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🚀 The rise of deeptech Titans: a new era for innovation 🚀 I just finished reading a thought-provoking and insightful piece by Francesco Perticarari and Silicon Roundabout Ventures, titled "Unicorns are Dead: The Age of Titans Begins". 📜 The article is a fascinating exploration of how the landscape of innovation and venture capital is evolving from the pursuit of digital unicorns to the nurturing of deeptech startups—the underappreciated Titans of innovation. It very much resonates with my interests, raising awareness and providing comprehensive insights into this transformative shift in the VC and tech landscapes. 💡 Key Takeaways: ▶ The transition to deeptech Titans marks a pivotal shift in focus towards solving some of the world's most pressing challenges through hard-tech and science-based technological innovation. ▶ Europe's emerging role as a fertile ground for deeptech innovation highlights the importance of supporting and investing in technologies that promise not just economic growth, but also a sustainable and resilient future. ▶ There is a critical need for collaboration across sectors and disciplines to harness the full potential of deeptech and create an environment where innovation thrives on a global scale. 🤔 As someone passionate about the intersection of technology, innovation, and societal impact, I find this reflections both compelling and in alignment with the broader narrative of our times. It's an era where the stakes are high, as well as the opportunities for meaningful impact. 🌐 Why this matters: We stand at a crossroads where the choices we make today will shape the technological landscape and society of tomorrow. Embracing the age of deeptech ventures not only requires boldness and vision, but also a commitment to ethical, sustainable innovation that benefits humanity as a whole. 👏 Bravo Francesco for articulating this paradigm shift so eloquently. I highly recommend reading his piece to anyone interested in the future of technology and VC investment. 💬 What are your thoughts on this transition towards deeptech? How do you see it shaping our future? – Dorian #Deeptech #Hardtech #Semiconductors #Neurotech #NeuralImplants #Innovation #VentureCapital #TechTrends #UnderappreciatedTitans

Shared my thoughts on where startups are heading with Riley Kaminer! I believe more companies will 1) stay small in team size, 2) be less reliant on VC, 3) act more nimble – this is thanks to recent tough markets, the growing availability of fractional teammates, and AI tools. These three trends also will likely lead to more multipreneurship – founders that are building multiple companies at once.

I will be attending the highly anticipated "Startup Grind x Wellstreet - Future Talk on Funding | AI | ESG" event in Stockholm on January 30th. 📍 Location: The Park Södra, Magnus Ladulåsgatan, Stockholm 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT 1 This in-person fireside chat, moderated by Naimul Abd, CEO Connect Öst and Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, promises to be an enlightening discussion on topics critical to the startup ecosystem. We'll delve into venture funding, AI, and ESG, exploring the vision and impact of Wellstreet, the trends in the VC space, and the role of AI and ESG in the current startup climate. Why am I excited? As RoadBird continues to grow, insights into these areas are invaluable. Understanding the trends in VC funding, AI developments, and ESG considerations is vital for us to scale our platform and enhance our services to drivers and fleet managers. This event is not just an opportunity to learn but also to connect with like-minded individuals and thought leaders in the industry. I'm looking forward to engaging with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, sharing insights from RoadBird's journey, and learning from the experiences of others. Stay tuned for updates as I share key takeaways from the event. If you're attending, let's connect! #startupgrind #Wellstreet #VentureFunding #AI #ESG #RoadBird #Fintech #StartupLife #Networking #Growth #Innovation

Just 1 more day left for the final pitch competition ⏳ Time to introduce our remarkable keynote speaker and jury members 🔥 Keynote speaker 🤯 - Michael Brehm (Founding Partner, Redstone) Michael is a successful serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a strong track record in the European tech ecosystem. He was the founder and managing director of i2x, an artificial intelligence startup based in Berlin, which he sold for 8-figures recently. Additionally, Michael is a founding partner of Redstone a leading venture capital firm in Europe, which is following selected investment strategies. Not to forget, he has also served as the Managing Director of StudiVZ, claimed to be Europe’s largest social network at the time. Jury members 💡 - Kolja Barde (Head of Innovation & Growth, Hubert Burda Media) Kolja is an innovative thinker with long-term experience in advancing existing products and building new offerings. Combining UX, product strategy, and business experience, he is serving as the Head of Innovation and growth at Hubert Burda Media, enabling the group's broad range of businesses to craft user-centric solutions. - Jasper Masemann (Partner, Cherry Ventures) Prior to his entrepreneurial and investment endeavors, Jasper was a strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). As a Partner at Cherry Ventures, his investment portfolio focuses on B2B software applications in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. - 🇺🇦 Alona Kharchenko (Co-Founder & CTO, Devanthro - the Robody Company) Alona has been recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 for her contributions at DEVANTHRO, which develops humanoid robots to revolutionize the care industry and enable aging in the comfort of one's home. - Oliver Schoppe (Principle, UVC Partners) With a background as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company, Oliver developed a profound interest in venture capital. Currently, he targets startups in artificial intelligence, data processing, and digital health. - Bastian Burger (Director, TUM Venture Labs Software & AI) Bastian holds an Honours Degree in Technology Management from the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM). He is not only a proficient educator and entrepreneur but also serves as the Director of the TUM Venture Lab for Software & AI. We are deeply looking forward to welcoming these incredible guests to the AI E-LAB Final Pitch on Jan. 19th! #tumai #ai #artificialintelligence #education #aiforeveryone #diversity #makeaiaccessible #makeathon #workshop #education #venture #startups #entrepreneurship #rnd #students #tech #machinelearning #technology #datascience #innovation #business #engineering #ml

