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Effective collaboration between financial investors and strategics plays an important role in the fundraising ecosystem. How do investors and strategics approach these partnerships to achieve the best outcomes? In our upcoming #LSIEurope24 panel, "How do Financial Investors and Strategics Partner to Support Venture-Backed Startups?", we’ll hear from both financial investors and strategics as they explore the dynamics of these collaborations. Our panelists will share their stories and expertise on forming successful partnerships, navigating challenges, aligning goals, and driving innovation. Featured Panelists: • Nate Harrington (Moderator), Managing Partner, Philips Ventures • Carissa Bellardine Black, Senior Director, Venture Capital, Medtronic • Auriel August, MD, Principal, SANTÉ Ventures • Janke Dittmer, General Partner, Head of European HealthTech Investments, Gilde Healthcare • Alexander Schmitz, Partner, Endeavour Vision Join us at LSI Europe ‘24 this September 16-20th to see more panel sessions like this and connect with nearly 1,000 global Medtech and Healthtech leaders in Sintra, Portugal.

[MEET THE JURY 4] Get ready to meet our jury! We're excited to introduce the experienced investors who will be assessing the pitches of 20 EIC Fund companies on 13 November at the 𝗘𝗜𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝&𝗝 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 EuroQuity - Bpifrance.   ⭐ Stavriana A. Kofteros Founder, Partner at W11 Ventures. W11 Ventures is a boutique growth and innovation advisory and venture friend that scales startups, connects corporates with the innovation ecosystem, and fosters long-term partnerships for successful innovative businesses. With a proactive role in value creation and growth, W11 is a trusted strategic partner to scale companies in various sectors, particularly ICT and life sciences/health. Its unique 360 approach and expertise create competitive advantages and add value by interconnecting ecosystems and filling gaps.   ⭐ Jia-Yi H., Partner at Cathay Health. Cathay Health is the healthcare VC arm of Cathay Health. We invest in venture and growth stage companies operating at the convergence of health, life science and tech to address large unmet medical needs.   ⭐ Ingrid Kelly Spillmann, Partner at xista science ventures. xista science ventures is an Austria-based investor in early stage academic deeptech and life science spinoffs and startups. ⭐ Linus Rieder serves as Principal at 415 Capital. 415 Capital is a specialist venture capital firm dedicated to investing in breakthrough and life-saving medical innovation. For over 25 years, the team has been providing exceptional entrepreneurs with capital, expertise, and market access. Want to be part of it? Make sure to reserve your spot. #HealthTech #biotech #medtech #eicAccelerator #EUeic #Healthcare #Investors

Verge HealthTech Fund is gearing up for GoWest - Nordic Venture Capital Forum, Gothenburg’s and west Sweden’s annual networking event for investors, startups and scaleups. 📈 1️⃣ Drop by the founder stage on February 7, 9:45 AM where our managing partner, Erki Mölder, will be joined by Miao He, PhD MBA of Hadean Ventures, Nicholas Hawtin of GoWest, and Ulrika Ågren of Almi Invest West Sweden, where healthtech startups will be pitching their radical innovations to save lives. 2️⃣ Then head to the main stage afterward on February 7, at 3:10 PM to catch Erki, this time with AstraZeneca 's Mia Ekdahl and Matti Ahlqvist, MBA, Catarina Flyborg of Cytiva, and Jane Buus Laursen of Novo Nordisk, in the Life Tech Trends: Health Revolution session. Erki will be sharing how Verge’s portfolio companies are using modern technology to propel unprecedented advancements in healthcare, especially in markets with limited resources for and access to quality healthcare. Join them on this journey into the future of healthcare and see how technology plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing healthcare today. Check out the full program ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gjHPX7n8 ✉️ Drop us a note if you'll be attending the event and would like to connect. Whether you want to share your pitch or discuss potential impact investments, we're eager to meet up with you. #GoWest2024 #InvestorPitching #HealthcareInnovation #impactinvesting

🚀 Introducing Laura Seifert: A Health and TechBio Powerhouse 🚀 We're thrilled to announce Dr. Laura Seifert, a leading expert in health and techbio and a key player in early-stage venture capital, as a special guest in the Evangelistas first European Super Angel Program! 🌍💡 At HV Capital, Laura focuses on high-impact sectors like health, techbio, and vertical software, with standout investments in Floy, Accessus, and Wellster Healthtech Group. Her impressive track record, combined with her entrepreneurial journey—including co-founding WeSpace, a hub for female professionals—makes her a powerhouse in supporting founders and women in business. 🧠💼 In her interview with Julia Dous, Laura shared how her experience as a founder transformed her approach to investing. 1️⃣ Her number one hack for aspiring angel investors? 1️⃣ The first investment is always the hardest—so just dive in! 🔍 Laura advises new investors to speak with as many founders as possible to build a benchmark for what makes a startup truly exceptional. Exposure to diverse teams, business models, and ideas sharpens investor instincts and drives smarter decisions. For the full interview and blogpost, check the link in the comments below. Shaping the Future of Angel Investing with Laura Seifert Laura brings deep expertise in health and techbio to the Super Angel Program, offering participants unique insights into this space. 🚀 ❓ What emerging trends in healthtech or techbio are you most excited about? #AngelInvesting #VentureCapital #HealthTech #TechBio #SuperAngelProgram #Startups 

