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+++ exits exist +++ Last week Cobee 🇪🇸 from Speedinvest portfolio signed an agreement to join Pluxee (fka Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services) 👏 😎 quick recap: 2019 375k pre-seed round ESC Venture Capital SGEIC (antes Encomenda Smart Capital), LANAI Partners 2020 2.1m seed round Speedinvest and Target Global 2021 14m seriesA Balderton Capital DILA Capital 2022 40m seriesB Notion Capital Octopus Ventures 2024 trade sale To Borja Aranguren and everyone at the fantastic team Cobee: All the best for the next stage of your journey of redefining employee benefits and thank you for trusting us with your seed round!!! 🙏 Some personal observations and thoughts: 🔸 Pluxee spun out from Sodexo (roots dating back to 1892!!) and listed on Euronext (EPA: PLX) in January 2024 to form a pure player and the global leader in employee rewards & benefits. Pluxee serves 1.7m partner retailers, 500k corporate clients and 36m consumers. A large base for scale. 🔸 It took Cobee (only) 5yrs from pre-seed to exit. They started from scratch to build a digital player in the space. 🔸 The avantgarde of smart european corporates is actively driving the digital transformation of their industries and business models by M&A and investing in startups. With this acquisition Pluxee is going FFD in mastering the digital transformation of its industry. 🔸 If the economics make sense and the strategic and cultural fit is there then swift action pays off for all: 1) for the founders and the startup's employees who get the unique chance to grow and see their "baby" adding value to the economy 2) for the acquiring corporate to leapfrog digital transformation And last but not least for the VCs involved and all their LPs underpinning the attractiveness of the asset class VC. 🔸 We all need more of this! Esp in Europe. It produces full-cycle experienced founders in under a fund's lifespan. This is so crucial to the whole tech & VC ecosystem. And to the wider economy! Good Luck team Cobee for your onward journey!! EU-Startups has more: https://lnkd.in/eSZDKPXm Invest Europe invest.austria #venturecapital

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Join the Pitch-Session in Barcelona powered by our P2S.vc investment program for startups on June 21st at 18:30 CET. If you're thinking of launching a startup and are not yet ready to raise investment, you can attend the event as a guest to ask questions and network. The event program: ✓ 18:30-19:00 - Gathering of guests. ✓ 19:00-20:00 - Startup Pitch Session. ✓ 20:00 onwards - Investors answering your questions and networking. The participation fee is €15. Moderators: → Denis Kalyshkin—Investment Director at I2BF Global Ventures, with 10+ years of experience investing in B2B companies in the US and a focus on transforming old and boring industries with modern technology. → Irina Baigozina—Founder of BCN IT HUB and international IT recruiting agency Hit Hunt, helping large companies and startups find tech talent. The meeting is aimed at Russian-speaking entrepreneurs. If you want to come to our pitch session, write in the comments, and I'll send you the information👇 Yellow Rocks! | AltaIR Capital | Smart Partnership Capital | I2BF Global Ventures #investmentprogram #p2s #preseedtosucceed #startups #fundraising #earlystagestartups #venturecapital

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🚀 Excited to speak at the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit! Come network all founders, LPs, and investors interested in advanced tech 👇 The European deeptech scene is on fire - with €1.4B in fresh EIC grant funding for European deeptech founders announced for 2025. 250+ M&A deals are forecasted for 2024, with at least 20 deals above $100M, bringing liquidity to the VC market. Our recently published investment in Ephos , Inc. (Italy) shows our commitment to Southern European deeptech. And we're just getting started. Want to explore opportunities in one of Europe's fastest-growing sectors? (18.7% CAGR through 2034) Let's connect in Barcelona! Whether you're an LP, founder, or fellow investor - I'd love to discuss how we can build the future of European deep tech together. See you at Barcelona Deep Tech Summit ⚛️ #angelinvesting #familyoffices #VentureCapital #deeptech

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As in most industries, salary bands per hierarchy level in VC remain typically very obscure - so, many thanks to EUVC (Andreas Munk Holm) and Plug and Play Tech Center (Luis Llorens Gonzalez) for running another survey on compensation in VC. My key highlights ⭐️ - not surprisingly, salary, bonus, and carry incentivization is strongly growing when climbing the hierarchy levels - VC remains a very male-dominated industry, but glad to see that the gap is closing, particularly on more junior levels (or: the partners of the future) - the higher one climbs the ladder, the bigger the spread in compensation. Would have loved to see an overview per fund size and fund investment focus in terms of stage (maybe explaining large parts of the variance). Side note: Wherever the firms were that pay up to 33k for interns a year, it's very unfortunate you weren't around (or I didn't find you) when I was still at university