🌟 Incredible time at Arctic15 in Helsinki! The paradigm is shifting under our feet, but are investors and founders seeing it? 🌟 The conference was a goldmine of insights. Dennis Chen and I got a lot of juice from the panel on Navigating Venture Capital Ups and Downs, where one theme that truly resonated with us was the transformative power of #AI in early-stage startup investing. 🤖🚀 AI agents are revolutionizing how we operate, allowing both startups and investors to automate and optimize functions, achieving more with fewer resources. In a future where one founder might be able run an entire startup using AI agents... what need will they have for VC (at least in the early rounds)? To me, the answer seems obvious... VC's, who have traditionally needed to outperform in returns, will need to continually do so on their platform offering, and we could see the shift toward accelerator hybrids ramp up. If a startup is like an F1 car and the founder is the driver, the VC's capital investment is the gas in the engine, but the VC's coaching, experience, and network should be treated like an F1's pit team of strategists and mechanics, there to help their supercar win the race. At Hymdal, we're blessed having Antler as out pit team, with Markus Lukk and Oscar S Westergård in Sweden, and Michael J. Wiatr in Copenhagen in our corner in particular. Hymdal is embedding AI agents into our product to help VCs and founders thrive in the future we're heading toward, and while there's still a long journey ahead, the potential is boundless. Excited to be part of this technological evolution! Let's connect and discuss how AI can shape our future! 💡✨ #VentureCapital #StartupInnovation #AIRevolution #TechTrends #HymdalAI

🔥 Last week’s start-up fundings in Germany; Week 35 💰  Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed DR. VIVIEN KARL from Cologne 💊 HealthTech: Dr. Vivien Karl is a beauty cream manufacturing company that produces Intimpflege products. 🚀 Angel, €200K 💸 📈By: Nils Glagau Futurised GmbH from Hamburg 🕹️ AI/ML/Big Data: Futurised AI-powered process automation is your roadmap to a more efficient future. 🚀 Angel, €250K 💸 📈By: Carsten Maschmeyer fija Finance GmbH from Munich 💵 Fintech: fija offers a compliant, easy and transparent crypto earn product for resellers and institutional investors. 🚀 Pre-Seed, €510K 💸 Atopia Space from Munich 🎨 ArtTech: Atopia is a platform that allows you to visit any museum, gallery,or music ensemble from the comfort of your own home - in VR or laptop 🚀 Pre-Seed 📈By: FOV Ventures, HEARTFELT_ AskUI from Karlsruhe 💻 SaaS: SaaS, Software, Test Automation, RPA 🚀 Seed, €4.3M 💸 📈By: 468 Capital recoupling from Berlin 💊 HealthTech: Recoupling is a mobile app that combines scientific findings from couples therapy with gamification. 🚀 Pre-Seed 📈By: Manuel Tolle and others traide AI GmbH from Berlin 🕹️ AI/ML/Big Data: Remaining international customs processes with state-of-the-art deep learning technology 🚀 Seed, 📈By: Prequel Ventures Others Leopard Biosciences from Munich 🧫 Pharma & Biotech: Leopard Biosciences is democratizing diagnostics by putting molecular testing power in the hands of doctors and patients. 🚀 Convertible Note, €500K 💸 📈By: BioInnovation Institute CERTANIA from München 🔋Environmental Services: Certania is a provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. 📈By: Summit Partners DTCP from Hamburg 💵 Fintech: DTCP is an investment management firm focused on growth equity and digital infrastructure. 📈By: TT Ventures #fundraising #startupfunding #venturecapital --------------------- 💪 I am Sebastian, DerStartupCFO & Founder of nugrow, and I am obsessed about Startups, Finance & Investors. Did you like this content? 👍 Give this post a thumbs up ➕ Follow me for more Business Resources & Tips 🔔 Ring the bell icon on my profile to be notified of future posts like this one Know a founder looking forward to raising fund? Tag them below!

Despite a global VC funding dip in 2023, generative AI and cleantech startups flourished, attracting significant investments and showcasing resilience in promising sectors. #VCtrends #GenerativeAI #Cleantech @StartupGenome @GENglobal

If you run a #startup focused on #sustainability, then here are 44 #accelerators & #incubators that can potentially mentor & assist your business. https://lnkd.in/eT5PDC86 Names to know include AB InBev, Accel, Amazon, Apple, Avery Dennison, Blackbaud, ClimateHaven, DeltaClimeVT Business Accelerator, Elemental Excelerator, Emirates NBD, gener8tor, Google for Startups, Greentown Labs, HACKZONE, HP, IBM, Intel Ignite, Kaplan Ventures, Logitech, Microsoft #GrowthX, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Montauk Climate, Morgan Stanley, Net Zero Technology Centre, Norrsken VC, PepsiCo, #ReGenAccelerator, Techstars, The Company Lab (CO.LAB), TotalEnergies, Toyota Open Labs, #Ycombinator & more. #climatech #greentech #greenIT

Join our LinkedIn Live event, Seeing Around the Next Curve: Strategies for Corporates, on Oct. 5th at 12 PM ET! Learn from industry leaders how to proactively evaluate emerging technologies, startups, trends, and industry disruptions. Tune in for invaluable insights! https://hubs.ly/Q022Jfj50 #CorporateStrategy #BusinessInnovation