Funding for Underrepresented Founders

France is making efforts to democratize access to funding:

Gender-Focused Initiatives

SISTA Collective: Promoting gender diversity in tech - Charter signed by 30+ VCs - Commitment to equal opportunity - Mentorship programs

Women-led Funds: - Educapital: EdTech focus - Raise Ventures: Impact investing - Various angel groups

Diversity Programs

Bpifrance Initiatives: - Entrepreneuriat Pour Tous: Inclusive entrepreneurship - French Tech Tremplin: Diversity acceleration program - Quartiers Innovation: Urban area focus

Impact Investors: - Phitrust: Social innovation - Impact Partners: Mission-driven startups - Makesense: Social entrepreneurship

International Founder Support

French Tech Visa: Facilitating international talent Station F programs: International entrepreneur tracks La French Tech: Global network support