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Giorgio Pontillo lives and breathes sales. As an early employee at IP Fabric, he led the company's sales from seed to a $25m series B round raised in the summer of 2023. That was one of the biggest CEE rounds, in a very slow year for the venture industry. In 3 years, he changed his hat multiple times - from supporting the founder's sales efforts to recruiting and organizing an international sales team. In this article, we discuss about: 💴 How founders should organize their early sales process 🔛 Selling with intent, by focusing on specific ICPs and value propositions to validate/invalidate them 👬 Recruiting and organizing a sales team, and aligning the sales team's culture with the wider company culture 📔 Using customer feedback to improve the product 🚀 Link in comments -- enjoy!

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Welcome to the Korelya Capital family Ifeel - Humanising Growth! Glad to co-lead this $20m Series B investment that will help building a category leading player in the B2B Mental Health industry. What convinced us about this opportunity: - Mental health issues are unfortunately one these massive secular trends that can be heavily supported by tech to address people in genuine need. - ifeel is actually democratising access to mental health for everyone thanks to a unique and scalable value proposition for all stakeholders: -> for patients: 100% coverage (for low-medium-high risk patients and their family) thanks to a broad suite of AI tech solutions, curated specialised therapists, leading to minutes vs weeks to be supported. -> for corporates: affordable solution (in direct or as part of you insurance health package), with a clear ROI case reducing turnover and absenteism while improving your employer brand. -> for insurers: a scalable business development offering to address new corporates needs while keeping control on their books and collecting insights for smart underwriting. - Finally, we are pleased to see the company is already present in 30+ countries including in Asia where we will do our best to support the team. Kudos Amir Kaplan, Martin Villanueva, Gabriele Murrone and the whole Ifeel - Humanising Growth team for building such an inspiring company. Looking forward to working with you! https://lnkd.in/e3mdb5b4

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A must read for every founder (and investor) in B2B marketplaces. ⤵️ All credits to Fabrice Grinda + FJ Labs 👏🏽 https://lnkd.in/eB7uGzyH #firstdegree #founders #investors #whyrelationshipsmatter
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Excited to announce our partnership with Factorial 🤝 I was in their office 2 weeks ago and quite amazed by what they have built with Itnig - Startup Ecosystem : a community, coworking space, podcast and investment fund Those initiative from successfull founders is a strong driver of the tech ecosystem in a city like Barcelona Reagarding the Fleet / Factorial powerful integration, we brings new efficiencies to IT and HR processes with : 👉 Seamless Data Synchronization: keep employee information up-to-date across all systems automatically. 👉 Streamlined Onboarding: provision new hires with the right IT equipment instantly, enhancing the employee experience from day one. 👉 Effortless Offboarding: simplify departures by automating access revocation and equipment return processes. 👉 Enhanced Security: ensure that only current employees have access to company devices and sensitive data. Simplified Compliance: maintain an accurate IT asset inventory in sync with HR records for easier audits and reporting. This integration allows businesses to focus on strategic initiatives while reducing administrative overhead in both IT and HR departments. cc Jordi Romero, Eduard Gallart Xifra, Sergi Molins, Carlos Andión Rodríguez

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🌟 Weekly Funding & Trends Update! 🌟 🔹 PHINXT Robotics in London raised €2.3M led by Sure Valley Ventures and participation by Ada Ventures, HEARTFELT_ and Atlas Ventures, in an oversubscribed round! 🔹 Led by Bert Baeck, Timeseer.AI, a Belgian platform that offers a data reliability & observability platform secured an undisclosed investment from OTB Ventures. 🔹 Swiss startup DemoSquare, which enables public-procedures teams to browse, monitor, analyse, and predict legislation, to help anticipate risks and identify opportunities, gathered €1.28M in pre-seed funding, led by QBIT Capital and participation by early stage investor, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). 🔹 Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University startup, Biomatter raised €6.5M from Inventure and UVC Partners for their biotech platform that uses AI to create new enzymes. 🔹 London-based Kennet Partners launched a €266M fund for #B2B SaaS startups. Despite a challenging market environment, early-stage funding remains robust, with #AI and #healthcare sectors consistently attracting substantial investments. European startups are strategically positioning themselves with new funds in technology-driven sectors, preparing for a potential rebound in late-stage investments. #venturefinance #startups #investment #AI #healthcare #B2B #fundingnews

