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🎤 This past Tuesday, our very own CTO, Victor Martin Garcia, had the honour of representing fundcraft and the city of #Girona at the 4YFN event in Barcelona. Victor joined an esteemed panel of founders from Catalan provinces, Tarragona and Lleida, to delve into "Challenges and opportunities for startups outside the major technology hubs.” The roundtable provided a comprehensive platform for discussing the nuanced landscape of building and growing #startups away from the bustling tech hubs. A significant focus was placed on the challenges and advantages related to talent acquisition and retention, a critical aspect of any burgeoning enterprise. 👨💻 Key Takeaways from the Discussion: 👎 Talent Pool Limitations: The consensus highlighted the challenge of a more limited local talent pool, exacerbated by the trend of remote work globalisation. With engineers in these provinces often opting for positions in international companies from the EU, UK, and Germany, offering competitive salaries, the talent acquisition becomes notably challenging. 👍 Advantages of a Less Competitive Landscape: On the brighter side, the panelists shed light on the benefits of operating in regions with less competition for talent. The exceptional quality of life in these areas, coupled with the ability to attract talent from broader geographies and achieve better retention rates, presents a unique advantage for startups. The discussion underscored the importance of leveraging the unique strengths of each region, fostering environments that not only attract but also nurture talent, and building resilient strategies that overcome the challenges of geographical limitations. 🌍 At fudcraft, we're inspired by the insights shared during this roundtable. It reaffirms our commitment to innovation, the pursuit of excellence, and the development of strategies that support sustainable growth and community engagement, no matter the location. A heartfelt thank you to the organisers of 4YFN, the panelists, and everyone who joined the discussion. The journey of entrepreneurship is paved with challenges, but together, we can turn these challenges into stepping stones for success. 🚀 #fundcraft #4YFN #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Applications are now officially closed for our Startup The Future global innovation program (https://lnkd.in/dHK5X3zN). Our deepest gratitude goes out to every startup that submitted their project. ⚡ 🌍 We're thrilled to announce that we've received an overwhelming response, with over 200 applications pouring in from 47 countries across 6 continents! Now, it's time to turn the spotlight towards the next phase of this remarkable journey. Our team will now embark on a thorough evaluation and selection process to find the gems among these applications.💎 Selected startups, get ready! In the coming weeks, we'll be conducting alignment calls to get to know you better and delve into the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. 📞✨ Mark your calendars for October 13th, as that's when we'll unveil the top 5 winners who will have the incredible opportunity to collaborate with Galp on transformative projects. The countdown has begun! ⏳🌟 This collaboration isn't just about innovation; it's about the transformation of industries, the creation of sustainable solutions, and the empowerment of visionaries who dare to dream big.🤝🌱 A big thank you to the team that made this possible: Manuel Andrade, Joana Larsen, and Cláudia Varandas. Together, we're building a future that powered by innovation. 🚀 #innovation #energytransition #impact

🌿 Wanna join the discussions at our Sustainable Mobility Startup Gathering on Sep. 21 in Brussels? Sign-up 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwC_hQ5h 👇 We've got some exciting topics lined up! 🗣 1️⃣ "Impact Target and Measurement" led by Quinten Vandermeulen from Mbrella: Discover how startups like Mbrella are making a difference for sustainable mobility and how they’re measuring their impact. 🌍 2️⃣ "Tech & Connectivity in Sustainable Mobility" led by Edwin Hermans from Lab Box: Dive into the world of technology and how connectivity is accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility solutions. 📲🚗 3️⃣ "Balancing Impact and Financial Stability" led by our own Hannes D'Hulster from Smooth Sailing: Learn how to build a strategy that not only drives impact but also ensures financial stability for your company and products. 💼💡 These discussions are a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gain insights, and connect with your peers. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of mobility. See you there! 🌟 #SustainableMobility #impactstartups #impactinvestment

