Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="6e0a0919a0f847702bcee75c31d22fea07c7d3c84e958d8a9f8b79568f1e" Subject: =?UTF-8?q?Dealflow_France_#28:_Animaj_raises_=E2=82=AC75m._Nabla_raises_$?= =?UTF-8?q?70m._Pelico_grabs_$40m._All_eyes_on_the_US_expansion.?= From: =?utf-8?b?Q2hsb8OpIE1lcmxldCBvZiBEZWFsZmxvdyBGcmFuY2U=?= To: Hidden Recipient Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:37:08 +0000 X-Hiring: We are hiring, reach out at header-hacker@emailshot.io X-EmailShot-Signature: iIOUhB07fsX3iZL6u_PoE6TiyBHIzoDRLq6hvuwDUKtV0AlBc0L2pHWSQR2y4CmmI-4tHi8_05gmfywW0e-eCA== --6e0a0919a0f847702bcee75c31d22fea07c7d3c84e958d8a9f8b79568f1e Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable View this post on the web at https://dealflowfrance.substack.com/p/dealflow= -france-28-animaj-raises After the buzz of VivaTech and the action at the Paris Air Show at le Bourg= et this week, French startups didn=E2=80=99t slow down: this week brought s= ome serious fundraising news, especially from those eyeing growth across th= e Atlantic. Pelico grabbed $40M to push its AI-powered supply chain software deeper int= o US factories. Nabla raised a hefty $70M to expand its AI assistant for do= ctors, shifting focus back to Europe after gaining ground in the States. An= d Animaj, which secured =E2=82=AC75M to grow its AI-powered children=E2=80= =99s content empire on platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify, is now= also aiming to conquer the US market. It=E2=80=99s been a big week, and the message is clear: more French startup= s are building with the US in mind. Welcome to Dealflow France! Startup funding news=C2=A0=F0=9F=92=B8 Rounds of +=E2=82=AC15M: Animaj has raised =E2=82=AC75 million in a round led by Bpifrance and Harbo= urView Equity Partners, joined by J.P. Morgan, Bootstrap, Left Lane, XAnge,= Daphni and Marquee Ventures, to expand its AI-powered children=E2=80=99s m= edia empire [ https://substack.com/redirect/325f3169-e7bd-4ad3-bbe4-d445b30= 0f582?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ]= =2E The startup, already the top Europe= an player on YouTube Kids with 22 bill= ion annual views, plans to use the funds to acquire new brands and scale in= ternationally, especially in the US, while distributing content across majo= r platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify. Nabla has raised $70 million in a Series C round led by HV Capital, with pa= rticipation from Highland Europe, Cathay Innovation, DST and Tony Fadell, t= o scale its AI medical assistant [ https://substack.com/redirect/50d0dd8d-3= 46f-4a87-97b6-302b3197cd06?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48= _jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] across Europe after focusing on the US market. Alread= y used by over 85,000 healthcare professionals and integrated with major me= dical software systems, Nabla aims to expand its suite of AI agents to stre= amline complex clinical workflows and tackle Europe's fragmented healthcare= landscape. Pelico has raised $40 million in a round led by General Catalyst, with part= icipation from 83North and Serena, to scale its AI-driven supply chain mana= gement platform [ https://substack.com/redirect/be77ead0-85e1-42a6-898e-e0b= 6163a2050?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l2= 4U ] and expand in North America. Already used by major industrial players = like Airbus and Safran, Pelico=E2=80=99s solution helps factories anticipat= e disruptions, reduce shortages and improve delivery performance by creatin= g a real-time, data-powered view of operations. Sifflet, the startup specializing in data observability [ https://substack.= com/redirect/ca727fce-e113-437a-bd56-a26988b562e0?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.x= u76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], has raised =E2=82=AC16 millio= n to expand internationally, with a focus on the North American market wher= e it recently opened a New York office. Co-founded by Salma Bakouk, the com= pany helps enterprises like Carrefour and Saint-Gobain detect and resolve d= ata anomalies, and is now developing AI agents to automate monitoring and i= mprove data reliability as it scales toward the $10 billion global data qua= lity market. Rounds =E2=82=AC5M to =E2=82=AC15M: Skarlett, a fintech platform focused on retirees [ https://substack.com/red= irect/1c4b278e-1fdd-4f65-a23c-097b9dc11364?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFOb= qArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], has raised =E2=82=AC8 million to exp= and its offerings in health insurance, savings and real estate solutions ai= med at boosting seniors' purchasing power. With backing from Banque Postale= 's venture arm and other investors, the startup plans to launch new financi= al products, enhance its AI tools and eventually expand across the EU once = it secures a strong foothold in France. DESKi has raised =E2=82=AC6 million in a round led by Racine=C2=B2 to accel= erate the global rollout of its AI-powered cardiac ultrasound app [ https:/= /substack.com/redirect/3478cd25-a72c-4253-ad79-485dfcf65b1c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2d= meXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], HeartFocus. Followi= ng recent FDA approval, the French startup aims to expand into the US healt= hcare market by enabling nurses and general practitioners to perform cardio= logy-grade echocardiograms using only a smartphone or tablet, with plans to= later target European and underserved markets. Rounds =E2=82=AC1M to =E2=82=AC5M: Orus has raised =E2=82=AC5 million from Speedinvest, R=C3=A9gion Sud Invest= issement and business angels to develop a constellation of hyperspectral im= aging microsatellites [ https://substack.com/redirect/9c9979e3-cd83-4b7d-93= 6a-eee1d3d5941b?