Events
Where we are, where we have been, and what was actually worth carrying home from each.
Past
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VivaTech 2026: what financial players taught us
Four days at Porte de Versailles, and one constant in conversations with insurers and banks: the constraint is no longer access to startups.
1 min read - Artificial Intelligence
Mandalore Partners at VivaTech 2026 - Paris, 17-20 June 2026
Mandalore Partners will attend VivaTech 2026, the 10th edition of the show, which takes place from 17 to 20 June 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The edition is structured around the theme "Artificial Intelligence: Impact, Not Illusion".
5 min read - Event
What Europe's Private Capital Actually Thinks Right Now
A debrief of the 22nd INSEAD PE & VC Conference, run by the INSEAD Private Equity Club under the Chatham House rule, with eight sessions across a Plenary room and parallel PE/VC breakouts. The read of the room is recalibration: LPs asking for distributions rather than markups, Europe gaining allocation share against North America, and differentiation rather than beta driving outperformance.
17 min read - Event
Mandalore Partners at the 22nd INSEAD PE & VC Conference — Paris, June 3, 2026
Mandalore Partners will be attending the 22nd INSEAD PE & VC Conference, taking place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Le Cnam in Paris. The 2026 programme features nine dedicated panels across private markets, each with an open Q&A segment, and ends with a cocktail reception for informal networking.
4 min read - Event
INSEAD ETA Conference 2026 recap: what search funds reveal to corporate investors
Mandalore Partners attended the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Search Funds Hub (ETA) Conference 2026 in Fontainebleau as a corporate venture capital investor rather than a searcher. The write-up covers research on search fund performance, the European landscape, AI and sourcing, the four ETA routes, the deal process from LOI to close, and five takeaways for corporate investors and institutional LPs.
10 min read - Event
Mandalore Partners will attend FinTech R:Evolution 2026: a key gathering for financial innovation
Mandalore Partners will attend FinTech R:Evolution 2026, organised by France FinTech, scheduled for 1 April 2026 at Station F in Paris. This 11th edition will bring together more than 1,500 participants around strategic conferences, demonstrations, networking sessions and masterclasses, with a theme of rising quality standards in the fintech ecosystem ("Flight to Quality").
2 min read - Event
"Fortress Capital" - Investing in security and sovereignty towards 2035
In response to the panel "Fortress Capital: Investing in Security, Sovereignty & Survival Assets (2026-2035)", which opened the discussions at the Luxembourg summit on the reorientation of family-office allocations toward critical sectors. The article links this theme to three Mandalore Partners holdings: Ledger, Huma and Mob-Energy.
2 min read - Artificial Intelligence
"Is your wealth strategy AI-ready?" - AI in the service of the new finance
In response to the AXA Wealth Europe and Sapians session at the latest Family Offices & Asset Management Summit in Luxembourg, where Gaëlle Haag and Souleymane-Jean Galadima asked the question "Is your wealth strategy AI-ready?". The article links this topic to two startups in Mandalore Partners' portfolio, Mipise and INVYO.
1 min read - Event
Outlook 2026 - Why crypto is becoming a strategic asset
The piece looks back at the workshop "Outlook 2026: why Crypto is becoming a strategic allocation", hosted by Benjamin Ittah of Hashdex at the Luxembourg summit. It links this theme to two companies in Mandalore Partners' portfolio, Ledger and IZNES.
1 min read - Artificial Intelligence
The Future of Healthcare: How AI, Investment and the QIC–Wellx PartnersIhip Are Redefining Wellbeing
During a strategic panel on the future of healthcare, industry leaders explored how artificial intelligence, investment strategies and insurer–startup partnerships are reshaping the health ecosystem. At the heart of the discussion was the collaboration between QIC, a leading regional insurer, and Wellx, a healthtech startup.
