Companies of the French Tech Côte d Azur

Companies of the French Tech Côte d Azur 2015 French Tech Côte d Azur Closer relationships for better communication. Being formally recognized, the collective of entrepreneurs of French Tech Côte d Azur continues the progress of its action plan; it is supported by all the players in the local ecosystem. Among the major themes of this mobilization, a survey with detailed inputs and enriched by new criteria related to businesses, was conducted in close collaboration with the teams of the French Riviera Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The goal: improve knowledge to better work together and enrich the value of our innovative group of companies. By promoting the exchange of information, businesses are working together to better expand their prospection in France and abroad with relevant offers to major clients. This synergy naturally leads to greater efficiency of our entire ecosystem for investment, training, innovation and employment. The result: A return to constructive dialogue among public authorities, associations, and private actors, dealing with the entrepreneurial class and its real needs... all together for a territory in motion. Meeting the challenge of a strong France around the dynamics of the startups and their attractiveness - the slogan of the French Tech initiative launched by our government. Without a doubt, the Côte d Azur intends to strengthen its internationally renowned showcase, recognized for its attractiveness capacity that is unified in innovative excellence. Thank you everyone for your engagement. Receiving its label in June 2015, the French Tech Côte d Azur is a large collective project that aims to give greater support to the growth of startups and promising local companies of the digital sector. Together, all the partners of the ecosystem in the digital economy have the same ambitions: promote business growth, create new jobs, develop the international profile of its activity, and favor innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit. Along with many other objectives of the French Tech Côte d Azur, it also has the desire to raise awareness of the business fabric that composes it, its strengths, its assets and its economic weight. The Economic Observatory Sirius-CCI, in partnership with the collective entrepreneurs of the French Tech Côte d Azur, has launched a survey of all the companies that work in digital innovation within the French Tech. The goal? To know these companies, the areas of their development, and their economic weight... The synthesis presented by Sirius-CCI allows for the characterization of the main features of the network of companies: they are mainly young companies (almost half are less than 5 years old), a characteristic inherent to innovation. They are very international (30% of companies are already working on international markets), necessary to be players in the global economy, and have strong potentials for more ambitious deployments (close to 180 million fundraising conducted between 2012 and 2014). Thanks to the mobilization of the entire collective ecosystem, we are focusing our powers to better accompany our businesses, and we are ready to meet the challenge of the French Tech Côte d Azur. Bernard KLEYNHOFF Olivier COURTADE French Tech Côte d Azur President of the Nice Côte d Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry More information: www.economie06.fr

Introduction to the French Tech Côte d Azur The French Tech Côte d Azur ecosystem has accelerated its initiatives for the growth of its tech champions as well as the emergence and development of startups in the territory. The recognition of the French Tech label is an opportunity for the innovative digital sector of the Côte d Azur, a dense and dynamic sector focused on gaining visibility and growth, and aims to invent the uses and jobs of tomorrow. The French Tech dynamically accelerates the IT ecosystem with endogenous growth driven by technological innovation. A rich and united ecosystem Nice, Sophia Antipolis, Cannes, Grasse, and the entire region have joined forces to build a single movement, bringing together large groups, growing businesses, SMEs, and startups. They unite competitiveness clusters, universities and research laboratories, communities of entrepreneurs, and institutions, with one ambition: the growth of the French Tech Côte d Azur. What are our objectives? From wireless technology and on-board electronics, to 3D imaging, the Internet of Things, security, microelectronics and computer science on complex systems, the Côte d Azur hosts all key technology sectors for information and communications. With its worldwide technological expertise, the French Tech Côte d Azur sets out to create the most favorable conditions of experimentation and innovation in five strategic business areas: e-health, e-learning, e-energy and smart grids, e-mobility, e-tourism, and e-environment. The French Tech Côte d Azur has 2 strategic objectives: # rebalance growth through the local development of businesses that capitalize on the existing ecosystem to grow and expand internationally. # support its increasing technological line on modeling topics, complex systems, and "big data". # 50 new startups are eligible each year for an acceleration process in the next 3 years Objectives # 10 new tech champions for international projection in 10 years # Promote international collective momentum The committed resources: More than 150 public, private, and mixed organizations are mobilized to identify, accommodate, support and accelerate the growth of startups and tech champions on the Côte d Azur. Alongside actors already in place (incubators, public and private accelerators, platforms, labs...), the French Tech Côte d Azur opens the door for ambitious new projects. There are 7 new private and public accelerators that have been established in the territory to boost growth in startups with strong potential. There are 2 totem buildings (SophiaTech and Paillon 2020) that will support animation, collaboration and cross-fertilization dynamics for innovation and business development. French Tech Côte d Azur - A study by SIRIUS-CCI - 2015 2

