While France is preparing to welcome the summit on artificial intelligence (IA) in Paris, investors Galion.exe and Revaia have joined the Consulting Company Partners to lead a vast study on AI in Europe. And for the time being, France is rather well placed.
AI is progressing in Europe
Because we hear above all to talk about colossal funds of American startups like Openai and Xai, and Chinese exploits with Deepseek, but Europe is indeed there. Its young shoots are slightly less flamboyant, of course, but they are perfectly positioned to grow on this so promising market.
In 2024, IA companies have represented 20 % of venture capital funding in Europe, or about 8 billion dollars. 70 % of the capital raised by AI startups in 2024 were as part of a table rowing from the start phase to series B. From 2020 to 2024, the United Kingdom, France And Germany concentrated 70 % of the sums invested. Wayve, Mistral AI and Aleph Alpha stands out as startups that have raised the most funds over this period.
THE ” engine role »From France
A substantial part of the study focuses on French AI startups. And apart from the young British shoots which also record great performance, they dominate the sector on the old continent.
“” France has a unique opportunity, not only to play a driving role, but also to bring its considerable strength to the world effort. With its world class talents, advanced research, dynamic innovation ecosystem, its decarbonized and stable energy supply, and its highly competitive infrastructure – including its supervisors, data centers, advanced communication networks and its Lands available for development – the country is home to startups that attack the most pressing challenges in the company Comment on his authors.
Thus, the ecosystem of artificial intelligence in France is expanding, carried by A dynamic fabric of 750 startups that have already generated 35,000 jobs in various sectors. This development is based on strong academic and scientific expertise, with 2,000 researchers and 600 doctoral students specialized in AI. Likewise, the reputation of French engineers in the sector exceeds borders, with a significant presence in large American technological companies.
Promising sectors
If France has publishers of large models of ultra -efficient language, like Mistral or Poolside, Specific sectors seem conducive to the emergence of AI startups: health and climate.
With more than 60 startups specializing in health and AI, France is a fertile land for these innovations. In 2024, these companies raised more than 150 million euros, positioning them as key players in the transformation of the health system.
They are just as much, in France, to work on solutions to reduce environmental impacts. Although this sector has received half less funding as health, its dynamism and increasing pressure for ecological solutions make it a promising field for entrepreneurs and investors.
- In 2024, IA companies represented 20 % of venture capital funding in Europe, or about 8 billion dollars.
- From 2020 to 2024, the United Kingdom, France and Germany concentrated 70 % of the sums invested.
- The health and climate sectors appear to be major opportunities for French AI startups.