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🚀 Important: This gathering is specifically designed for companies with a team size of approximately 30 or more—indicating they're beyond the early startup phase. In collaboration with IESE Business School, ranked among the top three business schools globally, 🏫 and partnered with Google for Startups, on behalf of Movens Capital we're thrilled to invite you to a one-of-a-kind event in #Warsaw titled "Foundations of Scaling Open Day Warsaw". This all-day workshop focuses on methods for scaling your business from a moderate size to beyond. 📈 🗓 Date and Time: May 13, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Google for Startups Campus, 10 Koneser Square, Warsaw 🔗 Registration Link and Event Details: Please see the LINK IN THE COMMENTS BELOW 💸 Price: Complimentary This workshop is part of the Foundations of Scaling (FoS) program, tailored for ambitious technology company founders ready to scale operations beyond 30 staff members. 🌟 🔍 Event Sessions: 📌Growth Strategy: Prof. @Germán Loewe will begin with a session on strategic planning, discussing the crucial role of market barriers, the relevance of profit pools, and strategic planning for expansion. He will also introduce practical tools to help you solidify your market position and growth strategy. 📌Scaling Your Leadership: Dr. Sebastian Ross and a panel including FoS alumni Ron Fridman 🇺🇦, Rafal Plutecki, and Pawel Bochniarz will cover the critical aspect of leadership in scaling operations. They'll discuss upgrading your leadership approach to keep pace with your company's growth. 🚀 📌Pricing Strategies: I'll be discussing the nuances of setting prices for products and services, focusing on balancing profitability with customer goodwill. 💲 📌Operational Growth Routines: Konrad Kwiatkowski will showcase how leveraging data and effective meeting strategies can support business planning and functional growth, helping foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement. 📊 Join us for an evening of networking and refreshments 🍹

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Want to move to Spain? Well-funded startups from September 2024: • osapiens (supply chain software) raised $120M. • Wallbox Chargers (EV charging solutions) raised €45M. • BizAway (business travel startup) raised €35M. • Tuio (insurtech) raised €15M in equity and debt. • Geodesic Innovations (water tech) raised €14M. • VAXDYN (biotechnology) raised €14.5M. • Kampaoh (glamping) raised €8M. • Insurama (insurtech) closed a €5.5M debt raise. • Hotelverse (proptech) raised €5M. • Nurture (educational app for children) raised $2.8M. • XRF (AI Defence Tech) raised 2.3M. • Masterplace (edtech company) raised 2M. • Optare Solutions raised €1.7M. • Dost (AI) raised €1.5M. • Samara (energy) added €1.5M to its Series A. • Loud Intelligence (Contextual Audio) raised €1M. • Hoola (€800K) Conversational AI for eCommerce. • Silk (€700k), payments software. • Ubicuity (Art / Marketplace) raised 665K. • Rauda AI (€520k), AI agents for customer support. • AsFIn, Financial Advisory as a Service (€400k). • Alaska Circular (€335k), marketplace of used furniture. • Speakspots.com (€200k), AI for travel planning. • Kokuai (€260k), health tech. • Clarity AI is finalising a funding round. • Inspiration-Q (quantum) raised an undisclosed amount. Get dealflow in your inbox monthly, comment "interested" and subscribe with link below 👇 #startups #founders #emprendimiento #spain #tech 📸: Photo by Marc Markstein

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Yesterday I argued the only thing that matters for a startup is getting to product-market fit (PMF), quoting Marc Andreessen’s classic blog from 2007. This is part 2 of a mini series on PMF. Here Michael Siebel of Y Combinator explains his thinking on the real PMF. In this video, he explains: - It is often intellectually convenient to claim PMF without having to actually achieve it - founders often forget the real challenge is to solve a problem - PMF is misunderstood 98% of the time, like it’s undefined or a flexibly defined term - it’s often mistaken for something close but different; I built the thing that customers want - PMF is what happens after you have built the things that customers want - the only way you know you’ve built something that customers want is because they’re buying it in an explosive and destructive way - if you’re not getting explosive usage you do not have what customers want or there aren’t that many customers in which case you don’t have a big business - once you find PMF it’s almost like this is going to work unless you screw it up https://lnkd.in/efh6Fpt4