4 min read - Event
We Will Be Attending Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha
Mandalore Partners will be attending Web Summit Qatar, taking place in Doha from February 1–4, 2026. During the event the firm aims to explore key technology and innovation trends and to meet founders, investors and strategic partners from the MENA region and beyond.
1 min read - Fintech
Ledger could list in New York at a valuation of more than $4 billion
The French company Ledger, recognised for its cryptocurrency security solutions, is considering an initial public offering on the US market, potentially as early as 2026, at a valuation that could exceed $4 billion. According to available information, Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays have been mandated to support this planned listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
2 min read - Artificial Intelligence
BUILD Conference 2025: AI directions for the next decade
On 4 November 2025, the BUILD conference, sponsored by Snowflake, was held under the title "A luminous conversation: the AI blueprint for the next decade", with Andrew Ng, Sridhar Ramaswamy and Swami Sivasubramanian. The speakers addressed corporate AI adoption, the role of the API in business models, the rise of agentic AI and the shift toward consumption-based pricing.
4 min read - Artificial Intelligence
We Will Be Attending GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubaï
Mandalore Partners announces that it will be attending GITEX GLOBAL 2025, held October 13 – 17, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Now entering its 45th edition, the event brings together technology leaders, investors, startups and innovators from over 170 countries around artificial intelligence, fintech, cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital transformation and sustainability.
1 min read - Event
French FinTech Weeks 2025: a milestone for financial innovation
France FinTech, the ACPR and the AMF unveil the programme for French FinTech Weeks, which will run from 1 to 17 October 2025 and have, since 2020, aimed to highlight the richness and diversity of the French fintech ecosystem. The programme unfolds in Paris and in the regions around regulation and supervision, emerging technologies, sovereignty, corporate financing and the regional-national link.
2 min read - Event
Patrimonia 2025, with Pledger
Lyon. The annual gathering of wealth-management advisors, and a good test of what distribution will actually sell.
1 min read - Event
SuperReturn Asia – Singapore: Key Highlights
From 16-19 September 2025, the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre hosted SuperReturn Asia, a gathering of LPs, GPs, fund managers, institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds and family offices. New or highlighted features at the 2025 edition included the AI & Deep Tech Investing Summit, SuperReturn Allocate, an awards ceremony and the Family Office Asia Summit.
2 min read - Event
We Will Be Attending SuperReturn Asia 2025 in Singapore
Mandalore Partners announces that it will be present at SuperReturn Asia 2025, held from September 16 to 19, 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore. The post sets out why: connecting with over 2,500 industry leaders from 50+ countries, in-depth sessions on private markets, secondaries, venture capital and private credit, and networking through the SuperReturn Allocate LP/GP meeting program and specialist summits.
1 min read - Artificial Intelligence
At Paris' AI RAISE Summit, Europe’s Place in Global Tech Took Center Stage
At the AI RAISE Summit in Paris, sessions from investment firm GP Bullhound and the panel "Investment in AI: Who Gets Funded and Why" addressed Europe's place in the global tech race. The figures cited include an average of €15 billion per quarter of funding for European tech and 17 new unicorns over the past year across 10 countries.
2 min read - Event
Mandalore Partners to Join INSEAD’s 21st Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference
Mandalore Partners will be attending the 21st Annual INSEAD Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference, hosted by the INSEAD Private Equity Club (IPEC) over two days in Paris and Fontainebleau. This year's topic will be "Outlook of European Markets".
1 min read - Event
Mandalore Partners will attend the Silver Valley Awards 2025 in Paris
On 5 June 2025, Mandalore Partners will attend the Silver Valley Awards, a national prize organised each year by Silver Valley, which recognises project leaders committed to improving seniors' quality of life. The event will take place in Paris with a pitch session by videoconference, followed by an awards ceremony on 11 June; founder Minh Q. Tran will be among the experts involved in this edition.
1 min read - Event
We’re Attending VivaTech 2025 Alongside Pledger
Mandalore Partners will be attending Viva Technology 2025 in Paris, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, alongside Pledger. The firm sees it as an opportunity to explore new collaborations and emerging venture models and to engage with founders and corporate venture teams.
