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🚀 Explore the Hottest VC & Startup Updates, March 2-8, 2024.  🔥 Continue reading to access the link at the bottom of the text 🔥 🇪🇺 Notable #FundingRounds across #EU 🇬🇧 Monzo Bank has raised £340 million investment led by CapitaIG. 🇳🇱 Mews has secured €101 million in a round led by existing investor Kinnevik, alongside Revaia, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Notion Capital and new investor LGVP. 🇫🇷 Zama has closed a $73 million Series A round.  🇬🇧 Haiper has raised a $13.8 million seed round led by Octopus Ventures. 🇩🇪 Greenlyte Carbon Technologies (GCT) has closed a €10.5 million pre-Series A round.  🇸🇪 Cellcolabs has raised $8.7 million from Norrsken VC and business angels. 🇬🇧 Fluent, a data analytics platform transforming the way decision-makers access and use business data, has closed a €6.9 million seed investment round led by Hoxton Ventures and Tiferes Ventures. 🇬🇧 Theia Insights has raised $6.5 million funding led by Silicon Valley’s Unusual Ventures, with participation from Fidelity International Strategic Ventures and LA-based Clocktower Ventures. 💸 New #VC #Funds 🇳🇱 Carbon Equity has raised €100 million through its Climate Tech Portfolio Fund II. It will invest in 7 to 10 selected private equity and venture capital funds and indirectly in 150 to 200 critical climate solutions. 🇫🇮 Nordic Science Investments (NSI) of Finland has completed the initial funding round for its €60 million fund. This capital will be dedicated to fostering the growth and development of deeptech spin-out startups emerging from universities across the Nordic region. 💰 #Startup #FundingRounds 🇸🇰Powerful Medical has got a €2.5 million grant and a follow-on €5 million investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC). 🇵🇱 Livespace - Sell Smarter has raised over €2 million (PLN 10 million) from INventures and ARIA Fund. 🇷🇴 Rayscape has raised an investment of $500,000 via Rubik Hub Garage Accelerator from Fortech Investments. 🇨🇿 Lakmoos has raised €300,000 in a pre-seed round from Presto Ventures. 🇱🇹 Vinted has acquired its Danish counterpart, Trendsales. The conditions of the deal are not disclosed. 🚀 #OpenCalls For #Startups - In celebration of its 10th birthday 🎂, Impact Hub Belgrade has announced the Western Balkan Spring Demo Day 2024. Registration deadline is on March 15.  - STARTUP MOUNTAIN invites scale-ups, serial entrepreneurs, VCs, and accelerators to elevate their CEE network at Krvavec Mountain, Slovenia, on March 22-24. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dMHFNqV5 #VCInsights #StartupEcosystem #StartupNews #StartupCalls #WeeklyNews #NewVC #Funding #Accelerators #VC #Startup

As we build up for our 3rd annual Wolves Summit Europe in Vienna (6-7 November), we'd like to update you about some of our initial Partners, VC and CVC Investors, Angel Network Partners, VC Association Partners, International Delegations, and Speakers (including Workshops and Showcase Presentations). And every day we are adding ambitious StartUps and ScaleUps to our growing list of entrepreneurs- founders planning to attend and pitch at the Great Pitch Competition (GPC). SUBMIT YOUR STARTUP APPLICATION HERE: https://lnkd.in/dUMUJnb8 Wolves Summit Europe will feature more than 500 Early-stage and emerging-growth companies from across Europe, especially DACH and CEE – in such sectors as Technology, Energy/Climate- tech, HealthTech/Life Sciences, Defense/Aeronautics, Fintech, Mobility, AI and IndustrialTech – and a catch-all, Open category as well. If you are a Startup or ScaleUp seeking capital, new clients, or partnerships, submit your Application here, for the opportunity to Join or Present at Wolves Summit Europe, the premier event in DACH & CEE connecting ambitious StartUps and ScaleUp founders with pre-screened VC's, Corporate VC's CVCs), and Angel and private Investors – in total more than 150 active Investors will join Wolves Summit in Vienna. The first of our 25 VC and Angel Investor Associations joining includes: Deutsche Börse Venture Network Network, PSIK, the Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association(Poland VC Association), Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) (Estonia); COBIN Angels (Poland), HunBAN (Hungary), invest.austria... Next week we'll announce another 7 partners joining us.   More than 50 Speakers: WS Europe will feature more than 50 Speakers, Workshops and Showcase Presentations, including Tomasz Czechowicz, Founder of MCI Capital S.A., a VC and PE fund with 600 million euro funds under management. Reserve Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gSgR3JQN WolvesMatch this week: Discover 25 new startups and scaleups looking for investment opportunities here.   WolvesMatch - Premium Subscription WolvesMatch connects startups with potential investors. This premium subscription service is designed to foster strategic partnerships and provide expansion capital for emerging businesses.  Subscribers get full contact details and Pitch Decks: https://rb.gy/dv97dh

