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Exciting news for the capital! Washington D.C. has emerged as the 12th ranked city globally in the latest Venture Capital Ecosystem Rankings from PitchBook. This achievement highlights the area's strong growth and potential as a key player in the innovation and venture capital scene. It's a clear signal that D.C. is not just the nation's political heart but also a burgeoning hub for entrepreneurs and investors looking to make a significant impact. Check out the rest of the list here: https://lnkd.in/exA39bC4 #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem

Corporate Venture Capital is becoming a vital tool for large company innovation - but it needs encouragement from the C Suite. Investors interested in seeing their large company investees innovate more effectively should make this a key topic for senior management discussions. Global Corporate Venturing's June 2024 Symposium in London included many important, encouraging insights: “Corporate venturing units are increasingly focused on helping their portfolio companies work with business units at the parent company …” “But you do need a push from the C-suite to make this happen, investors told us in more informal talks over drinks. Without business units being given specific performance targets by the leadership to work with startups, it is hard to get the startups any meetings in the first place.” James Mawson, Maija Palmer and the team at Global Corporate Venturing’s summary of their symposium and the posted videos are a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to understand CVC's fundamental transformation of innovation investment and venture capital.

Maija Palmer and her editorial team pull out five themes from the past week's GCV Symposium in London - beyond the weather being seasonally pleasant - including the implications from a resilient corporate venturing community and navigating CVC to VC and startup and intrapreneurship and geopolitical implications. https://lnkd.in/e8aHmMPB Innovation is strategic

We are thrilled to announce that Bobby Aitkenhead, our Managing Director, will be speaking at the 0100 Conference in Amsterdam on April 18th. Bobby will be part of a dynamic panel discussion on a topic that's at the heart of venture capital today: "Unicorn Radar: Identifying the Right Targets for the Future Periods in VC." The panelists will explore critical aspects of venture investing, including: 🦄 The early signs of a unicorn: What are they, and how can investors recognize them? 🔦The role of later-stage investing in guiding startups to achieve unicorn status. 🧭 The relevance of $1bn valuations in today's market and the strategic approach investors should consider. Bobby is honored to share the stage with an esteemed group of panelists: Alex Lim GP at IVP; Michiel Kotting Partner at Northzone; Rando Rannus GP at Siena Secondary Fund; Rashmi Gopinath GP at B Capital Group. This session promises to offer valuable insights for investors at all stages, from those considering their first investment to seasoned veterans looking to refine their strategies. Whether you're aiming to spot the next big thing or unconvinced about unicorn hunting in the first place, this panel will provide fresh perspectives and actionable advice. Be sure to say hello to us in Amsterdam! 🇳🇱 #VC #UnicornRadar #0100Conference #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategies #StartupSuccess

[#Venture] Matthieu Baret, Managing Partner - Venture, was at the 2024 edition of the 0100 Conference Europe organized by Zero One Hundred Conferences (PE & VC Platform) to participate to a panel discussion on 'The PE & VC European Landscape: Trends and Challenges for Upcoming Periods'.   Alongside Dr. Hendrik Brandis from Earlybird Venture Capital, Jan Willem Nieuwenhuize from ING VENTURES SDN BHD, Jons Houtman from Wealth Management Partners NV, Anthony Waller from CMS UK and Jan Ståhlberg from Trill Impact as moderator, Matthieu provided insights on the following topics: 📈 The resilience of the PE market during recent years and look into the future 🌍 Geopolitical + Macroeconomic perspective – what impact on the VC market? 📌 What main challenges do we see in terms of PE asset allocations and why?   🗣 “ After a very challenging year 2023, this year is improving on all fronts: investing with a very qualified dealflow driven by AI, exiting with an active Q1 M&A market compared to last year illustrated by the exit of Onfido on our side, and fundraising with LPs re-engaging in tech” explains Matthieu Baret   #PowerBetterGrowth #Venture #VC #PrivateEquity #GPs #LPs #Europe #MidMarket #Growth Anjini Sharma Martin Haarmans