1 min read - Event
Mandalore Partners will attend France FinTech's FinTech R:Evolution 2025 event
Mandalore Partners announces its participation in the 10th edition of France FinTech 2025, which will take place on Wednesday 21 May 2025 at Le Verso, in Paris. The programme includes plenary conferences, an entrepreneurial space, business-focused stages, networking zones, training workshops and a Pitch space.
1 min read - Event
We’re Attending the EUVC Summit & Awards Show 2025 – Online! 🎥🌍
Mandalore Partners will be attending the EUVC Summit & Awards Show virtually on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. Organized by EUVC and hosted at Google London – Central Saint Giles, the full-day summit gathers panels on European venture capital and an awards show recognizing the ecosystem.
2 min read - Investing
Mon Petit Placement: Mandalore Partners sells its stake to Malakoff Humanis
The Malakoff Humanis group, which owns La France Mutualiste, becomes majority shareholder of Mon Petit Placement. Thomas Perret remains chairman and shareholder, the teams remain in place and the headquarters remain in Lyon.
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Meet Mandalore Partners at the Global Takeoff Summit
On May 6–7, 2025, New York will host the Global Takeoff Summit, an event designed to foster exchanges and explore best practices in business creation and development. Mandalore Partners is taking part to connect with investors and innovation experts in the finance sector.
1 min read - Event
Startup exit: how to prepare and succeed?
Recap of the evening organised on 28 April 2025 in Paris by Bpifrance Le Hub, Ventech and Partech, dedicated to exit strategy. A keynote by Claire Houry (Ventech) then a round table moderated by Reza Malekzadeh (Partech) brought together the founders of ImCheck Therapeutics, StickyADS.tv and Mon Petit Placement.
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Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2025: A Hub for Deep Tech Innovation
Mandalore Partners attended the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2025, a gathering for deep tech entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. The event highlighted the future of deep tech across AI, biotech, sustainable materials, and more, with a strong focus on impact-driven technologies.
1 min read - Event
JEC Investor Day 2025: A Day of Innovation and Investment in Composites
On March 5, 2025, Mandalore Partners attended JEC Investor Day, held as part of JEC World 2025, an event for investors, startups, and industry leaders in composites and advanced materials. The day featured 20 startup finalists competing in the Startup Booster challenge, networking, and an awards ceremony.
1 min read - Artificial Intelligence
AI Action Summit 2025: Paris, the Global Capital of Artificial Intelligence
On February 10-11, 2025, Paris hosted the AI Action Summit 2025, bringing together heads of state, government officials, researchers, industry leaders and civil society representatives. The summit was structured around five strategic pillars: AI in public services, the future of work, innovation and culture, trust and security, and global AI governance.
8 min read - InsurTech
The Leading Voices in Insurtech: A 2024 Retrospective
Looking back on 2024, the article states that Insurtech has continued to be a transformative force in the financial industry and that several key figures have emerged as thought leaders. It presents Mandalore Partners' position in the ecosystem, including the role of Minh Q. Tran, and lists six 2024 trends: embedded insurance and hyper-personalization, AI and automation in claims processing, sustainability and ESG-driven insurance, cyber risk and digital trust, data-driven underwriting, and usage-based and on-demand insurance.
2 min read Recap of the 2nd edition of the Tour de France of our industries
On 5 December 2024, the second edition of the Tour de France of our industries closed with a day at Paris-Saclay, an event co-organised by La French Fab and Avec L'Industrie®. The closing day featured thematic workshops, meetings and networking, as well as activities and masterclasses.
1 min read- Event
Recap: Highlights from Investir Day 2024
The 6th edition of Investir Day brought together enthusiasts and experts from the investment sector. Participants were able to speak with listed-company executives, specialists in real estate, cryptocurrencies and crowdfunding, as well as economists and tax experts, through conferences and interactive workshops.
