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🚀 In Athens, on October 21, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Iliana Ivanova, announced the EIC Scaling Summit and the launch of the EIC Trusted Investors Network. This is a group of 71 investors from across Europe, collectively representing over €90 billion of assets, which positions the network as a key initiative to mobilize capital for Europe's deep tech sector. Three Greek start-up companies triggered the interest of the Commissioner, Argo Semiconductors being one of them. Argo's recognition and its participation in the event hosted by the Commissioner was an honor for Argo and a reward for our continuous efforts within the high tech eco system in Greece. We are excited with the opportunities that are opening up for the deep tech start-ups all over Europe, including the South.   For more information, please refer to: European Commission Press Corner, "Commission joins forces with venture capital to support deep tech innovation in Europe": https://lnkd.in/dMKrBPV2 Mononews, "Iliana Ivanova: The 3 start-up companies that triggered the interest of the Commissioner for Innovation" (in Greek): https://lnkd.in/dG4Tq5wz  Insider, "Deputy Minister of Development, Zoe Rapti for the launching of the Trusted Investors Network: Hosting this event is a privilege for Greece" (in Greek): https://lnkd.in/ddHHtCGf

"Facing the formidable global challenges ahead, we see our role at DeepTech Alliance as not just an opportunity, but a profound obligation to contribute actively to a future that promises sustainable and equitable progress." - Enrico Deluchi, Chairperson, DeepTech Alliance 🌟 DeepTech Alliance is an international collaboration involving 11 strong members from 11 European countries. Every year, more than 6,500 deep tech companies in the European startup ecosystem apply to join the programs, and approximately 800 of the best are selected and matched with companies and investors. 🚀 You can read some of the results the alliance have acheived, in the article. https://lnkd.in/d3iYpCkF

Deep tech innovations hold the promise to transform industries, yet they often struggle with securing funding due to misconceptions and knowledge gaps in the investment space. At Aventurine Capital Group, we address these challenges with our PIPI fund model, which mitigates risks and bridges the gap between investors and deep tech ventures. Our approach breaks down development into stages, ensuring transparency and accountability, and leveraging multi-market licensing for sustainable returns. By educating investors and fostering collaborations with domain experts, we unlock the potential of deep tech, driving significant technological advancements.  https://lnkd.in/g_AF5zAu #DeepTech #Tech #IP #VC #Patents

✨ Hello Tomorrow last week was awesome! There’s something about the deep tech community that just stands out. It’s not just the groundbreaking technologies or the ambitious projects; it’s the people. As regulars at the Hello Tomorrow Summit, we’ve come to expect nothing less than brilliance, but last week’s event that transformed Paris into a buzzing hive of the world's foremost deep tech luminaries, founders, investors, and industrialists truly exceeded expectations. 🔥 Within this week we: - Benjamin Tincq led a panel on critical minerals with Julia Davourie(Convergent Ventures), Eric Dusseux (Breakthrough Energy Ventures), and Lilian Schwich (cylib) - Hosted amazing breakfast event with over 100 attendees in collaboration with Kiko Ventures - Had a great time attending side events from Contrarian Ventures daphni Extantia Toyota Ventures Fifty Years DCVC Climate Salad Norrsken VC EQT Ventures Vsquared Ventures TOMORROW DeepTechXL Positron Ventures - Enjoyed pitches from tozero Robeauté Jurata Thin Film and were delighted to see the amazing women leading those hard tech companies! - The deeptech ecosystem still has a long way to go - from strenghtening collaboration between startups with large industrials, to having more capital to deploy for #FOAK, to ensuring the right practical advices for scientist-founders at the early stages. But building Marble, and seeing our portfolio companies in action - pitching, hiring and fundraising - was the best testament of what we have been doing…and ought to do more. We’re just getting started, let’s build more radical climate deeptech ventures together! A huge shoutout to the #HelloTomorrow team for putting this together Arnaud de la Tour, Thomas Salzgeber, Vincent Durand, Alizée Blanchin, Megha Balachandra and the rest of the team! #deeptech #cdr #startups

