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How is the venture capital landscape evolving after a slowdown in Europe? 💸 At the Sifted Summit, Amy Lewin, Editor at Sifted, sat down with Antigoni Lymperopoulou, CEO, Hellenic Development Bank of Investments, Jörg Goschin, Co-CEO, KfW Capital, Maria Rotilu, Founding Partner, Openseed VC and Sandeep B., Head of European Investments, Prosus Ventures to unpack the shifting dynamics of the VC world. Venture capital is becoming more selective and data-driven. LPs are increasingly cautious, particularly with first-time funds, while liquidity challenges are delaying exits. Amid the surge of AI, VCs are focusing on defensible businesses with clear market fit. Collaboration among funds is rising, with a growing emphasis on diversity and innovation across the ecosystem. Post your key takeaways below 💭 #siftedsummit #venturecapital #investors

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📢Good news for angel investors: Unlock the power of the Angel CoFund with our free course! In collaboration with Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), we've created a comprehensive course specifically designed for angel investors to make the most of the Angel CoFund. In this course, you'll learn: - What the Angel CoFund is - Who the Angel CoFund is for - How the investment process works - How to apply for an investment from the fund The course covers the key points of the fund through simple videos and slides, all available free of charge and conducted in English. Enroll now to unlock the potential of the Angel CoFund: https://lnkd.in/dfByddJA For more details about the Angel CoFund, visit our website👉 www.angelcofund.fi We also have some exciting investments in the pipeline through the Angel CoFund and will be sharing more about them soon. Stay tuned!💫 #angelcofund #kanssasijoitusrahasto

[#Venture] Matthieu Baret, Managing Partner - Venture, was at the 2024 edition of the 0100 Conference Europe organized by Zero One Hundred Conferences (PE & VC Platform) to participate to a panel discussion on 'The PE & VC European Landscape: Trends and Challenges for Upcoming Periods'.   Alongside Dr. Hendrik Brandis from Earlybird Venture Capital, Jan Willem Nieuwenhuize from ING VENTURES SDN BHD, Jons Houtman from Wealth Management Partners NV, Anthony Waller from CMS UK and Jan Ståhlberg from Trill Impact as moderator, Matthieu provided insights on the following topics: 📈 The resilience of the PE market during recent years and look into the future 🌍 Geopolitical + Macroeconomic perspective – what impact on the VC market? 📌 What main challenges do we see in terms of PE asset allocations and why?   🗣 “ After a very challenging year 2023, this year is improving on all fronts: investing with a very qualified dealflow driven by AI, exiting with an active Q1 M&A market compared to last year illustrated by the exit of Onfido on our side, and fundraising with LPs re-engaging in tech” explains Matthieu Baret   #PowerBetterGrowth #Venture #VC #PrivateEquity #GPs #LPs #Europe #MidMarket #Growth Anjini Sharma Martin Haarmans

EUVC newsletter | 23.09.2024 This week, we feature insights from: 👉 Speedinvest 👉 Eleven Ventures 👉 Eka Ventures 👉 Regeneration.VC 👉 Svagat ....and many more legendary European VC firms that we invite you to discover below. https://buff.ly/3ZFOIX0 #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

EUVC newsletter | 12.08.2024 This week, we feature insights from: 👉 Cape May Wealth 👉 Broadhaven Capital Partners 👉 PT1 👉 very early Ventures 👉 PreSeed Now ....and many more legendary European VC firms that we invite you to discover below. https://buff.ly/4dFnuUp #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

EMV Capital plc is pleased to announce Interim Results for the period 30 June 2024. These results include an increase of Assets Under Management by 44% to £106.7m. Commenting on outlook CEO ILIAN ILIEV said: "The first half of this year has seen us surpass the significant milestone of £100m in AUM, alongside the launch of our Fund Management practice. Despite challenging market conditions, we have protected shareholder value and bolstered our portfolio through £6.4m in syndicated fundraisings, proactive management, and our hands-on value creation services. The Martlet Capital mandate is a landmark achievement, and we continue to focus on expanding our Funds practice to deliver sustained growth." "We also announced last week our rebrand and name change. Since acquiring EMV Capital in 2020, we have consolidated our operations, significantly grown our portfolio, and expanded our strategic focus. This new identity for our Group reflects our business today-an agile, multi-sector venture capital firm committed to delivering superior returns from innovative, high-growth companies." "The Group is now squarely focused on the next three years of its strategic roadmap, positioning EMV Capital as a leading VC in the deeptech and life sciences sectors. We aim to drive shareholder value by investing in companies with transformative technologies both in the UK and internationally." To read the statement in full, follow this: https://lnkd.in/dVC2iFrD #Smallcap #Deeptech #Lifesciences #AIM #Venturecapital #EIS

Tad Weems of MP Agilent Technologies joins the Corporate VC Panel at RESI JPM Corporate venture capital (CVC) firms are a key source of funding and strategic support for early-stage entrepreneurs. The Corporate VC panel at RESI JPM will explore: Differences between CVCs and traditional VCs. The balance of strategic vs. financial decision-making. Collaboration between CVCs and their parent companies. What it means to partner with a CVC. Panelists, including Jeffrey Moore, will discuss their investment mandates, sourcing strategies, and trends shaping the future of the industry. Don’t miss this insightful discussion—register now: https://lnkd.in/eMWxaEeu #RESIJPM #LifeScience #CVC

A little before the end of last year, Valentin sat down with Oana from start-up.ro to discuss the evolution of the local ecosystem in the past year, and the new challenges that start-ups will face in 2025. Listen to the full conversation to learn more about: ✅ How 2024 has been for us and our portfolio start-ups ✅ Our new focus towards more mature start-ups ✅ 5 new investments and how 5 of our portfolio companies completed successful follow-on rounds, with several hitting positive cash flow. ✅ How diversifying client bases is key for startups to succeed in unpredictable market conditions. ✅ How the new funding landscape sets higher standards for maturity and realistic valuations, pushing investors and founders to align. ✅ Our 2025 plans for new investments, launching a new fund, and even more focus on supporting portfolio companies. #startups #founders #venturecapital

🎙 First interview in a white shirt—and one of the most relaxed conversations I've had in front of a mic. Just before Christmas, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Oana Coșman to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made at Fortech Investments. We explored how our portfolio companies have evolved throughout 2024 and the milestones they’ve achieved along the way. Our conversation also touched on some key themes shaping the entrepreneurial landscape: - the courage founders need to start building a startup - how startups can grow beyond local borders and thrive on the global stage. - the kind of relationships we strive to build with our portfolio companies to enable sustainable growth. Looking ahead, I’m optimistic about 2025. While it’s clear the year will come with its fair share of challenges, I firmly believe that deserving companies will find the support they need from the investment community. To all the founders out there: keep pushing boundaries, stay courageous, and #KeepBuilding. 🚀 #Startups #Investments #Innovation #Courage