CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

France
November 17, 2025

French VC firm Sofinnova Partners closes €650M fund to support healthcare startups

The Sofinnova Capital XI fund round was supported by a global mix of institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, leading pharmaceutical companies and corporates, insurance companies, foundations, and family offices from Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

November 17, 2025

France deeptech firm Hummink secures $20M to fix microscopic flaws in chips and next-gen displays

The investment was backed by KBC Focus Fund, Cap Horn, Bpifrance, the European Innovation Council Fund, Elaia Partners, Sensinnovat and Beeyond.

November 14, 2025

French AI-commerce firm Dialog secures $4.4M seed funding round

Dialog’s $4.4 million seed round was led by Galion.exe.

November 12, 2025

French firm Paage secures $2.2M to launch AI cockpit empowering creators in the social commerce era

Paage’s $2.2 million seed round was led by Aglaé Ventures, Kima Ventures, and Cassius, with angels Alexandre Eruimy, Félix Malfait, Darren Lachtman, and Enzo Mattioli Ferrari participating.

November 7, 2025

Paris-based Freeda raises €3.4M to automate construction plan reviews with AI

Freeda has already verified more than 10,000 plans for clients across Europe and North America and aims to reach one million verified plans by 2026, supporting projects in Europe, the UK, the US, and the Middle East.

November 6, 2025

French Upway raises $60M Series C to scale its circular e-bike network

The company's ambition is to refurbish 1 million e-bikes annually by 2030 and build the world’s largest circular mobility network.

October 30, 2025

French fintech startup FAKTUS raises €56M to transform financing for Europe’s construction SMEs

The fresh round saw support from Lakestar, Insight Investment, Foundamental, and Fost Capital

October 29, 2025

French biotech firm Primaa secures €7M to expand AI cancer diagnostics

The new funding came from MH Innov’ and Elaia’s partnership fund, SWEN Capital Partners, plus Super Capital and the Wendel family.