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🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 SERN is thrilled to announce our collaboration with the #EuropeanCommission on a groundbreaking 2-year venture: StepUP StartUps. Our mission? To delve into national and local startup and scaleup ecosystems across Europe. And we're proud to have Barrabés.biz, Leibniz IRS, Deep Ecossystems, Eu Startups onboard as key partners in this journey. The StepUP StartUps project is set to: 📊 Develop data-driven policy reports tackling EU startup ecosystem challenges head-on. 🤝 Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, amplifying voices from niche verticals, industry groups, and policymakers. 🎉 Host events to invigorate ecosystem development, share insights, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. You are cordially invited to the joint launch event hosted by the Innovation Radar Bridge and StepUp Startups projects. Save the Date: 🗓️ April 16th, 2024 ⏰ 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM 📍 La Tricoterie, Rue Théodore Verhaegen 158, 1060 Bruxelles, Belgium Spotlight Sessions include: 🌟 Smart Policies: Innovations Aligned for Success 🌟 Unlocking the Investment Potential of EU-Funded Innovators 🌟 The Platform Economy: Opportunities Created by the Digital Market Acts Why Attend? 🔍 Explore Supportive Policies: Discover how pivotal policies drive growth and uncover investment and collaboration opportunities within Europe's dynamic startup ecosystem. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with officials and industry pros, forging collaborations vital for propelling innovation. Don't miss out on this event! Mark your calendars and join us for an insightful day of collaboration and innovation. #StepUPStartUps #EUInnovation Barrabés.biz @Leibniz IRS DEEP Ecosystems EU-Startups 

Our Investment Manager Peder Hjermann joined the startup conference TechBBQ this week in Copenhagen, where he shares insights from his three days of immersion. Take a look 👇 Mathias Owing Maanum Zoe (Ziwen) Qin Claes Mikko Nilsen Amanda Hultman Casper Nicolai Bjarnason Kim Oppedal Solesvik Iris Krigsvoll Auran Bente Loe Anders Mjåset Ruchit M. Jack Peters Fredrik Moger #techbbq #nordics #baltics #startups #entrepreneurship #investments #investors

🚀 Technoport SA announces the launch of DeepTech Ventures, where the future meets innovation! This event will bring together entrepreneurial visionaries to reshape the landscape of technology: stakeholders across the #deeptechventure value-chain, from #researchinstitutions, #entrepreneurs, #investors, to #governmentinnovation support organizations, and #techenthusiasts. Dive into discussions at DeepTech Ventures Summit 2024 led by key deep tech players, covering topics from #IP post-research to business, critical norms and standards, to #financing models and deep tech #venturebuilding. Cap it off at the DeepTech Ventures Demo Day 2024, where the spotlight shines on Luxembourg's technological prowess. Witness the unveiling of cutting-edge prototypes and advancements from local corporates, startups, and public research centers, showcasing the best of their innovations across various fields. 📆 19-20th September 2024 📍 Belval and Foetz, Luxembourg 👉 Follow us DeepTech Ventures 🌐 Info & tickets: www.deeptechventures.lu

💰 How can we attract more cross-border investments in startups? 📈 I estimate that over 95% of early-stage investments are local, and this is for several valid reasons. Building trust, conducting due diligence, and supporting startups are all easier when they are nearby. 💡 However, there are compelling reasons for both investors and startups to consider international early-stage investments. 🌍 Let's face it: many local startup ecosystems are relatively small, so the likelihood of finding a startup that aligns with your investment criteria locally is slim. There may be more relevant opportunities in other ecosystems. 👥 Likewise, for startups, early-stage investments aren't just about securing funding; it's also about gaining access to investors who can offer valuable expertise. Why limit yourself to those within a 50-kilometer radius? 🤔 Theoretically, this makes sense, but evaluating international startups' quality can be challenging. Gathering information about founders and their reputations isn't easy without local investors you trust. 🌐 This is why physical startup events remain crucial. These events provide a platform for establishing new connections between investors from different ecosystems. 🤝 Take, for instance, my investment in Norwegian Deckmatch. It wouldn't have happened if Kremena Tosheva and SNÖ Ventures hadn't invited me to their Oslo event. There, I met Léopold Gasteen and reconnected with Arne Tonning from Alliance VC (who led the investing round in Deckmatch). 🚀 Next week, a similar opportunity awaits at TechBBQ, where I'm aware that the participation of international investors, both angel investors and venture capitalists, is on the rise. 🗓️ I will attend and take the chance to grow and nurture relationships with international investors. Hopefully, this will pave the way for even more international investments in the future. I look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen next week! #techbbq #investments #ecosystems #startups  

