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Belgian start up scene has grown dramatically in last decade (hat tip to tech.eu and Ghent and Collibra etc). There’s a “state of Belgian tech” survey below if you’re involved 😊

🌐 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Plug and Play Tech Center Italy Summit 2024. It was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and network with key players contributing to building a robust and increasingly intriguing startup ecosystem in Italy. 🔍 During the panel "The Italian Early-stage Ecosystem" our Head of Vento, Diyala D'Aveni, shared insights alongside Marco Ogliengo, Founder & CEO of Jet HR, Gianluca Cocco, Founder & CEO of Qomodo, Lorenzo Franzi, Founding Partner of Italian Founders Fund, and Andrea Gennarini, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of 2100 Ventures. Here are some interesting takeaways from the event: 📈 Despite being one of the smaller innovation ecosystems in Europe in terms of venture capital invested, Italy is one of the fastest-growing country in the region. This growth is evidenced by some significant achievements within our portfolio; for instance, Jet HR and Qomodo securing impressive pre-seed rounds, Futura closing a Series A round led by an international fund, and PandasAI (YC W24) entering Y Combinator. 🇮🇹 #Institutional support for innovation is already making a positive impact, yet there is potential for even greater benefits with increased backing. Taking inspiration from France, where state #incentives and #investments are integral to their strategy, it's evident that enhanced government support can significantly transform the innovation #ecosystem. In fact in France, this robust support has facilitated the creation of over 1 million new jobs, with more than 80% being permanent positions. 💬 The discussion was rich with insights and reflections, and we are eager to continue this dialogue with these and many other guests at the upcoming Italian Tech Week in September. 👀 Don’t forget to follow the new page of the event to discover all the happenings and guests of ITW!

👉 Last week, Paul G. Putz and Martin Morovics had the privilege of attending AngelFest, an exceptional event organized by HunBAN. This gathering of minds, innovation, and opportunity was nothing short of incredible. 🌟 💡 Goal of HunBAN is to increase the visibility of angel investing in Hungary, highlighting the opportunities and best practices, providing up to date information and advice to aspiring and actual angels or startups. 👼 AngelFest brought together passionate entrepreneurs, visionary investors, and industry experts, all sharing a common goal: to nurture and elevate the startup ecosystem in Budapest and beyond. 🌐 The event was a dynamic showcase of innovation, featuring insightful panel discussions, thought-provoking workshops, pitching contest and networking opportunities that sparked collaborations and partnerships. We took part in a panel discussion on cross-border collaberation of angel networks, business angels and VC´s. Whilst all agree, that this could be a means of fostering growth, in daily life not a lot happens – a clear call to action to intensify co-operation, exchange deal-flow and invest in syndicates. Imre Hild, Milen Ivanov, Petra Wolkenstein 🚀 As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and investment, events like AngelFest are vital. They empower us to explore new horizons, connect with like-minded individuals, and drive positive change. A big shoutout to Hungarian Business Angel Network with Eszter Kollár, Peter Csillag and Denes Csiszar for orchestrating such a remarkable event! Let's continue to collaborate and elevate the startup ecosystem together. 🤝 #AngelFest #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #HunBAN #Networking #DanubeAngels #Equity #Investing #AngelInvesting

As my Scandi tour draws to a close, I can’t wait to talk to the Tech Nordic Advocates community about one of my favourite topics: the power of your story to grow your business. Thanks again for having me Jeanette Carlsson And for everyone who’s not in Copenhagen today: here’s a storytelling challenge to kick off your week - tell one personal story to someone new and watch what happens. #storytelling #storyselling #buildingconnections #growth

🦄 The number of Southeast Asian unicorns, startups valued over $1 billion, has fallen since 2021. 📉 Tech startup investment in Southeast Asia dropped by 65% in 2023. 💰 Despite investment decreases, some unicorns like Grab, GoTo, Bukalapak, and J&T Express successfully went public. - Want full insights? Subscribe to Tech in Asia to read the entire article.

Introducing Greeking Out 2.0, sponsored by Endeavor Greece, bringing you the insider intel from founders and investors about the fast-growing Greek startup hubs and the trends taking shape in 2024. 🇬🇷 What’s inside the report?   📊 A deep dive into the data to find out how the ecosystem is really doing in 2024 🌎 Founders share what it’s like to be a founder in — and out — of Greece  🚀 A list of the rising Greek companies investors should have their eye on 🔮 Predictions for the future of Greek tech Plus so much more. See what’s trending: https://lnkd.in/e2RxTKw4 #greektech #greece #techreport

Innovation blooms in the most wonderful places, and Moldova is no exception! I'm bursting with pride to announce that 🎉 unde.io, an all-in-one event software that doesn't just automate but revolutionizes marketing and community management is among the top 8 startups chosen to wave the #madeinmoldova flag at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2023! Alongside us, a formidable cohort of Moldovan innovators like Index, Langly App Inc, Fagura, Brizy, selftalk.space, Viar.Live, and Pinky CyberSafe will represent Moldovan startup ecosystem, showcasing our cutting-edge solutions, and connecting with industry leaders, potential partners, and investors from around the world. This is more than just an event for us – it's an engagement to place Moldova on the global startup map. To my San Francisco community and everyone attending TechCrunch: If event innovation strikes a chord with you, or if you see a potential synergy, let's connect in person! This is an invitation to meet, brainstorm, and maybe even embark on a collaborative journey that reshapes the event industry. See you at the Disrupt! This initiative is supported by the Future Technologies Project in Moldova, funded by USAID, Sweden, and the United Kingdom and Western NIS Enterprise Fund, at the initiative and implementation of Technovator. #MoldovaGoestoTCDistrupt  #UndeGoestoTCDistrupt

Europe's VC revolution: Beyond Silicon Valley's shadow 🇪🇺 Europe's start-up ecosystem is not only following Silicon Valley's lead but innovating and creating its unique narrative. A recent Financial Times's study highlighted that Europe is reshaping the tech sector and catering to its specific needs and opportunities. Countries such as the UK, Germany, and Spain are leading the charge, hosting the most influential start-up hubs. These incubators and accelerators are not just mere copies of their American counterparts, but pioneering spaces fostering unicorns. In other words, it's not about creating the next Silicon Valley but nurturing a uniquely European ecosystem where start-ups flourish on their own terms. https://lnkd.in/dTwNcfVV #TechInnovation #EuropeanTech #InvestmentOpportunities #FutureOfTech