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Announcing "The Future of VC" Investor Summit at Bits & Pretzels by Dr. Andre Retterath, Partner at Earlybird Venture Capital & Author Data-Driven VC Why it matters: 🌟 This summit is a golden opportunity for VCs, LPs, and private investors to converge and discuss the ever-evolving landscape of venture capital. With industry heavyweights like Felix Haas and Bits & Pretzels backing it, expect top-tier insights and networking. This event isn't just about Oktoberfest beers – it's about shaping the future of VC. 🍻 What it is: 🚀 Taking place on September 30, 2024, in Munich, this inaugural “Investor Summit” will feature key discussions on "The Future of VC" within the vibrant atmosphere of the Bits & Pretzels festival. With speakers ranging from Obama to Branson gracing past events, the bar is set high. Expect rigorous application reviews to ensure the best and brightest minds are present. 🌍 Read more about the event on EUVC Insights. 🔽 https://buff.ly/3L1tYAP #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

🌍 **Venture Capital Insights: Bridging US and European Markets** At StrictlyVC London, TechCrunch's Mike Butcher facilitated a stimulating discussion with Frederic Court, Founder and Managing Partner at Felix Capital, and Luciana Lixandru, General Partner at Sequoia Capital. The conversation delved into the emerging trend of US venture capitalists expanding into European markets and explored ways for effective collaboration between the two regions. ### Discussion Highlights: - **Venture Capital Trends:** The dialogue provided valuable insights into why US venture capitalists are increasingly eyeing opportunities in Europe. Factors like burgeoning tech ecosystems and untapped potential were key points of interest. - **Cross-Market Collaboration:** Court and Lixandru discussed strategies for fostering collaboration between US and European markets. They emphasized the importance of leveraging local expertise and building bridges to facilitate mutual growth. ### Event Overview: - **StrictlyVC and TechCrunch Collaboration:** Part of TechCrunch, StrictlyVC is renowned for gathering essential insights and featuring prominent figures from diverse tech sectors. - **Ongoing Events:** TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos hosts events throughout the year, bringing together founders, venture capitalists, leaders, and innovators from the global technology industry to share their experiences and vision. This session underscores the dynamic interplay between US and European venture capital landscapes and highlights the potential for synergistic growth. #VentureCapital #TechInvestment #USandEurope #StrictlyVC #TechCrunch #Collaboration #Innovation --- Stay tuned for more insights and discussions from TechCrunch’s events, where industry leaders share their perspectives on the evolving global tech ecosystem. ---------------------- Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/evJCnFTb

This year, at Invest Europe’s 2023 Venture Capital Forum, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Greg Revenu, delivered a keynote speech.    The VC Industry has shown remarkable resilience this year. Here are the key takeaways from the #VCF23: 🚀 Despite volatility, the VC sector witnessed significant growth throughout the 2020s. 🌟 In 2023, challenges like limited exit options and IPO difficulties have impacted VC fundraising. 💪 VC's unwavering resilience, driven by rising demand and supply, will spark innovation as we adapt to new realities.  💼 VC capital remains a highly performing asset class with dry powder reaching unprecedented levels. 📈 The landscape is evolving, expanding structured growth financing, with private debt emerging as a competitive alternative. 🌏 Industrial tech, energy transition and sustainability innovation are driving ESG focused strategies. These challenges have tested us, but they also inspire us to innovate and grow.    Greg was joined by Head of Private Capital Markets, Julien Polenne, to Chair the conference – offering insights and moderating illuminating panel and Q&A sessions.    🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekFV8cy3 Thank you to Invest Europe for their continued partnership – and congratulations on a successful event!    Florent Roulet, Florian De la Tour    #VentureCapital #VC #Networking #Conference   

Join us at Venture East Conference and take advantage of the BuiltWorlds DealMaker's Alley, an exclusive initiative to connect one-on-one with industry-leading investors in the built environment sector. At DealMaker's Alley, attendees of Venture East can engage in high-level investment and M&A conversations with prominent corporate strategic investors from BuiltWorlds Venture Forum and top-tier venture capitalists in the built ecosystem. Curious about the participating companies? Check out the current lineup in the thumbnail below and be on the look out for more additions! Learn more about Venture East here: https://lnkd.in/gjgqwTby #VentureEast #BuiltWorlds #DealMakersAlley #InvestmentOpportunities

