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7 reasons why Helsinki is the city for impact driven founders 👇 1. A booming startup ecosystem 🚀 2. Record-breaking funding growth 📈 3. World renowned research and innovation 🎓 4. Commitment to the impact sector and carbon neutrality ♻️ 5. Strong public support for future-proof businesses 👩⚖️ 6. Community and high quality of life 👶 7. Free tailored services for entrepreneurs 🤝 Are you a purpose-driven scale-up founder looking to break into the European market? Look no further. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from five international founders about their experiences of Helsinki’s startup scene. https://lnkd.in/gksTyffi #FoundersToFinland2024 #technology #innovation #innovationecosystem #technology #AI #purposedriven #impact #venture #businessexpansion #scaleups

💯. "when you want to go fast, go alone. when you want to go far, go together." Working in the #openinnovation space has shown me that when done right, both the corporate and the startup can accelerate their growth and realise their ambitions on a much shorter timescale. The corporate gets access to a much nimbler approach that's closer to emerging needs, while the startup can tap on expanded scale and distribution. Instead of seeing SV-level dynamism as something to copy-and-paste, perhaps we can see it as an exception, copy the best, and apply our unfair advantage of central government facilitation, to make the partnership work. https://lnkd.in/gewBhVYt

🇪🇺 The European Union has been great at fostering a thriving market by promoting freedom of movement and capital. This has empowered countless businesses to grow and succeed. Yet, scaling operations across Europe still presents challenges — navigating national regulations, languages, and often requiring the creation of multiple subsidiaries, which adds unnecessary complexity. It’s time to take the next big step: a pan-European entity that unifies incorporation processes, employment rules, and capital flows. I fully support this initiative which - if it becomes a reality - will make it easier for startups across Europe to scale, innovate, and shine on the global stage.

Venture in Eastern Europe Report — 2023 in Review, by How to Web, is out now! The report is a  testament to the strength and resilience of Eastern European entrepreneurs who have propelled their companies to the global stage. From well-known successes like Skype, Wise, and UiPath to emerging stars such as ElevenLabs, the report unveils the evolving patterns that define the Eastern European startup ecosystem. Key highlights include: 💰investment volume and types of investment that dominated 2023 🌍the countries with investment volumes of more than €100M ⭐rising stars from Eastern Europe 〰️ the defining  learning from 2023 and trends for the year to come The complete report can be accessed at: https://lnkd.in/dJ2sDMRt #EasternEuropeanEntrepreneurs #GlobalStartupEcosystem #VentureCapitalTrends #TechInnovation #InvestmentInsights #EmergingMarketLeaders #StartupSuccessStories #EasternEuropeTech #InnovationHub #EntrepreneurialResilience

I had an opportunity to attend with Dr. David Okello the recently concluded networking event at Noir brought together key stakeholders from Kenya's tech ecosystem and Japanese investors, marking a significant step towards deepening ties between the two regions. The discussions underscored Kenya's position as a leader in Africa's VC investment landscape, with Nairobi at the forefront of innovation. However, it was highlighted that most investments have traditionally been concentrated in a few well-known startups. A key takeaway was the need for a strategic shift to support early and growth-stage startups, thereby diversifying investment opportunities. Japanese investors, in search of growth opportunities amid their own economic challenges, see immense potential in Kenya's dynamic startup scene. Participants also noted that Kenyan founders need to become more proactive in pitching their ventures, taking a cue from the enthusiasm of Nigerian founders. The event highlighted the growing appetite for startup investments in East Africa, with increasing interest in markets like Tanzania and Uganda. The event was organized by UNCOVERED FUND , Flat6Labs , @Baobab Network, and @Persistent Energy Capital, and featured insightful contributions from Art Chupeau ,Managing Partner at Baobab Network, and UNCOVERED FUND team Takuma Terakubo , Masashi Kumata #KenyaTech #JapaneseInvestors #StartUpAfrica #VCInvestment #NairobiInnovation #UncoveredFund #Flat6Labs #BaobabNetwork #PersistentEnergyCapital #ThaliaPsychotherapy #Instafulsolutions

Great to see this initiative promoting European Dynamism, and the best of European deeptech. Europe needs more optimism, a more can-do spirit, and it all needs to be augmented by pro-growth and pro-prosperity policies. 🇪🇺 🇬🇧🇨🇭🦾 Props to Kyle O'Brien and his amazing crew for getting this done. Particularly impressed by the deeply astute quote on slide 26 of the deck: “European science and research is as good as it gets globally. Where Europe has faltered in recent decades is in the commercialisation of that science and research. Europe is a patchwork of small and medium size markets that often aren’t moving in the same direction, whether that be on innovation policy or a truly unified financial market. European deeptech founders need to think globally from day 1, as the continent’s long established champions across various industries have for a long time now. European dynamism is driven by creating fields of excellence in the internal market, and then going abroad for success. There is a tremendous investment opportunity to get into European deeptech companies early, and then push them into larger markets like the US. Europe has no choice now but to push growth for a better future.” - Yours truly. 💋 TGIF! #vc #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #tech #technology #innovation #deeptech #future #money #business

We have been recognized as the #𝟯𝟰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 by the Financial Times, Statista, and Sifted! 🏆 With over 2.600 European hubs in consideration, we are proud to be ranked #1 in Denmark and #4 in Scandinavia & Baltics. What makes this achievement even more special is that we've been ranked #1 in Europe in the segment of Office & Lab space, and #18 in Europe based on the evaluation of our program alumni. 🌟 Europe's Leading Start-Up Hubs 2024 is a prestigious ranking of the top centers for founders offering incubator and/or accelerator programs to individuals looking to build or grow a company. We're deeply honored to receive this recognition, and we're committed to continuing to provide exceptional support and resources to the innovative entrepreneurs and startups within our community. 💼💡 Check out the full report, including rankings, segments, and methodology, at: https://lnkd.in/eDXYvRhN Thank you to our coworkers, alumni, colleagues, partners and everyone who has been a part of our journey and contributed to our success! 🙌 #EuropesLeadingStartupHubs #FT #FinancialTimes #Statista #Sifted #SoundHub #StartupHub #Accelerator #Recognition

"Breaking barriers and defying expectations: This startup's ability to secure investment despite negative EBITA proves that visionary ideas always find their way. #StartupSuccess #VisionaryLeadership #Innovation" Check out my blog post https://wix.to/Lynbk8t #newblogpost

Oleksandr Akymenko 🇺🇦, the program director of the venture building program Mission Possible, explained how design thinking helps Ukrainian entrepreneurs generate innovations and develop business, encouraging unconventional thinking and focusing on customer needs to create new products and services. You will learn: 🔴About the place where the culture of innovation is born and lives 🔴How can innovations quickly change the customer experience? 🔴How is design transforming? 🔴Working without fear 🔴Why do startups die? Read the full column via this link: https://lnkd.in/dF9iRJUN

📉🔍 There are several reasons why startups in Southeast Asia go bust, but we lack data about it. This piece helps you track the region's macro-level trends. - Want to keep up with the ins and outs of the #tech ecosystem in Asia? Sign up for free at techin.asia/newsletters