1 min read Tech for Longevity 2024: Innovating for a Healthier, Longer Life
On November 20, 2024, Station F in Paris will host the first edition of Tech for Longevity, an event dedicated to enhancing both the duration and quality of life through technology. With over 1,000 attendees expected, more than 40 speakers and 40 booths, it brings together experts, startups and leaders around health technology and longevity.
1 min readRecap in pictures of the Private Equity Insights 2024 event
On 8 November 2024, Pavillon Dauphine in Paris hosted the Private Equity Insights event, which brought together more than 500 participants, General Partners and Limited Partners. The event brought together more than 60 speakers around four main themes: Fundraising, Investing, Creating Value and Exiting.
1 min readPrivate Equity Insights 2024: France’s Leading Private Equity Event
On November 8, 2024, the Pavillon Dauphine in Paris hosts Private Equity Insights, described as France's largest private equity conference, bringing together over 500 General Partners and Limited Partners. The sessions cover fundraising, investing, creating value and exiting, with over 60 speakers.
1 min readRecap in Pictures of the EquipHotel Innovation Awards: Capsix Among the Best Wellness Innovations
The 2024 edition of EquipHotel was held from 3 to 7 November at Porte de Versailles in Paris, with 100,000 m² of exhibition space and more than 1,200 exhibitors from 144 countries. Capsix was honoured with a nomination at the Innovation Awards in the Wellness category.
1 min readEquipHotel Paris 2024: The flagship hospitality event
From 3 to 7 November 2024, the EquipHotel trade show is being held at Porte de Versailles in Paris, with more than 1,200 exhibitors from 144 countries and nearly 100,000 m2 of exhibition space devoted to Tech & Services, Design, Wellness and Foodservice. The programme includes keynotes (Georges Sampeur, Serge Trigano), networking spaces, a recruitment forum and the Innovation Awards.
1 min readPatrimonia 2024: A Reference Event for Wealth Management Professionals
Recap of Patrimonia 2024, an event that brings wealth management professionals together in Lyon, and where Pledger was present. The text reports the remarks of Isabelle Guénard-Malaussène (FAIR), Philippe Setbon (AFG) and Michèle Pappalardo (Stratégie Durable) on impact and regulation.
2 min readRecap of the 130th National Congress of Firefighters of France
Mandalore Partners was present at the 130th National Congress of Firefighters of France, alongside AUM Biosync, a player in biomedical solutions and technologies for emergency response. This congress, held every year, brings together emergency professionals, firefighters from all over France, as well as numerous exhibitors and technical partners.
1 min readJoin us at the Patrimonia Convention!
Announcement of participation in the Patrimonia Convention, presented as the largest gathering in France of wealth advisory professionals. The text notes that in 2023, for the 30th edition, the Convention brought together 8,770 wealth professionals.
1 min readMandalore IndustryTech Growth Fund_Join us at IPEM 2024 in Paris
Mandalore Partners announces joining forces with Auriga to launch an industry tech fund, and invites readers to email contact@mandalorepartners.com to learn more. The post is framed as an invitation to meet at IPEM 2024 in Paris.
1 min readThe World's Private Capital Hub
IPEM Paris brings together Private Equity decision-makers from around the globe. Over three days, more than 6,000 decision-makers, investors, and general partners converge in the heart of Paris for business meetings and thought leadership content.
1 min readRamify raises 11 million euros to digitise wealth management
Ramify announces an 11 million euro Series A from a consortium led by 13books, also including Fidelity International Strategic Ventures (FISV) and its historical investors. The wealth management platform plans to expand its offering, bet on AI and hire 8 to 10 people.
3 min readSilver economy: the innovations to back to support the demographic transition
People aged over 65 represent more than 20% of the French population and, according to Insee projections, this share is expected to increase sharply through 2040. Drawing on testimony from several players in the ecosystem, the article lists three trends: financing ageing in place, new ways of liquefying wealth, and treating the causes of "ageing poorly".