Startups and scaleups, step into Europe’s pulsating startup universe at Podim Conference 2024 – it’s time to dive into three days of innovation, inspiration and game-changing connections! 🚀 Maribor sets the stage for the return of one of Europe’s most renowned conferences 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐲. With over 40 years of legacy, Podim Conference is the holy grail of startup and tech events, attracting carefully selected startups, renowned investors, and visionary business leaders year after year. 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺? - Rub shoulders with 𝟏𝟓𝟎+ 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 eager to discover the next big thing. - Forge connections with 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐩-𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐂-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. - Immerse yourself in wisdom from 𝟏𝟓𝟎+ 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, refining your ideas and plans. - Uncover new leads and potentially secure strategic partnerships. Oh, and did we mention the 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – a true springboard for startups? ❗Your chance to submit your final version is until 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 ❗ Do you see yourself as a part of it? Then don’t hesitate and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_K-p6e

A few months ago I had the opportunity to work on a proposal for #innovationpolicy actions with the Dealroom.co and GLOBSEC teams, and I found out a lot of interesting things about the Danube Region's innovation ecosystem. I was delighted to read, last week, in the report "The State of Innovation in the Danube Valley", about the startups, innovation and venture capital fueling a new industrial revolution along the banks of Europe's greatest river. Data on the startup ecosystem of the Danube Valley, edited by Dealroom in partnership with GLOBSEC & the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economy, Austria. I highlighted some interesting ideas from the report: 📌 The Danube Region startup ecosystem is worth a combined €157B in 2023 📌 88% of VC investment has gone into startups in the Western and Central Danube regions 📌 the Danube Tech Valley attracts foreign startups & tech companies: there are over 1,000 secondary offices of global startups across 60+ cities in the region 📌 In Danube Tech Valley SaaS startups receive more investment in comparison with the global VC investment 📌 The Danube Region has a highly educated and skilled workforce, particularly in STEM fields. This talent pool is crucial for creating, developing and implementing innovative solutions 📌 Value creation is widely unequal across the Danube Tech Valley, with Western and Central Danube accounting for 90% of the combined enterprise value of all startups in the region For more data and statistics, I invite you to read the report 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPm_pShS #innovation #DanubeRegion #TechValley

We participated in the #techarena2024 in Stockholm last week. It brought together tech enthusiasts, innovation catalysts as ourselves, startups, and investors. A few key takeaways from our senior advisor Rickard Mosell, who went:   "It was great to see the buzz and excitement at the event. It really showcased the vibrant tech scene here in Stockholm and across the Nordics. You could feel the energy in the air, with everyone discussing new ideas and making connections."   "Also, it was interesting to see the dynamic between startups and investors. While there were plenty of matchmaking opportunities, it was clear that startups still face some hurdles in finding the right fit in terms of funding and alignment with investor interests. Still, it was great to see them getting valuable pitching experience and refining their pitches."   "One of the highlights for me was the chance to hear from industry experts and gain insights into emerging technologies like AI. The Tech Arena is a great platform for startups to benchmark themselves and get a sense of where the market is heading. It helps us all stay ahead of the curve." 'Tech Arena is not just about networking and innovation; it is also a place to learn new things. It gave us a glimpse into the future of tech and gave us a hunch of the tools we need to steer in the ever-changing landscape of this particular industry." #techarena2024 #ai #tech #deeptech #startup

