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🔥 I'm immensely proud that Studocu | Studeersnel.nl won the Allstars Company Challenge, also known as the 'Oscars of the tech world', against some very solid European scale-ups - Luminance, Mentimeter, Deepki, Faculty, Adverity, GoWish, Unseenlabs. 💙 It's a testament to the relentless efforts the team is putting into building the world leading content sharing and study platform, to empower hundreds of millions of students to excel in life, all over the world. 🪩 Thanks for the outstanding organisation Manish Madhvani and the GP Bullhound team! https://lnkd.in/ev6AWN92

Farewell Dayuse! 👋 It’s a bittersweet day here at Partech as we announce a significant milestone for Dayuse.com, as MBO+ joins as the new majority shareholder and we pass on the baton. 🤝 We’ve been at Dayuse’s side since 2014. 💬 Jean-Marc Patouillaud, Founding Parter, recalls first meeting the co-founders: "I had the great fortune to meet David and Iscliff shortly after the launch of Dayuse and the great privilege of being their first fund. Rarely have I had the opportunity to work with leaders who possess such clear insight into their market and such confidence in their company's growth. Dayuse has been a model of scalability, from New York to Hong Kong." 🏨 10 years later, Dayuse is the global leader in daytime hotel experiences, opening the doors of hotels during the day to allow guests to access premium hotels at a reduced price. Its global platform has generated nearly 1 billion dollars in business volume for its 8,500 hotel partners across 28 countries since inception. We have had the pleasure of witnessing Dayuse's remarkable growth and international expansion. Dayuse has not only created a new market but also set a benchmark for scalability and innovation in the hotel industry. 🛎️ In this next phase of growth, Dayuse’s mission remains unchanged: meeting new consumer habits by offering even more flexibility to a new segment of customers and providing an additional source of revenue for hoteliers. It will consolidate its position as the global leader in the hotel market, accelerate its international development, and diversify its services. We extend our thanks to the entire Dayuse team for their trust and collaboration over the past decade. We’re confident that with MBO+'s support, Dayuse will continue to accelerate its growth, explore new horizons, and further solidify its position as the global leader in daytime hotel experiences. 🚀 Congratulations to everyone involved in this exciting new chapter!  Cc David Lebée, Eugénie Lebée, Iscliff Lebée

💥 New Addition to our Impact Fund! 💥 We are thrilled to announce our investment in xFarm Technologies as part of a €36M Series C funding round, led by us alongside Mouro Capital! 💸 🚜 xFarm Technologies is a European tech company focused on the digitalization of the agri-food sector, providing innovative tools to support farmers and stakeholders in managing their businesses. By combining AI technologies with its deep agronomic knowledge, xFarm Technologies supports the work of over 450,000 farms across more than 100 supply chains, spanning 7 million hectares in over 100 countries worldwide. 🌎 This funding will consolidate xFarm Technologies' leadership in Europe and accelerate its expansion across the rest of the continent, as well as in LATAM, India, Turkey, and the US. It will also enhance its services and bolster the implementation of regenerative agriculture through AI-based data analysis. 🌱 This marks the 3rd investment through our Impact Growth Fund, dedicated to scaling European impact-native tech leaders addressing environmental and social challenges. Rémi Said and Arnaud Minvielle, General Partners, commented: “We believe that xFarm Technologies, with its best-in-class technological horizontal solution, its innovative route to market, its deep understanding of farmers’ needs and its global footprint, has all the elements to become the global leader in farm management software and a critical player in the agricultural value chain transition. We are very proud and honored to embark on this journey with xFarm Technologies and its very talented team.” Congratulations to the team at xFarm Technologies! We’re excited to embark on this journey towards a more sustainable and effective agri-food sector. 🤝👨🌾 Head to the comments to find out more 👇 Cc Matteo Vanotti, Matteo Cunial  Laetitia Marcadé, Trisha Nangia, Alizé Laurent, Alice Bébéar 

🌟 New Insights Alert! 🌟  GP Bullhound recently released their latest report on Consumer Subscription Software 2024. The report delves into the trends enhancing everyday life, with our very own Bruno CREMEL contributing to this year’s edition. From the rise of the Chief Household Officer to key growth strategies in the CSS space, this report is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of subscriptions or navigating the evolving CSS landscape. 👨💻 Key highlights include: 📈 The rebound in public valuations and M&A activity  👀 Private financing trends in the CSS space  ✅ Key growth strategies for businesses Explore the full report to discover how these trends can shape your business 🚀 Link in the comments!

✨ Our Newsletter is Out! ✨ 🍂 Can you believe it’s October already? Neither can we! The air may be getting crisper, and the evenings growing longer, yet there’s nothing dreary about this month’s newsletter… This month, we’re thrilled to welcome Retraced, Formality, and La Solive to our growing portfolio. Plus, we have very exciting updates from Pydantic, AMBOSS, and Lifen.  Have a read of our latest newsletter for all the details and even an exclusive peek at our Back-to-School events in London, Berlin and Paris! 📬️ Link in the comments 👇 

Platform.sh is now a Certified B Corporation™! 💚 🌟 Congratulations to Platform.sh, the PaaS that is part of our Venture portfolio, on becoming B Corp certified! This milestone is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to balancing profit with purpose, reflecting their dedication to social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and ethical business practices. 🌱 With this achievement, they join a global community of for-profit leaders pledging to use business as a force for good. We’re excited to watch you continue your sustainability journey! Head to the comments to find out more 👇 Cc Fred PLAIS, Damien Tournoud, Ori Pekelman  Philippe Collombel, Reza Malekzadeh, Simone Riva Violetta, Nikhil Punwaney, Magda Posluszny, Jean Sini, Julia Najman 

