<p>We are excited to announce that <a href="https://www.billabex.com">Billabex</a> has been selected to join the 4th season of the <strong>Cegid Startup Program</strong>, hosted at <strong>STATION F</strong> in Paris. This opportunity marks an important milestone in our journey and strengthens our commitment and motivation to tackle late client invoice payments through artificial intelligence.</p>
<h2 id="who-is-cegid-">Who is Cegid?</h2>
<p>Cegid is a French company founded in 1983, specializing in cloud management solutions for finance professionals (treasury, taxation, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), accounting, retail, and entrepreneurship. A European leader in its field, Cegid offers software and services that help businesses optimize their operational processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and accelerate their digital transformation.</p>
<p>The company is recognized for its expertise in SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions and invests heavily in innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and generative AI. Cegid serves more than 750,000 clients across 130 countries and employs approximately 5,000 people. Its main goal is to support companies, from small businesses to large enterprises, by providing them with powerful tools to improve their efficiency and competitiveness in the market.</p>
<h2 id="and-what-about-station-f-">And what about STATION F?</h2>
<p>STATION F is the largest startup campus in the world, located in Paris, France. Inaugurated in June 2017, it was founded by Xavier Niel, a French entrepreneur and founder of the telecom operator Free. The campus is housed in the Halle Freyssinet, a historic 34,000-square-meter former railway building, fully renovated to host a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.</p>
<h2 id="what-is-the-cegid-startup-program-">What is the Cegid Startup Program?</h2>
<p>The Cegid Startup Program is a personalized acceleration program designed for innovative startups in the fields of Finance, Retail, Human Resources, and cross-functional technologies. For this new season, the program is focusing on <strong>generative artificial intelligence</strong>, with the goal of creating a collaborative ecosystem that fosters innovation.</p>
<h2 id="why-is-this-important-for-billabex-">Why is this important for Billabex?</h2>
<p>Being selected as one of the 11 startups in this season is an honor and a recognition of our hard work to improve the invoicing and payment process. Through this program, we will have access to:</p>
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<li><strong>Personalized mentorship</strong> with over 100 Cegid mentors, who will help us refine our product and strategy.</li>
<li><strong>Specialized masterclasses</strong> on key topics such as AI, data, design, customer experience, marketing, and much more.</li>
<li><strong>Networking opportunities</strong> with potential clients, partners, and other innovative startups.</li>
<li><strong>Resources and tools</strong> to accelerate our growth and maximize our impact on the market.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="our-shared-vision-with-cegid">Our shared vision with Cegid</h2>
<p>Cegid is heavily investing in artificial intelligence through its Forward-ai strategic plan and shares our vision of using generative AI to transform the finance industry. Together, we aim to:</p>
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<li><strong>Reduce time-consuming tasks</strong> related to invoice management.</li>
<li><strong>Optimize payment processes</strong> with automated and intelligent follow-ups.</li>
<li><strong>Improve decision-making</strong> by providing predictive analysis and relevant insights.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="what-does-this-mean-for-you-">What does this mean for you?</h2>
<p>For our clients and partners, this collaboration with Cegid means we will be able to offer even more innovative and efficient solutions. You can expect to see significant improvements in our platform, new AI-powered features, and an enhanced user experience.</p>
<h2 id="the-future-is-promising">The future is promising</h2>
<p>We are eager to embark on this journey and to share our progress with you over the next 9 months. Follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates on our participation in the Cegid Startup Program.</p>