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rb= AsF0l24U ]. Founded in 2024, Orus aims to provide high-precision space-base= d data for sectors like agriculture, pollution monitoring, energy planning = and environmental security using proprietary AI-powered technology. Fungu=E2=80=99it, a Dijon-based foodtech startup, has raised =E2=82=AC4 mil= lion to scale its patented fungal fermentation technology [ https://substac= k.com/redirect/511565f9-f95d-4e1f-bbf5-95957b23c79c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0= =2Exu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbA= sF0l24U ] that produces natural flavor= ings from agricultural byproducts. With signature umami and chocolate aroma= s aimed at plant-based foods and cacao reduction, the company champions a c= ircular, sustainable model to meet industry demand for high-performance, ec= o-friendly alternatives. Jubil=C3=A9, the fintech specializing in reverse mortgages [ https://substa= ck.com/redirect/1542f73f-76d8-4409-8512-b90ebe0e7e04?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn= 0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], has raised =E2=82=AC3 mill= ion and secured conditional ACPR financing approval, making it the first re= gulated French startup in this niche. With a digital platform tailored to s= eniors and a market poised to grow from =E2=82=AC100 million to =E2=82=AC8 = billion by 2035, Jubil=C3=A9 aims to tackle financial exclusion among older= homeowners and become the go-to infrastructure for PVH distribution in Fra= nce. Base for Music has raised =E2=82=AC1.5 million from LeanSquare and strategi= c investors including Spotify=E2=80=99s Tristan Toulemonde to expand its da= ta-driven music marketing platform [ https://substack.com/redirect/4d8fa368= -28fc-4966-bf9f-2664c327062b?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN= 48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ]. By linking fan engagement metrics to campaign outc= omes, the startup helps artists and labels boost algorithmic visibility on = platforms like Spotify, aiming to bridge the gap between digital marketing = and streaming performance. Angel, a startup offering AI tools for small business creation and manageme= nt [ https://substack.com/redirect/7b40e139-7ccc-4598-982b-53e2705c3e96?j= =3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], has r= aised =E2=82=AC1.1 million from business angels, Wendel=E2=80=99s VIF fund = and Bpifrance. The funding will accelerate its tech development and nationa= l expansion as it aims to simplify entrepreneurship in France with AI agent= s replacing traditional business planning and consulting roles. M&A transactions =F0=9F=8E=8A ScrapingBee, the French web scraping startup bootstrapped since 2019, has b= een acquired by Lithuanian data collection leader Oxylabs for over =E2=82= =AC10 million [ https://substack.com/redirect/e00c6d8e-c67c-4a15-ba86-555ef= b360ebd?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U= ] in a fully self-funded deal. Known for its lean, remote model and API-fi= rst product aimed at developers and SMEs, ScrapingBee will continue to oper= ate independently as Oxylabs expands into the direct-to-consumer market ami= d growing strategic demand for accessible public data in AI development. Simpl=C3=A9bo has acquired Actusite [ https://substack.com/redirect/0e37fbb= e-f775-4e78-a7c7-20bfff3c5830?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jn= N48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] in a self-financed deal, bringing its revenue to = =E2=82=AC9 million and expanding its reach to 10,000 clients, particularly = in regulated professions. This strategic consolidation strengthens Simpl=C3= =A9bo=E2=80=99s position as a digital partner for small businesses, combini= ng proprietary tech with AI-enhanced services, and sets the stage for build= ing a multi-brand group focused on industry-specific verticals. Hublo, one of France=E2=80=99s leading HR tech providers for the healthcare= sector [ https://substack.com/redirect/86e9871c-1833-4a3d-b846-008953f86f3= b?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], ha= s welcomed Five Arrows as a strategic investor to support its continued gro= wth and international expansion. With over 5,000 healthcare institutions an= d one million users, Hublo plans to accelerate product innovation and pursu= e acquisitions, following recent buys like Permuteo and Staffea, to further= digitalize HR management in a fragmented healthcare software market. Citron has acquired iQspot to strengthen its leadership in energy managemen= t systems (EMS) for buildings [ https://substack.com/redirect/260f21ef-b92c= -4c21-8bcf-50c935b555b6?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jC= fgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], forming a 150-person entity with =E2=82=AC15 million in= 2025 revenue. Backed by Eiffel Investment Group, the move expands Citron= =E2=80=99s tech capabilities, investor-focused services and European footpr= int, advancing its goal to simplify energy compliance and accelerate real e= state decarbonization. Videlio has acquired Octalino to strengthen its foothold in the education a= nd public service sectors [ https://substack.com/redirect/78694229-9757-494= c-b09c-75032a60b5ee?