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵 (𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆) 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 Since the first edition in 2020, Upstream Festival has welcomed more than 9,000 startups, scale-ups, investors and other changemakers. We're inviting all investors and corporate innovators to be part of the fifth edition of the largest not for profit startup event in the Netherlands. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 This year we are focusing on two days for maximum effectiveness. On Day Zero (May 28), side events will be organized throughout the region, aimed at peer connections. And on Day One (May 29) you will find a packed program in our main location Poppodium Annabel. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 🥝 Exposure - Your logo on a designated networking table (part of the day), plus an online stand, makes you stand out; 🍩 Dealflow/startups - Receive an exclusive list of dates from all startups in advance, so you can plan more effective meetings; 🐿 Networking - Meet other (co-)investors and corporate innovators and get access to (side) events and networking drinks. We have a few exhibitor places left (first come first serve) for €295 excl. VAT, including one ticket. Send me a message if you are interested in becoming an Upstream partner - don't miss out! 

Ever wondered how we at START Global support early stage founders? Here is another way we do it... We are continuing to build our long term signature format and doing even more for our community of founders this year! Introducing the "START Sumiteer" This is an opportunity for Founders to gaining exposure to the best that Europe's thriving early-stage venture capital ecosystem has to offer. And the best part of this? It's completely FREE for founders! 👉 Are you eligible? Here's what you need to fulfill: - You have less than 500'000 CHF in funding. - You are able to pitch your startup like a champion. - You currently hold min. 1 startup or scaleup ticket for START Summit 2024 🌟 What's in it for you? - Unparalleled exposure to potential investors. - Networking opportunities with the best of the best. - A platform to showcase your game-changing ideas. 📣 Pascal Bohe of our Growth Team at START Summit has all the details in this video. Watch now to learn how you can seize this incredible opportunity! ℹ More details: https://lnkd.in/eEMHHzAc 🎟 Tickets for START Summit 2024: https://lnkd.in/efKaBnXk 📝 START Fair Application Form: https://lnkd.in/e4U93dXc Know someone who'd benefit from this? Then this (re)post and spread the word! Let's empower the next generation of innovators together. 🌐 #START #Summiteer #Pitching #Competition #EarlyStageStartups #VentureCapital #Innovation

📣 Next #Aberdeen Event! 🚀 Attention all entrepreneurs and innovators in #aberdeen! Get ready to redefine the traditional pitching experience with our upcoming Reverse Pitch Party: Investors Showcase and Mixer! 🎉 🔍 What's a Reverse Pitch Party, you ask? Well, it's a game-changer! Instead of entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to investors, it's the investors who take the stage to showcase their investment interests, criteria, and preferences. Imagine the power dynamic shifting in your favour! 💡 💼 This isn't just your average networking event. It's a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to gain invaluable insights into what investors are really looking for. Whether you're a seasoned startup founder or just starting out, this event is designed to connect you with the right investors and resources to propel your venture forward. 💼 🤝 Plus, it's not all business! Our mixer portion ensures plenty of time for casual networking, forging meaningful connections, and maybe even sparking that next big collaboration. 🤝 📅 Date: Thursday 6th June, 2024 🕔 Time: 17:00 - 19:30 📍 Location: ONE Tech Hub Aberdeen RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ecqwnqh7 We'll be hearing 5x pitches from investors from across the country, followed by a fireside chat with Startup founders that just completed fund raising from investors. Event Highlights: 🎤 Quickfire 'Reverse' Pitches We'll be hearing what some of Scotland's top investors have to offer through a quickfire round of pitches from their investment interests, criteria, and preferences. 🤝 Ecosystem Mixer: Connect with fellow founders, investors, and industry experts in a relaxed but vibrant networking environment. Build valuable connections and explore opportunities to collaborate and propel your startup to new heights. We are limited to 80 people in the room, so save your spot now, share with a friend, and get ready to learn from a true expert. Why Attend? - Hear from 5x of Scotland's top investors - Connect with old friends and make new ones - Enjoy complimentary drinks and delicious food - Share your 'ask' with the community What You Need to Know: 📌 What: 'Reverse' Pitch Party: Investors Showcase & Mixer 📅 When: Thursday, June 6th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 📍 Where: ONE Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1JQ Bonus Extras: Free Food, Drinks, & Open Mic Opportunity! If you are interested, please reach out to Oluwaseun Franklin Olabode Eager to see Ramesh Nuti Mohammed Sh. Al-Rashidi at the event

A Demo Day is a special event where startups that are part of an accelerator program showcase and celebrate their work. So far so clear, right? But maybe you'd like to know more about what happens during a Tenity Demo Day? Or perhaps you're interested in knowing how participating as a Corporate in a Demo Day can benefit you? Perfect! Because we can lend you a hand and show you some examples! 🤓 Click below 👇 to read this article by our Head of Europe, Marc Oliver Hauser, about why Demo Days are so important for networking and collaborations. https://lnkd.in/dXEtjEs4

Today's edition is short and snappy from the Web Summit in Lisbon. Should startups come to an event like this? Is it a good place to meet investors? And if you do come, how do you make the most of it? And how has the event fared after all the controversy that preceded it? Read on to find out...

