How Macron became Mistral's best ally
Mistral AI and its CEO Arthur Mensch have built ties with the Elysée that few start-ups can claim. Will this relationship survive Emmanuel Macron's departure?
French startup Mistral AI, founded in 2023 by Arthur Mensch, Guillaume Lample, and Timothée Lacroix, has developed close ties with the French government, particularly with President Emmanuel Macron. The company's partnership with US chip giant Nvidia was facilitated by Macron, who reportedly made calls to secure support from major French companies such as BNP Paribas, Orange, SNCF, and Thales.
Mistral AI has received backing from Bpifrance, a French public investment bank, and has been supported by prominent French figures, including billionaire Xavier Niel and Cédric O, a former Secretary of State for Digital Affairs. The company's relationship with the government has raised questions about its future now that Macron is set to leave office.
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