Appointment Every Sunday at the end of the afternoon For our new column Low Frequency where the editorial staff of Frenchweb.fr shares the weak signals it has noted over the week.
Brevo on the verge of being sold to a valuation of one billion euros
As indicated in our article devoted to the acquisition of Cohort by Brevo, the latter has been in the acquisition process via a co -control participant participant in the Oakley Capital and General Atlantic investment fund, the rest of the capital would remain in the hands of Armand Thiberge, and the management of the company. The only valuation that counts is that of the exit, and in this case it would exceed according to our information one billion euros
Brevoex-sendinblue, claims more than 500,000 customers worldwide, ranging from SMEs to large groups like Ebay, H&M, Louis Vuitton, Carrefour and Michelin. Today it has more than 900 employees and has raised 198 million euros since its creation with Partéch, Bridgepoint, and Blackrock.
Teamsystem puts more than 200 million euros on the table to afford Soulsy
We announced the sale of Selsy to the Italian group Teamsystem. According to our information, this specialist in management software for SMEs and liberal professions has spent Over 200 million euros To acquire the editor Rochelais, thus signing One of the most important French transfers of the yearon the background of Implementation of new regulations on electronic invoicing.
Based La Rochelle,, Selsy develops an integrated platform covering the CRMthere electronic billingthere pre-accountabilitythere cash management and theMarketing automation. The company claims more than 23,000 SME customers and account 180 employeesof which 78 in R&D.
The investor PSG Equitywho entered the capital in 2021, gave way of all of his participation as part of this operation. The management team remains in place within the group Teamsystem.
Altaide: Jacques Froissant spends the relay after 25 years of adventure in French tech
Founded in 2000 by Jacques Froissant, Altaïde, pioneer of recruitment dedicated to startups and web trades, opens a new chapter. After twenty-five years at the head of the cabinet, its emblematic founder passes the torch with three key figures of the team: Laure Dalbarade, Sonia Dujardin and Faustine Lasfargueswho have been having had the DNA for a decade.
Created at a time when the French tech ecosystem was only in its infancy, Altaïde accompanied more than 500 startups and large companies, becoming a reference in the world of digital recruitment. Jacques FRIXISANT, witness to the great changes in the web, from the emergence of Google to the rise of AI, leaves behind a lasting imprint in French Tech.
Trusted people sets up their tech team in Paris
The Nantes platform Trusted people Open a new HQ Tech in ParisAt Morning Feydeaubetween Stock Exchange and Opera. Historically anchored in Nantes, the company takes a new stage in its development by establishing itself in the capital to strengthen its recruitments and proximity to the Parisian tech ecosystem.
Monterro raises 1.7 billion euros to support Nordic software publishers
The Swedish investment fund Monterrospecialist in B2B software, raised 1.725 billion euros through two overwritten vehicles: its fifth main fund M5 (around 1.375 billion euros) and its second mid-market fund G2 (350 million euros). Curly in just four months, this record lifting consolidates Monterro’s position as a key player in software in northern Europe. In 2025, the fund added six new platforms, made five acquisitions and opened an office in Helsinkiwhile strengthening its operational model focused on AI and its Scandinavian Software Park in Vietnam.
Major gap between French publishers and Anglo-Saxons on external growth
According to the figures of Avolta, the ten main French publishers (Dassault Systems, Cegid, Criteo, Ubisoft, Murex …) have made only ten acquisitions in 2025, for a total of less than 50 M €, or 0.4 % of their 13.4 billion in revenues in 2023. A marked gap with their Anglo-Saxon counterparts, which for their part, reinvest between 1 and reinvest between 1 and 3 % of their income in external growth operations.
Surveillance of drones is not the only Achilles heel of European Defense
The Munich sky is not the only source of concern for the European authorities. Under the surface, another vulnerable front is emerging: that of critical cables and infrastructure which connect the continent to the rest of the world. Their surveillance, exploded between a multitude of authorities, suffers from a deep inconsistency.
In the United Kingdom, pipelines, telecoms networks and military infrastructure depend on distinct ministries, without unified command. In Denmark, six agencies had to cooperate to investigate Nord Stream sabotage. In Ireland, the navy remains devoid of the means and the doctrine necessary to protect transatlantic cables, however vital for communications between Europe and the United States.
Result: European defense tends to Moscow the map of its vital points, no need to attack, it is enough to disconnect.
Trump wants to review the DMA and the DSA deemed “anti-American”
Donald Trump’s ambassador to the EU, Andrew Puzder, warned that Washington could demand changes in European digital laws if they “punish” American companies or affect freedom of expression. His statements are taking place as the Commission is carrying out a consultation on Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, disputed by Apple, Meta and Google. Brussels affirms that his rules are neutral (like the GAFAM algorithms) and that no abrogation of the DMA is envisaged.
Bravo Alice & Bob for their commitment to diversity
The French specialist in quantum calculation Alice & Bob now incorporates a message in its job offers explicitly inviting women to apply, even if they do not meet all the criteria required. A simple but symbolically strong initiative in a sector still largely male, where female under-representation slows diversity and innovation. This benevolent reminder aims to expand the pool of talent and encourage other tech companies to adopt the same approach.
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Movements:
🔹 Guillaume Seneclauze named CEO of Arcaplanet
Former leader of Monoprix and specialist in omnichannel distribution, Guillaume Seneclauze takes the lead of Arcaplanet, Italian leader in the distribution of animal products. The brand, with 600 stores, is being integrated into the European group Fressnapf Holding SE. Its mission will be to accelerate the omnichannel strategy and strengthen customer culture at the heart of the growth project.
🔹 Ishan Bhojwani takes the head of Etalab
After directing the Dinum digital service incubator, Ishan Bhojwani is appointed manager of Etalab, the inter -ministerial program responsible for the opening and circulation of public data. In office since June 2023, he will continue to develop transparency and public innovation initiatives carried by Beta.gouv.fr.
🔹 Jean-Yves Quentel joins Pasqal as Group CFO
Jean-Yves Quentel is appointed financial director of the Pasqal group, French specialist in quantum computer science. He previously held the same function at Sipearl, after being CFO of Forsee Power and Claranova. Founder of the Elmore Conseil firm since 2019, it also supports technological companies on structuring and financial modeling subjects.
🔹 Frédérique Grigolato becomes deputy director general of Lapeyre
The entrepreneur and executive Frédérique Grigolato joins Lapeyre as deputy director general. Former founder and CEO of click and walk, then marketing director, offers and innovation at Saint Maclou, she also sits on the boards of directors of several companies in industry and tourism. She will use her expertise in omnichannel strategy and in digital transformation to accelerate the repositioning of the brand.
🔹 Karine Oliveira joins Vusiongroup to pilot world HR transformation
After almost ten years in the Harvest group, including six as Director of Human Resources, Karine Oliveira takes the lead of the HR transformation and the global Vusional Gusal Experience. Its mission will be to support international growth of the company and to structure its HR practices around commitment and managerial innovation.
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