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🇫🇷🚀 Big news for #FrenchTech this week in #QuantumComputing! With Alice & Bob securing €100M in Series B funding to advance its universal, error-free quantum computer. Backed by top investors including Future French Champions, AVP, & Bpifrance 🌐 #Deeptech #Innovation Read more: https://lnkd.in/eS27Gt_x and more with Naboo 💼 's €20M raise to take on global corporate tourism giants! Already serving 4,000 companies, they're set to conquer Europe and the US! 🌍🚀 #TechInnovation #B2B #CorporateTourism #Expansion Read more: https://lnkd.in/enCtMyfZ

🎤Gegidze: Building a Better Future for Entrepreneurs In this #QFQ, we spoke with Valerian Gegidze, founder of Gegidze, about serving entrepreneurs, bootstrapping, and expanding globally. What is Gegidze? Gegidze is a consulting group dedicated to helping entrepreneurs reduce costs by up to 80% while boosting profitability. The company provides remote resources for talent, finance, legal, hardware, and business operations. With a mission to connect Georgian talent with global opportunities, Gegidze has grown to operate in 10 countries, supporting sustainable business growth worldwide. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Sustainability #GeorgianTalent #RemoteWork #Bootstrapping #Consulting #GlobalExpansion #StartupLife #FounderAdvice #WorkLifeBalance #Innovation #SMEs

#TLDR Arslan Berbic's journey from war-torn Bosnia to a leader in genomics is a testament to resilience and determination. Despite growing up amidst conflict, he excelled academically, earning a place at Phillips Exeter Academy. In the US, he entered the booming genomics industry, achieving significant success. Today, as the founder of @Ruya in the UAE, he's driving innovation in healthcare. 🚀"Believe in yourself, and always keep pushing." His story, as told exlusively for Maddyness UK by Noa Khamallah shows that no matter the obstacles, dreams are achievable, and success is about lifting others along the way.

🇫🇷🇬🇧Don't miss La Nuit de La French Tech London on Wednesday January 29th at the Science Museum and join leaders in AI and healthcare to explore how AI is transforming the industry 🤖 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e_enGp-u Esteemed speakers, cutting-edge discussions, networking and an offical prelude to the 2025 AI Action Summit means this will a key moment for shaping the future of #AI in #healthcare and beyond. Key themes & questions 🔎 📍Transformational Potential: The event seeks to explore AI's transformative role in healthcare, including what it can and cannot achieve. 📍Looking Ahead to 2030: Discussions will revolve around anticipated changes in healthcare AI by 2030, along with insights into consumer desires and potential risks. 📍Global Collaboration: By bringing together leaders from France, the UK, and beyond, this event demonstrates the importance of cross-border collaboration in tech and healthcare. On the night 🎤 Sarah de Lagarde jean-baptiste masson Fernando Dominguez Pinuaga Arnaud Vaissié Karim Beguir This is your chance to connect, learn, and shape the future—secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/e_enGp-u

🧐The U.S. Government's decision to ban #TikTok inadvertently fuelled mass awareness and migration toward decentralised social media #DeSoc. What was intended as a security measure instead sparked conversations about free speech, trust in governance, and data ownership. This moment marks a pivotal inflection point in the history of #socialmedia. Whether the paradigm shift fully takes root depends on the ability of DeSoc platforms to scale, innovate, and maintain the values that sparked their rise. As https://lnkd.in/gdT-RqSr eloquently says, "Game on."

💰Maddyness UK profiles ETF Partners - The Environmental Technologies Fund Tomer Strikovsky to examine their mission to deliver sustainability through innovative climate tech investments. 🌱 ✅Origin and Progression: Tomer Strikovsky’s journey from venture capital law to climate tech investment exemplifies a passion-driven career. His decade-long association with ETF Partners, starting as an intern and advancing to partner, reflects commitment to sustainability and impactful technologies. 🎯Industry Focus: ETF Partners operates in #energy tech, #food systems, #mobility, climate finance, #carbon tech, and #climate data—targeting the "intelligence layer" of infrastructure to drive sustainability. Portfolio Highlights: Riverlane: Quantum computing software for sustainability. Open Cosmos: Space intelligence to address environmental crises (e.g., flood response). The Modern Milkman: Innovating sustainable food delivery with reusable packaging. Future Outlook: Climate challenges drive optimism, with advances in battery storage, AI-powered climate tools, and decentralised energy systems. They're particularly intrigued by climate adaptation and natural disaster response technologies. ETF Partners’ Legacy and Vision: With 20 years of sustainability-focused investment, they aim to lead Europe’s climate tech ecosystem into an era of transformative environmental solutions.

