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Despite a challenging global landscape, Atlantic France continues to attract investors, marking another record year in 2024. International investment in the region resulted in the creation or retention of 2,420 jobs across 88 projects, representing a 7.5% increase compared to 2023.
France demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, maintaining its position as a top destination for international investors despite global economic uncertainties. Business France’s preliminary report, set for full release on the 1st of April, highlights the country’s enduring appeal, with 1,688 foreign investment decisions recorded.
The trend remains positive, particularly in terms of investor loyalty. In 2024, 72% of the internationally-owned companies that invested in France were already present in the country. These companies chose to reinvest in their existing sites or establish new facilities, demonstrating their continued confidence in the market.
Investment trends and distribution in Atlantic France
The Atlantic France region achieved a record year for international investment in 2024, with 88 new projects recorded (+7.5% compared to 2023) and the creation or preservation of 2,420 jobs, according to Business France.
The 2024 international investment landscape in Atlantic France reflects a balanced regional distribution, with notable projects across all five departments. International investment was primarily driven by production and manufacturing (45%), followed by retail (23%) and business services (10%), highlighting the region’s strong industrial and commercial appeal.
The United States accounted for the highest number of projects (16%), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Germany (10%). In terms of job creation, Dutch (28%) and American (27%) investors generated the most employment opportunities.
Key figures of international investment in Atlantic France in 2024
international investment projects
jobs created or maintained
of the jobs were linked to Dutch companies
Key investment success stories in Atlantic France
Among the 88 international investment projects undertaken last year in Atlantic France, here are five particularly significant ones that highlight the region’s attractiveness:
- E3 IdentiFlight (Germany) – the firm uses AI to protect birds in wind farms by triggering automatic turbine shutdowns. It plans to create 10 jobs in Nantes.
- Aertec (Spain) – expanding to Nantes’ Technocampus Composites, Aertec aims to support Airbus with aeronautical engineering and create 15 jobs.
- Harmony Energy (UK) – developing France’s largest battery storage site near Nantes with Tesla’s Megapack, the company aims to cut 400,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
- Gietburg Group (Netherlands) – by acquiring a metal foundry in Changé, the group is preserving 80 jobs and planning further expansion.
- Holcim (Switzerland) – with a €20 million investment in Mayenne, Holcim is enhancing waste recovery to support its CO2 reduction goals.
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