[Automatic translation follows] The latest news from the business world Décideurs Magazine. Analyze, decide, transform. Media, Strategy, Finance, Law, Business, Innovation, Human Resources, Company, Lawyers, and Décideurs

Sectors: Media

Orange is here. Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 39.7 billion euros in 2023 and 128,000 employees worldwide at 30 June 2024, including 72,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 285 million customers worldwide at 30 June 2024, including 246 million mobile customers and 21 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Law Practice Telecoms

[Automatic translation follows] We run accelerators Startup Palace is not an accelerator. Nor an incubator. Startup Palace “does not” do startup accelerators. Startup Palace goes beyond that. Startup Palace helps large companies transform themselves by having them collaborate with innovative startups, via project acceleration programs. We are convinced on the one hand that large companies cannot innovate alone and that they need startups to transform themselves. And on the other hand, that startups cannot grow alone, that they need testing grounds to confront their solutions with the reality on the ground, to find their first customers and thus generate turnover. …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Supporting and developing tomorrow's finance Finance Innovation, created by the French Ministry of the Economy and the Île-de-France region, is a cluster of general interest and a trusted third party for its members and its ecosystem. It is dedicated to the digital and sustainable transformation of the financial ecosystem, through the support of innovative projects led by startups in the financial sector, as well as the support of major groups in identifying innovation trends. Finance Innovation federates the players in the finance ecosystem and creates opportunities for meetings and partnerships, both business and capital, to promote innovation, competitiveness in France …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

Business France is the national agency for the internationalization of the French economy. It is responsible for the international development of companies and their exports, as well as prospecting for and welcoming international investments in France. It promotes the attractiveness and business image of France, its companies and its territories. It manages and develops the V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise). Created on January 1, 2015, Business France is a merger of UBIFRANCE and the AFII (French Agency for International Investments). Business France has 1,500 employees located in France and in 70 countries. It relies on a network of public and …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Paris&Co's innovation program dedicated to finance and insurance and the first French start-up accelerator dedicated to financial services. Fintech, Innovation, paytech, regtech, assurtech, startup, incubator, finance, insurance, open-innovation, and Insurtech

Wavestone is a consulting powerhouse, dedicated to supporting strategic transformations of businesses and organizations in a world that is undergoing unprecedented change, with the ambition to create positive and long-lasting impacts for all its stakeholders. Drawing on more than 5,500 employees in 17 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, the firm offers a 360° portfolio of high-value consulting services, combining seamlessly first-class sector expertise with a wide range of cross-industry capabilities. Wavestone is listed on Euronext Paris and recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Strategy & Management Consulting, Innovation Management & Funding, Marketing, Sales & Customer Experience, People …

Sectors: Consulting

Branch of Paris Europlace | Coordinates the sustainable finance action of the Paris financial center About Institut de la Finance Durable The Institut de la Finance Durable (IFD), a branch of Paris EUROPLACE, aims to coordinate, federate and accelerate the Paris financial center's action to achieve the ecological transition and transform the economy towards a low-carbon and inclusive model, aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Created in October 2022, the IFD takes over from Finance For Tomorrow. It brings together the more than 200 members of Paris EUROPLACE, financial players, companies, audit and …

A unique ecosystem where startups, ETI and large groups meet and cooperate to innovate together Le Village by CA is the startup accelerator of Crédit Agricole Group, seeking to bring startups, corporates, partners and Regional Banks to support business and innovation. Le Village ecosystem covers regions in France to Italy & Luxembourg, with 39 villages, 1000 startups and 600 partners Innovation, Transformation, Accélérateur, Accompagnement startups, Accompagnement des entreprises , Business, Developpement, développement, export, digital, financement, incubateur, investissement, RSE, inclusion sociale, and agritech

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Commerzbank. The bank at your side Commerzbank is the leading bank for the German Mittelstand and a strong partner for around 25,500corporate client groups and almost 11million private and small-business customers in Germany. The Bank’s two Business Segments –Private and Small-Business Customers and Corporate Clients –offer a comprehensive portfolio of financial services. Commerzbank transacts approximately 30percent of Germany’s foreign trade and is present internationally in more than 40countries in the corporate clients’ business. The Bank focusses on the German Mittelstand, large corporates, and institutional clients. As part of its international business, Commerzbank supports clients with a business relationship to Germany, …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Bank

Making innovation work - leading global early-stage VC and innovation ecosystem for the future of finance & beyond Tenity is a global innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor making innovation work and advancing the future of finance. We believe collaboration is the key to innovation. We bring together ambitious founders with leading corporations, forward-thinking investors, and passionate mentors – and together, we create an ecosystem that powers the future of finance. FinTech, Startup, RegTech, InsurTech, DeepTech, Banking, Insurance, Innovation, Venture Capital, Web3, Open Innovation, Corporate Innovation, VC, and Climate Fintech

Investing in the future Allianz X invests in innovative growth companies in ecosystems relevant to insurance and asset management. It has a global portfolio of around 25 companies and assets under management of about 1.7 billion euros. Allianz X has counted 12 unicorns among its portfolio so far. The heart, brains, and drive behind it all are a talented team of around 40 people in Munich and New York. On behalf of leading global insurer and asset manager Allianz Group, Allianz X provides an interface between Allianz companies and the broader ecosystem, enabling collaborative partnerships in insurtech, fintech, wealth, and …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Insurance

