Technology

Ledger pourrait entrer en Bourse à New York avec une valorisation de plus de 4 milliards de dollars

Source : https://www.ledger.com/fr

La société française Ledger, reconnue mondialement pour ses solutions de sécurité des cryptomonnaies, envisage une introduction en bourse (IPO) sur le marché américain, potentiellement dès 2026, avec une valorisation qui pourrait dépasser les 4 milliards de dollars.

Une IPO stratégique à New York

Ledger, entreprise fondée en 2014 à Paris, s’est imposée comme un leader mondial dans la fabrication de portefeuilles matériels (hardware wallets) permettant de sécuriser les actifs numériques hors ligne. Aujourd’hui, la société planche sur une entrée sur le New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), considérée comme un tremplin majeur vers les marchés financiers internationaux.

Selon les informations disponibles, Goldman Sachs, Jefferies et Barclays ont été mandatés pour accompagner Ledger dans ce projet d’introduction en bourse, qui pourrait se concrétiser cette année si les conditions de marché restent favorables.

Une valorisation en forte progression

Lors de son dernier tour de financement en 2023, Ledger avait été valorisée à environ 1,5 milliard de dollars. L’ambition aujourd’hui est de plus que tripler cette valorisation, ce qui témoigne de la confiance des acteurs financiers dans le modèle économique de la société et dans la croissance du secteur de la sécurité des cryptomonnaies.

Cette projection de plus de 4 milliards de dollars s’appuie sur une dynamique positive : la demande pour des solutions de stockage sécurisé augmente face à la hausse des cyberattaques et des vols de cryptos, poussant de nombreux investisseurs individuels et institutionnels vers des dispositifs comme ceux proposés par Ledger.

Un contexte de marché favorable aux IPOs crypto

Le choix des États-Unis pour une introduction en bourse n’est pas anodin. Le marché américain a récemment montré une appétence renouvelée pour les IPOs de sociétés liées à la crypto. Par exemple, la plateforme de services de garde d’actifs numériques BitGo a récemment fait ses débuts à la Bourse de New York avec une valorisation considérable, ce qui réactive l’intérêt des investisseurs pour ce type d’actifs.

Ledger pourrait ainsi devenir l’une des premières licornes françaises de la crypto à être cotée à Wall Street, renforçant la visibilité internationale de l’entreprise et favorisant l’accès à des capitaux importants pour financer sa croissance future.

Vers une nouvelle étape pour la crypto française

Si elle se concrétise, cette IPO marquerait un tournant stratégique pour Ledger, qui pourrait tirer avantage d’un marché plus liquide et d’une base d’investisseurs institutionnels plus large. Ce projet illustre également la montée en puissance des sociétés européennes dans l’écosystème crypto mondial, bien que le capital pour ce secteur soit aujourd’hui concentré majoritairement aux États-Unis.

We Will Be Attending Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha

Source : https://qatar.websummit.com/

We are pleased to announce that Mandalore Partners will be attending Web Summit Qatar, one of the world’s leading global technology conferences, taking place in Doha from February 1–4, 2026.

🌍 A Key Global Tech Event

Web Summit Qatar brings together thousands of founders, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the world. The event has quickly become a major hub for conversations around technology, innovation, and the future of digital transformation, with a strong focus on emerging markets and global collaboration.

The 2026 edition will feature a diverse agenda of keynote talks, panel discussions, startup showcases, and networking opportunities, covering topics such as artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital growth.

🤝 Why We’ll Be There

Our presence at Web Summit Qatar reflects our commitment to staying closely connected to the global tech ecosystem. During the event, we aim to:

  • Explore key technology and innovation trends shaping the future of business and finance

  • Meet founders, investors, and strategic partners from the MENA region and beyond

  • Exchange insights and perspectives with industry leaders and decision-makers

  • Identify collaboration opportunities aligned with our long-term vision

Web Summit Qatar offers a unique platform to connect ideas, talent, and capital at an international scale.

📍 Event Details

  • 📅 Dates: February 1–4, 2026

  • 📍 Location: Doha, Qatar

  • 🌐 Audience: Startups, investors, corporates, media, and policymakers

  • 🎯 Key themes: AI, fintech, digital transformation, emerging technologies, sustainability

We look forward to connecting with the ecosystem in Doha.
If you will also be attending and would like to meet, feel free to reach out.

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We Will Be Attending GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubaï

We’re pleased to announce that Mandalore Partners will be attending GITEX GLOBAL 2025, one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world.

