Stéphanie Hospital Awarded the Légion d’Honneur: Celebrating Audacity and Transmission

Receiving the Légion d’Honneur, one of France’s highest distinctions, is both an honor and a responsibility.
For Stéphanie Hospital, Founder and CEO of OneRagtime, it is above all an invitation to keep serving, sharing, and inspiring.

“This recognition from the French State is both an honor and an obligation — to keep serving, to keep transmitting.”

A Symbolic Ceremony at the Quai d’Orsay

The ceremony took place at the Quai d’Orsay, a historic and symbolic venue of French diplomacy.
Stéphanie Hospital warmly thanked Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister Delegate for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and his team for hosting the event, as well as Clara Chappaz, Director of La French Tech, for presenting her with the distinction.

“Clara Chappaz embodies this new generation of women of action and conviction — leading with kindness, courage, and excellence, inspiring others to dare as well.”

Daring to Build, Invest, and Believe in the Future

For Stéphanie Hospital, being both a venture capitalist and an entrepreneur means first and foremost believing in the future.
It means daring — to build, to invest, to take the place you deserve.
Because nothing is given, but everything can be earned through perseverance, audacity, and collective effort.

“This medal is a beautiful recognition — but above all, a reminder: there is still so much to build, to share, and to pass on.”

With OneRagtime and France Digitale, Stéphanie continues to invest in trust, talent, and the future, convinced that technology, diversity, and collaboration can transform our societies for the better.

A Thought for Women in Entrepreneurship and Investment

Stéphanie Hospital shared a special thought for women in entrepreneurship and venture capital.
She remains committed to proving that success does not require belonging to a traditional network — and that diversity is a true economic and human strength.

“Let’s encourage more women to build, to invest, to lead, to take their rightful place.”

A Distinction Dedicated to Family and Collective Action

Stéphanie dedicated her Légion d’Honneur to her parents:
to her father, who also received the same medal for his military service — and whose medal she wore that day;
and to her mother, who had to leave school at the age of 12 but taught her that knowledge is freedom.

Finally, she shares this recognition with all those who dare —
those who believe in the future, who turn ideas into action,
and who prove every day that audacity, trust, and collective intelligence can change the world.

“Let’s dare. Together, let’s keep investing in the future.” 🇫🇷🇪🇺