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Estonia’s Plural rockets forward with €400M to fuel next wave of transformative European startups Plural, a Tallinn & London-based venture capital firm, has recently secured an impressive €400 million fund dedicated to nurturing early-stage transformational startups in the region. The fund exceeded its initial target despite challenges in the European venture capital landscape, with a notable U.K. academic institution participating as a key investor. Plural’s prior €250 million fund, initiated in June 2022, demonstrated a strategic focus on key sectors like artificial intelligence, frontier tech, and climate and energy startups. Ian Hogarth’s influential role in the U.K. government’s AI safety initiatives has led to thoughtful adjustments in Plural’s investment strategy, with a continued keen interest in the consumer sector. The firm actively seeks founders with distinctive visions and innovative business approaches, emphasizing operational expertise to foster the growth and success of its portfolio companies. https://lnkd.in/dKar5ag8 #balticmade #estonia #startups #venturecapital #funding #trending

🇫🇮 In a landmark move for the Finnish startup ecosystem, Innovestor and Business Finland Venture Capital have launched a pioneering €30 million co-investment fund. This initiative marks a significant step in promoting early-stage investments in Finland, particularly in the realm of sustainable innovations, deep tech, and research-based projects. The fund, managed by Innovestor, offers a unique opportunity for angel investors to engage in collaborative investments, enhancing the size and speed of funding for selected startups. Investments range from €50,000 to €300,000, with angel investors forming groups to propose investments to the fund. This collaborative approach accelerates funding opportunities for startups but, and at the same time that represents a shift in the traditional investment landscape, where angel investors typically operated independently. Wilhelm Lindholm, CEO of Innovestor, highlights the timely nature of this venture, especially in the current market climate where there is a high demand for financing. The fund is expected to invest in around a hundred seed-stage companies in #Finland, with a focus on those contributing to green transition and sustainable development. This initiative is a result of efforts led by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland to bolster the startup and growth company sector. Innovestor's expertise in early-stage investments and deep understanding of the needs of startups, particularly those based on research, plays a pivotal role in the success of this co-investment fund. The introduction of this co-investment fund is a game-changer for Finland's venture capital market. It not only diversifies early-stage capital financing but also enhances the international competitiveness of Finnish startups, offering a new dimension to the Nordic investment ecosystem. #FinnishStartups #Innovestor #BusinessFinlandVC #CoInvestmentFund #VentureCapital #StartupFinancing #AngelInvestors #SustainableInnovation #DeepTech #ResearchBasedStartups #GreenTransition #NordicEcosystem #EarlyStageInvestment #StartupGrowth #EconomicDevelopmentFinland

Connecting the world of innovation with the capital market - this is the mission of the GPW Venture Network Day. 🚀 The event featured the launch of GPW’s new initiative, the GPW Venture Network, the first project of its kind on the Polish market aiming to build a bridge between the start-up ecosystem and GPW issuers. The establishment of the GPW Venture Network is part of the implementation of GPW’s strategy for 2023-2027. - The main objective of the programme is to support start-up projects in achieving their financial targets, give the participants access to networking, and create a place for the exchange of experiences and a platform for the creation of new directions for the Polish ecosystem,” said Ignacy B, MBA Head of the GPW Venture Network and originator of the GPW Venture Network Day. Report from last week's #GPWVentureNetworkDay conference prepared by Emerging Europe 👇🏼 #GPW #venture #network #innovations #startups #technology #ekosystem #business #startupnations

What an investment cycle! 🚀 Vitosha Venture Partners, being co-financed by the European Structural and Investment Funds, has backed multiple companies developing hardware-software solutions. Not Boring calls these businesses “hard tech”, because “they put a strong emphasis on the frontiers of bits and atoms – web3, #AI, #ML, and security on one side, climate, #energy, space, defense, healthcare and bio, on the other.” They’re hard. They don’t have playbooks. They require speculative financial capital to make innovating in atoms as possible as innovating in bits. Vitosha Venture Partners & Shelly Group have understood the assignment. Shoutout to The Recursive for continuously including AIoTCloud in their articles and supporting the startup ecosystem. 📢

Top 40 Venture capital firms of Netherlands 🇳🇱 #NetherlandsVC #Top40 These visionary firms are fueling innovation and driving the Dutch startup ecosystem to new heights. Versible eu We've developed a tool that streamlines the #venturecapital #fundraising cycle for #vc firms and #startups operating within the #europeanunion   How do I get access? ✨ Follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ey3pzkSe ✨ Create your profile on Versible eu ✨ Explore a curated list of 200+ VC firms across Europe ✨ Utilize Versible CRM to supercharge your fundraising goals ⚡Every week we release a new List of Top EU #VC firms Are you interested and want to more? Book a demo with us and let our team create a tailored experience for you ➡️Demo: https://lnkd.in/e8y6XusK Or you can contact us at team@versible.fr Whether you're a Netherlands-based startup or a VC enthusiast, discover who made the list and join us in celebrating these investment powerhouses in the vibrant Dutch startup scene. 🎉💼 01 Ventures 4impact ABN AMRO Ventures Acrobator Ventures | Acrobator.vc Antler Axivate Capital BGV (BioGeneration Ventures) Chrysalix Venture Capital Contrarian Ventures DFF (Dutch Founders Fund) Endeit Capital Endure Capital EQT Group Finch Capital Forbion Forward Venture Capital Goodwell Investments Graduate Entrepreneur Fund henQ Inkef Keen Venture Partners Level2 Ventures LUMO Labs Maven 11 Newion No Such Ventures Peak Prime Ventures (VC) QED Investors Rockstart Rubio Impact Ventures ScaleX Ventures Sequence Ventures SET Ventures SHIFT Invest Slingshot Ventures Solid Ventures Thuja Capital Your privacy is very important to us. If you have any inquiries and would wish your data to be removed or changed please contact us here: Team@versible.fr.

