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While the CEE VC landscape is ripe with opportunities, navigating it requires insight, strategy, and connections. The third edition of the VC Central Conference has been carefully designed to combine these three elements. And as we approach the conference, we are pleased to unveil the next part of our agenda. 🔥 How to Make it Big in CEE: Lessons in Attracting Growth Investors 🔥 🎤 Sylwester Janik, General Partner at Cogito Capital Partners 🎤 Nelly Markova, Partner at Molten Ventures 🎤 Christian Noske, Partner at NGP Capital 🎤 Michael Rager, Partner at DTCP 🎤 Rafal Kluziakł Kluziak, Partner at DLA Piper Poland Whether you're aiming to refine your investment strategies or scout the next unicorn, this discussion will provide invaluable insights directly from the frontlines of venture funding. ➡️ Check out the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/eN5cEryi If you're not registered yet, here's all the info you need: 📅 Date: April 25th, 2024 📍 Location: Warsaw, Poland 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dn8sCP5N ➡️ More information: https://lnkd.in/euDTRxAT VC Central partners: ⭐ Startup House 🌟Credo Ventures, DLA Piper Poland, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Investment Fund (EIF), EIT InnoEnergy, OTB Ventures, PFR Ventures #VCC #VCCentral #VentureCapital #VC #TechInnovation #CEEStartups #CEE #TechInvest #startups #investment #businessangels #innovation

🇪🇺 38 new VC funds announced a first or second close in Europe this year (Sifted). 📉 Whilst 2023 saw a trickier deal environment, with European-wide interest rate hikes, the industry still saw some very exciting new funds being launched. Here are some of the new funds that caught our eye: 📍 Blume Equity - Led by 3 female partners, it is a climate-tech growth equity firm investing in companies driving sustainable outcomes for the planet and people. 💸 Fund Size : Targeting $200M. 📍 2100 Ventures - Focused on investing in pre-seed to Series A startups across Europe, and more than 50% of the €250k-750k tickets it invests will go to companies with Italian founders.  💸 Fund Size : €30M. 📍 Planet A Ventures - Aimed at backing European green tech startups that have a significant positive impact on our planet. It is one of the first VCs to have its own science team to perform due diligence on a startup’s climate impact pre-investment to prevent Greenwashing.  💸 Fund Size : $160M. 📍 Yellow - Focused on investments in Southern Europe. Pre-seed tickets range from €200k to €500k targeting extraordinary founders with bold and disruptive ideas focused on B2B and B2C. 💸 Fund Size : €30M. It will be exciting to see how these new funds perform in 2024 and what investments are to come. Contact us at info@vensights.co.uk #vc #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #tech #technology #innovation #money #business

Since the turn of the century, Europe has emerged as a powerhouse in the startup investment landscape. Capturing a near-fifth of global venture capital, the continent's market share has surged from 13% to 19% over the decade. At the forefront of early-stage investing, Europe now commands over 30% of the world's seed funding. The region is abundant with innovation, home to more than 440 unicorns that span across 65 cities. The State of European Angels report unveils the groundbreaking development of startup investments across Europe. Access the full report and comprehensive insights in the link in the comment section below. #AngelInvestment #EuropeanInnovation #StartupEcosystem Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Johan Öberg, Olivia Luz, Nicolas Schmidt, Vaibhav Singh, Ulrika Engellau, Emma Lilliequist, Andreas Grape, Ash Pournouri

Heading back home to the golden ⭐️ city of Prague after three intense days connecting with the Startup/VC ecosystem during HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds Family Day and Hinterland of Things.  Here are my three my top insights I take home …  1️⃣ Start-ups are alive and kickin’ - I met great founders with promising ideas and made ample new connections with investors. My perception is, the downturn helped to bring the ecosystem back to focus on great products/solutions, rather than just closing the next round. 🙏 2️⃣ Excellent insights from a great keynote by Bjorn Tremmerie on the status of European 🇪🇺 Venture Capital & comparison vs. US 🇺🇸: European returns do not only hold up, but actually even exceed US returns 😮 💪. Also, emerging fund managers do very well return-wise - that’s great inspiration for Kamil Levinský and myself as we start to build the Jet Investment Venture Fund. 3️⃣ AI/ML reached an inflection point - it’s being integrated everywhere and helps strengthen all sort of products/solution. 🚀 ...and indeed "Bielefeld does exist” 😂 #venturecapital #startups

European startups faced unprecedented challenges in 2023, with a downturn in deal-making, valuations, and exit activity. Many investors adopted a cautious approach, holding back on capital deployment.  However, there's optimism on the horizon for European VC in 2024, as investors anticipate a rebound from the challenges of the previous year.  Here are some insights into the trends and strategies that will shape the trajectory of European venture capital in the coming year. https://lnkd.in/dUaKDQ6F  

