startup competition for maximum impact
We break down why startup competitions work, what makes them effective, and how to best organize them.
How LIFT99 helped foster Estonia’s startup community
LIFT99, a startup-themed co-working hub in Tallinn, helps the wider startup community grow.
From aircraft seats to sustainable materials: Ben Saada shares Fairmat’s story
The Selected podcast caught up with Fairmat founder and CEO Ben Saada at JEC World 2025.
WEF Davos: Networking in the AI age is about human connections
There was a noticeable difference at WEF Davos this year in how people meet and talk to each other.
One year on, Hello Tomorrow grand winner tozero gets ready to scale
Ahead of the 10th edition of the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit, we caught up with tozero’s CEO and co-founder, Sarah Fleischer.
What’s driving investment in new materials? Five investors weigh in
With the inaugural JEC Investor Day around the corner, we caught up with five investors who will be attending this special event.