About the movement
What is La French Tech?
A government-backed movement uniting French startups, founders, and innovators in 117 communities across 52 countries, and Tokyo is one of them.
The big picture
La French Tech is the official label for the French startup ecosystem. It is a public movement, launched by the French government, that brings together founders, investors, public institutions, and overseas communities under one banner.
Behind the rooster logo is one of the most active tech ecosystems in Europe: thousands of companies building software, hardware, biotech, climate tech, AI, and deep tech, supported by a coordinated set of programs and a worldwide community network.
La French Tech Tokyo is the local relay of that movement in Japan. We are one of 117 chapters that act as ambassadors for French innovation around the world. Learn more about the global initiative at lafrenchtech.gouv.fr.
The French Tech ecosystem in numbers
A decade of compounding momentum
From a handful of startups a decade ago to one of the most funded tech ecosystems in Europe. These are the figures that define French Tech today.
Five years of funding
- 2021 €13.8B
- 2022 €15.0B
- 2023 €8.9B
- 2024 €8.2B
- 2025 €7.6B
2026 is off to a strong start, with AMI Labs already securing €1B in a single round, proof that French Tech remains a magnet for ambitious capital.
How the movement works
Three pillars holding it together
Mission French Tech
A public initiative under the French government that coordinates the ecosystem, runs flagship programs, and represents French startups internationally.
Capitals & Communities
A network of 117 communities, open and inclusive, that act as relays of La French Tech in France and abroad, sharing actions, successes, and strengths.
Flagship programs
French Tech 2030 backs deep tech and sovereignty bets; French Tech Next40/120 spotlights the 120 highest-potential startups every year.
Communities abroad
69 communities, on every continent
Beyond France, La French Tech runs an international network of 69 chapters spread across 52 countries. Each chapter is volunteer-led and open to anyone interested in French innovation, including the one in Tokyo.
- 21 Europe
- 14 Asia
- 14 North America
- 9 Africa
- 5 South America
- 4 Near East
- 2 Oceania
And in Tokyo
Where La French Tech meets Japan
La French Tech Tokyo is the Japanese chapter of the global movement: a volunteer-run, non-profit community of 900+ founders, operators, investors, and innovators bridging the French and Japanese tech worlds.
Our role is threefold:
- Support French entrepreneurs and startups already in Japan, or planning the move, by sharing our network and expertise.
- Assist Japanese entrepreneurs and investors looking to expand their development into France.
- Increase Awareness of the French startup ecosystem in Japan through events, content, and partnerships.
Go deeper
Explore the rest of La French Tech Tokyo
Now that you know what La French Tech is, here is how to get involved with the Tokyo chapter.