European start-ups have the talent, technology, and ambition to compete globally. But building a successful company in Europe requires more than a strong product.
For Héloïse Rozès, Co-Founder and CEO of Corma, the strength of the European ecosystem is a critical part of that journey.
Corma brings software asset management and identity access management together in one platform designed for mid-sized companies. From software cost optimisation and shadow IT to managing human and agentic identities, the company addresses some of the challenges facing modern IT teams.
But Corma’s ambitions go beyond its product.
Building a European Company From Day One
For Corma, being part of the European technology ecosystem is a strategic choice.
“We believe in the alliance with Europe that such a start-up can have today,” explains Héloïse.
The objective is clear: European companies need to be able to compete with the maturity and scale of technology markets around the world.
For Corma, joining the European Champions Alliance is one way to contribute to that ambition.
Being part of the ECA gives the company opportunities to connect with other European businesses, participate in events across borders, meet potential partners and customers, and learn from people who have already navigated different markets.
From Networking to Concrete Action
Corma discovered the European Champions Alliance through its network, highlighting the importance of mentors and personal connections in helping start-ups discover new opportunities.
Since then, the company has participated in events across Europe, including Monaco, Paris, Germany, Belgium, and Lille.
For Héloïse, this physical presence matters.
Being part of the European ecosystem is not simply about talking about European collaboration. It is about showing up, building relationships, and turning the ambition of a more connected Europe into action.
Giving European Innovation a Chance
One of the biggest challenges facing European start-ups is not necessarily innovation it is access to the market.
Large organisations often have complex procurement processes that can take a significant amount of time. For a start-up, long sales cycles can slow down growth and make it difficult to turn innovation into commercial success.
At the same time, European companies and end users are increasingly asking for greater control over their data and digital environments.
For Corma, digital sovereignty means giving users the ability to understand where their data goes, why it is being processed, and how it is managed.
European technology providers have an important role to play in responding to these expectations.
Building the European Ecosystem Together
The challenges facing European start-ups are shared across borders.
Access to markets, visibility, trusted relationships, digital sovereignty, and the ability to compete internationally all require stronger connections between European companies.
This is where the European Champions Alliance can play a role.
By connecting European cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups with companies, partners, and ecosystem players across borders, ECA helps create the conditions for innovation to move faster and reach the right markets.
For Corma, being part of this ecosystem means more than membership. It means contributing to a European technology landscape where companies have the opportunity to grow, compete, and build the future from Europe.
Become a member of the European Champions Alliance and join a growing network of European cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups.
