France & Digital Transformation: A Dynamic Innovation Ecosystem

The rise of French Tech, supported by initiatives such as BPI, the Research Tax Credit (CIR), and European Union investment programs, is driving the growth of innovative businesses and attracting both national and international investors. Major French cities like Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, and Toulouse are becoming key technology hubs, fostering the emergence of unicorns and new economic models.

However, this momentum also brings complex challenges related to regulation, the protection of intangible assets, fundraising management, and legal and tax compliance. This is where our firm comes in.

At Coffra group, we believe that innovation must be built on solid foundations to ensure sustainable growth. That’s why our multidisciplinary firm brings together chartered accountants, auditors, consultants, and lawyers specialized in supporting startups, investors, business angels, mid-sized companies, and tech SMEs.

Our mission is to help these key players:

• Optimize their legal and tax structuring to secure their growth
• Accelerate their fundraising and strategic operations
• Protect and manage their intangible assets (patents, trademarks, software, databases, Proof of Concept)
• Ensure compliance with ever-evolving regulations
• Retain their key talent
• Maximize funding and investment opportunities

With a personalized approach and deep expertise in the digital sector, we support our clients at every stage of their development, from startup creation to international expansion.

Our services cover a wide range of expertise, tailored to the specific needs of innovative businesses:

• Business creation and selection of legal structure
• Fundraising (seed, Series A, Series B…)
• Drafting and securing shareholder agreements
• Structuring investments and supporting investors

• Protection of intangible assets (patents, trademarks, software, databases)
• Securing Proof of Concept (POC) and collaboration agreements
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and IT/AI regulations

• Tax optimization: CIR, CII, JEI
• Tax audits and dispute management (VAT, CIR, etc.)
• URSSAF audits and specifics for innovative businesses

• Negotiation and drafting of contracts with strategic partners
• Securing relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Support in managing commercial disputes

• Implementation of management packages and stock options
• Strategies for retaining key teams
• Management of profit-sharing and employee participation plans

Thanks to our commitment to innovative businesses, Coffra group became a partner of La French Tech Est in 2024. This recognition highlights our expertise and our key role in supporting French startups and scale-ups.

We are dedicated to supporting the growth of our clients by providing tailored strategic, legal, and financial solutions, while ensuring rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements.

📢 Are you an entrepreneur, investor, or leader of an innovative business? Reach out to our experts to secure your operations, optimize your structure, and accelerate your growth.