Paris has established itself as a key hub for high-growth startups, with 25 companies reaching unicorn status. The city's ecosystem supports a diverse range of industries, including AI, fintech, and e-commerce.
The scene includes recent successes like Mistral AI, which reached a $14B valuation just a year after its founding in 2023. It also features established players such as the healthcare platform Doctolib, valued at $6.4B.
Below is the full list of 25 Paris unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Mistral AI develops open-weight large language models and tools for building generative AI applications. They champion an open-source approach, releasing high-performance models that offer a powerful alternative to proprietary systems.
| Valuation | $14B (Joined December 2023) |
| 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 offers a comprehensive platform for patients to find healthcare professionals and book medical appointments online. Their service simplifies healthcare access by connecting millions of users with doctors and medical facilities.
| Valuation | $6.4B (Joined March 2019) |
| 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 operates a global marketplace for expertly refurbished electronics, connecting consumers with certified sellers. Their platform provides a more affordable and sustainable way to buy tech, from smartphones to laptops, backed by a quality guarantee.
| Valuation | $6B (Joined May 2021) |
| 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 builds a digital experience analytics platform to help businesses understand how customers behave across their websites and apps. The platform uses AI to reveal the complete customer journey, allowing teams to quickly identify issues and improve online experiences.
| Valuation | $6B (Joined May 2021) |
| 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 finance management solution that gives freelancers and SMBs a business account and payment cards. Their platform centralizes everyday banking, bookkeeping, and expense management to help businesses control their finances.
| Valuation | $5B (Joined January 2022) |
| 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 provides a digital-first health insurance plan designed to be simple and transparent. They offer an all-in-one app for members to manage their coverage and access a network of healthcare professionals.
| Valuation | $4.46B (Joined April 2021) |
| 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 runs a global fantasy sports game built around officially licensed digital player cards. Their platform allows users to collect, trade, and manage teams with these blockchain-based cards to compete in fantasy leagues.
| Valuation | $4.3B (Joined September 2021) |
| 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 provides a SaaS platform that helps enterprises launch and manage their own marketplace and drop-ship operations. Their software allows retailers and B2B companies to expand their e-commerce offerings by integrating third-party sellers and products.
| Valuation | $4B (Joined September 2020) |
| 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 operates a European online marketplace focused on DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. They connect homeowners and DIY enthusiasts with a vast catalog of tools and materials, alongside expert advice for their projects.
| Valuation | $3B (Joined July 2021) |
| 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 builds and publishes hyper-casual mobile games, entertaining billions of players around the world. They are known for a publishing platform that helps other studios launch their games into global hits.
| Valuation | $2.31B (Joined August 2020) |
| 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 15 Unicorns Founded in Paris
The most valuable unicorns only tell part of the story about the city's startup scene. Together, the remaining companies have raised over $6 billion, with many building tools for businesses and developing AI.
This group includes companies that have been growing for over a decade and others that are much newer. Here’s a look at the other unicorns shaping the city's future.