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Paris Startups Face 33% Funding Drop Amid Market Correction
7/27/2025
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Story summary
- Parisian startups experienced a 33% funding drop in H1 2025, securing nearly €2bn compared to €2.92bn in 2024.
- This decline results from fewer mega-deals and a market correction following 2022.
- Investment remains strong in AI and deeptech, while climate tech interest wanes.
- Other European cities, such as Munich and Barcelona, are seeing notable funding growth.
- Political and economic challenges are affecting France's overall funding environment.
