Margot Briole

Alix Poncet and Romain Poncet's (L'Économique ESCP) article delves into the geo-economic battle of financing innovation, highlighting Europe's quest for technological sovereignty amidst Sino-American competition. As Europe adapts its financial ecosystem to support the digital transition of startups, the region grapples with fragmented markets and varying national regulations. Despite these challenges, Europe shows promise, with startup fundraising reaching $45 billion in 2023, closely trailing China and demonstrating resilience against global monetary tightening. The recent visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to France, ahead of the Choose France summit, underscores the strategic importance of this topic. With Europe's technological ambitions caught between the aggressive strategies of the US and China, the continent is striving to create a unified investment landscape to attract and retain capital while fostering innovation. 👉 Read the full version here: https://lnkd.in/eunDt84h This article was made in collaboration with L'Économique ESCP. We would like to express our appreciation for the contributions. #Innovation #Investments #Financing #Geoeconomics #EU

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What about shareholder engagement for small and mid-cap companies? 🤔 In late 2023, the FIR - Forum pour l'Investissement Responsable launched the "Smid Club" to help accelerate ESG structuring and formalization for small and mid-cap companies. This initiative allows investors to collaborate and support these companies as they progress on their ESG journeys. 🎥 Here’s an excerpt from Marie Marchais of FIR, speaking at our webinar on shareholder engagement. 🔗 Watch the replay here: https://bit.ly/4eXuqgA #ShareholderEngagement #ESG #SMID #SustainableFinance

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Confirming the growing interest in ETFs from retail investors in Europe, the French regulator, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) – France, reported a 36% rise in the number of French retail investors active in ETFs in Q1 2024 as compared to Q 2023. The number of new investors more than doubled. But that's not all ! According to the latest edition of the AMF Household Savings Observatory Newsletter, the average age of ETF investors, which was over 60 in 2018 and 2019, was 48 last year. Les Echos mentions that half of new ETF investors are under 35 years old and that ETFs represent a third of their activity. #ETF

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📣 Major Update for French Founders and VC Firms! 🚀 Versible eu We have built a full database of all the private funds investing in #Seed, #SeriesA, and #SeriesB across nearly every sector in the #French ecosystem. As part of our mission, we are developing the next generation of venture capital management software. Our goal is to streamline the fundraising process and enhance investor relations for founders and investors throughout Europe. Each of our initiatives aims to shine a spotlight on the hardworking individuals who are shaping the future of the world. Stay tuned for Monday 27th. #Venturecapital #Seed #Lafrenchtech #LegalTech #Agriculture #Mobility #Deeptech #FoodTech #InsurTech #BioTech #HealthTech #Realestate #Web3

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