Archive for August 2014
![[Interview] Yseop’s revolutionary approach to turning data into intelligent text](https://www.rudebaguette.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbs/linkedin-1-3j18x2ifdr9619j7mo0cne.png)
[Interview] Yseop’s revolutionary approach to turning data into intelligent text
Throughout the July / August vacation period, the Rude Baguette will be running a series of interviews with some of France’s top and rising startups, where their founders give us more insight into their business, their future plans and what sets them apart from the rest. In our first installment we talk with CEO of […]
Streamroot becomes the 5th LeCamping alumnus to join TechStars
Earlier this month, TechStars announced the Techstars Boston Fall 2014 class, which included among the dozen startups the Paris-based Streamroot, a native peer-to-peer video streaming technology startup. Streamroot’s founders participated in the 5th seasons of LeCamping at the end of last year, the last season before NUMA will being taking equity stakes in its startups. Between now & November 12th, Streamroot will run […]
![[Interview] locateit by shrd. brings the Connected Car to everyone](https://www.rudebaguette.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbs/photo4-e1407929820548-3j18x2rgu4uvx2ssmsq87e.jpg)
[Interview] locateit by shrd. brings the Connected Car to everyone
Throughout the July / August vacation period, the Rude Baguette will be running a series of interviews with some of France’s top and rising startups, where their founders give us more insight into their business, their future plans and what sets them apart from the rest. In this installment, we talk with shrd. Founder Michel […]
Breaz allows tech companies to bid for Tech Talent
Finding the best talent for your tech company has no price – in fact, some tech companies are willing to bid against each other in order to get the right talent. For the past few months, tech companies in Paris (and, increasingly, London & Berlin) have been receiving weekly curated lists of tech talent on […]
Atos’ €620 Million takeover of Bull approved, will lead in European cloud services
Initially announced back in May, Atos’ €620 Million takeover of Bull has been approved just 1 week before the settlement date. The move comes in the wake of multiple acquisitions by Atos, including Cambridge Technology Partners, which was announced back in June. The move will allow Atos to strengthen its cloud offerings, included security & big data. Bull […]
Uber competitor Chauffeur Privé said to have closed a new round of funding
As I wrote yesterday in my chronicle about Uber, there is room for more than one chauffeur app in these markets, and drivers are dictating this by consistently using multiple apps while they drive. Rude Baguette has learned that Chauffeur Privé, arguably Uber’s top competitor in France, has recently closed a significant round of funding that […]
![[Interview] Dashlane Cofounder Alexis Fogel discusses their simple, secure and universal solution](https://www.rudebaguette.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbs/screen960x960-3j18x2vzwmuqderts9kbgq.jpeg)
[Interview] Dashlane Cofounder Alexis Fogel discusses their simple, secure and universal solution
Throughout the July / August vacation period, the Rude Baguette will be running a series of interviews with some of France’s top and rising startups, where their founders give us more insight into their business, their future plans and what sets them apart from the rest. In our first installment, we talk with Alexis […]
What has really changed with Uber?
As a voice comes over the crackly speakers of my London/Paris Eurostar train welcoming me to Paris, I’ve already got my smartphone out and I’ve geolocalized myself on Uber where I’d like to be picked up just in front of the train station. It’s become more than a habit for me to anticipate my arrival, as […]
The Pirate Summit: Europe’s most ‘unique’ Tech Conference
As the fall season approaches, journalist’s everywhere are prepping for the September-December conference rush. Tech.Eu’s Events Calendar shows you just how many conferences are going on, and, for me, the season officially kicks off with one of Europe’s most unique conferences, the Pirate Summit, which returns for its 4th edition on September 3rd & 4th. In the conference’s […]
Why Criteo is getting punished by Wall Street
Last week Criteo announced its Q2 2014 results, with across the board YoY growth in Revenue, EBITDA, and a positive Free Cashflow. The company attributed much of its success to its new Criteo Engine, announced in June, which allows Criteo to make retargeting decisions based not only on click-behavior, but purchase behavior. Additionally, it’s mobile solution is steadily […]