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3= m0rbAsF0l24U ], where digital transformation and operational reliability ar= e increasingly critical. Octalino will retain its operational autonomy, con= tinuing to serve schools, universities and public institutions with tailore= d audiovisual solutions, now backed by Videlio=E2=80=99s broader resources = and strategic support. MBO+ has taken a minority stake in SYXPERIANE, a leading French integrator = of ERP, CRM and BI systems [ https://substack.com/redirect/b71c3d26-4717-45= 5a-949a-608fd1221514?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM= 3m0rbAsF0l24U ], to support its continued growth and upcoming acquisitions.= Alongside Ouest Croissance and Sofival, the investment also enables broade= r employee ownership, with 80 staff members now shareholders, reinforcing S= YXPERIANE=E2=80=99s commitment to collaborative expansion and digital trans= formation excellence. Andera Partners has acquired a majority stake in Jaws Group, a fast-growing= French digital marketing and consulting firm [ https://substack.com/redire= ct/81ca8967-d522-4906-b697-b07f3e930111?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqAr= DfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], to support its expansion in France and = Europe. With 120 employees and projected 2025 revenues of =E2=82=AC32 milli= on, Jaws plans to accelerate external growth and integrate synergies across= its services, from content creation to SEO/SEM, under the continued leader= ship of its founding team. Investor & accelerator news =F0=9F=9A=80 Le Village by CA Paris is launching a new two-year acceleration program spe= cifically for tech founders over 50 [ https://substack.com/redirect/993d368= a-c4fe-4038-883f-2e697a4bc71a?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jn= N48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], aiming to support a first cohort of 10 startups s= tarting in September 2025. Backed by French Tech Grand Paris, the initiativ= e seeks to boost age diversity in startups, where only 2.4% of employees ar= e over 55, by offering tailored mentoring, masterclasses and intergeneratio= nal collaboration. Startup news =F0=9F=92=A1 Battri has opened its first electric vehicle battery recycling plant [ http= s://substack.com/redirect/22152260-5bfc-4d8f-86a6-0eb2c7535019?j=3DeyJ1Ijoi= M2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] in Saint-Laurent-= Blangy, aiming to process up to 100,000 batteries annually and produce "bla= ck mass" for future material recovery. Backed by =E2=82=AC20 million in fun= ding, including Bpifrance support, the facility will initially handle produ= ction waste and used batteries, with a business model focused on reselling = recovered materials. A new coalition of five startups including Lucca, Worklife, Contakt, Coup d= e pousse and Ekip has formed to challenge what they call an oligopoly in Fr= ance's =E2=82=AC10 billion meal voucher market [ https://substack.com/redir= ect/a0cfc0f2-8269-4d3e-b5ee-f0cecd0cb7f9?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqA= rDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ], dominated by Swile and three long-stan= ding players. The group denounces excessive commissions, opaque pricing and= anti-competitive practices, and proposes regulatory reforms to open the ma= rket via a transparent bank-standard-based model that could redirect =E2=82= =AC300 million into the local economy. Despite backing from Xavier Niel and Iliad, Qiara, Free=E2=80=99s smart hom= e security partner, has been placed under judicial recovery [ https://subst= ack.com/redirect/e7e1cd79-6f62-460a-aa2e-1b887ca93ee1?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtI= n0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] and is seeking a buyer bef= ore a June 30 deadline. Founded in 2020 with ambitions to disrupt the home = alarm market, the startup saw strong growth and a major partnership with Fr= ee in 2024, but struggled to cover rising costs amid a tough funding climat= e. ChatGPT said: Last week, the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget [ https://substack.com/redirect= /cce32399-afb6-4709-9c7e-3b31467cd63f?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] gathered global aerospace leaders alongsid= e a strong contingent of startups and SMEs aiming to gain visibility in the= industry. Among them, many young and innovative companies participated und= er regional banners like Nouvelle-Aquitaine, using the opportunity to showc= ase their technologies, connect with potential partners, and carve out a sp= ace in one of the world=E2=80=99s most competitive sectors. Big company & policy news =F0=9F=92=A1 Starting summer 2026, Netflix subscribers in France will gain access to TF1= 's live channels and on-demand content from TF1+ directly within the Netfli= x platform [ https://substack.com/redirect/59cf0225-d97e-4dc7-95bc-095aec6c= 8118?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ],= as part of a landmark partnership between the two media giants. This integ= ration will bring hit shows like Koh Lanta, Demain nous appartient, and maj= or sports events to Netflix, enhancing its offering with top French enterta= inment while giving TF1 unprecedented reach and new advertising opportuniti= es. Thanks for reading Dealflow France! Subscribe for free to receive new posts= and support my work. 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Dealflow France #28: Animaj raises €75m= =2E Nabla raises $70m. Pelico grabs $40= m. All eyes on the US expansion.

