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France Startup Funding: Credits, Grants & Accelerators

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Provides up to $200,000 in credits for cloud services and infrastructure.

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$100,000

Offers up to $100,000 in AWS credits for cloud infrastructure, AI model credits via Bedrock, and up to $1M for select accelerator cohorts.

Open to All

Provides approximately €30,000 in credits for La Plateforme plus cohort mentorship through their 6-month startup program.

VC-Backed

Offers up to $150,000 in Azure credits for cloud services and development tools.

VC-Backed

The most well-known startup accelerator — $500K for 7% (standard deal) plus 12 weeks of intensive support and Demo Day.

Conditions

Corporate cards and spend management platform offering startups no-personal-guarantee cards, cashback, and $350,000+ in partner perks and software credits.

Conditions

Offers tiered startup credits from $5,000 to $250,000 based on funding stage.

Open to All

$220,000 investment: $20,000 convertible equity for 5% common stock plus $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE.

Conditions

UC Berkeley's global startup accelerator — $200K investment plus a six-month program with Berkeley faculty and mentors.

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Provides over $150,000 in value with one year free including up to 1 billion events.

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France startup credits: cloud, AI & software

A French SAS qualifies for the global programs directly, and France has a homegrown option too: Mistral runs its own startup credit program.

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France startup funding FAQs

What funding is available for French startups?

Credit for Startups tracks 91 programs open to French founders, worth a combined $4.0M+. That includes Y Combinator, Google Cloud, Ramp. Every listing shows its value, eligibility, and how to apply.

Do French startups qualify for these credit programs?

Yes. A French SAS applies directly to AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and the rest on identical terms. No US entity needed for credits.

Are there French providers in the directory?

Yes. Mistral offers up to $30K in API credits, a natural first stop for French teams building on open-weight models.

Which accelerators operate in Paris?

Entrepreneur First runs a Paris program. Y Combinator takes French founders every batch, and Antler and Techstars operate nearby in London and Berlin.

Is this funding non-dilutive?

Credits, perks, and grants are, with no equity taken. Accelerators invest for equity, and each listing shows the terms.