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Another great event in the books! Last November Elevate acquired CIX • Canadian Innovation Exchange, a 2-day startup award program and investment conference. Over the past 6 months we’ve re-envisioned, rebranded, and re-launched this notable event. Over 500 people attended CIX 2024 including 140 prominent investors across North America to hear 60 of Canada’s most sought after, award-winning startups pitch on stage, with 300 one-on-one meetings to power investment deals. To say it was eye-opening is an understatement! There is so much innovation happening in Canada, we should be shouting it from the rooftops! Economies are fuelled by founders and entrepreneurs, and Canada is full of them. Brilliant ones. Just waiting for someone to bet on them. Want proof - AI was born in Canada. There are so many talented people at Elevate and I’m lucky to work with them. It’s going to be an exciting year as we launch new programs and inspire more Canadians to go for gold - ultimately fuelling economic growth in Canadian tech and innovation. 🙌 #ElevateCIX2024 #ElevateTechCA #Torontotechevent 📸 Vito Amati

Have you heard the news? 👀 Following an influx of applicants, Britain's Got Startups has extended the deadline for South-West and South-East founders to 22 March! Head over to the form and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e_JYWvSE What is it? 🏆 Britain’s Got Startups is a national event series spotlighting the best start-ups and scale-ups. This event series brings together investors, business leaders and local stakeholders to provide an active platform to pitch to. The best businesses from the regional finals will be invited to London for an event series finale on an international stage. What’s the aim? 🎯 Regional businesses are undervalued and don’t get the attention they deserve. The goal is to boost investment into start-ups and scale-ups to improve the flow of early-stage capital across the UK. Don’t miss out on the chance to get involved!

Today, Accel announces their new eighth $650 million early-stage fund #accel #fund #europe #tech Almost 25 years on, the decision to make the leap and become one of the first Silicon Valley venture firms to set up a European team has proved well-placed. Since then, Europe has seen its first unicorn in 2005 (Skype), decacorn in 2016 (Supercell), and cloud decacorn in 2020 (UiPath), and the ecosystem has continued to gather pace. The region is a powerhouse of talent, innovation, and ambition. Former unicorn employees have fueled more than 1,400 new tech-enabled startups across the region. https://lnkd.in/dr9qQn7t

Today, Accel announces their new eighth $650 million early-stage fund #accel #fund #europe #tech Almost 25 years on, the decision to make the leap and become one of the first Silicon Valley venture firms to set up a European team has proved well-placed. Since then, Europe has seen its first unicorn in 2005 (Skype), decacorn in 2016 (Supercell), and cloud decacorn in 2020 (UiPath), and the ecosystem has continued to gather pace. The region is a powerhouse of talent, innovation, and ambition. Former unicorn employees have fueled more than 1,400 new tech-enabled startups across the region. https://lnkd.in/dJQ4nx55

A new national competition for startups hits the regions in 2024 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 If you're a founder and haven't yet heard of Britain’s Got Startups then stay tuned for further details!! Turnkey is looking forward to working with Novus Capital on their regional events across the East & West Midlands to showcase the talent we have in our regions that can go toe-to-toe with anything that London produces 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Britain’s Got Startups is a national event series spotlighting the best startups and scaleups from regional hubs that are crushing it outside of London. The events bring together investors, business leaders and local stakeholders to provide an active platform to pitch to. The best businesses from the regional finals will be invited to London for an event series finale on an international stage with investors present from all around the globe 🌍. The goal is to boost investment into startups and scaleups to improve the flow of early-stage capital across the UK as levelling up plans and support packages develop more regional talent. Sign up for the waiting list for the Midlands and East of England events here where I will be part of the judging panel (All bribes will be considered 😉). We'll be deciding who goes through to the regional finals on 20th June before we choose the winners to head to London: https://lnkd.in/giCMuBsB If you are part of my network based in the SW or SE then you can apply for those events here instead: https://lnkd.in/g-KJGJPn If you’re interested in attending as an investor, please register here: ⁃ SWxSE: https://lu.ma/9tf7ul4p ⁃ MxE: https://lu.ma/lidl2ev8 To keep up to date on all the progress you can head to https://lnkd.in/g8RqJe6v I look forward to seeing the best from our regions knock it out of the park! 🏟️ #pitching #investment #raisingfunds #turnkey #britainsgotstartups