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🌟 Big (Day 1) Announcement! 🌟 One thing I love most about the VC journey is that it’s always Day 1— you are constantly learning, growing, and meeting new challenges at every corner. After an enriching experience co-heading RAISE Ventures, I am proud to join forces with a family of industry pioneers, with over 200 years of innovation and entrepreneurship. With the same energy and curiosity as Day 1, I am now starting my next chapter: launching the Venture activity for the Peugeot Family. I will be leading investments and supporting tech founders at the earliest stages to transform industries—or create entirely new ones. Stay tuned for more details on our investment strategy and recent deals. Etablissements Peugeot Frères #VentureCapital #FamilyOffice #TechFounders #PreSeed #SeedFunding #SeriesA #NewBeginnings #Day1culture

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🌟 Seeking Recommendations: Who is the Best Venture Capital Investor in Europe for Health Tech? 🌟 Hello LinkedIn network, In the dynamic landscape of health technology, I'm eager to connect with top-tier venture capital investors driving innovation in Europe's health tech sector. Your insights and recommendations are crucial. Who, in your opinion, is the leading venture capital firm in health tech across Europe? Who are the key general partners (GPs) propelling their success? Share your valuable experiences and thoughts on the VCs and GPs shaping the future of health tech. Thank you for your suggestions! #startups #entrepreneurship #tech #europe #venturecapital

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Honored to be selected by @HITLAB AARP as a finalist! Sensoria Health delivers a human centric, AI/ML quantified data driven edge to cloud platform for the aging consumer and patient. Years ago, we named the company Sensoria (IA in Italian - AI) because we think that biometric data fusion systems can enable new more personalized and efficient patient care models. Unlike other industries where AI is controversial due to the risk of human job disintermediation, in healthcare there is an ever-widening gap between the need of the growing patient population and the availability of skilled healthcare resources. The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 59 million to 82 million by 2050 and the same age group's share of the total population is projected to rise from 17% to 23%. The U.S population is older today than it has ever been.As an example, just the year after the pandemic over 22,000 physical therapists resigned in the US. Technology and #AI can be a meaningful steppingstone to bridge the gap. #digitalhealth #remotepatientmonitoring #physicaltherapy #personalizedmedicine

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A Unique Opportunity for an Open and Tech Europe. Coinciding with the European elections, Tech Barcelona and 14 other associations with a long number of founders developed a document in which were presented our most important and common principles as entrepreneurs, investors and innovators. What kind of Europe do we want for the next 5 years? We want a powerful Europe that pursues ambitious long-term and non-negotiable objectives Europe needs to support innovators not just with rules, but with concrete private and public investments and proactive strategies for technological development and transfer beyond national interests. We want a Europe that nurtures democracy, diversity and future generations, time. The European Union must skill its existing workforce for the innovations to come, and remain an attractive place to work through the social model we have built in the past decades, to retain and attract the talents we need. We want a Europe where people and companies can succeed without having to move abroad. Citizens must have the right to move in the Single Market, but also the right to stay and scale in Europe. Innovation is not only about technology: it's about improving our everyday lives, facilitating people's access to work, healthcare, sustainable energy, cheap transportation, finance and democratic processes. #europe #technology #principles #ambition #innovation #democracy #diversity #attractiveness #stayness #scalability #healthcare #accesstowork #sustainability #financing #cheaptransport

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🚀 1st Closing SNGLR.XTF - SNGLR Capital's Early Stage VC Fund 🚀 Proud and thrilled to share that despite challenging market conditions, we have successfully reached the first closing of our two new exponential tech funds: SNGLR XTF Longevity I & SNGLR XTF Smart Mobility / Smart Cities I. These early-stage VC funds are dedicated to investing in the finest European tech startups, focusing on groundbreaking solutions in longevity and smart mobility/ cities, while leveraging the latest developments in artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. All topics very dear & close to me, and which will clearly shape the way we live in the coming decades. This milestone was only achievable with the invaluable support and trust of our strategic investors, who share our vision for a transformative and better future. Their commitment during these times is not just a vote of confidence for our investment strategy, but also in the resilient and innovative spirit of the European tech ecosystem. As we begin another chapter of the journey, we're striving to turn potential into impact, for a better, brighter future. And: as usual both funds will remain open for additional investors for a short period of time, so if you share our dream, passion and vision: join us! Onwards & Forwards 🌍🚀 Klaus Kummermehr Patrick Sutter Ulrich K. Dr. Eszter Tanczos Olver Nilayini Vamatheva Trudi Haemmerli Prasad Ramakrishnan Karim Atari Maria Abou-Sakr Rami Maalouf Luca Sambucci Patrick Neuenschwander Manuel Morales Wyden Pascal Finette Elie Losleben, MPH Christian Hsieh Carol Baracat Sin Min Yap Jean-Evrard Dominicé Alain Dargham Matteo Legler Monika Bene

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