Scaling into France: Founder Lessons & Market Realities

France offers significant opportunities for ambitious startups, but entering the market comes with its own cultural, operational, and strategic realities. During the evening, founders who have successfully scaled into France will share their experiences, lessons learned, and practical insights, alongside expert perspectives on navigating the ecosystem.

What’s in store:

1. 17:00 – 17:15 – Welcome by La French Tech Amsterdam and DutchBasecamp
2. 17:15 – 17:30 – Intro by Qonto
3. 17:30 – 18:30 – Panel discussion with founders and experts sharing lessons learned and market realities
4. 18:30 – 20:30 – Networking over drinks and bites

Expect honest stories, practical takeaways, and meaningful connections with peers on the same journey.

Qonto is Europe's leading finance management solution serving over 600,000 SMEs and freelancers across 8 countries. Launched in 2017 by Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi, Qonto combines business banking with powerful financial tools including invoicing, bookkeeping, and spend management - all in one seamless solution. Backed by €600+ million in funding and powered by a team of 1,600+ people, Qonto is transforming how European businesses manage their finances with innovative products, transparent pricing, and 24/7 customer support.

French Tech is a global movement celebrating French innovation, entrepreneurship and startups gathering all the people working for or with French startups in France and abroad. In recent years, the French startup ecosystem has enjoyed incredible momentum, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs. It gathers the French community involved in the Tech in Amsterdam. Our aim is to develop an ecosystem that offers access to a deep pool of tech talents, funding from enthusiastic investors and incubators offering mentorship and support.

​​DutchBasecamp helps tech startups scale internationally and connect with global innovation ecosystems through tailored programs, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Having supported over 900 founders expanding to 80+ markets, DutchBasecamp bridges startups, investors, and ecosystem enablers worldwide, turning international growth into a structured, founder-friendly process.