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Deeptech founders, VCs: We are SOOO BACK! 🎉 📣 For all the nerds, the "I-Build-Hard-Shit" types, the European true tech and science founders and the investors backing them, we present you: The Deeptech Demo Day 2024 🤯 Just days after messaging around, we already got support confirmation from some of the top Venture Capital firms investing in European deeptech companies. 💸 Startup founders: this is your chance. 🚀 Make sure you drop a comment and a re-share to support ❤️ and keep up to date for when applications open. But today, it's time for us money-folks! 📣📣📣 Calling all fellow investors who are not afraid to write those early cheques in Hardware, Defence, Climate, Life Science and all those hardcore world-changing technologies VCs have been ignoring for too long. We say: Enough! ✊ It's time to back more deeptech in Europe. And if you agree and are an active investor not already on the list, feel free to apply on the first comment link below. 👇 (also in the pic) 👇👇👇 Last year the Deeptech Demo Day made over 100 direct introductions where VCs actively approached applicants (not counting all the off the record connections on pitch day!) We couldn't track all the people since, but since I myself ended up investing in some of those amazing quality founders, we can tell you that the goal was hit: plenty of rounds did take place after those chats. 😻 🤟 💰 Powered by Frontier Deep Tech (Dr Cristina Esteban Pardo) and Silicon Roundabout Ventures, and sponsored by Mishcon de Reya LLP and OVHcloud: the Deeptech Demo Day is free for all startups and open to anyone from any European country (not just EU). ❗ If you work with startups and want to help making this 2nd edition an even more skyrocketing success by joining our amazing sponsors, drop me a DM to find out more. --- 🙏 Thanks to the early VC signups from both sides of the Atlantic (in no particular order): Giant Ventures Amadeus Capital Partners Bloc Ventures Earlybird Venture Capital Par Equity HV Capital IQT (In-Q-Tel) SCVC HCVC Manumit Capital 7percent Ventures imec.xpand VIGO Ventures Aloniq Unruly Capital QAI Ventures Begin Capital Dorilton ACT Venture Partners FP Solutions, LLC --- #deeptech #venturecapital #europeantech #hardware #climate #resilience #lifescience #familyoffices

So this is one of the largest challenges in startup innovation today. Thanks for sharing Rockstart about the report. That's why we at Impact Business Modeling System™ like to work with you and support your portfolio companies to build an impact metrics to show evidence that they actually have an postive impact - not just having a "great green story"'. And this is the REAL key to success - and at the same time a HUGE challenge in our global ImpactVC community today. Most VCs and Accelerator VC only emphasize on how much capital they deploy into "green solutions"... (measured in billions and billions of EUR or USD.) And innovation media like Sifted, Impact Loop, Bootstrapping.dk and TechSavvy Media bring it day after day after day in my e-mail box at breakfast time. Why aren't Impact VCs instead telling how much CO2 that is reduced in their portfolio (measured in tons), or how many of their portfolio companies that clean global soil from toxics (measured in acres) or fresh water reduced in industrial processes (measured in cubic meters) or support children with ADHD to complete school (measure in # of children that get's a better life)? This Dealroom.co and Danske Bank report is pawing the way for a new world... although it truly missing out on the real interesting facts. And I've told them that in person, when the report was published back in September 2023. This report is just assuming that environmental change is happening, and increase, as long as we deploy capital to so called "impact startups". There's no such guarantee - unfortunately. ( And I know... because we have been assessing 8,000+ international impact startups since 2016 and matched over 300 with venture capital.) More on this subject in my chronicle in Medium : https://lnkd.in/d7zbY9eg #impactbusinessmodelingsystem #impactforreal

Recent findings highlight that 70% of highly successful startups, often referred to as unicorns, are created by a group known as "underdog founders." This diverse group includes immigrants, women, and people of color. The experience of an underdog founder is filled with deliberate choices and strategic moves that extend BEYOND what accelerator programs may offer. Here's my path: 🇺🇸 2014: I moved to Silicon Valley, diving into the dynamic startup and venture capital scene. I joined the Trucker Path team and connected with immigrant-founded startups like PandaDoc, Allset, Petcube, Mighty Buildings, and met with venture capitalists from Almaz Capital and DST Global. 🇪🇺 2017: I was stuck in Moscow for a while. During this time, I met and then joined WayRay, an outstanding hardware company founded by an immigrant in Switzerland. I then joined Wheely, the best ride-hailing service founded by an immigrant in London, where I connected with Flo Health Inc., Arrival, among others. I actively traveled across Europe, engaging with startups, communities, and VCs like AltaIR Capital and the Untitled Ventures, with whom I worked as a PR partner for two years. 🇺🇸 2020: I returned to the United States, moving from Miami to San Francisco, then to Los Angeles, and eventually back to the East Coast. Throughout this journey, I met with founders of immigrant-led companies like Humanism, Product Science, ElectroNeek, Mobalytics, inDrive, Aitarget Tech, Linguix AI writing copilot, significantly expanding my network within the tech immigrant community across various industries. 🚀 2023: Recognizing the challenges faced by startups and early-stage investors, Ekaterina Romanovskaya and I founded House of Pitch. We envisioned this platform as a means to connect early-stage startups with tech journalists and VCs, simplifying the fundraising and PR processes. We’ve onboarded journalists from VentureBeat, Bloomberg, Forbes, MarketWatch, WIRED, and such VCs, like LvlUp Ventures, PEAK6, Forum Ventures, Las Olas Venture Capital, and 150 more. Huge thanks to LA-based Libermans Co VC for believing in us and supporting us with the first check! Even though my journey was always as exciting as it was full of stress, I'm grateful for every decision I made and for every person I met. It's a pleasure to see all your existing and new connections helping you, mentoring, and joining your platform. The immigrant community is one of the closest, as no one can understand better what it's like to be an underdog!