📅 Dates: October 13 – 17, 2025
📍 Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Now entering its 45th edition, GITEX GLOBAL brings together thousands of technology leaders, investors, startups, and innovators from over 170 countries. The event serves as a major global platform to explore emerging technologies — from artificial intelligence, fintech, and cloud computing, to cybersecurity, digital transformation, and sustainability.

For Mandalore Partners, GITEX is a unique opportunity to connect with visionary founders, investors, and corporate innovators who are driving the next wave of technological disruption. As an active venture builder and investor in deep tech and digital innovation, we look forward to exploring new ideas, meeting our partners, and discovering future opportunities in the global tech ecosystem.

If you are also attending GITEX GLOBAL this year, we’d be delighted to connect.

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Les French FinTech Weeks 2025 : un temps fort de l’innovation financière

France FinTech, l’ACPR et l’AMF dévoilent le programme des French FinTech Weeks, qui se tiendront du 1er au 17 octobre 2025.

Depuis 2020, les French FinTech Weeks visent à mettre en lumière la richesse et la diversité de l’écosystème fintech français, en mobilisant les acteurs publics et privés engagés dans le développement de la finance numérique en France et en Europe.

🎯 Objectifs & enjeux

Cet événement est une occasion de dialoguer autour des grandes thématiques qui structurent aujourd’hui l’innovation financière :

  • Réglementation & supervision : comprendre comment les autorités s’adaptent aux nouveaux usages numériques, tout en garantissant stabilité, sécurité et protection des usagers.

  • Technologies émergentes : blockchain, finance décentralisée (DeFi), on-chain finance, solutions assurtech…

  • Souveraineté & résilience : renforcer l’autonomie numérique des acteurs français et européens face à des concurrents globaux.

  • Financement des entreprises & inclusion : quels nouveaux modèles pour permettre aux PME et aux projets innovants d’accéder au capital ?

  • Articulation régional – national : faire rayonner les initiatives fintech hors de Paris, et consolider l’écosystème sur le territoire français.

📅 Temps forts & localisation

Le programme 2025 s’étend sur deux semaines et se déploie à Paris, en région, dans des universités ou des pôles d’innovation. Voici quelques rendez-vous phares :

Ce calendrier témoigne de la volonté d’amener les réflexions fintech partout en France — pas seulement dans la capitale.

🔍 Pourquoi cet événement compte

  • C’est un lieu de rencontres & d’échanges entre régulateurs, entrepreneurs, institutions financières, investisseurs et innovateurs.

  • Il permet de partager des retours d’expérience concrets, d’identifier des pratiques émergentes et de débattre des défis réglementaires.

  • C’est aussi une vitrine pour les acteurs régionaux — pour encourager leur visibilité, favoriser la coopération localement et renforcer la cohésion nationale de l’écosystème fintech.

🗓️ À retenir

  • Dates : 1er au 17 octobre 2025

  • Organisateurs : France FinTech, l’ACPR et l’AMF

  • Format : événements répartis en région, panels thématiques, forums, rencontres entre acteurs

  • Public visé : régulateurs, fintechs, start-ups, institutions financières, experts, investisseurs

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At Paris' AI RAISE Summit, Europe’s Place in Global Tech Took Center Stage

A dominant theme echoed throughout the AI RAISE Summit in Paris:
Europe’s evolving role in artificial intelligence and the broader technology ecosystem.

Some of the most anticipated sessions came from global tech investment firm GP Bullhound, and the panel "Investment in AI: Who Gets Funded and Why"

Together, they tackled pressing questions shaping Europe’s position in the global tech race: Where does the continent stand? What trends are accelerating its innovation? And which European startups are on track to become the next unicorns?

Let’s take a closer look at the findings: 

1. European Tech Shows Signs of Resilience

Even amid global uncertainty and a post-bull-market cooldown, Europe’s tech sector remains robust.

  • €15 billion per quarter: That’s the average level of funding Europe’s tech ecosystem has attracted consistently over the last two years.

  • This marks a +50% increase compared to pre-2020 levels, a sign that investor confidence remains strong and that innovation continues to attract capital

  • Crucially, this funding isn’t just sustaining existing operations. Companies are actively raising capital to fuel new growth, particularly in AI and cybersecurity.

Across both the GP Bullhound session and the broader summit, there was a shared sentiment: Europe’s AI and tech ecosystem still has significant room to grow — and the foundations are already being laid.