[Automatic translation follows] The professional association of French fintech, insurtech and regtech. Since its creation in 2015, France FinTech has been able to unite French entrepreneurs in the sector and stakeholders to build a dynamic and efficient ecosystem. A leading player, France FinTech is the only initiative to carry the voice of entrepreneurs in innovative finance. A true standard-bearer of a talented French team, France FinTech has been able to build a real brand, a guarantee of excellence, expertise and expression of innovation. France FinTech wants to be open to any initiative that supports the fintech sector in France and …

Sectors: Media

[Automatic translation follows] Third place of innovation in the center of Paris to co-construct responses to major societal challenges Technological innovation and the experimentation of new economic and governance models are opportunities to act on a large scale on social, economic, industrial and environmental changes. Cooperation between stakeholders is now essential to converge economic performance and impact for society. This is why the LLL brings together in a 2,000 m2 space in the heart of Paris, a multidisciplinary ecosystem composed of NGOs, tech startups of general interest, large companies, public service missions, economists, researchers, designers and data scientists. The hybridization …

Sectors: Facilities Services

[Automatic translation follows] Move society forward confidently France Assureurs is the common name of the French Insurance Federation, which brings together 247 insurance companies representing 99% of the market of companies governed by the insurance code. Insurance is at the heart of societal issues: as such, France Assureurs aims to take an active part in the public debate. It is the preferred contact for public authorities, administrations and the media on topics related to insurance, in France and internationally, whether they concern issues of prevention, protection, investment or employment. The statistical data that it centralizes and its expertise allow it …

Sectors: Insurance

Startup Info is the leading entrepreneurs and innovation magazine devoted to shed light on the booming startup ecosystem https://startup.info is the first collaborative magazine dedicated to the promotion of startups with more than 200 000 unique visitors per month. We also organise competitions and application calls that have already attracted 12000+ startups from 58 countries and more than 150 000 online public votes. OUR OBJECTIVES : ● Put major business groups in contact with startups necessary for their transformation via application calls ● Make startups known to the innovative startup ecosystem, journalists, investors and early adopters Our website : https://startup.info …

Sectors: Media

[Automatic translation follows] MAAF Assurances was founded in 1950. Coming from the world of craftsmen, MAAF is today a general mutual insurance company with 3.8 million customers, including 790,000 professionals. It is part of the mutualist group Covéa, the French leader in car and home insurance. MAAF Assurances offers global solutions: car, home, professional risks but also health, life insurance, life insurance, and high value-added services: assistance, loans, etc. “Building a collective so that everyone wins” is the founding commitment that gave the impetus to the creation of MAAF 70 years ago. Always listening to the needs of our customers, …

Sectors: Health Insurance Mutual insurance

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. Find out more about the EY global network http://ey.com/en_gl/legal-statement Advisory, Assurance, Tax, Transactions, Audit, Mergers, M&A, Financial Services, Accounting, Professional Services, Law, Technology, Consulting, Data, Transformation, Strategy, …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

[Automatic translation follows] Crédit Agricole Assurances, the leading insurance group in France, brings together the insurance subsidiaries of Crédit Agricole. The group offers a range of products and services in savings, retirement, health, life insurance and property insurance. They are distributed by the banks of the Crédit Agricole group in France and in 9 countries worldwide, by wealth management advisors and general agents. Crédit Agricole Assurances companies are aimed at individuals, professionals, farmers and businesses. Crédit Agricole Assurances has 4,200 employees. Its turnover at the end of 2016 was €30.8 billion IFRS standards. Personal insurance, Property and casualty insurance, Borrower …

Sectors: Insurance

The bank for a changing world BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Bank

High quality statistics and data on Europe. Lawful good. EUROSTAT is the statistical office of the European Union. Our mission is to provide high quality statistics and data on Europe. Our values: Show respect for our staff, partners and users Strive for excellence in everything we do Drive innovation in official statistics Promote service orientation Uphold professional independence ESS partnership Eurostat produces European statistics in partnership with National Statistical Institutes and other national authorities in the EU Member States. This partnership is known as the European Statistical System (ESS). It also includes the statistical authorities of the European Economic Area …

Sectors: European Union

Driving the future forward with corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities. Plug and Play is the ultimate innovation platform. Our mission is to build the world’s leading innovation platform and make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. We do this by connecting entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors worldwide. Over the past 15 years, we have brought together 35,000+ startups, 500+ world-leading corporations, and hundreds of venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies across 20+ industries. We are active in 50+ locations globally, including the U.S., China, France, Germany, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Brazil, and more. Together with our partners, we are creating …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Luxembourg’s dedicated Fintech centre where finance and technology interact to shape the future of financial services. The LHoFT is a new public-private sector initiative that will be dedicated to advancing Luxembourg’s ambitions in financial technology (fintech). The LHoFT aims to foster innovation and develop solutions that shape the future of financial services. It will connect and create value for the entire Luxembourg financial ecosystem; financial institutions, fintech startups & trailblazers, IT industry, research and academia as well as the regulatory and public authorities. Its founding private sector partners are: BGL BNP Paribas, Clearstream (Deutsche Börse Group), BCEE, Deloitte, Foyer Group, …