Yesterday, Danske Tech Startups // Danish Tech Startups 🇩🇰 🚀 Tech Startups hosted  #CopenhagenTownhall 🙌. The Townhall kicked off with a fireside chat featuring Casper H Rasmussen, Co-founder and CEO/CTO of Danish climate tech scale-up, Monta. The fireside chat was hosted by Stine Mølgaard Sørensen, Partner at Alliance VC. Casper shared parts of Monta's journey from idea to scale-up, including insights from fundraising. Very inspiring! The Townhall then continued with a discussion focusing on the intersection between the Startup world, Tech, Strategic priorities and Geopolitics. Mikkel Hippe, Chief Strategy Officer at Session, was invited to share some of his insights on the topic at a panel with Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and professor Rebecca Adler-Nissen. The panel was moderated by Esben Gadsbøll. Mikkel shared his experiences conducting business outside of China 🇨🇳 . Over ten years, Mikkel and Tradeshift, a company he co-founded, established two joint ventures in China and gained strategic leverage on a global scale, becoming one of the few companies that could offer electronic invoicing services to global businesses. However, due to geopolitical conditions, he and Tradeshift had to make the difficult decision to sell off the Chinese portion of the business to a joint venture partner. Mikkel and his company continuously evaluated the risk-versus-reward ratio and had to adjust their strategy based on scenario planning that took the geopolitical factors into consideration. What can we learn from this example? We can try to predict the next curveball, and sometimes, if we have done our scenario planning right, like Mikkel and his company had, we might be prepared when the curveball hits. At other times, however, we must improvise and “just” be ready when change occurs, because it might occur out of the blue (a so-called blackswan event). But even in those circumstances, a bit of preparation might help us 💡 . The fact is, that we can prepare ourselves and our companies to be more change-ready and antifragile (meaning - gaining from disorder!) by diversifying and decentralizing, and nurturing a culture of experimentation, curiosity, reflection and agility. The term antifragility was introduced by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book with the same name from 2012. Thank you, Esben, for organizing yet another great Townhall 👏 !

🌉 Bridging the Gap Between Startups and Corporations! 🚀 The upcoming 'HORAIZON Founders Club' meeting in Warsaw's Rotunda on January 24th, 2024, is set to delve into one of the most crucial aspects of modern business: the synergy between startups and large corporations. 🤝 In an era where innovation is key, the collaboration between agile startups and established corporations can unlock unprecedented opportunities. This meeting will explore how these two worlds can effectively collaborate, creating a win-win scenario for both. 💡 Hear from Maciej Jarzab, CEO of Braight Technologies and Managing Partner at HORAIZON Labs, as he shares invaluable insights on building successful partnerships. His expertise in monetizing AI in the financial sector is a prime example of how startups can bring innovative solutions to traditional industries. 🔍 “During the first meeting of the HORAIZON Founders Club, we will discuss, along with invited guests from PKO Bank Polski, how to effectively build relationships between startups and corporations, as well as how to monetize AI in finance.” - says Maciej Jarzab, CEO Braight Technologies and Managing Partner HORAIZON Labs. 🌐 Join us for an evening of enlightening conversations and networking opportunities. Whether you're a startup looking to scale or a corporation seeking fresh perspectives, this event is an ideal platform to expand your horizons. 🔗 You can register your will to pitch during the event or your presence at the meeting through this form: https://lnkd.in/esTJ_q73 Join us in shaping the future of the startup ecosystem in Poland! #StartupCorporateCollaboration #HORAIZONFoundersClub #BusinessInnovation #NetworkingEvent #Warsaw PKO Bank Polski Braight Technologies

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2023: Frankfurt is the economic and geographical center of the FrankfurtRhineMain region and one of the most important data-traffic hubs in the world. Cosmopolitan and fast-growing, it’s an ideal home for innovative startups looking for talent and industry partners. Highlights of the ecosystem include: • StartHub Hessen connects founders, investors, mentors, talent, and corporate innovators throughout the Frankfurt region and helps startups with networking, visibility, and funding options. • TechQuartier partners with international and European companies including Microsoft, VISA, PwC, and the Deutsche Bundesbank to support founders, including more than 600 startups in the TechQuartier community and the FrankfurtRhineMain region. • FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH International Marketing of the Region is the official investment promotion and business development agency for the Greater Frankfurt region, with free-of-charge services and tailored support for startups in the region. • Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt GmbH (Frankfurt Economic Development GmbH) is an independent guide that provides customized information on Frankfurt’s economic structure and key industries to the region’s founders and businesses. Discover more about the Frankfurt startup ecosystem: https://buff.ly/3i8szZA #Frankfurt #startups #startupecosystems #innovation #entrepreneurship