France Digitale (Collectif Startup): price, who can join and alternatives
France Digitale is a French association of startups and investors, and its Collectif Startup is the membership designed for seed-stage founders. Members get a monthly small-group event, investor meetings on the FDTour and access to larger gatherings.
France Digitale (Collectif Startup) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders of seed-stage startups (up to 20 employees) | francedigitale.org |
| Eligibility | Startup membership only for companies under 20 employees | francedigitale.org |
| Price | 500€ over 12 months, about 42€ a month | francedigitale.org |
| Where | Paris and cities across France | francedigitale.org |
| Monthly format | One small-group event a month | francedigitale.org |
| Investor meetings | 7+ chances for qualified investor meetings on the FDTour | francedigitale.org |
| Upcoming event | FDTour Lille, 26 Nov, at EuraTechnologies | francedigitale.org |
| Size | 1,200+ startups in the Collectif | francedigitale.org |
Who it suits
- Seed-stage French startups under 20 staff
- Founders who want regular investor meetings
- Founders who read French
Who it doesn't suit
- Startups with 20 or more employees (Scale-up tier instead)
- Founders who do not speak French
- Solo makers wanting a casual meetup
Alternatives to France Digitale (Collectif Startup)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Paris | Not published | Register for each meetup on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| Amsterdam Founders Club | Event tickets start at €49 + VAT | Request an invitation; some events have revenue minimums |
| Baseline | Not published | Apply to join by email |
| EO Paris (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | Not published | Membership application; revenue threshold applies |
| Founders Running Club Paris | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
| FoundHers Paris | Brunch €35; dinners at your own expense | Register on Luma; some events need host approval |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Helm (formerly The Supper Club) | £1,450 per annum (Club membership); £4,250 option with a Forum (period not stated) | Apply online, then a 30-minute fit call; £3m+ revenue or raised |
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Questions about France Digitale (Collectif Startup)
- How much is France Digitale for startups?
- The Collectif Startup is 500€ over 12 months, about 42€ a month.
- Who can join the Collectif Startup?
- Startups with fewer than 20 employees.
- What events are coming up?
- The agenda lists FDTour Lille on 26 Nov at EuraTechnologies, plus Impact Day 2026 and HR Day 2026 on 1 Dec in Paris.
- Website
- francedigitale.org
- Price
- 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup)
- Entry rule
- Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online
- Format
- Startup and VC association with monthly events and a national tour, Paris and across France
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