France

10,000
Small Businesses

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses France is a fully-funded, nationwide, small business education programme, delivered in partnership with ESSEC Business School.

France

10,000
Small Businesses

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses France is a fully-funded, nationwide, small business education programme, delivered in partnership with ESSEC Business School.

About the Programme

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses France supports high-growth small businesses through leadership and business development training.

Making an Impact for Entrepreneurs in France

10,000 Small Businesses empowers entrepreneurs with the tools to help drive revenue growth and job creation, with a track record of proven results.
61%
Increased Revenue
59%
Hired Staff
64%
Seeking Finance to Sustain or Grow

Source: Data is self-reported by 10,000 Small Businesses France alumni, surveyed 12 months after programme completion since 2020.

Alumni Perspectives

Since the programme's 2020 launch, over 670 owners have graduated, contributing to local job creation and business growth across France.

Meet Anne Anquetin

Passementerie Verrier

Meet David Bray

Transports Bray

Meet Patricia Chemin

Brûlerie des Alpes

Source: Based on internal data collected since programme inception in 2020.

In the Press


Isère: Skaping participated in a global SME summit in Washington

November 7, 2025

OREA at a Global Summit for Small Businesses in Washington

November 7, 2025

“In the United States, business is uninhibited,” says Nicolas Gausserand (Medinbox), returning from a Goldman Sachs SME Summit.

November 6, 2025

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