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🚀 One of our 2024 goals at Techstars Berlin is to turn 2024 into the year of European Deep Tech. Deep Tech Momentum is our contribution to this. Examples of world-altering Deep Tech startups include 👇 🔬 Finding cures for cancer faster with CRISPR-based gene editing technologies and AI-driven drug discovery 🩸 Printing out a liver or a kidney rather than waiting for a donor 🌞 Harvesting solar power in Earth orbit and beaming the energy back to Earth 🧠 Building GenAI niche models with vertical applications such as traffic management, energy consumption, financial risk, healthcare, customer experience 🔋 Advancing battery technology to extend electric vehicle ranges and reduce charging times ⚛️ Creating quantum computers for better energy storage materials, climate models, and quantum-safe cryptography Deep Tech founders need patient capital, industry customers, and specialized Deep Tech talent. Deep Tech Momentum (May 14-16, 2024) is designed to cater to these needs, propelling Europe's top 100 early-stage Deep Tech startups forward and shaping Europe into a leading Deep Tech hub. Here is the formula: 🌟 A base of 300 of Europe's top Deep Tech founders for peer support. 💼 Europe's top Deep Tech investors that mentor and invest, including Lakestar, Vsquared Ventures, Elaia, Cherry Ventures, HV Capital, Alpine Space Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, @Visionaries Tomorrow (Visionaries Club), Merantix, Einstein Industries Ventures, NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), Matterwave Ventures, Amino Collective, Lunar Ventures, Seraphim Space, Industrifonden, Kurma Partners, SLS Ventures, Speedinvest, BlueYard Capital & more. 🤝 100 'joiners' – a blend of serial entrepreneurs and “sciencepreneurs” with IP, ready to embark on new startup journeys. 📝 Industry customers such as Deutsche Telekom, @hub:raum, Thales Alenia Space, and others to secure LOIs and POCs during the conference (and our friends from Osborne Clarke for legal support). Deep Tech Momentum is an invite-only bootcamp for early-stage Deep Tech founders. Apply for a ticket in the link below 👇 #TechSovereignty #DeepTechMomentum24

European VCs are going all in on deeptech. Deeptech startups secured a record 44% of total capital invested in 2023, double the previous year’s share. Buzzy categories like novel #AI, #energy, #spacetech, #quantum and #defence tech have accounted for much of this growth. For rounds of less than $5 million, AI startups topped the charts, with climate and energy a close second. These are the top 13 deeptech communities you need to know, according to some key voices: Cambridge Angels Quantum Delta NL Techleap for Deeptech European dynamism tour Stage Two UnternehmerTUM Deep Tech Venture Collective (The DETECT group) Hello Tomorrow RISE Europe European Defense Investor Network (EDIN) Archangels Investors Nucleate (formerly Activate Bio) ClimateHack / FoodHack

European VCs are going all in on deeptech. Deeptech startups secured a record 44% of total capital invested in 2023, double the previous year’s share. Buzzy categories like novel #AI, #energy, #spacetech, #quantum and #defence tech have accounted for much of this growth. For rounds of less than $5 million, AI startups topped the charts, with climate and energy a close second. These are the top 13 deeptech communities you need to know, according to some key voices: Cambridge Angels Quantum Delta NL Techleap for Deeptech European dynamism tour Stage Two UnternehmerTUM Deep Tech Venture Collective (The DETECT group) Hello Tomorrow RISE Europe European Defense Investor Network (EDIN) Archangels Investors Nucleate (formerly Activate Bio) ClimateHack / FoodHack

🔥 #Alphabet is winding down X, its #moonshot #lab. Sure, it's a period of cutting costs for U.S. Big Tech firms, but it's also a reality check on the idea of creating in-house disruptions. If the smartest and richest can't do it, should you even try to run a #innovation #lab? Let's discuss... Link: https://lnkd.in/eUgMwDN4

As the tech industry faces mounting challenges, from regulatory pressures to unmet expectations in innovation, a shift is occurring that could redefine the future of technology. The stalwarts of Silicon Valley, once seen as the bastions of breakthroughs, are increasingly finding themselves in a quagmire of privacy issues, underwhelming tech advancements, and intense scrutiny. This stagnation presents a golden opportunity for deep tech ventures to emerge as the new leaders in solving critical societal challenges such as climate change, health crises, and security. Companies like Microsoft are already making significant strides by investing billions in entities like OpenAI, signaling a robust faith in deep tech's potential. This pivot is not just a necessity but a strategic move to harness deep tech for substantial, impactful innovations. For investors and industry observers, the time is ripe to support these ventures that promise to drive the next wave of essential technological evolution. https://lnkd.in/gaMX-Yva #DeepTech #VC #Patents #IP #Patents

