Author: Sébastien
LEARN – Fundraising Essentials for Founders
🚀 Great learnings yesterday night: “Fundraising Essentials” by Jean Philippe Engel, Partner at Leaf. A hands-on masterclass on all the must-knows for getting funded in China (company structuring, investment instruments, insider tips & pitfalls)! Big thanks to everyone for your energy and questions 👏 And thanks to Leaf and Jean-Philippe for the venue, food and…
REasy raises USD 1.8 million to simplify Africa–China/Europe trade payments
Bridging continents through compliant fintech innovation. The fintech startup REasy, operating between Paris (Station F), Hong Kong (HKSTP), and Douala, and proudly incubated at French Tech Shanghai, has announced a USD 1.8 million Pre-Seed round. The round was led by a consortium of international investors, including Launch Africa, 54 Collective, Ingressive Capital, Digital Africa, Cameroon…
STron 2025
🌟 FrenchTech Shanghai at S-Tron China (S创中国): Innovation, Connections, and Community Growth This week, the FrenchTech Shanghai team had the privilege of taking part in S-Tron, one of Shanghai’s most dynamic gatherings for startups, investors, and innovators. The event was a true showcase of creativity and forward-thinking ideas in technology. Throughout the day, our team…
French Tech Shanghai Back-to-School 2025
Community, Vision and an Ambitious Roadmap On September 22nd, 2025, the French Tech Shanghai community gathered at the historic Villa Basset, home of the Consul General of France in Shanghai, for its annual Back-to-School event. The evening brought together more than 70 participants, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, partners, Team France as well as our friends from the German DC…
Connect – AI Agents: Your Smartest Employees?
La French Tech Shanghai Reignites Community Spirit with “AI for Productivity” Shanghai, September 11, 2025; After a quiet summer break, La French Tech Shanghai kicked off its 2025–2026 season with a thought-provoking event: AI for Productivity. Set against the warm and convivial backdrop of a French restaurant (le Must), the evening combined the trademark French Tech…
French Tech Shanghai: Where Founders Meet Growth, Ideas Meet Action, and Innovation Finds a Home in China
In a city known for its speed, scale, and innovation, building a company in Shanghai offers as many opportunities as it does questions. For French-speaking entrepreneurs and tech founders in China, one key question emerges early on: Where can I find the right people, resources, and support to grow here? That’s where French Tech Shanghai…
🚀 Meet the 2025 Executive Committee of La French Tech Shanghai! 🇫🇷🐓🌏
🚀 Meet the 2025 Executive Committee of La French Tech Shanghai! 🇫🇷🐓🌏 As we continue our mission to connect, support, and grow the French and international tech ecosystem in China, we’re excited to introduce the passionate team behind the scenes: 👨💼 Sebastien Codeville – President 💰 Marie-Catherine Boinay – SG & Treasurer Ensuring financial transparency and sustainability. 🤝 Dalibor Nikolovski – Vice President Bringing leadership…
Bastille Day in Shanghai
A Bastille Day full of energy and transition for French Tech Shanghai!On July 14, we were proud to take part in the celebration at Villa Basset, supported by the Consul General Joan Valadou 王度, the French Chamber of Commerce, and its director Caroline PENARD, alongside Emmanuel Gros and many others from the broader CCI FRANCE CHINE. It was a…
Tech for Good, Tech for Impact: La French Tech Shanghai Returns with Purpose
July 10, 2025 After several years of pandemic-related pause, La French Tech Shanghai made a powerful return to the scene on June 26th with its flagship event: Tech for Good, Tech for Impact. More than a simple gathering, this event was a statement of purpose is to reconnect, to inspire, and to elevate the role of…
Grow – Tech for Good, Tech for Impact
🌟 Thank you for the incredible event! 🌟 On June 26th, 2025, La French Tech Shanghai hosted its first flagship event in years: “Tech for Good, Tech for Impact!” 🚀 This event was inspired by the community, designed and executed by volunteers for the community. The main objective was to gather the Impact community in Shanghai and offer maximum exposure…