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Thank you for the kind words, Antti Nivala. It’s been an incredible journey working alongside you. We’re cheering on team M-Files as you folks embark on the next exciting chapter, and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve. Onward and upward!

🌟 Curious about the journey behind our Africa strategy? 🌍 Ever wondered how Tidjane Deme made his way into VC and co-founded our Africa strategy with Cyril Collon? 🤔 In this insightful episode of The Africa Playbook, Lewam Kefela sat down with Tidjane Deme, General Partner of our Partech Africa fund. Their conversation is packed with timeless insights that remain relevant today and is perfect for those looking to stay motivated during the summer! 🌟🔊💡 Rediscover the journey from the inception of our Africa strategy to becoming the continent’s largest VC fund. Tune in to explore:  - Building Partech Africa from scratch with the support of the Partech platform  - The responsibilities and challenges they face towards their LPs  - The evolution of the African tech ecosystem and the rise of Francophone Africa - Navigating fundraising during market fluctuations Have a listen now! 🎧🔊  On Spotify: https://shorturl.at/FDBaK On Youtube: https://shorturl.at/yNnTM On Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/rAEBb

🎉 We’re delighted to announce the exit of M-Files from the Partech Growth portfolio 🎉 📂M-Files is a global software leader in Knowledge Work Automation, supporting knowledge workers in companies around the world to manage their documents and information in a more effective and compliant way through software. Its differentiated technology tags metadata relevant to documents based on contexts, so that users can access and think about information based on ‘what it is’ instead of ‘where it is’. 🚀Since our initial investment in M-Files in 2016, as the largest and reference shareholder we have accompanied the company through its SaaS transition, its global expansion, the development of its go-to-market strategy, and its overall journey to becoming a category leader. 📈 Our journey with M-Files exemplifies what Partech’s Growth strategy aims to achieve – creating value by supporting founders of leading technology scale-ups in their global growth ambitions. Much like EcoVadis, Brevo and Brandwatch – M-Files has grown efficiently from an emerging scale-up into a recognized global category leader, breaking the €100m ARR mark and turning profitable during our partnership. This transaction – one of the largest software exits in Finland and in Europe in the recent years – further demonstrates the success of Partech’s Growth strategy. We look forward to seeing what else M-Files achieves in the future. Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏 Antti Nivala Haveli Investments Bregal Milestone André François-Poncet Bruno CREMEL Omri Benayoun Andrew Whiting Victor Huberson Paul Vider Aya Murr Klaudyna Augler Alexis Lancien Louis Dessal Mohamed Damak

🌴 Finally on holiday but missing a good poolside playlist? 🏢 Still working but missing the buzz of the office? Look no further! 🎙️ Our very own Boris Golden was featured in one of Clef de voûte’s latest podcasts, diving deep into the world of #ProductManagement. This episode is in French, perfect for our French-speaking followers! Tune in to discover: - Boris’s take on funding start-ups through fundraising - Why backing “product-oriented” entrepreneurs is crucial - His thoughts on CEOs who are deeply involved in products - His strong views on AI-based products - The right time to delegate product responsibilities Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation & level up your product game! 🎧 Link in the comments 👇

🏆 Four Portfolio Companies Listed in Sifted’s 50 Southern Europe! 🌍 Sifted just released their 50 Southern Europe ranking, highlighting the fastest-growing startups in the region for 2024. We’re thrilled to announce that four companies in our portfolio—Ukio, Smartpricing, Exein, and Novicap—have made the list, with two of them securing spots in the top 10! 🎉 🏡 Ukio came in 6th in the ranking. Based in Barcelona, the company offers Airbnb-esque short-term rentals. Its strong revenue performance in 2023—when the company made €25m in sales—convinced bosses to expand to Paris in 2024 (cashing in on Olympic Games rentals was another persuasive factor). 📈 Smartpricing followed closely behind in 7th place. The Italian revenue management system empowers hotels and lodging businesses to grow their revenue, and it achieved an impressive 287.3% 2-year revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). 🛡 Exein, one of our most recent investments, ranked 19th, with a 158.2% CAGR. The Rome-based cybersecurity firm protects over 80 million devices daily across various sectors, including industrial, automotive, and aerospace. 💼 Lastly, Novicap came in penultimate position. The Barcelona-based firm raised the 2nd biggest amount of funding in the ranking, with a €200m debt facility in 2022. Novicap is a European fintech focused on providing end-to-end working capital solutions to SMEs, mid-market corporates, and public administrations. We look forward to seeing these companies continue to grow and innovate! 🚀 Check out the full Sifted ranking in the link in the comments 👇 