Silicon Valley is the hub for #AI startups, but Seattle is rapidly becoming a preferred destination for founders in the #genai space, thanks to its technological expertise, talent density, and dynamic growth. Today we are excited to partner with Pioneer Square Labs and help foster founders building the cognitive ecosystem ▶ Tech Hub: Seattle, home to tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft, and hosting R&D centers for companies like Apple, Meta, and Oracle, is a key player in Gen AI models and Infra. Microsoft alone invests over $27 billion annually in research and development, including a significant stake in OpenAI. ▶ AI Talent Pool: Seattle is ranked second in the U.S. for AI talent density (according to Mayfield Fund portfolio SeekOut) and has long been recognized as one of the most educated cities in the country, with over 63% of its residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. ▶ Academic Excellence: University of Washington and the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) are fostering a collaborative environment for AI research and entrepreneurship. ▶ Startup Growth and Venture Capital: The startup scene in Seattle is thriving, with a 34% increase in tech jobs over the last two years, showcasing a vibrant landscape for innovation. The city's expanding array of AI-focused funds and emerging managers demonstrates growing confidence in its potential for AI innovation. Personally, having invested in Seattle AI startups for nearly a decade, it's heartening to see the ecosystem thrive. CC.. Greg Gottesman, Navin Chaddha #SeattleInnovation #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem

Sifted asks where are you find deep tech innovators in EU? At NextUp/Ne互tUp of course! Our latest cohort winners are set to depart to Singapore this Spring as our program continues. We focused on deep tech several years ago and are so excited to see this shift! Sophie Louise Rowe writes "European VCs are going all in on deeptech. Deeptech startups secured a record 44% of total capital invested in 2023, double the previous year’s share." and "Buzzy categories like novel AI, energy, space tech, quantum and defence tech have accounted for much of this growth. For rounds of less than $5 million, AI startups topped the charts, with climate and energy a close second. " Read Rowe's great roundup here of the leading angel syndicates in EU and other EU investors that are doubling down on deep technology. #deeptech #EU #siliconvalley #singapore #blackswans #innovators #disruptors #nextup https://lnkd.in/dqc7nY_J

Hello 2024! We're kicking off the year with key findings from our recently released 'Cicada x Tech23 2023 Insights' report. Drawing on insights from 128 pioneering startups and decades of industry expertise, we discovered a surprising trend: Contrary to popular belief, most deep tech companies are independently founded, rather than emerging from universities or industry. This highlights the importance of supporting independent founders through more accessible grants, funding, and development programs. Discover more insights in the full report: https://hubs.li/Q02f34RH0 #Tech23 #DeepTechReport #DeepTechAustralia

The tech industry, once a beacon of breakthrough innovations, is now facing challenges with failed technologies, legal battles, and privacy concerns. The era of FAANG dominance is shifting, presenting an opportunity for deep tech ventures to lead the way. Mature companies like Meta and Tesla are struggling to deliver on bold promises, highlighting the need for a new generation of innovators. Aventurine, with its perpetual IP investment fund, aims to support early-stage deep tech founders, ushering in the next wave of technological titans to address pressing global challenges. https://lnkd.in/gaMX-Yva #Tech #Innovation #IP #VC #Patents #DeepTech

MVL partner, Keith Rosema, sat down for a conversation with Nancy Wang, Venture Partner at Felicis Ventures, and Technical Adviser to MVL. Their conversation spanned her entrepreneurial journey, data security and its future, and the importance of both innovation and diversity in startups. Here’s her take on the future of diversity in tech: “The technological wave, especially with generative AI, creates opportunities for a more diverse range of founders. It breaks down traditional barriers, allowing individuals with industry empathy, even without an ML PhD, to initiate their ventures more easily. This shift is promising and has enabled more underrepresented founders to start companies using GenAI. Let's hope this trend persists and grows.” Read the rest of their insight-filled conversation here: https://bit.ly/3HPrUdr #genai #diversefounders #spotlight #datasecurity