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What they call their work
French American Entrepreneurship Award (FAEA)
An annual competition that awards cash prizes, memberships, consulting services, and office space to high-potential startups founded or led by French entrepreneurs in the United States
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 2 activities
- Administers annual startup award program for French entrepreneurs in the U.S.Reviews applications from early-stage startups founded or led by French entrepreneurs across all business sectors, selects finalists, and recognizes top startups annually through a competitive award program that includes public recognition and visibility.
- Awards cash and in-kind prizes to top French-led startups in the U.S.Annually awards $10,000 to the first-place, $5,000 to the second-place, and $2,500 to the third-place winning startups, along with six months of office space for up to four people to the first-place winner, with total annual prizes exceeding $65,000.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual pitch event and awards ceremony for French-led startups in the U.S.Organizes an annual in-person pitch and Q&A event in New York City for three finalist startups, culminating in an awards ceremony at The Consulate General of France in New York to announce winners. This event has been held for at least 17 annual cycles.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes monthly networking dinners for French entrepreneursHosts monthly dinners that serve as forums for French entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and experiences related to the US-French business market and entrepreneurship competition, including a prize award.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$43K49%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$74K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$48K
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Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$48K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +20.2%
relationships · 44
Who they work with
- Air France Partner — Silver sponsor of the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- Angelina Paris USA Partner — Ceremony sponsor of the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- Banque Transatlantique Partner — Silver sponsor of the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- Business France Partner — Member of the Expert Panel that reviews startup applications and participates in the award ceremony.
- Business France Partner — Partner organization supporting the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- Business France, New York Partner — Provides customized consulting to help winning startups develop their U.S. market presence.
- CCE Partner — Invites winning startups to pitch and network at quarterly lunches.
- CCE USA Partner — Member of the Expert Panel that reviews startup applications and participates in the award ceremony.
- Club 600 Partner — Founded the French American Entrepreneurship Award (FAEA) to support French entrepreneurs in the United States.
- Club600 Network — FAEA Committee is composed of members of Club600, which organizes the FAEA event.
- Club600 Partner — Hosts pitching and networking dinners for winning startups.
- Comexposium Partner — Silver sponsor of the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- Consulate General of France in New York Government — Hosts the awards ceremony for winning startups.
- Corporate Suites Partner — Gold sponsor of the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- Corporate Suites Partner — Provides office space to winning startups.
- Dolce Brooklyn Partner — Ceremony sponsor of the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- Extend Partner — Hosts finalists' pitch event at its New York City offices.
- Extend Partner — Hosts the final round pitch event at its New York City offices.
- FACC Partner — Provides membership benefits to winning startups.
- FACC NY Partner — Partner organization supporting the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- FAEA Jury Partner — Jury composed of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and investors who evaluate applicants and verify eligibility.
- French American Chamber of Commerce Partner — Member of the Expert Panel that reviews startup applications and participates in the award ceremony.
- French Founders Partner — Member of the Expert Panel that reviews startup applications and participates in the award ceremony.
- French Founders Partner — Partner organization supporting the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- French Morning Partner — Partner organization supporting the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- French Tech Partner — Member of the Expert Panel that reviews startup applications and participates in the award ceremony.
- French Tech New York Partner — Partner organization supporting the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
- FrenchFounders Partner — Provides membership benefits to winning startups.
- FrenchTech Partner — Provides deck review by board members for winning startups.
- Jade Fiducial Partner — Platinum sponsor of the French American Entrepreneurship Award.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Competitive Forum Model for Entrepreneurial Engagementmethodology: forum-based networking with competitive incentiveBy hosting structured monthly dinners with a competitive prize incentive, the organization fosters sustained discussion and idea exchange among French entrepreneurs in the U.S., because gamified engagement increases participation and strengthens transatlantic entrepreneurial networks.
- Jury-Reviewed Recognition as Growth Accelerationmethodology: entrepreneurship_acceleration_through_network_and_fundingBy combining jury-reviewed award recognition with funding and exposure, the organization accelerates startup growth, because third-party validation and public acclaim enhance credibility, investor interest, and network access for early-stage ventures.
- Targeted Support for Francophone-Led Startupsmethodology: francophone-leadershipBy focusing support on startups led by French-speaking executives, the organization strengthens Franco-American entrepreneurial ties, because linguistic and cultural alignment ensures deeper connection to French innovation ecosystems and facilitates cross-border collaboration.