📅 Save The Date for the Coolest B2B SaaS Event out There: B2B Rocks! 🎸 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with B2B Rocks, the top B2B SaaS event taking place at STATION F on September 25 & 26! Join us as we collaborate with industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries, exploring the latest trends and insights in the B2B #SaaS space. This partnership will enable us to bring you exclusive access to invaluable knowledge and networking opportunities that can transform your business. 🌐 We even have a discount code to make it even more worth your while 🤑 Use the code QS1GVID to get 50% off your ticket! What are you waiting for? Save the date and get your tickets to chat and party with in September 🥳 Head to the comments to get your tickets 👇 #B2BRocks #Growth #SaaSevent #Partnership #Networking 

👏 Pivotal milestone for GOURMEY! 👏 🇪🇺 Gourmey, the Paris-based foodtech startup, has become the first company to apply for EU market access for cultivated foods! 🦆 They have applied for a cell-based duck product, which would be used for foie gras, a French delicacy that is the subject of growing animal welfare concerns. Gourmey’s slaughter-free option offers a new choice for foie gras enthusiasts, chefs, and restaurants worldwide. 🌎 Gourmey has also applied for market approval in the UK, the US, Switzerland, and Singapore. Complying with the rigorous standards of the world’s most advanced agencies on cultivated foods regulations is a testament to Gourmey’s technology leadership, commitment to safety, and the immense dedication of their team. This is a monumental development not just for them, but for the entire cultivated proteins ecosystem. 🎉 Head to the comments to read more about this milestone 👇 Cc Nicolas Morin-Forest Alison Imbert   #CultivatedMeat #cultivatedproteins #foodtech

📢 The News is Out! Payt Software Raises €55M to Accelerate European Expansion 🚀 We are excited to announce that Partech, through our growth fund, has invested €55 million in Payt, a leading accounts receivable SaaS platform. 📈 Payt has become the market leader in accounts receivable SaaS solutions in the Netherlands, serving over 13,000 users. With successful expansions into Belgium, Germany, and the UK, Payt is poised for further growth in these regions.  💰 Payt’s software automates the accounts receivable process, improving collection time, reducing bad debt, and enhancing the debtor experience.  🤖 As well as Payt’s expansion across Europe, the funding will allow them to further innovate with new payment options and AI capabilities. Partech’s Bruno CREMEL commented, "Payt's user-friendly software revolutionizes the accounts receivable process, and we are thrilled to support their growth journey and international expansion."  Congrats to the entire Payt team! 👏  Sander Kamstra, Jelger Gustafsson, Aziz Al-Harazi, Rob Rustenburg, Jeroen Krosse Head to the comments to read more about the investment👇 Cc Bruno CREMEL, Omri Benayoun, André François-Poncet, Andrew Whiting, Victor Huberson, Paul Vider, Klaudyna Augler, Aya Murr, Alexis Lancien, Louis Dessal, Mohamed Damak  

🏁  Wrapping Up #OperatorInsights The time has come for the last installment before the summer of our Operator Insights series, where we go behind the scenes of startups and scaleups to get access to real, actionable advice from operators in the trenches who’ve been there and done that. Whether it’s Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations & People, or a mix of it all, we’ve got you covered.💡 The last, but by no means least, operator to give us the lowdown on how best to achieve success is Kristen Durham, Senior Vice President of SMB & Startups at Zendesk. In our insightful conversation with Kristen, she explores the importance of smart scaling for startups. The goal? To ensure growth and positive customer experiences while cutting costs and integrating automation. 🎯 Some quick takeaways:  🤖 Automate with AI: Implement AI to automate tasks, streamline costs, and focus on key areas like customer retention and product development.  📊Customer Segmentation: Use AI tools to prioritize top customers and optimize resources for maximum returns.  📈Effective Tool Usage: Invest in quality assurance software to support CX teams and monitor performance, reducing misuse of time and financial waste. Want to learn more about smart scaling for startups? Head to the comments to read the full conversation with Kristen 👇 #OperatorInsights #BehindtheScenes #StartupInsights #Operations #SmartScaling

📢 Top Talent Time! 📢 The sun is shining and it’s that time again… our job board is brimming with exciting opportunities across our portfolio companies, spanning 40+ countries. Could you be their next hire? Today, we bring you our #JobOfTheMonth, a Chief Revenue Officer role with UpSlide, the leading productivity and brand compliance solution for Microsoft 365.  💻 Quick Look at the Role 🔎 Location: Paris or London 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 Key Responsibilities: 💼  Build and lead global sales teams.  Set and exceed revenue targets.  Align marketing, sales, and product teams. Ideal Background: 📚  International experience (France, UK, or the US).  2+ years as a sales leader in a high-growth company.  SaaS B2B experience. About the company: ⚡ UpSlide is the leading productivity solution provider for financial services, enhancing PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Power BI for clients like Citi, KPMG, and BNP Paribas. With over 160 employees, UpSlide operates in New York, London, Paris (HQ), Singapore, and Berlin. Think this role could be the one for you? Apply here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/i6GZK Head over to our job board to find more opportunities and take the next step in your career! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/e-JjDgJk