2 min readEuroclear to invest in IZNES, a leading solution enabling an innovative funds distribution model
Euroclear and IZNES announce that Euroclear will acquire a stake in IZNES, a pan-European funds marketplace based on blockchain technology, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms will not be disclosed.
3 min readZET Summit 2024 : Tour debrief
Mandalore Partners visited the Prefecture of Kyoto at the Zero Emission Technologies Conference and took part in the "Decarbonization Startup Tour", organized in collaboration with the Kyoto Prefecture and JETRO Kyoto. The firm met over 40 investors and startups sharing a vision for decarbonization and industry tech.
1 min readJoin us at ZET Summit 2024 !
Under the theme of collaboration with zero-emission technology (ZET) startups and the introduction of technology to urban development and local industries, ZET-summit 2024 gathers industry, academia and government officials to share case studies and develop new ideas. Day 1 is devoted to keynote speeches and talk sessions on the latest decarbonization technologies, Day 2 to startup pitches, reverse pitches by large companies and business meeting booths.
1 min readThe KiwiTech's Venture Capital Panel in January 25, 2024
KiwiTech's Venture Capital Panel, moderated by Ike Syed, brought together Joe Magyer (Seaplane Ventures) and Minh Q. Tran (Mandalore Partners) around the theme "The Rise of Impact Investing: Navigating Socially Responsible Funding in 2024". The panel delved into socially responsible investing, technological innovation and the specific challenges facing startups, followed by presentations from founders of several ventures.
2 min readHow to foster innovation in your organization? The challenges of venture building and the role of venture partners in supporting corporates.
An article on the venture building ecosystem: why innovation matters for corporates, and the different innovation strategies available — market expansion or entry, product or business model innovation, and venturing. It compares four types of venturing support: strategic consulting, accelerators/incubators, corporate venture capital, and corporate venture builders.
6 min readCorporate Venture as a Service (AGEFI article)
Mandalore Partners appeared in an AGEFI article devoted to Corporate Venture moving to an "as a Service" model. The post links to the article published on agefi.fr.
1 min readMandalore Partners is hosting a roundtable “Corporate Ventures and Studios to boost Innovation” on november 13 at the Websummit 2023 in Lisbon.
Mandalore Partners is hosting a roundtable, “Corporate Ventures and Studios to boost Innovation”, on november 13 at the Websummit 2023 in Lisbon. The Corporate Innovation Summit is an invite-only event ahead of Web Summit, built around intimate roundtable discussions, interactive masterclasses and networking sessions.
1 min readNo Filter with BNB Chain: Fundraising in the Bear Market
An in-person session at SPACE B, the BNB Chain hub at STATION F in Paris, where Web3 founders can present their project to a panel of 2-3 experts and receive feedback on fundraising during the bear market. Three VCs are announced: Carla Puel (Leadblock Partners), Luc de Leyritz (Cherry Ventures) and Minh Q. Tran (Mandalore).
2 min readMon Petit Placement raises 6.5 million euros from La France Mutualiste and its historical investors
Mon Petit Placement announces that it has closed a 6.5 million euro funding round, completed mainly with La France Mutualiste with the support of its historical investors. The Lyon-based fintech is targeting financial breakeven by 2025 and plans to work on new distribution channels and expand its offering.
6 min readData specialist INVYO accelerates its development with a new funding round
INVYO, a technology solutions publisher specialised in data processing and analysis, announces that it has raised 1.4 million euros as part of its pre-Series A, an amount that is expected to be brought to 2 million euros in the coming months via non-dilutive financing. Funds Accurafy4, Mandalore Partners and Inovexus in partnership with SideAngels are entering the capital as strategic financial investors, with the co-founders retaining a majority of the capital.