We are excited to announce our strategic collaboration with Scientifica to explore investment opportunities and foster innovation within the Italian healthtech sector. 🎉 🤝 Scientifica Venture Capital specializes in financing and supporting startups at the forefront of scientific innovation, and therefore brings a wealth of experience and resources to the table. Alessandro Radaelli, Venture Partner at NLC, commented: "This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey to transform healthcare through innovation. Together, we will leverage our expertise, networks, and resources to nurture and accelerate the growth of promising ventures in Italy's dynamic startup ecosystem." Simone Valorani, Head of Strategy and Operations at Scientifica Venture Capital, mentioned: "We are incredibly excited about the possibilities ahead and can't wait to collaborate with NLC Health Ventures to bring game-changing solutions that address the most pressing challenges in healthcare to the forefront." #NLC #ScientificaVentureCapital #innovation #healthcare

🚀 Exciting news for industrial tech startups! A recent PitchBook study reveals the power of specialized VC expertise: Companies backed by investors with high domain expertise are 1.2x more likely to achieve a successful exit (IPO or acquisition). This advantage is even more pronounced for early-stage deals, with 1.3x higher odds of a successful exit. At Jet Ventures, we've always believed in the value of deep industry knowledge. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to becoming experts in industrial technology. 👉 For industrial tech founders: Partnering with a specialized VC like Jet Ventures isn't just about capital—it's about accessing a wealth of sector-specific insights, connections, and strategic guidance. Remember, in the world of industrial tech, "smart money" can make all the difference. Let's innovate and grow together! #IndustrialTech #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #SmartMoney #IndustryExpertise #JetVentures #JetInvestment

The 10th 'Pan-Pan Day' event hosted by the Global Accelerator Program in Pangyo showcased six innovative startups aiming for international expansion. The monthly gathering offers practical assistance through pitching sessions, consultations, networking, and seminars. This month's participants included PetGround, Pitch Interactive, Soft Landers, Piten, Mbiome Therapeutics, and Bottle. Venture capital firms like Kyobo Life Insurance, Nautilus Investment, and Y&ARCHER explored investment opportunities with the startups. A highlight was a lecture by Sejin Kim, CEO of Beyond the Stage, on 'The Art of Successful IR Pitching.' Kim shared insights from international events like CES and MWC on effective presentations and securing investments. Pangyo Techno Valley, a global R&D hub focused on IT, BT, CT, and NT, aims to secure new growth drivers through innovation, human resources, and international competitiveness. As of 2023, 1,666 companies employ 78,751 people, with sales amounting to 167.7 trillion KRW (125.5 billion USD). @gyeonggido @gbsa @pangyostartups #panpanday #pangyotechnovalley #startupecosystem #globalaccelerator

The funding climate is tough for many startups at the moment but especially for digital health startups. We're long past the golden days of 2021, when investor money poured into everything related to healthtech and digital health. Today investors are much more sombre, and when you start digging into what is challenging digital health startups these days, you can kinda get of sense of why that is. I have written a bit about it following my attendance at this years health.tech conference in Munich, Germany, and I am keen to hear, what your perspective is on what is needed to drive conviction to keep investing in this otherwise very exciting industry? https://lnkd.in/d-hiTDKk #digitalhealth #venturecapital #fundraising #strategy

Empowering Startups: The Magic of Micro Venture Capital in Early-Stage Funding Part - 16 Link to Part - 15: https://lnkd.in/gHtfKECC Let us look at a few more Europe-based Micro / Early Stage VC firms: 1) Hoxton Ventures, London: Hoxton Ventures is managed & led by Partners Bryan Gartner, Hussein Kanji, Charles Seely, Payton Dobbs, Mandeep Singh, & others. Some notable investments include Universal Quantum, Replai, Peptone, Nomagic, OptimoRoute, Malted AI, Loóna, Valink Therapeutics, Pear Bio, phagos & others. 2) Notion Capital, London: Notion Capital is a Venture Capital Fund focusing on Europen SAAS & Cloud Computing with specialization in Cloud Computing, Modern Enterprise, Industry OS, & Future Finance. The Fund is managed & led by Stephen Chandler(Managing Partner), Jos White(GP), Chris Tottman(GP), Patrick Norris(GP), Itxaso del Palacio, PhD(GP), & others. Some noteworthy investments include Upvest, Tradeshift, Hazy, Acin, Arqit, BRYTER, Cyscale, KisanHub, Panaseer, Stable, & others. #VC #Investment #Startup #VentureCapital

🚀 Exciting News! ESIL – Next Gen of Angels Kick-off 🚀 We are delighted to announce the kick-off of ESIL Next Gen of Business Angels, marking the beginning of an innovative journey in angel investing. Collaborating with META Group and EuroQuity - Bpifrance – along with Bpifrance – we're set to revolutionize the landscape of angel investing. 🤝 Joined by representatives from European Commission, EURADA - European Association of Development Agencies, INSME - The International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises, EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network, EUROCROWD, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Investment Bank (EIB), Invest Europe, and other partners, we are shaping the future of angel investing, entrepreneurship, and fostering growth opportunities for aspiring startups. 🌱 Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting venture! 🌍 #ESILNextGen #BusinessAngels #Partnership #Innovation