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Microsoft and NVIDIA's mega funding rounds for European #AI trailblazers Wayve and Mistral AI have propelled big #tech VC involvement in Europe to $3.1B in H1 2024 - more than 5x 2023’s figure. Despite the headlines, many European #founders are still feeling a lack of support from Big Tech, especially as firms grapple with regulators under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. In fact, 99% of the European tech founders surveyed for Founder's Forum latest report want to see more support for startups from Big Tech. Are Big Tech firms truly driving innovation in Europe? What do founders want from these tech giants? The latest Innovation Drivers: Tracking Big Tech’s Support for European Startups report dives into: 💸 Big Tech’s investment activity 📊 Founder sentiment & media coverage 🚀 Insights from Europe’s leading tech founders. Download the full report and discover the gaps, successes and the road ahead for more impactful collaboration. https://lnkd.in/e4MgvtYm

Are you a European #deeptech #scaleup ready to take the next step? Apply now for the chance to join the prestigious EIT Digital Champions competition, gain access to the 12-month EIT Digital Growth Services Program and connect with top #investors. How it works: 1️⃣ The application period runs from September 25th to December 2nd. 2️⃣ EIT Digital will shortlist up to 50 companies to advance to the final round, where they will pitch their ideas to a panel of distinguished investors. 3️⃣ From the finalists, selected winners will be granted free access to the 12-month EIT Digital Growth Services Program. They will also be invited to attend an associated VIP investor dinner event hosted by EIT Digital. Applications are open until 2 December! https://lnkd.in/g-65evMn

Dive into NBT (Next Big Thing)'s latest episode of the #GrowthSpotlight series featuring Kirsty Jarvis. During the interview Kirsty shares her expertise on how #tech businesses can scale globally through strategic #PR. Drawing on over two decades of experience working with innovative companies, Kirsty delves into key elements of building a global PR strategy, common challenges and the importance of adapting to cultural differences. 🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube to uncover: - The significance of tailored messaging for new markets. - How PR helps overcome regional obstacles. - The role of social media and influencers. - Practical advice for businesses planning international expansion. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02RxLBf0

The recent #ransomware attack on Change Healthcare served as a stark reminder of the risks and costs associated with conducting business in the #digital era – for both businesses and insurers alike. The incident put a spotlight on the valuable lessons that they - and regulatory bodies - must heed in navigating the evolving cyber landscape. Taking a deeper dive into the evolution of Gen AI and its role in revolutionising how we approach and handle data privacy, security and insurance, Claud Bilbao, RVP, Underwriting & Distribution UK at Cowbell explores both how this technology complicates the existing threat landscape and how it will have a transformative impact on our lives with Simedics (The Journal of mHealth). https://lnkd.in/en3Q8Z2X

🌟 Huge congratulations to Marnie Lake-Carroll who has recently been promoted to Head of Commercial Operations at Bramble Energy Limited 🌟 Senior promotions and appointments are more than internal announcements —they are also valuable PR moments for a number of reasons: 💪 They strengthen your brand narrative 👓 They increase brand visibility 🔦 They highlight company culture. Thanks so much to Hydrogen Central for featuring this important milestone. https://lnkd.in/gMX8Gq7E

Whether you are a #startup or scaleup, data is as valuable as gold to any business operating in the 21st century. Robot Mascot is hosting an online event with LeadFlow on 10 October at 10am BST to share how you can quickly and effectively collect the right data to support a successful capital raise and design an effective #marketing strategy. During the workshop, Founder of Leadflow Josh Smith will uncover: ▶ What Deloitte, KPMG, Forbes and TechCrunch all say about data-driven businesses looking to raise and exit. ▶ How to quickly and easily launch a #data magnet. ▶ What to do with data once you have got it. ▶ Ways to turn data into revenue. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/etTxrCma

Thank you so much to our good friends over at Akcela Ventures for having us take to the stage yesterday for their monthly 'Lunch and learn'. Kirsty Jarvis - as expected - did a sterling job sharing some fantastic tips to budding #entrepreneurs and #founders on how to get the most out of your launch. Key highlights included: 🚀 There is no one size fits all launch - every business and purpose is different. 🚀 The importance of planning - you get one shot to launch. 🚀 Audience targeting. 🚀 The tools available to help get the word out there. 🚀 How to make your launch #newsworthy. Are you planning on launching a new business? Do you need help with your #comms strategy for #launch? Take a look at this blog post which outlines the fundamentals for a great communications strategy to get your business off to the best possible start. https://lnkd.in/eQ9thzJC

We are absolutely thrilled to be the PR partner for VentureCEO. VentureCEO recently launched its ‘Future of Data’ cohort programme by Cooper Parry’s Tech & High Growth team - the leading UK #startup and #scaleup advisor in the accounting and tax space. It's the third instalment of VentureCEO; a programme designed specifically for early-stage #CEOs that have raised up to £8m and are leading a scaleup in the wider data vertical - at no cost - and will be building on the success of previous cohorts. Steve Leith, spokesperson for VentureCEO and Partner and Head of Tech & High Growth at Cooper Parry, comments on the aim behind the initiative: “The “Future of Data” cohort represents a group of hugely high potential CEOs who will go on to build another wave of disruptive data-driven businesses in the UK. The ecosystem has seen great success from similar data-led businesses scaling over the past few years, securing significant funding and achieving major exit events. “This collaboration is designed to equip these early stage CEOs with key insights and learnings from later stage CEOs and leaders who have scaled businesses through adversity and opportunity and ultimately achieved success. We are extremely fortunate to have the support of our incredible partners who will be crucial in the facilitation of learning and community building to help these leaders succeed.” Read more about the the latest VentureCEO cohort over at Startups Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eR7_YQMf Ambar | We Are Fulfilment | Kuberno | CSX Carbon | IntelligentAI™ - United Kingdom | Lab1 | Insight Terra | Dorae | GaiaLens | Meaningful Vision Ltd | Osprey Flight Solutions | Deontic Data | Additive.earth | Prospectral | Ikue | Palqee | Alchem technologies Ltd | Klarytee | Armadillo Analytics | Infer

💼 Unlock investment success! 💼 We’re so excited to share our latest blog post from James Church, co-founder of Robot Mascot: "Three essential assets businesses need to secure investment"! 🚀 In his insightful piece, James delves into the key assets every business must have to attract and secure investment. From building a strong business case to showcasing a solid growth strategy, these essentials are crucial for capturing the interest of potential investors. Whether you're a #startup seeking funding or an established business looking to scale, this blog offers valuable tips and strategies that will help enhance your investment appeal. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/e2wkqM3F and get your business investment-ready today!

Last month, the UK Government introduced new regulatory advancements to enhance cybersecurity in AI models and software. Designed to fortify digital systems against hacking and sabotage, it’s hoped these changes will foster confidence in the use of AI across various industries. And this is confidence that is much needed given the cost of cybercrime - already projected to reach $13.82 trillion by 2028 - could grow exponentially as a new generation of cybercriminals gain access to increasingly sophisticated AI. While these recent measures represent significant progress in addressing current cybersecurity challenges, Pascal Paillier, CTO, Zama questions the future adaptability and efficacy of regulatory frameworks. In this article with Open Access Government, Pascal explores the challenges and solutions in developing regulatory systems that can effectively address emerging threats and ensure digital safety. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ec_aqj6U