Looking forward to this! WLOUNGE and medianet berlinbrandenburg e.V. are joining forces again to host the FEMALE INVESTORS‘ DINNER. If you are an innovative start-up with high growth potential that is looking for venture capital of between €200,000 and €3,000,000 and whose team includes at least one woman (or a person who identifies as female), then you should apply. The focus this time is on the areas of Media Technologies and Media Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, E-commerce, FinTech, Health Tech/Digital Health and SaaS. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dpdrA2T For more info: [email protected] Furthermore you'll be able to win a VIP tkt for the #TechAwards Gala by WLOUNGE 2024 edition. And you’ll get the potential to participate in the upcoming WLOUNGE Dare Leadership program #WDL , where Mali M Baum and I take a deep dive with you into 12 leadership skills for business and personal growth. #diversity #startup #investment #growth

Ever wondered how we at START Global support early stage founder? Here is one way we do it... We are stepping up our game and doing even more for our community of founder this year! Introducing the "START Fair Booth" This is an opportunity for Founders to gaining exposure to the best that Europe's thriving early-stage venture capital ecosystem has to offer. And the best part of this? It's completely FREE for founders! 👉 Are you eligible? Here's what you need to fulfill: - You have less than 1'000'000 CHF in funding. - You are able to create an appealing booth concept and have striking marketing materials ready for promotion. - You currently hold min. 1 startup or scaleup ticket for START Summit 2024 🌟 What's in it for you? - Unparalleled exposure to potential investors. - Networking opportunities with the best of the best. - A platform to showcase your game-changing ideas. 📣 Our Head of Event Management, Ilenia Lasconi, has all the details in this video. Watch now to learn how you can seize this incredible opportunity! ℹ More details: https://lnkd.in/eDHKnzUz 🎟 Tickets for START Summit 2024: https://lnkd.in/efKaBnXk 📝 START Fair Application Form: https://lnkd.in/eb-xKphx Know someone who'd benefit from this? Then this (re)post and spread the word! Let's empower the next generation of innovators together. 🌐 #START #Fair #Booth #EarlyStageStartups #VentureCapital #Innovation

Reflections on the EU-Startups Summit 2024 Last week, I attended the 2 day EU-Startup Summit in Malta, marking the 10th anniversary of this incredible event. It was my first time attending, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The summit brought together Europe's top founders, investors, and innovators, providing a rich platform for networking and learning. For me, the highlights were undoubtedly the connections I made and the deepened relationships with new and existing founder friends from across Europe. Sharing ideas over food and drinks fostered a genuine sense of camaraderie. A standout session was Zoltan A. Vardy's presentation on the "$2 Billion Mindset: How I Learned to Sell and Why You Must Too." His three practical steps—problem-solution connection, focused offer and message, and a structured, scalable process—were both actionable and resonated deeply with many of us. His storytelling and presentation style were exceptional. Key themes discussed at the summit included AI, sustainability, and inclusivity. While these discussions were enlightening, I felt there was an overemphasis on pitching rather than relationship building. This did, however, give me ample opportunity to refine my pitch—apologies to those who endured my early attempts! #fail I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Alex Chernenko and Tatsiana from TRANSLIT, who are doing fantastic work in event translation, and meeting the vibrant thnx tags team. Vanja S. provided invaluable insights into IP protection for startups, while Marie Latour offered a wealth of knowledge on EU funding and priorities. Alexander Zahari's personalized entrepreneurship support at scale and Ashley 'Athena' Abboushi global community building with The A Suite Global were particularly inspiring. I was also impressed by Lilian Makoi Rabi and the MipangoApp team's efforts to improve financial literacy in Africa along with Erison Ballasheni and Edmirjano Preçi's work with Sun Easy to enhance the beach experience. Reflecting on the summit, my main takeaway is the paramount importance of meaningful connections. Event organizers should consider creating more informal networking opportunities, as people do business with people. I learned that while there are many amazing individuals solving diverse problems, we all face the same challenge: finding the right people to join, fund, or support our ventures. Overall, the EU-Startup Summit was a powerful reminder of the strength and potential within the European startup ecosystem. I’m excited to apply the insights gained and continue building on these invaluable connections. Not forgetting the rest of my EU-Startup Summit crew Gloria Kingereli, Elias SALEM CHERIF, Malorie Galligan, Michael Camilleri, Chris Mercieca and Daniel Galea my video hero's :-) #startup #eu #networking #founders #learning #experience