The appearance of the coronavirus has dealt a major blow to French companies. Many of them have gone out of business since March 2020 despite government support. However, the epidemic did not prevent the emergence of young shoots. Beginning in 2021, various startups launched in the last 2 years stand out on the economic scene.
Vidolio, Unpublished Surrender
Personalized messages are common. However, getting a small note from your favorite celebrity is a big innovation. Start-up Vidolio has established itself in this small potential sector.
On the start-up site, the client will find a huge number of stars: athlete, singer, actor… Each of them can send him a short personal message. All you have to do is request a celebrity video dedication on Vidolio. Within 7 days and even before that, it will be emailed to the customer. Vidoleo is constantly building new relationships with people to provide its members with a more original dedication.
typology, personal beauty
In 2019, Ning Li is revolutionizing the cosmetics industry with typology. After founding and managing Made.com, the young man set up his new startup in the French capital. Its goal is to change the approach to chemical-based skin care that promises miracles.
Typology currently employs health experts, particularly in skin care. They make cosmetics designed for each customer. All you have to do is state your needs and preferences on the startup’s website. It develops premium formulas based on quality ingredients at attractive prices. Currently, Typology has about 8 million euros to expand its activities.
vacation, travel
Business schools are training startups to launch, giving youth shoots up. Thus, since 2018, Leavy.co has focused on the travel sector. To attract its customers, the startup offers a community platform with a focus on payment security and user-friendliness.
Thanks to the Levy application, travelers will find several cities with the addresses of individuals who can get to them. It also offers rewards for its best customers. Loyalty points can be exchanged for discounts for plane tickets, accommodation and activities. The company has several offices in different countries. A perfect way to allow globetrotters to discover extraordinary sites!
Pennilane, an accounting firm for all
With the risks associated with the pandemic, many companies are deciding to go into telecom. This can complicate some tasks, including accounting. To facilitate this re-transformation, startup Pennilane offers a variety of services. In just a few months, it has already secured 19 million euros to expand its activities.
Formed in 2020, this young company stands apart with a range of software dedicated to accounting. It also operates as a firm that allows its clients to chat directly with experts. Through a dedicated platform, each party can exchange and process various financial data which is essential for the proper functioning of the companies. Currently, Pénilane works exclusively with French clients. Startups already have large companies among their partners.
Characters, accounting made easy
Since 2019, Pigment has been trying to change the way customers view accounting. Based in Paris, this company supports spreadsheets. Mistakes often happen. Similarly, some accounting software, far from being helpful, complicates the tasks of agents.
To help its customers, Pigment provides a seamless platform with various solutions to manage financial data more efficiently. On the site, each user can make his own estimates for future actions. Real-time simulations, graphs and models provide an overview of possible strategies. A fun and efficient way to create a business plan! Thanks to significant daily financing, youth development facilitates the realization of companies’ financial plans.
swill, prize in better condition
It is not uncommon to enjoy various rewards and other benefits when purchasing or using special services. Startup Swill optimizes the loyalty formula thanks to digital solutions. Since 2018, this young Paris-based startup has implemented various measures to revolutionize the rewards system that has been considered obsolete.
Thanks to swill, it is now possible to do without perpetual paper food vouchers, as they are dematerialized. Using a personal card or a specific application, beneficiaries will be able to enjoy free meals. Of course, Swaile is looking to expand its business. With a risk capital of over EUR 115 million, the startup hopes to expand beyond French borders.
Joko, the more innovative loyalty card
Loyalty cards are tools that are frequently used by brands. Joko company wants to innovate by offering new services. Its approach is to focus on the personalization of the offers offered. Thus Joko centralizes a lot of data in order to provide the best customer experience to its users.
The startup method is very simple: convert customers’ credit cards into loyalty cards! To do this, Joko offers a mobile application. You just need to link it to the bank account through a secure interface. Thus, for any purchase made from different businesses and brands, it is possible to earn bonus points. Thanks to many investors, the company seeks to improve the customer experience with every use of its credit cards.