💰This week's #MaddyMoney showcases significant activity in the UK startup #ecosystem, with £109.39M raised across 7 deals. 🇬🇧 🎤MOJO-CX© Raises £2.25M for AI Customer Service Tools - The funding will create jobs in the North West and support the development of voice AI and real-time quality assurance features. Aslan Raises £3.9M to Revolutionise Employee Pay - The funds will enhance product features, expand the team, and redefine employee financial engagement. Aegis Energy Secures £100M for Clean Energy Hubs - These hubs aim to cut transport emissions by 14,300 tonnes annually and support a 30-hub network by 2030. Recfindr Raises £300K for Recruitment Management - The funding will enhance platform development, supporting UK industries like fintech and AI. Adclear Secures £510K to automate FCA compliance for fintechs, reducing manual reviews and enabling growth in high-risk sectors like crypto and investments. Egregious Raises £810K to Combat AI-Driven Disinformation - Fuel Ventures 🚀 and Oxford Capital co-led a £810K round for Egregious, whose Human AI platform addresses AI-driven deception in sectors like cybersecurity and finance. Keyless Secures £1.62M to expand Biometric authentication and grow in North America and enhance its technologies, combating fraud and advancing biometric solutions. International Highlights 🇩🇪Sereact (€25M): German robotics startup develops adaptable AI-powered robots. 🇫🇷Kraaft (€13M): "WhatsApp for Construction" app targets UK and US markets. 🇪🇸Weecover (€4.2M): Spanish insurtech expands Insurance as a Service (IaaS). 🇪🇪Fusebox (€2.6M): Baltic energy startup scales its grid-balancing SaaS platform. 🇩🇪Tapline (€20M): Fintech helps SaaS companies access non-dilutive funding. 🇩🇪ENAPI (€7.5M): EV charging connectivity platform expands across Europe and the US. #StartupNews #GreenEnergy #CustomerServiceInnovation #Maddymoney

🇺🇸Trump Presidency Could Shift $33B in Chinese Investment to the UK... Donald Trump’s presidency could redirect $33B in Chinese investment to the UK, predicts venture capital firm Fuel Ventures 🚀 👨💻 Mark Pearson. During Trump’s first term, Chinese investment in the US dropped 36% in 2017 and 83% in 2018. Fuel Ventures expects a similar trend, with investments potentially falling from $28B in 2023 to $3B by 2026. 🇬🇧UK’s Advantage “The UK’s tech talent and innovation make it a prime destination for Chinese investors,” says Mark Pearson, Fuel Ventures’ founder. Factors driving interest include: 👩🎓Education: Chinese students in the UK increased 80% over the last decade. 💰Economic Ties: The UK offers stability and access to Western markets. 🤝Collaborations: New ties with Beijing aim to boost advanced tech investments. As US-China tensions grow, the UK is set to capitalise on its innovation and global connectivity. #ChineseInvestment #UKInnovation #TrumpEffect

🇲🇦Africa’s tech market is on the rise, positioning the continent as a key player in global innovation. According to the African Development Bank, Africa's digital economy is expected to grow to $180B by 2025 and reach $712B by 2050. GITEX AFRICA is the catalyst accelerating the realization of the continent's potential. 🌟 From the future-shaping insights at the AI Everything Summit and powerful strategies at the Cybersecurity Forum to insightful discussions at the Future of Finance Summit, GITEX AFRICA connects industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers across sectors. GITEX AFRICA 2025 is where new technologies, ideas, and collaborations will continue driving Africa’s digital growth. Join Maddyness Maddyness UK to newtowrk, showcase your tech and shape the future of the continent 🔗gitexafrica.com 📍Register now: https://lnkd.in/d6sHTt8j