Fractional CTO Paris
Strategic Technology Leadership for Paris Startups & Scale-ups
Paris has emerged as Europe's leading startup hub, with Station F and a thriving ecosystem of over 12,000 startups. Get senior technical leadership without the €180,000-€250,000 full-time CTO salary. I provide fractional CTO services to Paris-based startups — bilingual in French and English, with deep understanding of the French startup ecosystem.
Paris Startup Ecosystem Expertise
I work with companies across the Paris ecosystem, with regular on-site availability for:
Station F / 13th
The world's largest startup campus
Sentier / 2nd & 9th
Historic Paris tech corridor
Le Marais / 3rd & 4th
Creative tech and startup scene
La Défense
Corporate tech and scale-ups
Bastille / 10th & 11th
Growing tech hub area
Île-de-France
Greater Paris region
Why Paris Startups Choose Me
Bilingual Leadership (FR/EN)
Seamless collaboration in French and English — essential for Paris companies with international ambitions and diverse teams.
French Legal Structure Knowledge
SARL vs SAS implications for tech governance, employee equity (BSPCE), and technical team contracts under French law.
French Investor Experience
Strategic technology roadmaps aligned with French investor expectations — BPI, French Tech, Eurazeo, and international VCs.
Paris Talent Market
Team building expertise for hiring in the competitive Paris tech market, including French Tech visa requirements for technical hires.
Services for Paris Startups
Technology Strategy & Roadmap
Define your technical vision, select the right stack, and create a development roadmap aligned with your funding milestones.
Team Leadership & Hiring
Lead your engineering team, establish best practices, and help you hire the right technical talent in Paris's competitive market.
Investor Readiness
Prepare technical due diligence materials, present to investors, and demonstrate technology maturity to French and international VCs.
AI & Automation Integration
Identify opportunities for AI implementation and automation to accelerate your product development and operations.
GDPR Compliance
Ensure your technology meets GDPR requirements in the EU context — critical for Paris-based startups operating across Europe.
International Expansion
Bridge communication between French engineering teams and international stakeholders for global growth.
Pricing for Paris Companies
Transparent pricing in Euros. All plans include VAT (TVA) as applicable. Contracts available in French law.
Strategic oversight, monthly planning, team mentoring, architecture reviews.
Active roadmap involvement, architecture decisions, hiring support, delivery leadership.
Deep engagement, leading major initiatives, transformation projects, M&A preparation.
Paris Fractional CTO FAQ
Do you work on-site in Paris?
I offer hybrid arrangements combining on-site presence in Paris with remote collaboration. For companies requiring regular in-person attendance, we can discuss dedicated Paris days.
Can you work with our French legal structure?
Yes. I'm familiar with both SARL and SAS structures, including implications for BSPCE (stock options), technical governance, and employee contracts under French law.
Do you speak French?
Fluently. I work equally in French and English, which is essential for Paris companies with international ambitions.
How quickly can you start?
Typically within 1-2 weeks of our initial conversation.
Ready to Discuss Your Needs?
Book a free 30-minute consultation to explore how fractional CTO services can accelerate your Paris-based company. Available in French or English.
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Related Resources
Serving startups across Paris, including the 2nd, 9th, 10th, and 11th arrondissements, La Défense, and the greater Île-de-France region.