France's AI startup scene grew 38% in 2019 with government and investor backing | VentureBeat

France invested about 1.3 billion usd in AI related startups in 2019. It has largest number of AI Labs in Europe. A new report released today identified 432 AI-related startups in France, up from 312 last year and 180 back in 2016. The report was produced by Roland Berger, a global consulting firm, and France Digitale, an association that represents venture capitalist and entrepreneurs.

https://venturebeat.com/2019/10/22/frances-ai-startup-scene-grew-38-in-2019-with-government-and-investor-backing/