We’re excited to participate in Pydantic’s $12.5M Seed A funding round, led by Sequoia Capital! 💸 🔥 Pydantic, well-known for its Python library and data-validation framework used by major companies like Meta, Nvidia, and Google, is launching its first commercial product—an observability platform called #Logfire. 🌐 We initially joined the seed funding round of the UK-based open-source startup, driven by their mission to make working with real-world data easier and faster. Now, we’re excited to continue supporting Pydantic as they launch Logfire, targeting developers who need both data validation and observability solutions. 📈 Led by Sequoia, with participation from us and Irregular Expressions, this funding round will primarily be used for salaries and to expand their talented team of 13, who are spread across the U.S. and Europe. Congrats to the Pydantic team! Here’s to (log)firing up the tech world! 🔥  Head to the comments to find out more 👇   Cc Samuel Colvin  Alison Imbert, Romain Lavault, Boris Golden, Ariadne Lemieux-Cumberlege, Moritz Steinbrecher, Carlota Armero 

🚀 Formality Raises €8M to Simplify Contract Management! 🚀 We are delighted to announce our investment in Formality, the premier AI solution for managing legal documents. This funding round was led by us and Serena, with participation from Bpifrance. 📝 Founded by the creators of Nielsen | TVTY, Formality tackles a recurring frustration from their previous company: managing client and supplier contracts. This complex and often tedious task is crucial to the financial health of any company. ✍🏻 Formality’s platform automates and secures contract management, centralizes key documents, and tracks deadlines in real-time to prevent unwanted renewals and control costs. This reduces risks and allows financial and legal teams to focus on strategic projects. 🇺🇸 What’s next? With this funding, Formality plans to expand its sales team, enhance its technology, and prepare for a U.S. launch next year. Philippe Collombel, General Partner at Partech, commented: “For many medium-sized companies, contract management is not only time-consuming and repetitive but can also be costly when poorly managed. Formality addresses a crucial market need, allowing these companies to focus on their core business. We are convinced that thanks to its SaaS product and unique features, Formality has the potential to establish itself as a market leader.” We’ll sign off on that! ✍️ Head to the comments to read more👇 Cc: Eliott Reilhac, Pierre Marechal, Paul Meunier  Philippe Collombel, Reza Malekzadeh, Simone Riva Violetta, Nikhil Punwaney, Magda Posluszny, Jean Sini, Julia Najman 

🕵 We Are Hiring – Internship Edition! 🕵  We’re looking for 3 new interns here at Partech, all starting in January 2025. These positions are perfect for Master's students looking to get a taste of what it’s like to work for a top global VC firm. Have a read... ✨  1 x Impact Growth Equity Intern (Paris-based) 💥  💡 Are you passionate about impact tech, particularly within the startup/VC ecosystem in Europe?   🎯 Can you multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment?   🤝 Are you motivated to discover outstanding companies and founders, enjoy constant learning, and quickly upskill on new topics?  As a member of the investment team for Partech’s Impact fund, you will dive headfirst into the European Impact startup ecosystem to help find the next category leaders and contribute to the firm’s ongoing rapid expansion.  1 x Growth Equity Team Intern (Paris-based) 📈  🧑🎓 Are you a student eager to dive into the European tech scene?    🧠 Do you have a passion for entrepreneurship and a drive to make a difference through investments in tech and digital scaleups?    📅 Available for 6 months from January 2025?   As an intern in the Growth team, you’ll be part of one of the leading tech investment firms in Europe, benefiting from the team’s expertise and strong network. You will be involved at every stage of the investment process, including sourcing, deal analysis, and portfolio reporting and support.  1 x ESG Analyst Intern (Paris-based) 🌱 🎓 Are you in your final year of Sustainability, Finance, Business or other related studies at a top-tier university?   💼 Have you completed at least 1 internship in ESG at a startup, VC, or consulting firm? – bonus if in an international environment!   🗣️Are you fluent in both English and French? Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, you will manage ESG data analysis, benchmark portfolio companies’ ESG performance, and enhance ESG reports. You’ll monitor regulations, contribute to our sustainable vision, and engage stakeholders through communication and events.  Think you’d be a good fit for one of this roles? Head to the comments to apply! CC Laetitia Marcadé, Rémi Said, Arnaud Minvielle, Alizé Laurent, Trisha Nangia, Laure de Haldat, Josépha Montana, Klaudyna Augler, Alexis Lancien, Bruno CREMEL, Omri Benayoun, André François-Poncet, Aya Murr Andrew Whiting, Paul Vider, Victor Huberson, Louis Dessal, Mohamed Damak 

A huge milestone for Lifen! 🧬 👏 The HealthTech startup is investing €15 million in research & development thanks to #France2030. 🎯As winners of the I-Démo call for projects, Lifen will be backed by France 2030 and will accelerate the development of Lifen DataLab, using AI to collect and structure real-life patient data. This initiative will create high-quality databases across various therapeutic areas, both improving patient care and solidifying France’s status as a leader in digital health. 🤖 As accessing and structuring health data becomes more complex, Lifen DataLab aims to combat this time-consuming and expensive process. To do this, they plan to exploit the potential of the latest developments in AI to generate exceptional databases, ultimately improving clinical research and patient care. Want to find out more? Head to the comments to read the official press release (in French) 👇 CC Franck Le Ouay, Alexandre Huckert, Etienne Depaulis Jean-Marc Patouillaud