SeedLegals Termometer fundraising fact #12: How many investor directors on your board? Investor Directors represent the interests of the investors on your board. Decisions which would otherwise have needed a burdensome shareholder vote can instead be made with Investor Director Consent. If several investors are asking for Investor Director positions you might instead offer them Observer positions to keep your board lean. Here's how UK startups set up their boards, based on 2000 UK funding rounds done on SeedLegals. More at https://lnkd.in/evU3TCW8

Introducing #ACTON6 🚀– we’re excited to launch our 6th vc fund at €225M to back companies, ready to scale & built to last. Since 1999, we’re standing for a different kind of venture capital & GROWTH. DRIVEN BY REASON. 🌱 Our risk-aligned approach fosters substance and value for the long run. With the fresh capital we’re doubling down on proven business models at the early-growth stage. 🌍 We believe beauty comes in more than one size. Our commitment is to support all our portfolio companies to reach their full potential – be it the next global shooting star or the hidden B2B champion. #balancedportfolio #sustainableinvesting #vcfund #readytoscale The new fund has already made its mark with investments in 🇩🇪 (Seatti, ECO Group), 🇧🇪 (Henchman), 🇨🇭 (Skribble), 🇪🇪 Klaus – with more in the pipeline. We invest in companies, but we back people. A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated entrepreneurs and loyal LPs for their ongoing trust into our team – all along the way! /cc Dr. Sophie Ahrens-Gruber, Dominik Alvermann, Hannes Blum, Christoph Braun, Leon Buchholz, Christina Catania, Bettina Engert, Laura Josipovich, Joseph Hefele, Paul-Bernhard Kallen, Dominique Krötz, Julius Luehr, Fritz Oidtmann, Jan-Gisbert Schultze, Frank Seehaus, Benedikt Sudbrock, Joerg Wernet, Sebastian Wossagk

“Non-traditional investor participation in Europe decreases to 73.4% of VC deal value in Europe through Q3 2023, in line with 2020 levels.” The VC market correction is clearing out non-traditional investors. This will create more opportunities for VCs who are deeply committed to startup investing over the long-term (rather than ZIRP fast-money). https://lnkd.in/eBRVsvhT

📢 Exciting Times! ✨ We are thrilled to share that we recently hosted our first live advisor event at Cleydael. 👥💬 As a venture capital investor, it is an incredible opportunity to bring together some of the brightest minds in the industry and foster valuable connections. Thanks for your contribution: Nikos Deligiannis, Olivia Vandesande, Kurt Verellen, Omar Mohout, Stefan Van den Bussche, Peter Michiels and Nicolas Christiaen. Stay tuned for more updates by subscribing to our newsletter! Link in the comments. ⬇ #VentureCapital #Investment #Innovation #AdvisorEvent #Networking #Partnerships

Three learnings that I really resonated recently with. Three learnings from building a global VC firm. 1/ Play the long game. It's all about relationships. It's all about trust. 2/ Keep growing. Innovation. That's the core of VC. To constantly innovate. 3/ Don't rest on your laurels. My source of inspiration was Christine Tsai. CEO & Founding Partner of 500 Global. Discover Christine's full story on #EUVC. Read the insights 👀 | Listen to the pod 🎧 Link in comments. #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

Four of the six Benchmark partners will be on stage together at Slush 2023 🗣️ They'll bring insights into how Benchmark Fund invests in exceptional founders. Benchmark is renowned in the VC world for devoting their GPs’ undivided attention to a select few companies. By doing that, they've steered clear of the typical VC rush toward investment trends. Instead, they focus on great companies and founders. With their highly selective process, founders who make the cut rise to lead the most impactful companies. Read the full description and explore stage talks at: https://lnkd.in/dzw4UkeD