https://buff.ly/4aiiyTg Some of the biggest venture capitalists in Europe include firms like Index Ventures, Accel Partners, Balderton Capital, and Atomico. These companies have a strong track record of investing in successful startups and helping them grow into industry leaders. With their extensive networks and experience, they play a crucial role in fueling innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent. Their investments cover a wide range of sectors, from technology and healthcare to consumer goods and fintech. Overall, these venture capitalists are key players in driving the European startup ecosystem forward.

🌐 Major milestone in LATAM's business landscape: NXTP Ventures announces a landmark $98 million fund, NXTP III, dedicated to nurturing early-stage tech startups. This is a testament to the growing potential of LATAM's tech ecosystem. With a focus on sectors like Fintech, e-commerce, and AI, NXTP is set to be a pivotal player in regional and global tech advancements. What does this mean for future tech trends and opportunities in LATAM? Share your insights! #VentureCapital #BusinessTrends #LATAMTech

🚀 The Q3 2023 VC Funding in CEE Report is out 🚀 Check it out here:  https://bit.ly/49Zunir Here are key takeaways: 1️⃣ Global landscape is evolving. Despite a slight uptick to $73B in Q3, there's a 15% YoY dip 📉. Late-stage deals shine, with a 30% QoQ boost! 2️⃣ Europe's on the rise! Q3 witnessed a 28% QoQ increase, totaling $16.4B, but a stable year-over-year performance. 📈 Late-stage funding spikes, but early-stage stats dip. UK, Sweden, France, and Germany lead the charge. 3️⃣ CEE stands stable! Q3 mirrors Q2 with €560M across 255 rounds. A pause in the downward trend but short of 2022 levels. Public funds shape the scene—watch out for program transitions in Q4! ➡ Everyone's playing the waiting game. The path ahead offers opportunities, so let's stay sharp and see what the next quarters will bring to CEE. 🚀 #VentureCapital #report #vc #venture #capital #investments #cee #centralandeasterneurope #europe #investors #ceeinvestments #funding #startups #startup #ceefunding #fundingrounds #vestbee

VC investments in Poland in Q1 2024: 43M eur (173M pln) PFR Ventures, together with Inovo.vc, published report ‘Polish VC Market Outlook Q1 2024) https://lnkd.in/d9iXe927; to summarize: 👉 30 Polish startups received funding 👉 43M eur value of investments 👉 35 funds involved The Polish startup ecosystem in Q1 2024: 👉 decreased by 76% YoY in the number of transactions 👉 decreased by 55% YoY in capital invested (for comparison, global VC activity in value has decreased by 5% YoY according to Dealroom) We have to say it: numbers are as bad as expected, and we should expect the rest of 2024 to be as challenging. Why is VC activity in Poland decreasing even more rapidly than globally? The Polish startup ecosystem vastly depends on public funding. In 2023, 72% of the transactions in Poland were financed by VCs with Polish public LPs (PFR Ventures, NCBR Bridge Alfa, and BGK), whose investment period just ended or will end in 2023; for comparison, in 2022, VCs with public funding participated in 83% of all transactions. By the end of 2023, the number of active Polish VC funds had decreased by over 80% from its peak in 2022 (about 100 Polish VCs with public funding had to end their investment period), and most teams/GPs won't be able to raise a new fund without the support of Polish public LPs. It shows how important public funds still are for the Polish start-up ecosystem (especially at the pre-seed and seed stage) and that we should expect much lower VC activity (especially in the number of transactions) in the near future (2024 and 2025), that is until new funding from PFR Ventures and NCBR will become available. ___________________________________ Did you like this post? Connect or Follow 🎯 Pawel Maj Want to see all my posts? Ring that 🔔 Image by: PFR Ventures #Poland #startups #venturecapital #fundraising

Venture capital firm Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India (VVSEAI) has accomplished its fifth fundraising with a total value of up to US$541 million. This fund is 80% larger than the previous Vertex fund which was raised in 2019. Also, the fund corpus of Vertex covers a dedicated co-investment of US$50 million that will be injected into the women-led startup. Based on the VC’s record, more than 35% of the startups in the fourth fund possess at least one woman founder. According to the company, the VVSEAI’s fifth new fund comes on the heels of cash-on-cash solid returns from its portfolio. The portfolios include its investments in Grab, FirstCry, XPressBees, and Recko, whereby the firm has hugely succeeded in exiting with outstanding returns. Read more at https://bit.ly/3PAZ84Z #news #LatestNews #Ventures #india #heaptalk #follow #likes #investment