2. A Maturing Ecosystem with Unicorn Momentum

Perhaps the most striking data point: Europe is still minting unicorns at pace.

  • 17 new unicorns have emerged in the past year alone, across 10 different countries.

  • The hot sectors? Primarily AI and cybersecurity, two of the most strategically relevant verticals in today’s innovation economy.

  • Total collective value: €1.4 trillion, representing a 3x increase in the past five years.

  • And since 2015, the number of unicorns has grown 11-fold.

These numbers signal a clear shift: Europe’s startup ecosystem isn’t just growing, it’s maturing, with global-scale ambitions and long-term staying power.

We’re Attending VivaTech 2025 Alongside Pledger

Mandalore Partners is excited to announce that we will be attending Viva Technology 2025 in Paris Europe’s biggest event dedicated to startups and tech innovation taking place May 22–25, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

We’ll be attending alongside Pledger, connecting with founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders driving the future of innovation.

Key Event Info

  • Event: VivaTech 2025

  • Dates: June 11–14, 2025

  • Location: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France

  • Official Event Website: https://vivatechnology.com

Why We’re Attending

VivaTech is a cornerstone event in the European innovation calendar. With more than 150,000 participants from over 174 countries, it’s where the world’s leading startups, investors, and tech leaders come to connect and shape what’s next.

At Mandalore, we see this as an opportunity to:

  • Explore new collaborations and emerging venture models

  • Engage with forward-thinking founders and corporate venture teams

  • Support the next generation of scalable, capital-efficient innovation

Attending alongside Pledger, we look forward to conversations around data, impact, and the future of investment infrastructure.

Let’s Connect

If you’ll be in Paris for VivaTech and would like to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are glad to connect with corporate innovators, venture builders, and founders.

Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2025: A Hub for Deep Tech Innovation

We had the opportunity to attend Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2025, one of the most exciting gatherings for deep tech entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. 🚀

From groundbreaking startups to insightful discussions, the event highlighted the future of deep tech across various industries, including AI, biotech, sustainable materials, and more.

🔹 Key Takeaways:
💡 Cutting-edge innovations redefining industries
🤝 Meaningful networking with top founders and investors
🌱 A strong focus on impact-driven technologies shaping a sustainable future

💬 What’s next? The deep tech revolution is accelerating, and we’re excited to see how these innovations evolve in the coming months!

A big thank you to the Hello Tomorrow team for organizing such an inspiring event. Until next time! 🚀

#HelloTomorrow #DeepTech #Innovation #FutureTech #StartupEcosystem

The Leading Voices in Insurtech: A 2024 Retrospective

As we reflect on 2024, it is clear that Insurtech has continued to be a transformative force in the financial industry. The convergence of technology and insurance has redefined risk management, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Throughout the year, several key figures have emerged as thought leaders, shaping the industry's evolution through innovation, expertise, and strategic foresight.

Mandalore Partners: Pioneering the Future of Insurtech

At Mandalore Partners, we are committed to driving the Insurtech revolution by leveraging cutting-edge technology, fostering innovation, and facilitating meaningful collaborations within the industry. Our team consists of industry experts who have significantly contributed to reshaping the insurance landscape. Among them, Minh Q. Tran has played an essential role in fostering innovation and collaboration within the Insurtech ecosystem.

Key Insurtech Trends in 2024

🔹 Embedded Insurance & Hyper-Personalization
The integration of insurance seamlessly into digital platforms has reached new heights. Companies have leveraged AI and data analytics to deliver hyper-personalized policies tailored to individual customer needs.

🔹 AI & Automation in Claims Processing
With AI-driven claims processing and automation, insurers have significantly reduced turnaround times, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

🔹 Sustainability & ESG-Driven Insurance
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to underwriting and investment decisions, with Insurtechs playing a pivotal role in sustainable insurance solutions.

🔹 Cyber Risk & Digital Trust
As digital transformation accelerates, cyber risk management has become a priority. Insurtechs have introduced cutting-edge solutions to enhance security, compliance, and resilience.

🔹 Data-Driven Underwriting & Risk Assessment
Advanced analytics and big data have revolutionized underwriting processes, allowing insurers to assess risks more accurately and develop tailored policies that better serve their customers.

🔹 The Rise of Usage-Based & On-Demand Insurance
Consumers are demanding more flexibility in their coverage, leading to the expansion of usage-based and on-demand insurance products that provide tailored protection based on real-time data.