1 Million Euro … was the prize for the best #startup of #Slush and of the world! No, it was not yet REGIONIQUE, but another really great idea! Once again congratulations for the winners 🎉🎈🍾 #Faircado is a pretty innovative tech-startup searching the internet for the best alternative of new stuff in secondhand. I really enjoyed talking to the amazing founders. Here‘s my recap of this event, where I had the chance to participate as delegate of the Digital Hub Initiative: It was overwhelming and totally fascinating. I met so many inspiring #founders facing similiar challenges. It is amazing to see the different solutions startups are working at 👍👍👍 Also I met some investors and pitched them my idea of nourishing impact to change consumers mind with the most under-estimated leverage effect - food - to tackle not only climate change but biodiversity loss and social crisis as well. There is no other event on earth, where so many startup-founders - 5.000 in total - meet with so many investors - 3.500 in total. Thanks to the amazing team of Slush in Helsinki, they organized an extraordinary event! Dark, modern, pretty cool! Work hard, party hard! Now I know why Finnish people are as #innovative as they are - because they are singing karaoke 🎤🎤🎤

It's never too late to learn the art of real #startup acceleration and it is never too early to think about internationalisation. Those are the key lessons I've learned as a serial entrepreneur and as Vistalworks CEO, especially as over the last few months we've been exposed to some of the best growth and partnering opportunities the world has to offer. 1. Transformational for me personally, and for #Vistalworks, has been the #CDLEstonia (Digital Society) Program. Named as one of the top 10 accelerators globally, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) exists to improve young companies' probability of success. And my goodness they deliver. Hands down the best mentoring and targeted kick up the backside of my career, and the 20minute intense small group 'challenge' format they follow is exceptional. The fact you must compete and deliver on your commitments and objectives time and time again to earn your right to stay in the program, means there is no cosiness or self-congratulatory aspect. It is simply a real-world injection of pace, ambition and focus - guided by people who've been there and know everyone. It certainly does increase your probability of success. And it's never too late to learn (or re-learn) that particular skillset! 2. We deliberately built Vistalworks as an international company from day one (with both UK and Estonian legal entities). Global first is very much the Estonian approach and why I'm such an advocate of Estonian e-residency, as they gave us the tools to make that simple. The dividends of that international first mindset are really becoming apparent as we grow, as we do not face the same barriers to trading with Europe, or participating in EU-focussed opportunities, as we would as an UK-only startup - and I feel that a domestic-only or a domestic-first market approach just hasn't been an option. Vistalworks Estonia has its own character and energy and has just been accepted as one of 5 Nordics and Baltics companies on the Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV program, which is investing in the prosperity and security of the planet through partnerships globally. Definitely a huge opportunity for us to combine our global vision with our newly learned scaling tactics - and keep focussed our core mission of social good. I've done this startup thing a few times now. I have had more highs and lows than I ever could have imagined possible, taken them in my stride and bounced back. But nothing has been more energising than being able to keep growing through learning. To keep challenging myself, the team and the business to stay focused on execution that aligns to our plans - and to see that reflected in product excellence and market opportunities that will change the world for the better - that is quite possibly the privilege of my life. I thank everyone who has and continues to make it possible. Artur Kamberg Kalev Kaarna Ermo Tikk Jasmin Elmi Meliisa Palipea-Tasker Katrin Vaga Vistalworks Daryl McKelvie-Whyte Edith Szendrodi

#Micromobility is one of the sectors in which Europe is a world-leader. More micromobility companies are being built and #funded here 🇪🇺 🌍. The global micromobility market is expected to reach $340 billion by 2030, up from $160B in 2022, and Europe represents the highest share of that value at approx $140B in 2030, up from $60B in 2022 (ask Zag Daily, McKinsey & Company). In EIT Urban Mobility we invested in 30 micromobility companies (2021-2023), a significant part of our #equity portfolio. We've managed (and still are) numerous micromobility #pilots in leading EU #cities and promoting research and academic projects on the topic. Our partnership with Micromobility Industries 💛⚡ takes a central part within our mission to accelerate micromobility adoption in Europe. This year will be the 3rd time in a row for us at the Micromobility Europe event in Amsterdam, so if you're around: 👋 Come and meet our team, our Investment and Portfolio Managers Jan Hauser, Matteo Consonni, Peter Vest (booth 103) and our micromobility portfolio startups. 💡 Attend the panel ‘Accelerating Micromobility Adoption in Europe’ (June 5th 11:20) to hear from our CEO Maria Tsavachidis, Yann Marteil (VC Shift4Good), Gemma Schepers of City of Amsterdam, Tanguy Goretti of Cowboy and James Gross, CEO Micromobility Industries. 🏆 Don’t miss the Micromobility Startup Awards on June 6th! Horace Dediu, Oliver Bruce, Luke Hopping, Fredrik Hånell, Joaquin Marquez, Nienke Swankhuisen, Ethan Conroy, Daniel Michel 🇪🇺 🇫🇷Judith Schuermans, Valeria D'Alessio,

