Directory database · Startups in France
Where to submit a French startup: 5 directories
France has a strong, well-organised startup ecosystem, with Paris at its centre and active hubs in Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lille and Montpellier. Many directories here are connected to the French Tech network, public investment programmes, incubators and business schools, and they are read by investors, corporates and the public sector looking for partners. Several publish in French and expect a French description; English-only profiles look out of place. Company details matter: legal name, SIREN number on some forms, city, sector and stage. If your product serves French customers, mention French-language support and where data is hosted, which buyers in France often ask about. If you are a foreign startup opening in France, look for programmes aimed at international founders.
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Appvizer
appvizer.com
A European B2B software comparison site and magazine, strong in France and owned by Softonic, with software sheets, reviews and category comparisons in several languages. Professionals and SMBs use…
Les Pépites Tech
lespepitestech.com
Les Pépites Tech is a French Tech startup directory with a community voting system and weekly top-10 rankings shared in its newsletter. Founders add a startup page for free and wait in a queue, or…
Comparateur-IA
comparateur-ia.com
A French AI tool comparison site with 1,000+ tools, reviews, head-to-head 'battles', top-10 lists and guides, with sister sites in Italian, Spanish, English and German. Tool makers create a partner…
MyFrenchStartup
myfrenchstartup.com
MyFrenchStartup is a large database of French startups used by investors, corporates and public bodies to scout companies and track funding. Founders create an account to add their startup or…
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How to prioritise
- French ecosystem databases linked to programmes and investors.
- Regional directories for your city or region.
- Pan-European directories for reach beyond France.
Questions about this list
Do French startup directories require a French company?
Many ecosystem and programme databases do, and some ask for a SIREN number. Media and community lists are often more open. Check each directory’s rules.
Should the listing be in French?
For French-language directories, yes. Write it natively rather than translating word for word; French readers notice.
Are there directories for foreign founders moving to France?
Some programmes and ecosystem sites focus on international founders setting up in France. If one appears in the list above, its page explains who can apply.
Which of these directories give a dofollow link?
2 of the 5 had a followed (dofollow) listing link when we checked: Les Pépites Tech, MyFrenchStartup. Directories change their link policy, so check your own listing once it is live.