Bpifrance offers entrepreneurs a toolbox through 50 local branches and describes its mission as entrepreneur-centric and decentralized.

Paris-based Arlequin AI raises €28 million in a Series A round to develop AI models that learn complex relationships across large datasets. Its architecture uses topological neural networks rather than graph-based networks, and its platform analyzes documents, transactions, video and operational information. Redalpine and OTB Ventures co-lead the round, joined by Bpifrance’s Defense Innovation Fund and other investors. Arlequin plans to expand its international team and accelerate commercial deployment.

Sep 2026 · SiliconAngleNews article

Paris-based Arlequin AI raises €28 million in Series A funding to develop its topological neural network architecture and expand internationally. The round is co-led by redalpine and OTB Ventures, with participation from Bpifrance’s Defence Innovation Fund, existing investors Vsquared Ventures and 10x Founders, and Xavier Niel. The company’s platform analyses connections across documents, transactions, video and operational data, and its technology is already used by governments and large organisations in Europe.

Sep 2026 · Tech.euNews article

Genesis AI unveils GENE-26.5, its first robotics model, alongside human-shaped robotic hands and a sensor-loaded glove for collecting training data. The company says it went full stack to control its hardware, and a demo shows its hands cooking, preparing smoothies, playing piano, and solving a Rubik’s cube. Genesis is also developing simulation tools and discussing glove-based data collection with potential customers in fields such as pharma and manufacturing.

May 2026 · TechCrunchNews article

Quantonation Ventures closes its oversubscribed second fund at €220 million, more than twice the size of its first. The firm says the fund has invested in 12 startups toward a roughly 25-company portfolio spanning quantum software and industry infrastructure, as well as photonics and lasers. Partner Will Zeng says the sector’s maturation has broadened investment opportunities, including “picks and shovels” suppliers such as Qblox, while returning backers and new limited partners support the fund.

Feb 2026 · TechCrunchNews article