France is home to 30 unicorn startups, showing strength in sectors like AI and fintech. The AI company Mistral AI, founded in 2023, has already achieved a $14B valuation.
Other significant companies include healthcare platform Doctolib, with a $6.4B valuation, and refurbished electronics marketplace Back Market, valued at $6B.
Below is the full list of 30 France unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Mistral AI creates powerful and open-source large language models designed for enterprise-grade applications. They offer a range of models and deployment solutions that allow developers to build and scale generative AI products.
| Valuation | $14B (Joined December 2023) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Arthur Mensch, Charles Gorintin, Guillaume Lample, Jean Charles Samuelian, Timothee Lacroix |
| Funding Amount | €2.8B |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Bpifrance, NVIDIA, LocalGlobe, Andreessen Horowitz |
Doctolib created a booking platform and mobile app to connect patients with doctors and other healthcare professionals. Their software also helps practitioners manage their appointments and improve the patient experience.
| Valuation | $6.4B (Joined March 2019) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Franck Tetzlaff, Ivan Schneider, Jessy Bernal, Stanislas Niox-Chateau, Steve Abou Rjeily, Thomas Landais |
| Funding Amount | $815M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Bpifrance, Accel, General Atlantic, Eurazeo, AGORANOV |
Back Market runs a global marketplace for professionally refurbished electronics, from smartphones to laptops. Their platform connects consumers directly with certified refurbishers, offering a more affordable and sustainable way to purchase tech.
| Valuation | $6B (Joined May 2021) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Quentin Le Brouster, Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Vianney Vaute |
| Funding Amount | $1B |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, General Atlantic, Daphni, Generation Investment Management, Goldman Sachs |
Contentsquare develops an AI-powered platform for analyzing the complete customer journey on websites and apps. They provide teams with visual insights into user behavior, helping them build more human digital experiences.
| Valuation | $6B (Joined May 2021) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Jonathan Cherki |
| Funding Amount | $1.4B |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Highland Europe, Bpifrance, BNP Paribas |
Qonto builds a business finance solution for European SMEs and freelancers that simplifies everything from daily banking to bookkeeping. Their platform combines business accounts, payment cards, and spend management tools into a single, streamlined application.
| Valuation | $5B (Joined January 2022) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Alexandre Prot, Steve Anavi |
| Funding Amount | $709.5M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Gaingels, Insight Partners, Alven, TCV |
Alan builds a digital health insurance platform that modernizes how individuals access and manage their healthcare. They are known for providing a simple, user-first experience that goes beyond traditional insurance by acting as a health partner for members.
| Valuation | $4.46B (Joined April 2021) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Charles Gorintin, Jean Charles Samuelian |
| Funding Amount | $666M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Lakestar, Ribbit Capital, Temasek Holdings, Coatue, Index Ventures |
Sorare created a global fantasy sports game where players collect, trade, and compete with officially licensed digital player cards. Their platform uses blockchain technology to give fans true ownership of their digital collectibles, blending the worlds of sports fandom and crypto.
| Valuation | $4.3B (Joined September 2021) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Adrien Montfort, Nicolas Julia |
| Funding Amount | $739.2M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Headline, Benchmark, Bessemer Venture Partners, Accel, IVP |
Mirakl builds a SaaS platform that enables enterprises to create and operate their own online marketplaces. Their technology helps businesses expand their e-commerce offerings by managing third-party sellers and drop-shipping operations.
| Valuation | $4B (Joined September 2020) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Adrien Nussenbaum, Philippe Corrot |
| Funding Amount | $1.1B |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Societe Generale, Bain Capital Ventures, HSBC, BNP Paribas, Permira |
ManoMano has built a specialized online marketplace dedicated to DIY, home improvement, and gardening supplies. Their platform brings together a vast selection of products, making it easier for people to find everything they need for their home and garden projects.
| Valuation | $3B (Joined July 2021) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Christian Raisson, Philippe de Chanville |
| Funding Amount | $705.5M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Dragoneer Investment Group, General Atlantic, Partech, Bpifrance, Temasek Holdings |
Voodoo develops and publishes a massive portfolio of hyper-casual mobile games. Their platform helps developers launch and monetize games, reaching hundreds of millions of players globally.
| Valuation | $2.31B (Joined August 2020) |
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Alexandre Yazdi, Laurent Ritter |
| Funding Amount | $516.9M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Tikehau Capital, Tencent, SAIF Partners |
The Remaining 20 Unicorns Founded in France
The ten most valuable companies are just the beginning of the story for French tech. Many other billion-dollar businesses are growing quickly in fields like enterprise software, AI, and media.
Some of these companies are newer, while others have been building for over a decade. Here is a look at the rest of the unicorns that make France's startup scene one to watch.