Optimalex finalist of the French-American Entrepreneurship Award 2025
June 2025

FAEA 2025 Winners Announced – A Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The 16th edition of the French-American Entrepreneurship Award (FAEA) took place on June 3, 2025 at the French Consulate in New York, drawing a full house of entrepreneurs, investors, partners, and innovation leaders.

Among the 3 winners, Optimalex drew significant attention for its work in revolutionizing casualty insurance claims processing through the integration of predictive analytics and workflow automation.
The event also featured the two other finalists: Olyzon (1st Prize) revolutionizing Connected TV advertising with an AI-native platform and Enlaye, applying AI to risk management in construction and infrastructure.
The evening was filled with high-energy startup pitches, meaningful conversations, and a palpable sense of community and shared purpose that extended well beyond the ceremony itself.
The event showcased the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the startup ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on innovation, cross-cultural collaboration, and emerging technologies.
Throughout the evening, attendees exchanged bold ideas and built real connections — a hallmark of the FAEA’s unique value to French-American entrepreneurs and innovators.
A warm thank-you was extended to the FAEA team, as well as the program’s partners and sponsors, whose ongoing support makes the award and its broader mission possible.
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In closing, the organizers congratulated all finalists and winners, expressing excitement for the future of each startup’s journey.
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The event ended with a forward-looking note: “See you in 2026 for the 17th edition!”​​




Thanks to: FAEA, David Horvilleur, Cyrille Bessiere, Anne Busquet, Guillaume Bouvard, Eric Draghi, Anthony Battaglia, Yves Coleon, Raphael Camp, Alexandre Carteau, Frank S. Giaoui, MBA, PhD, JSD, Jules Minvielle, Philippe Rival, Chloe Vichot
Consulate of France in New York, Business France North America, Bpifrance, La French Tech New York, French Foreign Trade Advisors, FACC-NY | French American Chamber of Commerce - New York, Frenchfounders, French Morning USA, L'Alliance New York, Lycée Français de New York, She for S.H.E​