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It is a wrap. It has been great attending Slush 2023 in Helsinki. A pleasure connecting with other #startup founders and investors from across the globe. Helsinki knows how to Work Hard and Play Hard, the #SlushAfterparty is on another level 😊 #slush2023 AfriSight #helsinki #venturecapital #marketresearch #audienceengagement #dataanalytics #consumerinsights

Launching and scaling #startups has been crucial for US economic competitiveness. To catch up, #Europe should pursue a coordinated strategy to foster its own start-up ecosystem. In a new report, Massimo Giordano, Managing Partner for McKinsey & Company in Europe; Senior Partners Karel Dörner and Max Floetotto; and Partner Tobias Henz go deep into the start-up ecosystems of 29 European countries to identify pockets of excellence we can learn from. They also recommend implementing three strategic elements on a pan-European level to close the gap with the rest: ▪ Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/d3zpStXB ▪ Or read an article that summarizes the report: https://lnkd.in/dPSV2vgn #EuropeanStartups

Here’s what happened in Italian VC during Q1 2024!📊 At the end of April, it seems a worthy choice to have a comprehensive idea of what’s just happened in the first three months of 2024 regarding VC investments in Italy. Fortunately, Growth Capital and Italian Tech Alliance helped with their report and showed that Q1 2024 has been a curious quarter. Best quarter ever for a number of rounds (108), valued at € 443 mln in total. 📈 One of the most astonishing insights turns out that more than half (55%) of the entire amount raised by Italian startups stems from two massive rounds: Medical Microinstruments, Inc. and Bending Spoons. Another cool piece of data is that Italy goes in contrast to Europe’s disappointing numbers (in line with the latest depressing quarter) in terms of tendency. 🚀 What emerges from the report is also the investors’ cautiousness towards greater rounds (Series A and beyond), with just 13 Series A rounds and 2 Series B ones endorsed while bridge rounds “flourish”. Software startups saw the largest amount invested, whereas the AI vertical drove the number of rounds, showing an increasing interest in this technology by investors. 🔮 Follow Arcadia to have a comprehensive idea of Italian VC!

Why should European Medtech startups typically seek initial funding from VCs within their own countries? What advantages does this approach offer compared to seeking international investors right away? In this clip, Sylvain Sachot, Partner at Asabys Partners, explores the reasons why European startups often achieve initial success by securing funding from local investors. He explains that many European based VC funds have mandates that require them to invest in startups based in their local countries. This initial support is crucial as it not only provides financial backing but also helps in establishing credibility across the wider investment community. As local VCs invest in your company, they can later introduce you to other investors across Europe, or in the US. The full #LSIEurope23 panel, ‘Continental Capital: Dissecting Innovation & Investment Dynamics & Trends Across Key European Geographies’ is available on our website and YouTube channel; https://lnkd.in/ePxfxRqu Featured Panelists: • Alessio Beverina — Panakes Partners (Moderator) • Sylvain Sachot — Asabys Partners • Anke Cassing — HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds • Filip Pintelon — Capricorn Partners Registration and applications to present are open for LSI Europe ‘24 this September 16th - 20th at the Penha Longa Resort, in Portugal. Secure your spot today to ensure you get the best rate and secure a hotel room onsite.

Together with Valeriia Borshch, Tanja Bogumil 🥚and Christoph Müller-Guntrum (and Wtech ❤️ ) we are organizing a very interesting event in Berlin - 27th February on emerging investment trends for early-stage startups. See you there guys 😊 ! Registration is free but number of spots limited: https://lnkd.in/dX83uSJc Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Venue: Quartier Zukunft, Friedrichstraße 181, 10117 Berlin Briefs on the agenda: → Future Investment Trends & Analysis: A comprehensive dive into the pivotal investment trends that have shaped the past year and a forward-looking analysis of what the future holds. → Deal Sourcing to Closing: A deep dive into the lifecycle of investment deals — from sourcing opportunities and conducting due diligence to facilitating deals and successfully closing the first investment rounds. → Effective Founder-VC Communication: How to build a foundation of trust, align expectations, and maintain a productive dialogue throughout the investment journey and beyond. → Founders Insights: Hear from a diverse panel of successful founders who will share their journeys, including success and pitfalls, and invaluable lessons learned.