❌ It costs more to scale. (Fake. The funding profile over time is just different. Overall it's 3x less capital intensive than digital.) ❌ It's slow to take to IPO. (Nope. 7 years on average from first VC round, whether you are deeptech or not.) ❌ It's riskier than shallowtech. (Untrue. Especially for growth stage scaleups offering proven solutions) ❌ The multiples are lower. (Wrong. The ratio IPO value / VC+PE invested is 14x for deeptech, and "only" 11x for the rest.) ❌ They are too few of them. (We'd be happy to show you how #JoltNinja finds endless deposits in Europe.) Myths about deeptech companies are rampant but, thanks to data analysis, they are starting to be debunked one after the other. The excellent yearly report on the state of deeptech by Dealroom.co, Walden Catalyst Ventures and Lakestar dispels those erroneous assumptions. (Mostly based on that single source, a recent report by McKinsey & Company unsurprisingly reaches the same conclusions...) And we are not even talking about the other intrinsic virtues of deeptech (crucial to address global issues, ESG-compliant almost by design, defensible using patents). Don't be sad, Rhiannon, your time has come. 🦏 👑 #deeptech #rhinos #fake #myths #truth #facts #riskprofile #assetclasses #growth #growthequity #privateequity #growthcapital #sciencebased #techtransfer #tto #ipo #gp #lp #funds #investment #industry #maslow #manufacturing #industrial #ESG France Deeptech La French Fab La French Tech Ministère de l’Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique Bruno Bonnell Michael Jackson Nicolas Dufourcq Bruno Le Maire Géraldine Leveau Olivier Lluansi Olivier Sichel Société d'Encouragement pour l'Industrie Nationale La Fabrique de l'industrie Territoires d'industrie Collectif Startups Industrielles France Bpifrance Large Venture European Investment Fund (EIF) European Investment Bank (EIB) Nicolas Autret Yoram Wijngaarde Lorenzo Chiavarini Steven Jacobs

Deep tech has the potential to solve the world's problems, but requires long-term investment and nurturing of IP to fully realize its potential. While many funds invest in deep tech, they often neglect the necessary decades of work to grow these breakthroughs beyond initial market success. At Aventurine Capital Group, we focus on investing in industries in need of innovation, developing IP into multifaceted businesses with multi-market applications. Unlike traditional venture tactics, our perpetual fund is designed to manage and structure long-term investments, ensuring deep tech IP is actively developed and optimized. By identifying and cultivating early-stage IP, we aim to extract full value and generate continuous returns, setting Aventurine apart in the deep tech investment landscape. https://lnkd.in/gF_cw9Um #DeepTech #VC #IP #Patents #Tech #Energy

🔍 Are you curious about the future of technology and innovation in Europe? Dive into the groundbreaking journey of DeepTech Alliance, where collaboration to drive deep tech innovation across the continent is found! 🌟 From its humble beginnings in 2018 with support from the Danish Industry Foundation (Industriens Fond), DeepTech Alliance has emerged as a powerhouse, now comprising 11 members across Europe. But this is just the beginning! 🔬 Deep tech startups hold the key to solving the most pressing challenges of tomorrow, but their path is fraught with complexity and cost. That's where DeepTech Alliance steps in. Through strategic programs and partnerships, this alliance connects startups with investors and established companies, propelling their solutions to global prominence. As founding member, we at DTU Science Park are proud of the accomplishments DeepTech Alliance has achieved. Read about the results in the article https://lnkd.in/d3iYpCkF

🌟 Excited to be at GoWest - Nordic Venture Capital Forum with our startup company Lumilogic! We're here connecting, exploring collaborations, and discussing how our AI-driven tool can enhance sustainability performance. If you're around and curious about impactful, data-driven decisions, let's meet over coffee! ☕🚀 #GoWest #Sustainability #AI

Come hang out with me THE BR-DGE! We'll cover some #SBIR 101 potential use cases for your technology, and how to get plugged into the space ecosystem!

The Role of Innovation Scouts in the Global Tech Ecosystem Innovation Scouts are the unsung heroes in the frontlines of innovation. They play crucial roles in connecting founders and venture capitalists, bridging gaps and uncovering budding innovations emerging from ecosystems that may not have the traction that more developed tech hubs benefit from. This week Daniel Boateng, Talent Specialist at The FutureList, shares his insights on how we are leveraging local Innovation Scouts in cities around the world to uncover innovation. Get innovation insights from The FutureList weekly. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3DVZexv #InnovationScouts #techecosystem #globalinnovation #techtrends2024 #venturecapitalist #founders #startuplife #innovation