Key figures 7 domains of expertise 1,684 establishments Se E-Health Smart mobility Silver economy Smart energy Telecom / Wireless Hearth and Ocean 3D consumer 22,885 jobs 4.2 billion of turnover of which 53% in exports, i.e 2.2 billion Geographical distribution 1,684 of French Tech Côte d Azur companies are located in the Alpes-Maritimes, and almost a third of those in the Sophia Antipolis technological park and Nice area. These companies employ almost 22,900 people, most of them located on the technological park. The turnover amounts to 4.2 billion euros, more than half of which in exports. Sophia Antipolis businesses accounted for nearly two-thirds of the revenues. Grasse area 192 companies 670 jobs 96 billion of turnover Carros area 156 companies 2,240 jobs 339 billion of turnover Menton area 27 companies 40 jobs 8 billion of turnover Nice area 449 companies 1,755 jobs 196 billion of turnover Cannes area 177 companies 2,760 jobs 848 billion of turnover Antibes area 178 companies 630 jobs 105 billion of turnover Sophia-Antipolis area 505 companies 14,790 jobs 2,605 billion of turnover French Tech Côte d Azur - A study by SIRIUS-CCI - 2015 3

Identification of operating companies 200 Operating companies Year of implementation 1 of 2 businesses is less than 5 years old 150 100 50 Most of the companies of the French Tech Côte d Azur were established in recent years. As a matter of fact, a high proportion of them are 5 years or younger. 0 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2014 Nice hosted nearly a third of the companies created in 2014. These new companies are mainly active in the field of Telecom/Wireless and intelligent mobility. 15% 5 ans 7% Operating companies Distribution per age 6% 48% Less than 5 years-old 5 to 9 years-old 10 to 14 years-old 15 to 19 years-old Over 20 years-old The survival rate of Information and Communication Technologies companies (which make up a significant portion of the French Tech Côte d Azur) was 91% at 1 year and 56% at 5 years. 24% Location of companies in activity in 2014 30% 18% 16% 15% 12% 8% 1% Group affiliation 86% Nice Sophia Antipolis Antibes Cannes Carros/ Plaine du Var Grasse Menton Although the large majority is independent businesses, group subsidiaries are clearly represented. These groups are often international; foreignowned companies represent 5% of companies in the French Tech Côte d Azur. independent businesses 14% Subsidiaries Regional 30% International National Market access 32% 38% 1/3 of the companies are working internationally, and well over half of total profits come from exports. French Tech Côte d Azur - A study by SIRIUS-CCI - 2015 4

Main areas of activity The French Tech Côte d Azur has undertaken the creation of favorable conditions for experimentation and innovation for the development of new uses on major emerging markets. 46% Number of companies per area of expertise Whether it is in smart city, mobility, the Internet of Things, or sustainable development, companies in the French Tech Côte d Azur are ready to address markets with strong potential. Although most of the companies are clearly positioned in the Telecom/Mobile sector, which initially formed the reputation of Sophia Antipolis, they are participating more and more in the emerging markets of e-health and the silver economy, "smart energy", or smart mobility. Telecom / Wireless 15% 15% 10% 10% 7% 6% 3D consumer Smart energy Earth and Ocean Silver Economy E- health Intelligent mobility 1 company may be active in severeal areas E-health Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) processes and applications to all health-related activities. This includes digital services on the well-being sector of activity. Intelligent mobility Responds to economic, societal and environmental issues related to mobility and provides a solution to master public spending and supporting energy transition in services provided by local authorities and operators. Se Silver economy All economic activities related to the elderly. The technological component in the products and services in the Silver Economy is becoming increasingly important. Smart energy Technology that optimizes production, distribution, and energy consumption, as well as storage. Telecom / Wireless Technology related to telecommunications; notably in the development of machine to machine communication. Earth and Ocean Space technology, observation and climate monitoring, management of natural resources. 3D consumer Production and distribution of 3D picture and sound, and any field relating to new images and sound systems. French Tech Côte d Azur - A study by SIRIUS-CCI - 2015 5

