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Meet Elodin (YC W24). Daniel Driscoll, Sascha Wise, Tom Gurka, Andrei Khvalko, and Akhil Velagapudi knew each other before starting Elodin (YC W24) and have experience working together. They are a true blend of diverse backgrounds, combining technical knowledge and experience in building software. Elodin (YC W24) accelerates development cycles, reduces costs, and democratizes access to advanced aerospace simulation technology. Their GPU-based physics engine, in particular, allows for faster and more affordable Monte Carlo simulations. If you have watched the YC W24 Demo Day, you might agree that Elodin (YC W24) stands out this year - which is why we are happy to back them! #Founder #SoftwareSimulation #Investing #YCW24 #Angel #Startups #Investing

💥 WSBW24: Finspace Registration Closing Soon!       Don't miss your chance to showcase your idea at one of the most influential space events worldwide, the World Space Business Week, set to take place on September 16-20, in Paris.      Finspace is a startup pitch competition dedicated to space tech organizations, supported by Space Business Catalyst by Thales Alenia Space.      Here are 5 reasons of why you should join the Finspace experience:      1- Present in front of a global audience of business leaders and decision-makers at #WSBW24.   2- Pitch your innovation to industry experts, gaining invaluable feedback.   3- Connect with potential partners, investors, and collaborators, expanding your professional network.   4- Position your business for growth by demonstrating the value of your innovation in the space industry.   5- It’s your last chance to seize the moment to propel your business forward.        Ready to make your mark at WSBW24? Submit to Finspace now and unlock the possibilities! https://lnkd.in/euR5sBuK  🚀   .   .   .      #Finspace #WSBW #WSBW24 #TechStartup #SpaceBusiness #StartupCompetition #SpaceStartups #IndustryLeaders #SpaceInnovation 

A Proud Milestone for Harbor Lab and the Greek Tech Ecosystem! I am incredibly proud to announce that Harbor Lab has successfully raised $16 million in our Series A funding round, led by the prestigious venture capital firm Atomico along with other notable investors VentureFriends Notion Capital Speedinvest Endeavor Catalyst TMV & theDOCK. This is not only a tremendous achievement for Harbor Lab but also a historic moment as it brings, perhaps for the first time, a Tier 1 VC investment into Greece. This moment stands as one of my proudest as a professional. My dedication to making Harbor Lab a success story is driven by a deep commitment to growing our ecosystem and setting new standards in the maritime industry. Our journey wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our investors, loyal customers, dedicated Harbor Lab team members, and my personal support system. Resilience has been the cornerstone of our success, and the future of Harbor Lab has never been more exciting. Our main focus moving forward is to build a fully digitalized Statement of Facts and leverage generative AI to revolutionize disbursement accounting. To the Harbor Lab team, this one is for you: It's time to push the boundaries, break the rules, and get shit done. Your dedication and passion make Harbor Lab not just a company, but a revolution in our industry. Thank you all for reading this and for being a part of this incredible journey. Together, we are reshaping the future of maritime technology. #MaritimeTech #SeriesAFunding #Innovation #GlobalExpansion #MachineLearning #ShippingIndustry #PortExpenses #Resilience #AI #EcosystemGrowth

🚀 Dream Big, Launch Further with SpaceFounders! 🌌 Are you ready to propel your spacetech vision into reality? SpaceFounders, the only European spacetech accelerator with a proven track record, is now accepting applications for its next cohort! Why SpaceFounders? Here’s why: Unmatched Expertise: As the only accelerator in Europe dedicated exclusively to spacetech, our mentors, network, and resources are specialized and tailored to help your startup soar. Proven Success: Our alumni are testament to our impact – from securing significant funding rounds to launching groundbreaking technologies, SpaceFounders is the launchpad for success in the space industry. Exclusive Network: Join a community of visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors dedicated to revolutionizing the future of space exploration and technology. Don't just dream about the stars - reach them. Apply to SpaceFounders and take your spacetech startup to new heights. 🌠 👉 Apply now and become a part of Europe's leading spacetech acceleration journey https://lnkd.in/e3HxSVfU #SpaceFounders #newspace #Spacetech #newspaceaccelerator #applynow

Pathways to Space - How incumbent firms, ventures and other agencies are (re)engaging with the space economy. - Private firms engage ‘space’ with a plurality of strategies. ........... Aerospace incumbent firms, New Space Ventures, Space Startups - Governments funding and diverse strategies support to growth. - Growing role and impact of social sciences research on space economy. - Early lessons and observations from Pathways to Space project. Article by Marc J Ventresca and Michele Scataglini / Saïd Business School, University of Oxford https://lnkd.in/eJn8K7cc

Are you curious to learn more about the VC behind investments like Commonwealth Fusion Systems - Form Energy - Boston Metal - Lilac Solutions - Sublime Systems - AtmosZero - Syzygy Plasmonics, and others? (psst. pick up your jaw) We spoke with Michael Kearney from Engine Ventures, perhaps one of the best climate Funds. They have a really cool founding story since they were spun out of MIT. Being connected with MIT + being based in Boston gives them great proximity to some of the coolest startups in the world of hardware climate tech. Check out today's episode - it's FULL of great stuff! #climatetech #hardware #deeptech #venturecapital #MIT #bostonclimate

Founders Stories with Galen Data Reese Terry, CEO of Cyberonics (now LivaNova) - "Raising Early Capital" Today's Story is with Reese Terry, the "Founder/CEO/Chairman/VP Engineering" of Cyberonics (now LivaNova). Raising early investment for any startup is incredibly challenging, learn firsthand how Reese, an Electrical Engineer, raised capital for his company (part four of a seven-part series). This is a continuing new series of "shorts" on founders in the life science sector. A link to the complete series and reference links to VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) are in the comments below. 👇👇 👇 #medicaldevices #cloudconnectivity #iso13485 #hitrust #galendata #founderstories #shorts

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Great read on venture capital and the pivotal role it plays in the new space economy. Thanks for the interview on this article, Bloomberg! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gX7exu3z Locus Lock Texas Innovation Center Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin Aashna Shah

Our colleague Cyril Vančura will be a panelist at the TNW Conference tomorrow. Together with deep tech VCs Nicolas Autret (Walden Catalyst Ventures), Thomas Oehl (Vsquared Ventures), and Sander Verbrugge (Innovation Industries), he will discuss the State of European Deep Tech. Moderated by Victoria Slivkoff (Extreme Tech Challenge), the panel will address critical questions such as: 🔹⁠Can Europe produce the next NVIDIA? 🔹What are the hurdles and opportunities for creating leading AI hubs in Europe? 🔹Why are historically risk-averse European LPs more open to backing deep tech ventures? 🔹Does the US offer a better environment for European deep tech companies in terms of funding, expansion, and exit strategies? Don't miss out on what promises to be an enlightening discussion. #TNW2024 #ExtremeTechChallenge #DeepTech #TNW #TNWconference