Wednesday 7 April 2010

The Angels are on your side in France

Love the lifestyle in France but how are you going to earn a crust? French entrepreneur's are encouraging new startups ... read on

Marc Simoncini, Founder of Meetic.com

There's a new trend in the French startup ecosystem: the rise of so-called superangels, often highly successful entrepreneurs themselves, who pool together funds and resources, and invest in the early stages alongside VCs.

This is obviously a good thing.

France doesn't have a great reputation as a startup hub, and part of the reason is a lack of early stage financing, especially early stage financing from really experienced investors with an appetite for risk.

These new superangels all have very successful track records as entrepreneurs and business angels, have built companies that are the leaders in their markets, and are determined to take risks in the early stage and make it work.

Meet France's New And Awesome Super Angels >

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