Germany's Venture Ecosystem: Trends and Opportunities 🇩🇪💼 As the German startup scene continues to evolve, now is the time to delve into the latest insights shaping the country's venture capital landscape. 💡💰 In Q4 2023, German startups saw a resurgence in VC investment, with €1.7 billion raised from investors. Despite this uptick, the deal count declined, signaling a nuanced market environment according to PitchBook's 📈💼 While Berlin remains a prominent VC hub, recent data suggests a shifting dynamic within Europe's investment landscape. Germany’s VC ecosystem has been lagging behind peers such as France over the past few years. Berlin—the country’s top VC hub—failed to make the top three European cities in terms of deal value in 2023 for the first time since 2016.🌍🔍 With the German government's commitment to bolstering the VC industry through initiatives like the €1 billion fund-of-funds and KfW Capital's emerging manager €200 million facility, the stage is set for continued growth and diversity in the German startup ecosystem. ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of #investors?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   ▶ For inquiries and pitch decks please use this link https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #GermanStartups #VCInvestment #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #PitchBook #KfWCapital #BerlinTech #EmergingManagers #InvestmentTrends #DiversityInVC

Your navigator through the venture capital industry! The Startup Insider Investor Report 2024 is here and presents the top 100 most active VCs from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland! 🌐 Tabular overview of the 100 most active VCs in the DACH region From Creandum and Cavalry Ventures to Lakestar, Cherry Ventures, Capnamic, and many more - all relevant VCs are represented! 📊 Detailed VC profiles and comprehensive market insights Find out the number of deals from 22/23, how many of them were initial investments, the most groundbreaking investments by DACH VCs from 22/23, the maximum investment amount for initial and follow-on investments, which industries are popular with VCs, and more! 🎙️ Exclusive interviews with top VCs who share their experiences and insights Get answers to exciting questions such as, "What are the three most important qualities VCs look for in a founding team", "Which verticals are particularly exciting for VCs" and "How do VCs support their portfolio companies beyond capital". 📈 Exciting market insights from iris.vc and AlphaQ Get deep insights into VC market trends and annual outlook for 23/24. The report is a must-have for startups looking for funding, investors on the hunt for the next investment trends, and anyone looking to penetrate the VC landscape. ▶️ Secure your knowledge advantage now - 100% free of charge - 100% in German: https://lnkd.in/gE-EgjFv #StartupInsider #InvestorsReport #VCEdition2024 #VCLandscape #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem #InnovationLeader

Thank you Mike Sigal for joining us here at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics for such a powerful session on “What VCs Really Think About”🙏. Mike Sigal is an experienced Founder and Venture Capitalist from Silicon Valley, with multiple exits in the industry and successful venture building journeys. Mike recently moved to Portugal and is already playing a very active role in supporting the local ecosystem 💪🚀! Understanding the nature of VC operators and what drives VC investment across the multiples stages (Angel, Seed, Series..) is crucial to navigating this subset of the alternatives space which already accounts for 4,2 USD trillion in Assets Under Management globally. · What makes a startup more likely to receive investment? · What are the key fundraising metrics Startups should be thinking about? · How do investors value a Startup? · What is the role of the founder/CEO? · What makes a good VC investor? A very exciting and insightful session! Thank you once again Mike, and I hope we can count on your participation next year 😉 #Alternatives #Venturecapital #Investments #CatolicaLisbon

We are excited to share that Leo Capital, an LVCN Partner Firm, has announced the first close of its €25M Nordic Fund, anchored by Business Finland Venture Capital and supported by a range of global investors. As the first international VC fund to establish a presence in Finland, Leo Capital is committed to investing in Nordic B2B startups from pre-seed onwards, helping them leverage world-class tech talent for global expansion. Henry Goodwin, Leo Capital Partner commented: “Our Nordic fund continues Leo Capital’s proven strategy of investing in the most capable, ambitious and resilient founding teams and helping them to successfully scale across borders. It is these founders that we are looking to partner with, combining their vision and dynamism with our own networks, resources and years of cross-border experience to help supercharge their trajectory and realise their global ambitions.” Leo Capital’s support focuses on key areas such as talent acquisition, building a global business culture, and crafting an efficient go-to-market strategy, particularly for international SaaS companies targeting the US market. Their extensive network also provides founders with access to additional funding opportunities. #VentureCapital #NordicFund #TechInnovation #Startups #LeoCapital #B2B #Investment #GlobalExpansion #Finland #VC

Italy's VC scene: Booming early-stage & attracting global players 📈 The venture capital scene in Italy is evolving, offering a promising future for early-stage startups. With over 100 VC firms, the ecosystem is maturing. Key Trends: ◾ Early-Stage Focus: Emphasis on pre-seed and seed funding. ◾ Larger Funds: 71% increase in average fund size in 2023. ◾ Global Reach: Growing presence of European and North American investors. ◾ ESG Importance: Rise in Environmental, Social, and Governance investments. ◾ Tech Boom: AI and deep tech sectors attract significant interest. ◾ Diversity Priority: VCs favor startups promoting diversity. ⏭ Unveiling the Power Players: We've featured some of the top VCs driving this growth in our latest article. Learn more about the "Top 10 Early Stage Venture Capital Firms in Italy: Fueling Innovation and Growth" - https://lnkd.in/gN998xXu Vento | Growth Engine, | Delirus Capital | Zanichelli Venture | 40Jemz Ventures | NextSTEP | The Techshop SGR | Lumen Ventures | Sensible Capital | Opes Italia Sicaf About Zefyron : Our platform offers a comprehensive database of 2M startups and 350K investors, streamlining connections and networking. Design impactful pitch decks, Valuate your business, manage portfolios, gain insights, host events, and track industry trends- all in one platform. 🔗 Explore Zefyron: bit.ly/Zefyron 🔗 Sign up for FREE: bit.ly/ZefyronFree #VC #Startups #investors #Italy #Innovation #Zefyron