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After the buzz of VivaTech and the action at the Paris Air Show at le Bour= get this week, French startups didn’t slow down: this week brought so= me serious fundraising news, especially from those eyeing growth across the= Atlantic.

Pelico grabbed $40M to push its AI-powered suppl= y chain software deeper into US factories. Nabla raised a hefty $70M to exp= and its AI assistant for doctors, shifting focus back to Europe after gaini= ng ground in the States. And Animaj, which secured €75M to grow its A= I-powered children’s content empire on platforms like YouTube, Netfli= x, and Spotify, is now also aiming to conquer the US market.

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    Animaj has raised = €75 million in a round led by Bpifrance and HarbourVie= w Equity Partners, joined by J.P. Morgan, Bootstrap, Left Lane, XAnge, Daph= ni and Marquee Ventures, to expand its AI-powered children’s media empire= =2E The startup, already the top Europe= an player on YouTube Kids with 22 bill= ion annual views, plans to use the funds to acquire new brands and scale in= ternationally, especially in the US, while distributing content across majo= r platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify.

  • Nabla has raised $70 = million in a Series C round led by HV Capital, with particip= ation from Highland Europe, Cathay Innovation, DST and Tony Fadell, to scal= e its AI medic= al assistant across Europe after focusing on the US market. Alrea= dy used by over 85,000 healthcare professionals and integrated with major m= edical software systems, Nabla aims to expand its suite of AI agents to str= eamline complex clinical workflows and tackle Europe's fragmented healthcar= e landscape.

  • Pelico has raised $40 million in a round led by G= eneral Catalyst, with participation from 83North and Serena, to scale its <= /span>AI-driven suppl= y chain management platform and expand in North America. Already = used by major industrial players like Airbus and Safran, Pelico’s sol= ution helps factories anticipate disruptions, reduce shortages and improve = delivery performance by creating a real-time, data-powered view of operatio= ns.

  • Sifflet, the startup specializing in data observability, has raised €16 million to expand internation= ally, with a focus on the North American market where it recently opened a = New York office. Co-founded by Salma Bakouk, the company helps enterprises = like Carrefour and Saint-Gobain detect and resolve data anomalies, and is n= ow developing AI agents to automate monitoring and improve data reliability= as it scales toward the $10 billion global data quality market.

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  • Skarlett, a fintech platform focused on retirees<= span>, has raised €8 million to expand = its offerings in health insurance, savings and real estate solutions aimed = at boosting seniors' purchasing power. With backing from Banque Postale's v= enture arm and other investors, the startup plans to launch new financial p= roducts, enhance its AI tools and eventually expand across the EU once it s= ecures a strong foothold in France.

  • DESKi has raised €6 million in a round led by Racine² to accelerate the global rollout of = its AI-powered= cardiac ultrasound app, HeartFocus. Following recent FDA approva= l, the French startup aims to expand into the US healthcare market by enabl= ing nurses and general practitioners to perform cardiology-grade echocardio= grams using only a smartphone or tablet, with plans to later target Europea= n and underserved markets.

