Mistral, a French AI company, announced the launch of its first artificial intelligence model specifically developed for robotics applications. The model aims to enhance autonomous decision-making and adaptability in robotic systems across industries.
French voice AI startup Gradium raised $30M in a seed round extension, bringing total funding to over $100M. The round included new investors like Nvidia and followed a $70M first tranche led by Firstmark and Eurazeo. The company builds tools for developers to create voice applications and plans to expand its research and operations.
Toulouse-based Bohr Energie, a renewable energy aggregation platform, raised €10 million in Series A funding led by Suma Capital. The company uses AI to optimize distributed renewable and flexible assets, aiming to expand its technology and enter new European markets.
Naaia, a French AI compliance startup, raised 6 million euros to assist companies in adhering to the EU’s AI Act regulations.
The outgoing CEO of Welcome to the Jungle has joined Alan, a French tech company.
French hospitals and startup Kiro launched OPTIMABIO, an AI project to improve hospital biology test prescriptions. The initiative, funded by Marseille, Lyon, and Limoges hospitals, aims to transform routine medical decisions using artificial intelligence.
Allergen Alert, a French startup, has been selected as a finalist in the Fundtruck 2025 competition and will represent France at the global Startup World Cup in San Francisco.
Waymo, a Google subsidiary, has opened a subsidiary in France to deploy autonomous taxi services in Paris, marking its European expansion.
The PyTorch Foundation, now an independent non-profit, plays a central role in Europe’s open-source AI ecosystem. It supports projects like Safe Tensors and fosters collaboration among European AI startups and researchers to advance AI sovereignty and open infrastructure.
Holidu, a European vacation home platform, acquired Gites.nl to expand its French market presence and strengthen its position in the Netherlands. The acquisition adds 4,000 properties to Holidu’s inventory and integrates Gites.nl’s technology into Holidu’s systems.