6 min readAUM Biosync is among the Top 3 companies nominated for Generali's EnterPRIZE 2023 Social Award
AUM Biosync is among the Top 3 companies nominated for Generali's EnterPRIZE 2023 Social Award, with a score above 60/100 that allows it to claim the designation "Member of Generali's community of sustainable companies". The text notes that the French edition recorded a record 190 applications and that an awards ceremony will be held on 25 September 2023 at the Pierre Mendès conference centre in Paris.
2 min readBlockchain in insurance: Rémi Cuinat (Generali) meets Start In Blockchain.
Start in Blockchain spoke with Rémi Cuinat, Head of unit-linked assets at Generali France and a member of the IZNES Board, who shares his view on blockchain and Web 3.0 strategy in insurance. The conversation is available as a video, with a timestamped outline of the questions covered.
1 min readFinTech Mipise raises 1.3 million euros to accelerate the development of its offering in Europe
Fintech-Regtech Mipise, specialised in white-label solutions for digitising financial activities, announces that it has completed a 1.3 million euro funding round to accelerate the European rollout of its offering dedicated to asset management companies and crowdfunding players. The round brings together its historical investors, family office THEOS and Mandalore Partners, with a newcomer, asset management company Vatel Capital.
3 min readSuccessful first funding round for Pledger, specialist in wealth-backed credit for all
Pledger announces the success of its first 1 million euro funding round, completed in particular with Mandalore Partners. The fintech makes wealth-backed credit accessible from 20,000 euros in financial assets and relies on partnerships with BNPP PF, Monabanq, Santander and Apicil.
3 min readRothschild & Co Asset Management acquires a stake in IZNES, the European leader in the distribution of blockchain fund units
Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe, an independent asset management company, is taking a minority stake in IZNES, the first European marketplace for blockchain-based fund investments. The listing of Rothschild & Co Asset Management Europe's range of funds on IZNES has already begun.
4 min readNalo welcomes a new reference shareholder, operation led by Mandalore Partners, Corporate Venture Capital-as-a-Service in financial services
Nalo welcomes Groupe APICIL as its new reference shareholder, in an operation organized by Mandalore Partners. Groupe APICIL becomes Nalo's new majority shareholder, while the rest of the capital is dispatched with members of the management team.
7 min readRamify raises 3.5 million euros to establish itself in the online private banking market
Ramify announces a 3.5 million euro funding round from its investor Newfund, AG2R LA MONDIALE, Groupe Apicil via Mandalore Partners, Crédit Agricole Brie Picardie and business angels. The platform intends to consolidate its positioning on the French online savings and investment market.
2 min readMandalore Partners launches its new Web3-centered fund to invest in #Web3surance
Capitalizing on its expertise in the Insurtech sector, Mandalore Partners has chosen Web3 and its applications in insurance for its new fund, sourcing new insurance cases worldwide for co-investment opportunities alongside CVP No Limit Holdings. Web3 Capital Partners is to make both investments in CVP NLH and co-investments in insurance applications of Web3 technologies.
2 min readMandalore Partners at the Web Summit 2022
Mandalore Partners will be at the Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon, from November 1 to 4. The post invites readers to come and learn about #Web3surance and the impact of Web3 innovations on the insurance sector.
1 min readAlpheys launches its new Alpheys Private Assets offering and announces a partnership with CVP NoLimit Holdings in the Web3 ecosystem
Alpheys launches its new Alpheys Private Assets offering and partners with Clearvue Partners and the CVP NoLimit Holdings fund, choosing blockchain and its Web3 applications as its first investment theme. Alpheys will be the distributor in France of the European version of the fund, which will be co-managed by Mandalore Partners.
2 min read#Web3surance - why insurance firms are looking at Web3 startups to gain insights
The article presents the framework Mandalore Partners uses to read user, tech and business trends, applied to Web3 startups and the insurance sector. It concludes that disruption is coming from Web3 startups offering new solutions to an increasing base of crypto users, allowing insurers to move from selling pure traditional life insurance to what the article calls life embedded insurance.
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