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    M&A transactio= ns 🎊

    ScrapingBee, the Frenc= h web scraping startup bootstrapped since 2019, has been ac= quired by Lithuanian data collection leader Oxylabs for over €10 mill= ion in a fully self-funded deal. Known for its lean, remote model= and API-first product aimed at developers and SMEs, ScrapingBee will conti= nue to operate independently as Oxylabs expands into the direct-to-consumer= market amid growing strategic demand for accessible public data in AI deve= lopment.

    Simplébo has acquired Actusite in a self-financed= deal, bringing its revenue to €9 million and expandin= g its reach to 10,000 clients, particularly in regulated pro= fessions. This strategic consolidation strengthens Simplébo’s po= sition as a digital partner for small businesses, combining proprietary tec= h with AI-enhanced services, and sets the stage for building a multi-brand = group focused on industry-specific verticals.

    Hublo, one of France’s leading HR tech providers for the healthcar= e sector, has welcomed Five Arrows as a strategic = investor to support its continued growth and international e= xpansion. With over 5,000 healthcare institutions and one million users, Hu= blo plans to accelerate product innovation and pursue acquisitions, followi= ng recent buys like Permuteo and Staffea, to further digitalize HR manageme= nt in a fragmented healthcare software market.

    Citron has acquired iQspot to strengthen its leadership i= n energy manag= ement systems (EMS) for buildings, forming a 150-person entity wi= th €15 million in 2025 revenue. Backed by Eiffel Investment Group, th= e move expands Citron’s tech capabilities, investor-focused services = and European footprint, advancing its goal to simplify energy compliance an= d accelerate real estate decarbonization.

    Vi= delio has acquired Octalino to strengthen its foothold in the education an= d public service sectors, where digital transformation and operat= ional reliability are increasingly critical. Octalino will retain its opera= tional autonomy, continuing to serve schools, universities and public insti= tutions with tailored audiovisual solutions, now backed by Videlio’s = broader resources and strategic support.

    MBO= + has taken a minority stake in SYXPERIANE, a leading French= integrator of= ERP, CRM and BI systems, to support its continued growth and upc= oming acquisitions. Alongside Ouest Croissance and Sofival, the investment = also enables broader employee ownership, with 80 staff members now sharehol= ders, reinforcing SYXPERIANE’s commitment to collaborative expansion = and digital transformation excellence.

    Ander= a Partners has acquired a majority stake in Jaws Group, a fa= st-growing French digital marketing and consulting firm, to support its expansi= on in France and Europe. With 120 employees and projected 2025 revenues of = €32 million, Jaws plans to accelerate external growth and integrate s= ynergies across its services, from content creation to SEO/SEM, under the c= ontinued leadership of its founding team.

    Investor & ac= celerator news 🚀

    Le Village by CA Paris is launching a new two-year acceleration program specifically for tech found= ers over 50, aiming to support a first cohort of 10 startups star= ting in September 2025. Backed by French Tech Grand Paris, the initiative s= eeks to boost age diversity in startups, where only 2.4% of employees are o= ver 55, by offering tailored mentoring, masterclasses and intergenerational= collaboration.

    Startup news 💡

    Battri has opened its first electric vehicle battery recycling plant<= /a> in Saint-Laurent-Blangy, aiming to process up to 100,000 batterie= s annually and produce "black mass" for future material recovery. Backed by= €20 million in funding, including Bpifrance support, the facility wi= ll initially handle production waste and used batteries, with a business mo= del focused on reselling recovered materials.

    = A new coalition of five startups including Lucca, Worklife, = Contakt, Coup de pousse and Ekip has formed to challenge what they call = an oligopoly in France's €10 billion meal voucher market, d= ominated by Swile and three long-standing pla= yers. The group denounces excessive commissions, opaque pricing and anti-co= mpetitive practices, and proposes regulatory reforms to open the market via= a transparent bank-standard-based model that could redirect €300 mil= lion into the local economy.

    Despite backing f= rom Xavier Niel and Iliad, Qiara, Free’s smart home se= curity partner, has been placed under judicial recovery and is s= eeking a buyer before a June 30 deadline. Founded in 2020 with ambitions to= disrupt the home alarm market, the startup saw strong growth and a major p= artnership with Free in 2024, but struggled to cover rising costs amid a to= ugh funding climate.
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    Starting summer 2026, Netflix subscribers in France will g= ain access to TF1's live channels and on-demand content from TF1+ directly = within the Netflix platform, as part of a landmark= partnership between the two media giants. This integration = will bring hit shows like Koh Lanta, Demai= n nous appartient, and major sports events to Netflix, enhancing= its offering with top French entertainment while giving TF1 unprecedented = reach and new advertising opportunities.

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