Eurazeo bets €1 billion on AI-first European companies
With a decade backing companies like Doctolib and Qonto, the French firm's female-led team is raising €1bn to find Europe's next wave of AI-first tech champions
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With a decade backing companies like Doctolib and Qonto, the French firm's female-led team is raising €1bn to find Europe's next wave of AI-first tech champions
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