Beyond Capital: an inspiring first edition alongside France Angels and the early-stage ecosystem
On November 18, the first edition of Beyond Capital brought together key players committed to strengthening early-stage funding in France.
As a joint venture between Australiance and Auvalie Innovation, INAUTALENT—through the Startup&Angels network—was delighted to take part in this milestone event highlighting both the challenges and the opportunities shaping early-stage innovation.
France Angels: a key player in early-stage funding
💡 Since 2001, France Angels has:
united 12,500 Business Angels,
invested €974 million in 5,345 companies,
and helped create or maintain over 21,000 jobs.
This long-standing commitment reinforces its role as a cornerstone in supporting innovative young companies—and perfectly reflects the importance of the ecosystem that Beyond Capital aims to bring together.
A first edition marked by energy, expertise, and collective commitment
Beyond the quality of conversations, Beyond Capital offered high-level insights into the future of early-stage funding, macroeconomic trends, and tangible strategies to accelerate startup growth.
The main stage—led with energy by Georges Bosi, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Le Dauphiné Libéré—welcomed keynote speakers, roundtables, and masterclasses that shaped the rhythm of the event.
Key highlights from the master stage
A wide range of topics allowed participants to explore early-stage challenges from economic, institutional, strategic, and operational perspectives.
Among the major topics covered:
Keynote — Debt & Taxation: What Fiscal Policies Best Support Entrepreneurship?
Roundtable — Public Policies for Early-Stage Funding
Roundtable — Collective Intelligence Serving Early-Stage Innovation
Masterclass — How to Access European Funding
Masterclass — Court-Appointed Administrators: Opportunity Disguised as Risk
Keynote — What Innovation Investment Owes to Business Angels
An exceptional lineup of speakers
The discussions were driven by leading experts from across the ecosystem, including:
Agnès Verdier-Molinié, Fondation iFRAP
Alain Pujol & Philippe Rase, Co-Presidents, France Angels
Aude Kersulec, France 24 & BFM Business
Camille Tang-Taye Pinois & Jeanne Andrade, Bpifrance
David Helm, Directorate General for Enterprise
Emeline Hahn, CEO, Fizimed
Georges-Etienne Faure, SGPI / France 2030
Jean-Philippe Zoghbi, UI Investissement
Oriane Billant & Théophile Fornacciari, FHBX
Renaud Guillerm, SideAngels
Stéphanie Hospital, France Digitale
Sébastien Couasnon, Sowefund
Jean-François Thau, Host
This diversity of backgrounds reflects the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in driving the ecosystem forward.
Beyond Capital #1 in numbers
📊 A few key figures from this first edition:
295 participants
8 masterclasses
17 talks
10 innovations showcased
Supported by 18 France Angels member networks
These results confirm the need for a dedicated space where startups, investors, and innovation-funding stakeholders can meet and collaborate.
Looking ahead: on to the next edition!
Beyond Capital was a powerful source of inspiration for us—particularly through:
the quality of conversations with field experts,
the depth and relevance of the on-stage content,
the shared commitment to strengthening the French early-stage ecosystem.
This momentum resonates strongly with our mission: helping startups grow, connecting talent, and accelerating projects thanks to the combined expertise of Australiance and Auvalie Innovation.
A big thank-you to France Angels for the invitation and for creating such a rich and energizing space for the community.
We are already looking forward to the second edition—especially as France Angels will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary!
About Startup&Angels
Founded in Sydney in 2016 by two French entrepreneurs, Startup&Angels is an international platform connecting startups, investors, and industry experts worldwide. Active across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and now the United States, it runs high-impact events, acceleration programs, and networking opportunities.
Startup&Angels is part of the Australiance group, a specialist in international expansion and talent development. In France, its activities are represented by INAUTALENT, a joint venture between Australiance and Auvalie Innovation dedicated to recruitment and innovation funding.
👉 Learn more: www.startupandangels.com
