GitGuardian, a cybersecurity start-up, has been included in this year's Index based on its financial achievements, such as fundraising and rapid revenue growth, highlighting its role in the competitive French ecosystem. The company, which also received the FIC start-up of the year award, plans to expand its team significantly following a Series B fundraising round, focusing on technical recruitment in France, particularly in R&D based in Paris, and doubling its team size by 2022. Additionally, GitGuardian will establish an office in Austin, Texas, to enhance its sales and marketing efforts, aiming to increase its visibility and strengthen its employer brand.