Growth and innovation Distribution of companies with R&D activities per staff size Over 50 people 88% 47% of businesses in the French Tech Cote d Azur are involved in research and development activities. Overall, the rate is increasing with company size, reaching 88% for those with over 50 employees. From 21 to 50 people From 11 to 20 people From 6 to 10 people From 1 to 5 people 36% 56% 68% 81% Distribution of fundraisings per amount (2012-2014) Amount Number 58% 16% Less than 100,000 3% 100,000 to 500,000 34% 6% 500,000 to 1M 17% 33% 1M to 10M 26% Over 10M 6% 86 fundraisings were completed between 2012 and 2014, totaling 179 millions. The most numerous of the funds raised between 100,000-500,000. The majority come from fundraisings over 10 million. Incubators and accelerators are committed to producing innovative projects and startups. Within the area, they currently host nearly 100 startups and projects, not counting the many projects in incubation. 23 Grasse 18 Incubated projects 24 METROPOLE ^ NICE COTE D AZUR 35 CEEINCA Nice 5 12 Sophia Antipolis Cannes French Tech Côte d Azur - A study by SIRIUS-CCI - 2015 6

Economic indicators Distribution per staff size 80% 60% 40% 20% Distribution of establishments staff turnover More than 3/4 of the companies are composed of 5 employees or less. These companies represent less than 10% of employment and revenue. In contrast, only 4% of all companies with more than 50 employees account for over two thirds of jobs and three quarters of sales over all. From 1 to 5 people From 6 to 10 people From 11 to 20 people From 21 to 50 people More than 50 people Productivity (Revenue/employee) per staff size (in thousands ) The average productivity of businesses is 183 000 For companies of more than 50 employees, it is approaching 200,000. More than 50 people 197,379 From 21 to 50 people 167,571 From 11 to 20 people 137,655 From 6 to 10 people 134,431 From 1 to 5 people 151,747 Distribution of exports revenues per staff size 7 % Exports account for 53% of total revenue, or 2.2 billion euros. 15 % 24 % 93% From 1 to 5 people From 6 to 10 people From 11 to 20 people From 21 to 50 people More than 50 people This is mainly concentrated among companies with over 50 employees. The 29 largest companies cover 88% of international activity. French Tech Côte d Azur - A study by SIRIUS-CCI - 2015 7

Acceleration Programs More than 150 partners are involved in detecting, hosting, supporting and accompanying startups. They provide the necessary resources to enable them to grow and become the "Tech champions" of tomorrow. Accelerators Allianz Accelerator, Amadeus, Huawei in Pulse, Le Village by CA, Paillon 2020, Regus. Funding BA06, BPI France, FCPR06, Méditerranée Investissements, Paca Emergence, Paca Investissements, SBA. Technological Platforms CIU Santé, Com4innov, EcoFab, PavLab, Sofab. Incubators and Accelerators Business Pôle, CEEI Nice Côte d Azur, CréaCannes, Edhec Young Entrepreneurs, Incubateur Paca Est, InnovaGrasse, Skema InKubateur, Telecom ParisTech Entrepreneurs. Support and animation Clubs and Networks Club Business 06, French Tech Côte d Azur Entrepreneurs, Monaco Business Hub, Nice Starts Up, Sophia Club Entreprises, Telecom Valley, UPE06. Clusters CapEnergies, Eurobiomed, Pôle Pégase, Pôle SCS. Standardization ETSI, W3C. Mentorships CCI Nice Côte d Azur, Team Côte d Azur. SMALL BUSINESS ACTS supporting the growth of SMEs COMPETITIONS & MENTORSHIPS building international visibility and networks BUSINESS NETWORKS supporting exchange and planning local events DETECTION & MATURATION of projects favoring enterpreneurship ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETITIONS to hatch new projects and startups ACCELERATORS bringing ressources and networks for rapid growth POOLS OF EXPERTS made available by the leaders as part of collaborative projects and mentorships LOCAL EVENTS building networks and visibility TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERS from public research to innovation CO-WORKING SPACES offices, support and collaboration FINANCING for growth and innovation INDUSTRY CLUSTERS organizing and financing collaborative R&D projetcts BUSINESS SUPPORT for general and international development RESEARCH & EDUCATION source of talent, technologies and projects INCUBATORS from an idea to the creation of a company TECHNICAL PLATFORMS boosting collaboration and rapid prototyping INTERNATIONL EXPOS to access new markets and find new partners STANDARD BODIES normalizing European and global technologies Infographic with the courtesy of Tequila Rapido Detection and Mentoring Source : Action plan - French Tech Côte d Azur - May 2015 Research and Education CNRS, Edhec, Eurecom, Inria, MINES Paris Tech, Polytech Nice Sophia, Skema, Université Nice Sophia Antipolis. Detection Fondation Unice, Pépite Paca Est, Satt Sud Est, YES Young Entrepreneur School Entrepreneurial Contests BA06, Challenge Jeunes Pousses, #GreenGame, Startup Factory, Startup Week-end, TM Forum Hackathon. A study by Sirius-CCI - 2015 Contact : Laurent HOAREAU laurent.hoareau@cote-azur.cci.fr Tel. : 0800 422 222