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Financial Times and Statista invite to participate in Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2025 ranking. Share your hub's success story and contribute to highlighting Europe’s most supportive ecosystems for new businesses. Application period ends on August 2. More details: https://lnkd.in/dHFRm3VT #Europe #Startups #Ecosystem #Business #Entrepreneurship

The 2024 European Scaleup Monitor, conducted by the European Scaleup Institute (with Vlerick Business School as one of its members), reveals promising growth trends across Europe. After a downturn from 2018-2021, 2022 marked a recovery, with ICT and R&D sectors driving innovation and scalability. 🌍 Key highlights: * Eastern Europe is emerging as a growth hub for young scaleups. * Greece, Finland, and Denmark are leading the recovery. * ICT and R&D are crucial for Europe’s digital future. 📊 Download the full report for in-depth insights on Europe’s evolving scaleup ecosystem. 👉 https://ow.ly/XVZA50TP3bu

Calling Belgian #ScaleUps! 🚀 Are you ready to unlock your business's full potential? Take part in the 5th Scale-up Confidence Survey and represent Belgium on this first Pan-European edition! 😎 Your input will help to gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that Belgian Scale-Ups are facing and will help further shape the #scaleupecosystem. 🌍 Join the conversation and take part in the survey today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUP3fXJf Results will be shared end of March 💡 #ScaleUpsEcosystem

🚀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 🌐 During our recent Welcome Call with the scaleups from our 2024 batch and stakeholders, we conducted an insightful survey to better understand their needs. The resounding response? Business development emerged as the most sought-after incentive for these young, innovative companies. This result aligns perfectly with our core mission to accelerate the success of our #scaleups  through hands-on business support and facilitate collaborations with local corporations through our client venture approach, which sets us apart from other programmes. As part of the business development agency of the City of Hamburg, we can also offer long-term, high-quality support that extends beyond the one-year program. Our comprehensive services include personalized guidance, networking opportunities, market insights, and strategic counsel – all designed to empower scaleups in overcoming the challenges of international expansion and accelerating their growth in Germany. We are excited to embark on this journey with our 2024 cohort, leveraging our expertise in business development to unlock their full potential. Together, we will build transformative partnerships, drive sustainable innovation, and shape a greener, more prosperous future for the City of Hamburg and beyond. #ScaleupLandingPadHamburg  #ScaleupJourney #BusinessDevelopment #Scaleups #Innovation

Press Release 📢 Major Acquisition Announcement! We're delighted to share that Implica Global Corporation has successfully acquired Knocksy Sp.zo.o (Poland) & Knocksy oü (Estonia), marking the most significant acquisition in Poland & Estonia for the year 2024! 🎉 This landmark deal was sealed at the Marriott Hotels in Warsaw on June 12th. The acquisition of Knocksy, a pioneering startup in the proptech industry, aligns perfectly with our vision of achieving operational dominance across more than 40 industries worldwide. "Global expansion is not just about growth; it's about creating a bridge of innovation across borders," said Mr. Sarved Dhar Badgayan, CEO of Implica Global Corporation. Knocksy will now operate as a subsidiary within Implica, enhancing our capabilities and driving substantial growth in the proptech market. This strategic move underscores our commitment to innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth. Here's to new beginnings and exciting opportunities ahead! Francesco Congiu #GlobalExpansion #MergersAndAcquisitions #Proptech #ImplicaGlobal #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Poland2024 #media #pressrelease #news #globalnews

Here are key takeaways from our Managing Partner B. Paul Santos in his recent interview with ABS-CBN News Channel in the Philippines, following our VC Deal of the Year win at the 2024 Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association Awards. 📌 Wavemaker’s VC Deal of the Year for Lhoopa’s $80M funding round marks our third win in the last four years.🌟 While there’s no magic formula for spotting scalable, defensible opportunities, he said certain factors stand out: a strong team, a significant & compelling problem, a product/service that is 10x better than alternatives, and favourable unit economics. For Wavemaker, it’s not about chasing trends but finding opportunities others might overlook.🔍 📌 Which brings us to Lhoopa, our portfolio company tackling the massive shortage of affordable homes in the Philippines.🏠🇵🇭 There’s a backlog of 6M+ homes in the country, and Lhoopa has developed a mix of advanced tech and process to build and sell low-cost homes at scale, giving more Filipinos a shot at homeownership. It’s not just making a huge social impact—it has a clear path to profitability, with exciting plans to expand beyond the Philippines. 📌 Despite the funding winter, Wavemaker’s portfolio in Enterprise, DeepTech, and Sustainability has proven resilient.❄️ Our companies have focused on building sustainable, defensible businesses that create real value overtime, not just fast growth for the sake of it. The funding winter has brought about a flight to quality investments, highlighting a return to fundamentals. 📌 Paul remains optimistic about Southeast Asia’s growth prospects, expecting the region to continue providing fertile ground for #startups and #VC investments in the coming years.🌏 Watch the full interview below! 📺 #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #WavemakerPartners #Enterprise #DeepTech #Sustainability #Lhoopa #Affordablehousing #SVCA #VCDealoftheYear #SVCAAwards https://lnkd.in/gTHShr77