Introducing the Mediterranean Investors' Investment Readiness Program, exclusively tailored for our selected startups participating in the Matchmaking Pitch that will take place during Techne Summit Alexandria. These ventures have been carefully chosen to join us as we prepare them for their upcoming pitches. Esteemed mentors and industry experts will lead these sessions, equipping our Mediterranean Startups from 17 different countries with the skills necessary for a successful pitch. - Program Dates: October 1st - October 5th - Mentors: 1. Keith Wallace; Director, Hivos Impact Investments 2. Marcel Dridje; President EMERITUS, Sophia Business Angels 3. Keo Sar; Executive Director, August Hill 4. Jeffery Potvin (JP); Founder & GP at Open People Network (OPN) 5. Charles Sidman; Founder & Managing Partner, ECS Capital Partners, LLC 6. Nina Dremelj; President of Business Angels of Slovenia This program reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the Mediterranean region. It's inception and comprehensive execution were through the contributions of Investors of the Mediterranean Network. 🌐 #TechneSummitAlexandria #InvestmentReadiness #SelectedStartups #MediterraneanInvestors

//DON’T HAVE A BABY 🐣 TO SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE - And..... Don’t Go 🌏 Global to save your business - and other life advice from me…. Great session with Simon Thomsen and Dr James Fielding last week at Startup Daily studios in Sydney. Key tips for startups going global 🌏 I shared: 🔍 Looking at WHY and WHERE to go? It is always better to expand into markets that you are being “pulled” into by your customers. Have you noticed a high volume of customers from a new geography you didn't necessarily target? Have you got customers with offices in another market that are also asking about your services? Listen to see how this has happened for Aussie startup Flohh a part of the current Startmate accelerator cohort. 🗒 HOW do you go global? It is different for everyone! 🛫 You can initially fly in fly out to get to know the market but you will most likely need to establish an office address to show the market you mean business 🏢 , this can be a serviced office before you are ready to officially incorporate. 👯 At some point you will need some people! And again, there are options: - Hire local hires with an established network and cultural understanding of doing business the new market. - Use and EOR (Employer of record) or POE (Professional Employer Association) - check out Aussie Startup Athyna - Move one of your team into the new market to ensure things run more smoothly and that your company culture gets a chance to be properly adapted for the market you are entering. 👩🏫 Who can help you? - There are in-market partners in every market who have an established network that can help you set up operations such as registering an entity, recruiting and hiring staff, legal, financial and HR operational requirements as well as lead generation and business development. But your first point of call if you are in Australia should be your State Government i.e. Trade and Investment Queensland and federal government Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) as well as the government of the country you are targeting such as Enterprise Singapore in Singapore or Department for Business and Trade in the UK just to name two, these offices can help you to find partners, understand Visa's as well as grants 💸 and other help available. Please watch for more! At Rainmaking APAC our Rainmaking Expand team has live programmes running for multiple markets, see link in the comments and click on "Expand to...." on our website. Disclaimer: I love my children very much and they were not a ploy to save my marriage 😅

Despite a 50% YoY reduction in #venturecapital investments in the region to $36bn in 2023 H1, there are important tailwinds that make the #startup ecosystem of #southeastasia more resilient, according to Janice Leow, partner at #privateequity firm BPEA EQT. Among these: - Positive demographic trends, including a raising middle class with higher spending capacity. - The region's growing role as a supply chain de-risking hub. - A digitally savvy population that has leapfrogged other regions' and is eager for adoption of new technologies and services. - Many young and coachable founders, who are able to work with investors in very collaborative ways. Link to the full interview on e27 (Optimatic)

🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 We're thrilled to share that ESTBN is one of the carefully selected startups set to participate in the Mediterranean Investors' Investment Readiness Program! 🌍 This exclusive program is designed to provide our startup and others from 17 different countries with the skills and knowledge needed to ace their upcoming pitches during the Techne Summit Alexandria. 🎯 Our dedicated mentors and industry experts will be there every step of the way, ensuring that ESTBN is well-prepared to shine on stage and showcase our innovative solutions. 💡 We can't wait to learn, grow, and network with fellow startups from around the Mediterranean region. Together, we're taking steps towards a brighter, more innovative future! 🌟 Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey. 🚀 #ESTBN #TechneSummit #StartupJourney #Innovation #TechInnovation #PitchPerfect #MediterraneanStartups #TechneSummitAlexandria #InvestmentReadiness #SelectedStartups #MediterraneanInvestors

🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 We're thrilled to share that ESTBN is one of the carefully selected startups set to participate in the Mediterranean Investors' Investment Readiness Program! 🌍 This exclusive program is designed to provide our startup and others from 17 different countries with the skills and knowledge needed to ace their upcoming pitches during the Techne Summit Alexandria. 🎯 Our dedicated mentors and industry experts will be there every step of the way, ensuring that ESTBN is well-prepared to shine on stage and showcase our innovative solutions. 💡 We can't wait to learn, grow, and network with fellow startups from around the Mediterranean region. Together, we're taking steps towards a brighter, more innovative future! 🌟 Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey. 🚀 #ESTBN #TechneSummit #StartupJourney #Innovation #TechInnovation #PitchPerfect #MediterraneanStartups #TechneSummitAlexandria #InvestmentReadiness #SelectedStartups #MediterraneanInvestors