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There are still many myths and (mis) conceptions about Deep Tech in the ecosystem. We went myth-busting to see which are actually false or true in the latest European Deep Tech report 2025 by Lakestar, Walden Catalyst Ventures, Dealroom.co and Hello Tomorrow. Here is what we found out: 1️⃣Deep Tech is an undefined term ⛔No, we define Deep Tech as novel scientific or engineering breakthroughs making their way into products and companies for the first time. 2️⃣ Deep tech is a new phenomenon in venture capital ⛔No, Deep Tech venture financing has always existed and shaped the sovereignty of nations (VC actually started as being only deep tech backing semiconductor and defence) 3️⃣Deep Tech companies need more capital ✅Yes, Deep Tech startups require more capital at any stage of development on average. However, when done properly, CapEx investment allows Deep  Tech companies to build moats and grow bigger for longer than their SaaS counterparts (Between 20-40% of all venture capital dollars invested in SaaS companies is used for advertising!) 4️⃣Deep Tech companies take longer to achieve revenue ✅Yes and No ⛔. Deep tech companies take more time and capital to reach early revenues, but they then catch up when scaling up significantly. 5️⃣Deep Tech companies fail more often ⛔No, failure rates for Deep Tech startups are in line with the rest of tech 6️⃣Deep Tech takes more time to exit ⛔No, similar exit timelines compared to Regular Tech. However, we need more high-profile Deep Tech exits in Europe (crazy to think that the top two acquisitions in 2024 were US funds and corporates buying European Deep tech champions for cheap) 7️⃣Deep tech investing doesn't deliver top returns ⛔No, Deep Tech funds generate returns similar to or better than Regular Tech funds, and more (with hardware Deep Tech performing even better). In the full report you can discover more on: The opportunity in Europe Deep Tech VC funding Deep Tech by segment Help for Deep Tech Founders Challenges and recommendations link below 👇

There are still many myths and (mis) conceptions about Deep Tech in the ecosystem. We went myth-busting to see which are actually false or true in the latest European Deep Tech report 2025 by Lakestar, Walden Catalyst Ventures, Dealroom.co and Hello Tomorrow. Here is what we found out: 1️⃣Deep Tech is an undefined term ⛔No, we define Deep Tech as novel scientific or engineering breakthroughs making their way into products and companies for the first time. 2️⃣ Deep tech is a new phenomenon in venture capital ⛔No, Deep Tech venture financing has always existed and shaped the sovereignty of nations (VC actually started as being only deep tech backing semiconductor and defence) 3️⃣Deep Tech companies need more capital ✅Yes, Deep Tech startups require more capital at any stage of development on average. However, when done properly, CapEx investment allows Deep  Tech companies to build moats and grow bigger for longer than their SaaS counterparts (Between 20-40% of all venture capital dollars invested in SaaS companies is used for advertising!) 4️⃣Deep Tech companies take longer to achieve revenue ✅Yes and No ⛔. Deep tech companies take more time and capital to reach early revenues, but they then catch up when scaling up significantly. 5️⃣Deep Tech companies fail more often ⛔No, failure rates for Deep Tech startups are in line with the rest of tech 6️⃣Deep Tech takes more time to exit ⛔No, similar exit timelines compared to Regular Tech. However, we need more high-profile Deep Tech exits in Europe (crazy to think that the top two acquisitions in 2024 were US funds and corporates buying European Deep tech champions for cheap) 7️⃣Deep tech investing doesn't deliver top returns ⛔No, Deep Tech funds generate returns similar to or better than Regular Tech funds, and more (with hardware Deep Tech performing even better). In the full report you can discover more on: The opportunity in Europe Deep Tech VC funding Deep Tech by segment Help for Deep Tech Founders Challenges and recommendations link below 👇

It’s always pleasing when industrial collaboration bears fruit and yesterday we saw 60 low-carbon concrete railway sleepers installed at the Global Centre Of Rail Excellence in South Wales. The installation is the final part of an Innovate UK-funded project, where we partnered with CEMEX UK to deliver a more-sustainable sleeper using our graphene-enhanced admixture. We are one of 12 innovative technologies showcasing at the GCRE Demonstration Day next week (Thu 20 March), at the site - a repurposed open-cast coal mine, north of Swansea - and we look forward to meeting stakeholders from the rail industry and local and national government to tell them more about the future of low-carbon construction. 🌍 🏗️ ♻️ Many thanks to Paul Crowther and Chris Clarke from Cemex Rail for their invaluable expertise and assistance on the project and all the GCRE team and contractors KGJ Price Rail Ltd for their help on installation day. 🙏 You can still register for the event: https://lnkd.in/eQTqQw2p LocalGlobe Robin Klein Molten Ventures George Chalmers, CFA Arup Kelvin Davies Andrew Johnson Stephen Fieldhouse Neil Witten Mike Harrison Alex McDermott Dave Evans Craig Dawson Alan Beck Yasmim Mendonça Camille Wright Jessica Maldonado Nikki Mansouri Ph.D George Delleman Oliver Gordon Ayla Mafuta #graphene #engineering #sustainability #concrete #netzero

Last week, we launched Open Court, our new meetup inspired by the Open Coffee Club that Saul Klein began two decades ago. What started as small gatherings in a London Starbucks in 2007 spread, spanning 200+ chapters in cities worldwide. The most exciting things happen when the right people talk to each other. Our goal with Open Court is to create a space where talented builders can connect meaningfully for a few hours, bringing together the full spectrum of talents that power great companies—product, engineering, growth, sales, etc. No recordings, no livestreams—just curious people leaning into great conversations. While the name is a direct reference to our heritage, the initiative is an acknowledgement of the significant growth of the European ecosystem (and as we can see with every day that goes by, it's accelerating). The inaugural Open Court featured demos and conversations with teams from Anthropic, Meta Reality Labs, ElevenLabs, Gradient Labs, and Early. Over great wine and exceptional pies (thank you, Mēs Pies), topics ranged from quantified self to emotional intelligence in LLMs, all circling back to a question that rarely gets enough airtime: What might tech utopia actually look like? Open Court continues March 27th. We'll cover direct air capture technology, AI x filmmaking and more. We're holding a few spots for those outside our immediate circle. If you're interested in attending or presenting, apply here: https://lnkd.in/emC9MXAD

Apian’s “game-changing tech” heralded as new Regulatory Innovation Office Chair announced Apian was delighted to welcome Lord Vallance and Lord Willetts to the drone nest on the roof of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust last Friday. We were able to demonstrate our pilot project with Wing and Synnovis to transform NHS healthcare logistics through drone-delivered blood samples. Today, with the announcement of Lord Willetts as the new Chair of the RIO, we are highlighted as an example of the Government’s commitment to a “streamlined and pro-innovation environment which allows people across the UK to reap the real, positive impact of new tech safely and sooner”. Congratulations to Lord Willetts - we’re looking forward to working with you. Read more about the announcement and FT coverage in comments section. #NHS #healthcare #innovation #healthtech #logistics #supplychain #London