Exciting insights from our CEO Marco Marinucci at Tech Spirit Barcelona 2023 - Watch the full speech again! 👇🏻🌐 📈 Barcelona, with 42% of Spain's #scaleups, stands out as the premier #tech hotspot in Southern Europe. 💡 Key Tech Specialties - Business productivity - E-commerce - Emerging hub for Deep Tech 🌍 International Talent Magnet: almost 5,000 international talents have flocked to Barcelona's innovation industry. 💼 Corporate Integration: 29 global leaders and 67 companies are making #Barcelona a hub for digital transformation and innovation. 🔄 Open Innovation: breaking down open innovation actions, from M&As to corporate venture capital, Barcelona is fostering collaboration between traditional industries and #startups. 🔍 Dive deeper into the details and case studies with the report we co-authored with Tech Barcelona 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eKBaDzYX #TechSpirit #Barcelona #OpenInnovation #TechNews #Spain #CVC #Tech Alberto Onetti

Exciting news! Global Social Enterprise will be collaborating with major sustainable innovation actors in the EU via the #StartforFuture alliance. Social innovation startups often do not fit in the established “boxes” of industries or investment categories. That increases the complexity of both fundraising and execution. However, examples like the internet or sharing economy show that new, high-growth economic sectors are often unlocked along the way. But it always takes the first forward thinkers, early adaptors, and supporters to take the innovation off the ground. That is why I’m extremely grateful and happy to become a part of the dynamic SFF ecosystem.  The benefits of this collaboration include: ·      Increased visibility in the EU social innovation space ·      Internal capacity building through incubator partner programs ·      Networking opportunities, including investor introductions ·      Supportive community of like-minded innovators, business leaders and academia. Looking forward to creating a positive change together! #startups #SDGs #innovation #entrepreneurship #systemicchange #socialimpact 

"Exploring Europe's Startup Hotspots: It's like a tech treasure hunt! Grab your map, magnifying glass, and a strong cup of coffee—let's find where the next innovation wonderland is hiding! Exploring Europe's Innovation Landscape: Unveiling Startup Hotspots An exploration of Europe’s innovation ecosystem map provides a clear picture of the continent’s entrepreneurial dynamics, highlighting regions with high startup densities and impressive capital inflows. - Britain, centred around Greater London, is at the top of the innovation map, with over 3,000 scaleups and $110.4 billion in capital raised. -In the second place is France, centred around Paris. With over 1,600 scaleups and $45.2 billion in capital raised, France is positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s entrepreneurial story. -In third place is Germany, centred around Berlin, with over 800 scaleups and $41.2 billion in capital. The tech-focused city is an example of Germany’s success in creating an innovation ecosystem that is dynamic. -In fourth place is Sweden, centred around Stockholm County, which is at the forefront of innovation in Europe. Sweden is a leader in the Nordic innovation ecosystem, with 683 scaleup and $34.6 billion in capital. Although these leading contenders currently hold sway, it is important to acknowledge that other nations are steadily climbing the ladder of innovation. The direction of investment in innovation indicates a dynamic change in the near future, which could reveal new frontrunners on the European innovation platform. Data source: MTB Report “Building Startup Ecosystem Stars. The World’s Life Cycle of Innovation 2023”. #MTBSES #MTBCSS #openinnovation Alberto Onetti - Mind the Bridge - John W.H. Denton AO - International Chamber of Commerce - Giorgio Di Fiore - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria - Economia Insubria

💬 Looking to join some meaningful discussions on sustainable mobility? Check out the discussion topics for our event on Sep. 21 in Brussels👇