The 123rd edition of the iconic grand slam Roland-Garros is set to captivate millions around the globe. Known for its glamorous Parisian backdrop and the intense drama of its clay courts, the 2024 French Open promises to deliver yet another unforgettable grand slam spectacle. This year’s tournament will once again bring together the biggest names in […]
French AI startup H raises $220 million seed round
It’s not often that you hear about a seed round above $ 10 million. H, a startup based in Paris and previously known as Holistic AI, has announced a $ 220 million seed round just a few months after the company’s inception. The reason why this company managed to raise so much money so quickly […]
I’m rooting for Melinda French Gates to fix tech’s broken ‘brilliant jerk’ culture
On Monday, Melinda French Gates resigned from the philanthropy organization she ran with ex-husband Bill Gates. That she left is less surprising than that she stayed as long as she did. The couple divorced in 2021. In August 2021, the charity organization told CNN that it was doing a two-year trial period to see if […]
Lydia, the French payments app with 8 million users, launches mobile banking app Sumeria
If you live in the U.S., chances are you use apps like Venmo and Cash App to pay back your friends or split the bills with your roommates. Lydia is a French startup that also turned payments into a mobile consumer app and service. Now, after reaching 8 million users, the company finds itself in […]
Kylian Mbappe confirms PSG exit: Star forward announces departure from French champions amid Real Madrid rumors
After seven trophy-laden seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe is off to pastures new. The French supernova confirmed his impending departure from the club in a four-minute video posted Friday on X, the website formerly known as Twitter. Mbappe, 25, confirmed earlier reports that he would allow his contract to expire at the end of […]