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title: "Meet the ‘Soonicorns’: 6+ Business Ideas Inspired by France’s Hottest Startups | Trends by The Hustle"
description: We dig deeper into a few of the rising stars on the French 'Soonicorn' list to uncover trends and opportunities that you can capitalize on
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When President Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017, the former investment banker [vowed](https://www.ft.com/content/13d30034-f649-11e9-a79c-bc9acae3b654) to make France “a nation of unicorns.” 

A little more than 3 years on, France’s startup scene is benefiting from new measures designed to attract young businesses, including:

- Tax reforms, such as a flat tax on dividends.
- A revamped visa system including a new “[Tech Visa](https://lafrenchtech.com/en/how-france-helps-startups/french-tech-visa/)” that puts non-EU startup employees, founders, and investors on a fast track to obtain a residency permit.
- New rules on [stock options](https://sifted.eu/articles/stock-option-changes-europe/) that make it easier for French startups to lure talent away from US rivals and big corporations.

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