📣 Register now! | New Cambridge event - Why you need an Exit Strategy now 🗓️29 February 2024 | 📍The Garden Room, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge Do you have a plan to exit your business? It’s never too early to start! Business exit strategy experts Yellowyoyo have teamed up with Innovate UK EDGE to deliver an essential event for founders that will set you on the road to maximising value, whether you plan to exit in five years or fifty years. Do you plan to sell your business, pass it to your chosen successor, merge with another company or stay on in a new role? Whatever your preferred exit, the time to start preparing is now. Yellowyoyo have decades of experience in the field of exit strategy and this event promises lively and engaging group discussions with peers, a Q&A with experts who have personal experience of exit and time for networking. What will delegates learn? • Why it’s important to have an exit strategy • How to develop an exit strategy and its impact on overall strategy • Different forms of exit • The pitfalls of short-term focus • Organisational structure, processes and investing in talent • Scaling vs growth • How strategic partnerships can deliver: the importance of an effective ecosystem • The role of brand and marketing in maximising value More here: https://bit.ly/42tvR0W #businessexit #exitstrategy

A few weeks ago Paulo Germann, Founder & CEO of Palegria: CEO Partner for Go-to-Market Growth , Gabriel Bernasconi, Full-time Angel Investor and Rodney R., CEO & Co-Founder of Avalia Systems shared valuable insights into navigating market entry into Brazil—the largest economy in Latin America and one of the top 10 economies in the world. 🌍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 1️⃣ 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: With 220 million people and a rapidly growing economy, Brazil offers huge opportunities for startups. 2️⃣ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Building strong local partnerships and hiring local talent are critical to overcoming hurdles and ensuring a smooth entry. 3️⃣ 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: Startups must tailor their products or services to align with Brazil's unique cultural preferences. Flexibility and customization are key to success. 4️⃣ 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Brazil’s bureaucracy can be complex, but don’t let it discourage you. There’s a large, supportive community of international founders willing to share their experiences and insights. Thanks to our speakers for their valuable insights! 👏 #StartupExpansion #BrazilMarket #GrowthStrategies #LatAmExpansion #Scaling

Catalysing Growth: Helping UK Businesses Scale 🚀 Did you know? Businesses on the Scaleup Programme have raised an impressive £448m of investment in total since 2017. Delivered through Innovate UK Business Growth, we're excited to announce that we'll be supporting up to 300 businesses on the Scaleup Programme over the coming year. The Programme’s bespoke, one-to-one support is tailored for high growth innovation-focused businesses across various domains including finance, M&A, international markets, IP, supply chains, scale-up leadership, and talent management. Our aim? To empower these businesses to scale rapidly. At Innovate UK, we're dedicated to enabling businesses to develop and commercialise pioneering innovations while creating fresh opportunities for growth at every stage of their innovation journey – from conception and start-up to commercialisation, expansion, and scale. Contact us to learn more about the Scaleup Programme: https://lnkd.in/eVBHJnW8 #BusinessGrowth #InnovationPathways #ScalingAtPace

📣 Last chance for event tickets! | Why you need an Exit Strategy now 📍29 February 2024 | The Garden Room, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge Do you have a plan to exit your business? It’s never too early to start! Business exit strategy experts Yellowyoyo have teamed up with Innovate UK Business Growth to deliver an essential event for founders that will set you on the road to maximising value, whether you plan to exit in five years or fifty years. Do you plan to sell your business, pass it to your chosen successor, merge with another company or stay on in a new role? Whatever your preferred exit, the time to start preparing is now. Yellowyoyo have decades of experience in the field of exit strategy and this event promises lively and engaging group discussions with peers, a Q&A with experts who have personal experience of exit and time for networking. What will delegates learn? • Why it’s important to have an exit strategy • How to develop an exit strategy and its impact on overall strategy • Different forms of exit • The pitfalls of short-term focus • Organisational structure, processes and investing in talent • Scaling vs growth • How strategic partnerships can deliver: the importance of an effective ecosystem • The role of brand and marketing in maximising value More here: https://lnkd.in/edSFCSct #businessexit #exitstrategy