4 years of SeedBlink. €342 million in startup investing in the European tech sector. Looking back, 2023 has been transformative for us. Last year, we successfully funded 53 startups, mobilizing €180 million in the innovation ecosystem, including €10 million invested directly by our network. We remain committed to our mission to empower equity ownership in Europe, supporting private companies and their stakeholders to access, manage and trade this valuable asset. We couldn’t have done it without you - together we're actively shaping the landscape of European tech investment. For a more in-depth perspective on our trajectory and milestones, enjoy our detailed 4-year report.  Hats off to our founders: Ionut Patrahau, Carmen Sebe, Andrei Dudoiu, Radu Georgescu.

Calling climate startups - applications are now open for our accelerator the Venture Launchpad ⚡ Impact. Investability. Traction. If your startup wants to make serious progress on those three pillars, then explore the Venture Launchpad right here>> https://lnkd.in/e8-5cjmd What sets the Venture Launchpad apart is the bespoke support: it adapts to provide one to one deepdive support to your venture. You get to have the whole Carbon13 ecosystem as your personal brains trust. 🧠 As alumna Chloe Donovan of Natural Building Systems says “It’s the bespoke nature of the support, you’re tapping into specialist advice every week… the quality of content is just better.” And who’s it for? Software or hardtech/science-based ventures with decarbonisation and climate impact potential. Any sector. Any stage of development from a team with an idea all the way to revenue generation or raising your first round. #climatetech #cleantech #decarbonisation #startups #netzero

🌟🚀 Meet the Plug and Play Tech Center, a leading innovation platform that brings together startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities and government institutions. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Plug and Play is present in 60+ locations across five continents. Plug and Play offers corporate innovation programs and help corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. Plug and Play also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across 20+ industries. In 2023 alone, Plug and Play hit several milestones: 🦄made 2000 investments, including funding 30 Unicorns; 🦄accelerated 2500+ startups; 🦄collaborated with 500+ corporate partners globally. As part of the Seeds of Bravery initiative, Plug and Play is supporting acceleration and matchmaking; promoting global access & exposure to Ukrainian founders and supporting their integration into the global ecosystem. 👉More about Plug and Play Tech Center https://lnkd.in/eUeEV47f

🚀 Calling all innovative startups! 🌟 Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime with Mass Challenge accelerator! As a recent supporter, I am amazed by MC mission to empower the next generation of game-changers. Here's why you should apply: ✅ Access to top-tier mentorship and guidance ✅ Opportunity to secure funding and investment (with an unique equity free model! ) ✅ Networking with industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs ✅ A supportive community to help you thrive #StartupOpportunity #AcceleratorProgram #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #MassChallenge

If you’re a startup looking to scale-up, here’s your chance – but you’ve only got until March 29. Woodside Energy is a proud sponsor of Plus Eight Accelerator, powered by Spacecubed – WA’s only accelerator program that invests in growth-stage startups. There’s a share of $1 million in seed funding available for successful applicants. Since launching in 2017, the program has invested more than $2.5 million in startups and facilitated an additional $16 million in follow-on investment. Woodside’s been part of the Plus Eight program since 2021 and sees startups as a great source of new ideas which have the ability to move nimbly into new trends and markets. Additionally, Woodside benefits from this mindset and from supporting the success of startups, especially as it responds to the energy transition. The program includes an international immersion trip to London to discover new export markets, and access to key experts, innovators, investors, and talent. Applications are open until March 29. Head to http://spr.ly/6048kQb8s

Is your startup addressing the impacts of climate change? 🌱 We’re actively looking for 10-15 seed-stage climatetech startups to participate in the Aspire Climatetech program! To be eligible, your startup should have: 🧑💼 First-time founders with the management team and key roles identified—no one-person teams. 🚀 High-impact inventions with a clear positive impact that solves a real problem. 📑 Validated customer segments and initial evidence of product-market fit. 📝 Provisional patent(s) filed and assigned to the company or evidence of a clear pathway to the license. 🛠️ An initial prototype developed and pilot studies/field trials underway. 🏦 Raised at least $25K (grants or equity) and be preparing for a round of equity investment within 12 months. Does your startup make the cut? Apply for the Aspire Climatetech program today: https://bit.ly/47zJoVI #Climatetech #VentureWell #idea2impact #VWaccelerator #AspireClimatetech

🌍 Calling all early-stage startups across Europe! 🚀Are you working on social impact solutions in areas like equal opportunities, education, or financial, mental and physical well-being? The NN Social Innovation Startup Award, powered by Rubio, is open to startups from 11 European countries. You could win up to €100,000 in funding, plus mentorship and a venture development program! Check out our latest article for 5 tips to boost your application! 🏆 Deadline: October 15, 2024! 💡 👉 Link to the article in the first comment ⤵️ ❓ Do you know someone who should apply? Please, forward them the link or tag them under the post. Impact Europe Nationale-Nederlanden #startups #innovation #socialimpact #ImpactWeek24 #vc #impact #impactinvesting