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending Peter Walker session on the "State of Private Markets: 2024 Predictions". The insights shared by Carta were super useful but also reflective of the shifts we are beginning to see in the venture landscape. 🔍 The Backlash to SAFEs Grows: we're starting to hear a louder call for analysis and balance. It's a reminder that while innovation in fundraising is vital, so is the need for clarity and fairness in these financial instruments. 📈 A Dual-Edged Sword: This duality highlight the importance of not just securing funds but also building sustainable business models that can face the uncertainties of our market. 🌐 Ecosystem Convergence: Perhaps the most interesting prediction is the beginning of ecosystem convergence. This signals a shift towards more integrated, collaborative approaches across different sectors and disciplines, fostering innovation through diversity and interconnectedness. Consolidation, in one word. As we navigate these upcoming changes, let's engage in discussions that prepare us for a future that, while uncertain, is ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. #fundraising #founders #startups #innovation #venturecapital

HAPPENING TODAY!! Register now to attend the invite-only pitch event, where innovative early-stage Climate Tech startups will present their solutions to a closed-group of investors. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gj5UgAR4 #CTIS24 #ClimateTechInvestmentSummit #AngelInvesting #VC #Workshop #Masterclass #ClimateTech #Seedfunding #privateequity #surplusfunds #fundraise #ESG #angelinvestors #familyoffices #wealthmanagers #wealthmanagement

🌍 Over 120 funds from around the world will be present at #Latitude59 2024! Among them is 2C Ventures, helping clean tech companies build a better future. Find their booth at the conference site on May 23-24. Or sign up for the workshop: "Are you wondering if venture capital is the right path for your company's growth?" ▶ When: May 23, 14-15:30 ▶ Where: Terassisaal at Kultuurikatel ▶ About the workshop: Join Martin Koppel and Hendrik Reimand from #2CVentures for an insightful event where they will share the pros and cons of seeking #VCfunding. In addition, you will learn how to scale your business with or without VC funding, and gain valuable insights from experienced entrepreneurs and investors. This session helps you to find practical answer to the following questions: ▶ Is venture capital right for my company? ▶ How do VC funds work, why do they ask what they ask and for whom is VC funding the right way to go (and for whom is it not)? ▶ How to expand to foreign markets? ▶ Do’s and Dont’s on how to build sales/commercial teams? ⏰ SIGN UP HERE -   https://lnkd.in/dW9BY7CR

Sometimes, it's hard to have all the information in one place, and when you do: - It’s important to know their source. That’s why we’re super-happy to share with you: 🙌 The State of European Angels 🙌 - a deep dive into the angel investment climate of Europe, created by our friends at Nordic Angels in cooperation with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Grab your copy here 👉  https://lnkd.in/dhE8ptdN In their own words: "We examine the European startup landscape through the lens of a particular group of ecosystem participants: angel investors. Angels play a significant role in not only funding innovation, but also in mentoring startup founders and creating a supportive community." The report is full of insightful gems that will help you get a better view of the European startup scene. Bravo, dear Ash and Andreas, for initiating such a powerful report! 👏 Can’t wait to see what you’re up to next. PS. And we thought that the recent event was hard to surpass. #startup #startups #tech #angelinvesting #angelinvestors #ministryofprogramming

Venture capital in 2024: a winter's tale or a springboard for evolution? 🌱 As we brave the VC winter, it's clear that the once blooming field of easy capital has entered a season of change. But what does this mean for the core elements of the venture ecosystem? 🔍 Venture conferences, once grand showcases, might now shift focus. Could we see a rise in substance over style? Let me know your thoughts. 🔄 Accelerators and incubators face a pivotal moment. Will they adapt to this leaner era or become relics of a bygone age of plenty? Share your insights on who might emerge stronger. 🌐 And what about Business Angel Networks (BANs)? In an increasingly connected world, do local networks still hold value, or will angels fly towards global opportunities? I'm curious about your perspective on the future of BANs. Your insights matter! Comment below and let's navigate this VC winter together. #VentureCapital #BusinessTrends #InvestmentStrategies #GlobalEconomy #StartupEcosystem #Networking