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From IPO to surrender: Deliveroo is about to fall into the Doordash bag

Doordash, an American giant of delivery present in more than 30 countries and author of $ 10.7 billion in revenues in 2024, submitted an indicative offer of 2.7 billion pounds to buy Deliveroo. Introduced in 2021 with a valuation of 7.6 billion pounds, Deliveroo has been undergoing intense competitive pressure, between the upper Eats, the Amazon offensive in food delivery and the development of the Quick Commerce. The title has lost 60 % from its IPO. Doordash, in search of expansion outside North America, offers 1.80 pounds per share, a premium of 22 %. Deliveroo has announced that his advice would be ready to recommend the offer if it is confirmed by May 23. Consolidation accelerates in the sector, after the withdrawal of Just Eat Takeaway orchestrated by Prosus for 4.1 billion euros

Elon Musk is preparing a financial lap at $ 20 billion

Elon Musk hires Xai Holdings, resulting from the merger of X (ex-Twitter) and XAI, in a fundraising of $ 20 billion targeting a valuation greater than $ 120 billion. This amount would place the entity just behind Openai, valued $ 400 billion after its last round. Musk intends to capitalize on the appetite of investors for AI. A maneuver which aims in particular to refina the debt inherited from the repurchase of Twitter, and whose annual interest charges exceed $ 1.3 billion.

Shein counterattacks in the face of the anti fast-fashion law

On the eve of the examination of an anti-fast-fashion bill in the Senate, Shein launches a vast institutional campaign to defend his model, according to Strategies. From April 28 to May 4, the brand deploys in France, with Havas and Image 7, a press, display and digital device. Criticizing a project deemed “disproportionate”, Shein denounces an environmental penalty which, according to her, would penalize modest consumers. The brand highlights the accessibility of its products to reach public opinion.

Shein and Temu force prices before the entry into force of new prices

Shein and Temu noted their prices on April 25, anticipating the end of the exemption “minimis” on imports of less than $ 800. As of May 2, the products shipped from China will be subject to customs duties of 120 % or a flat -rate tax of $ 100 per package, raised to 200 dollars in June. This decision, a consequence of a decree signed by Donald Trump, hits the low-cost fast-coming platforms at low prices. The increases first affect the most modest households, main users of these cross -border services.

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ARX ​​Robotics raises 31 million euros to accelerate its production in the United Kingdom

The German start-up Arx Robotics, specialized in autonomous modular robots for the battlefield, raised 31 million euros during a new round table led by HV Capital, with the participation of Omnes Capital, Project A and the NATO innovation fund. This operation aims to finance the establishment of a factory in southwest England, a project of 45 million pounds sterling intended to produce 1,800 vehicles per year. In parallel, ARX develops empowerment software for other manufacturers, such as Daimler Truck Holding AG. The company claims that 75 % of its contracts are signed with European governments.

Poppins: a medical video game for dyslexic children, supported by a lifting of 5 million euros

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Paris-Saclay Spring 2025-The event around innovation in France returns on May 20

Paris-Saclay Spring will bring together on the campus of the Polytechnic Institute in Paris in Palaiseau, the key players in innovation in the Paris-Saclay territory, the first Deeptech cluster in Europe.

🥐 previous edition of the Good Morning Frenchweb:

• • • Google Cloud profitable for the second year / manus ai raised funds / Uber and Volkswagen launch a Robotaxi offensive
    • Record results for revolut / robotics, ultimate AI application? / Washington shouts in economic extortion
    • We spend 50% of the time in a meeting and we are late on the roadmap… / Openai ready to buy Chrome? / Google further retreats to third -party cookies /
    • Quarterly results: to a stock market bath? / Meta shared its AI technologies with China? / Sometimes it snows in April: the EU freezes…
    • OPENAI is preparing a strategic buyout / 7 Interviews for recruitment? / Believe: towards a removal of the side

🚀 To read on Frenchweb.fr:

• • The limits of French Tech are those of the Nation Startup: a model designed by investors.