📣 Have you heard the news? 📣 Britain's Got Startups has extended its application deadline for South-West and South-East founders until 22nd March! Head over to the form and apply today: https://shorturl.at/hrzW3 🚀 ❓What is it? Britain’s Got Startups is a national event series spotlighting the best start-ups and scale-ups. This event series brings together investors, business leaders and local stakeholders to provide an active platform to pitch to. The best businesses from the regional finals will be invited to London for an event series finale on an international stage. ❓What’s the aim? Regional businesses are undervalued and don’t get the attention they deserve. The goal is to boost investment into start-ups and scale-ups to improve the flow of early-stage capital across the UK. We're sponsoring Britain's Got Startups who are on a mission to create a better platform to raise equity investment for regional businesses ⭐ #britainsgotstartups #startupinvestment #scaleupinvestment #southwestengland #southeastengland #midlands #eastofengland #equityinvestment

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking at The Hungarian British Investor Fest organised by Susanna Toth Lee CEO of #hbba. Delighted to share the stage with John McKeown and Karen Holden and be supported by Adrian Allen and Simon Paul on behalf of Newable and Innovate UK London. A great reminder to all the founders raising investment from Karen Holden was the importance of doing DD on investors. 3 key takeaways were: 1️⃣ Define Your Needs: Before diving into investor research, identify your startup's specific needs and goals. Are you seeking strategic guidance, industry connections, or purely financial support? Understanding your requirements will streamline your search and ensure you find the right fit. 2️⃣ Evaluate Compatibility: Look beyond monetary contributions and assess the compatibility of potential investors with your startup's culture and values. Seek investors who resonate with your mission and vision, fostering a cohesive partnership built on mutual respect and understanding. 3️⃣ Investigate Track Records: Delve into investors' track records and past engagements with startups. Scrutinize their success stories, but also pay attention to any failures or controversies. This holistic view will provide valuable insights into their expertise, reliability, and alignment with your objectives. 🔑 Founders, remember that a bad investor can pose significant challenges to your startup's growth and stability. 💼 #FounderInsights #DueDiligence #InvestorRelationships 💡 #FounderInsights #DueDiligence #InvestorSelection David Prais Zackria Choudhry Hakan Candaner Tamas Haiman Nora Szeles Imre Hild Gergő Gulyás IMC Judit Czako Paul Smolinski Manish Miglani Jonathan Hollis David Woods Miranda M. #investment #globalbusiness #startups #grow #uk #hungary #innovation#technology  Thavk you to everyone who spoke or attended it was a wonderful event ❤️

📢This is your final 24 hours to register for the #IamPitching competition. Register now and take the first step towards your entrepreneurial success story.💫 ➡️Remember, it’s not just a competition, it’s a gateway to: 🌐Visibility: You can show your startup to ascendant investors and industry leaders from the CEE region. 🧠Elite mentorship: Elevate your skills during three exclusive sessions led by your mentor, whom you can choose.  🎤Pitch perfection: A good opportunity to show your groundbreaking idea at our internal demo day and receive invaluable feedback from masters of the field.  🚀Big stage pitching opportunity: Shine your startup at the CEEcosystem Summit in Budapest, where your booth and accommodation are funded. Sounds good? All you need to do is to:  👉Complete a quick 3-minute form 👉Share your compelling pitch deck 👉Present a snappy two-minute video pitch Rember, this is your last 24 hours to enter before the registration closes. ‼️  Step to the next level! Learn more and apply here:  https://lnkd.in/dEiAEc-C The organisers: OUVC - Venture Capital & Venture Studio, Accelpoint, Insane Business Ideas, Rivne IT Cluster The project is co-financed by the Governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe. #InnovationJourney #ProfessionalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #VisegradFund 

🚀 Welcome to the Official LinkedIn Page of Central Asia's Premier Business Incubator and Accelerator! Greetings, Innovators and Investors! Today marks a significant milestone as we launch our LinkedIn presence. At MOST Business Intelligence, we're dedicated to fostering a dynamic ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors in Central Asia. As the first business incubator in the region, our mission is to ignite innovation and propel startups towards global success. Join us here on LinkedIn as we continue to shape the future of Central Asia's entrepreneurial landscape. Stay tuned for insights, success stories, and opportunities that define our journey. #mostbi #mostbusinessintelligence #welcomepost #mostholding

🚨 MIDLANDS AND EAST OF ENGLAND APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT MIDDAY TODAY 🚨 As a founder, we know just how busy you are. If you haven't had a chance to submit your application to pitch at Britain's Got Startups yet, this is it! 🚀 SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE: https://shorturl.at/hkpvZ   🎤 A bit about us...We want to give regional businesses a better platform to raise investment and their profile. We’re a national event series that spotlights the most promising start-ups and scale-ups in the UK’s regions. The best businesses from each region will be invited to London for an event series finale with international investors.    Interested? Click the link and apply before midday today: https://shorturl.at/hkpvZ Novus Capital Vestd Abstract Group shipshape.vc Craig McVoy Hannah Tapsell Chapman NOTWICS 🦖 Christopher Lowe #britainsgotstartups #startupinvestment #scaleupinvestment #midlands #eastofengland #equityinvestment