About Us
Technology and startup community
It all started in France in 2014 where La French Tech became an accreditation awarded to French cities recognised for their tech startups’ ecosystem.
Today La French Tech (aka FT) is an accreditation awarded to innovative French Tech communities throughout the world.
In 2023, La French Tech Australia has been accredited again for the next 3 years.
a stamp of entrepreneurship excellence.
We are founders, start-upers, investors, tech enthusiasts, academics who believe in sharing, giving back and inspiring others as a way of improving the world with technology."
La French Tech is responsible for supporting the structuring and growth of the French tech start-up ecosystem, both in France and Internationally.
The French Tech Australia team is committed to creating a dynamic environment supporting collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the French and Australian tech startups, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts across Australia.
The team is part of a wider network of communities in France and internationally to foster and promote French excellence related to Tech startups.
Our Missions in Australia
#1
Facilitate introductions between corporates based in Australia and French tech entrepreneurs looking to expand their business in Australia.
#2
Provide visibility to tech startups founded by French entrepreneurs operating in Australia.
#3
Reference public and private initiatives and organisations supporting French tech startups expanding in Australia.
#4
Be the entry point for Australian investors, companies, and engineers willing to explore new opportunities in France.
La French Tech Focus Markets
#1
La French Tech Green20 is a dedicated program that selects leading startups and promotes them as Greentech (aka ClimaTech) champions of the ecological transition.
#2
La French Tech Agri20 program aims to support the development of Agtech champions whose disruptive innovations help to meet today’s major food and agricultural challenges.
#3
La French Tech DeepNum20 program supports French start-ups in DeepTech (digital, space and robotics) with the aim to create champions who propose disruptive innovations in this strategic part of the economy.
#4
La French Tech Health20 program aims to bring out French technological champions who offer breakthrough innovations in the health sector, as part of the government’s Innovation Health 2030 plan.
Management Team Australia
La French Tech Co-Presidents
Raphael Veron
Founder @ MuseAvenue
MuseAvenue, an Australian marketplace that helps independent hair & beauty professionals rent out space in established salons. and previously the country General Manager for Franck Provost, the largest global franchise of hair salons.
Laura Vandemoortele
Consultant - Innovation and Grants @ Matthews Steer Accountants and Advisors
A qualified Funding Advisor with extensive experience in research, innovation, and funding management in private companies, and Research Institutes.
Board Members
Claire Douangmala
Innovation & Seed Investment, Founder @ powrd
Digital specialist with a strong client focus, especially in B2B market. Passionate about product design and innovation with a strong experience in Electricity mobility.
She is also the Community Lead Greentech @ LaFrenchtech
Julien Viard
Director and Principal Consultant @ Forward talent
Recruitment specialist across the Digital, emerging tech, innovation sectors, for clients ranging from start ups, Digital agencies to large corporate going through digital transformation.
Jerome Priso
Founder and CEO @ Assistech Ltd (Information Technology Solutions)
Founder of Assistech IT Solution an IT services and support company.
Technology passionate and infrastructure engineer. Love to help companies to thrive through strategic technology.
Renald Gallis
Director @ CanIoT (Consulting/ Mentor for tech startups). Exited Founder @ Thinxtra (IoT telco).
Passionate about technology and sustainability, he is focused on supporting start-upers who develop Industrial IoT solutions towards a carbon-neutral world.
He is also the Community Lead Deeptech @ LaFrenchTech
Jerome De Baecque
APAC Director @ Moment Factory - MAICD Mentor and Speaker
30 years of experience in the management, production and development of experiences and content for Digital, Advertising, Media, Entertainment and Communication industries.
Antonin Demazy de Fortet
Principal @ GG advisory
Mix of consulting, project, and product management experience across energy transition, sustainability, risk management, and digital transformation.
Quentin Dequiret
IP Lawyer @ IP SERVICE INTERNATIONAL (International IP firm advising on trade marks, brand protection, and IP strategy).
Communications, Events and Partnerships Leads
Lorraine Nicolas
Senior Project Officer @ 24 Hour Economy NSW (Marketing, Communications, Projects & Events Specialist)
Julie Macey
Tech Startups, Founder & CEO @ Impact Heroes
15 years of government and industry experience developing business connections, international trade and investment relationships to help and support local economies in collaboration with overseas partners and stakeholders.
Capital Raise / Funding / Investor Leads
Samuel Pavin
Founder and Principal Consultant @ Resumption, brand strategist and expert in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Builder of innovation ecosystems. Intrapreneur and entrepreneur. Brand and business strategist for hire. Startup advisor.
Romane Delvallée
Head of Venture Origination @ Gandel Invest (Venture Capital)
Our Connections in France
Leo Denes
Founder @ Australiance
- Based in Lyon
How can we help?
Whether you are an entrepreneur – regardless of what stage – an investor, a community builder, a decision- maker or a bright mind with cool ideas, come and talk to us!