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There is #Blackfriday and There is Spreds #Licornsday Think smart. The store has never been so full! 18 companies on-line and another 7 startups seeking further #investment support soon! We are please to say that most of them do present new #Tax #Shelter #investment #opportunities that will help you reduce your #tax #liability before 2024. Read more about them below and take advantage of the #tax #benefits while supporting #promising #projects. https://lnkd.in/dFe7JV5g Investing involves serious risks, including the partial or total loss of the invested capital. Please read the Key Investment Information Sheet and risk factors and log in before investing. #capital #funraising #seed #startups #growth #scaleups #vc #privateequity #equity #shares #stakeholders

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One of the most important things is to collaborate with people that genuinely inspire you and have expertise and passion in what they do to inspire others to lead. This week, Tatjana Nebel and I had an amazing opportunity to collaborate on a workshop that enables #GPs, #funds, #SMEs and #family businesses to better realize the value of their investments, value-creation initiatives, and how to target the right investments to future-proof their activities from both an innovation and investment perspective. In a market where increasingly #SMEs are seeking to diversify their activities and work alongside innovative younger companies, #family offices that are allocating to #VC and increasingly participating in direct investments, #CVCs that have had varied results in creating value throughout the entire organization and #institutional capital that focus on #valuecreation to spur realized gains- together we see that embedding innovation and investment is critical for success. Tatjana (yes, you get the two Tatjana's) has driven #innovation leadership for some of #DACH most legendary businesses- not only at Ricola, but ETH Zürich Liip and OUTFITTERY and embeds a deep innovation, strategy and growth know-how that can take a current or future innovation and investment portfolio to the next level. We're so excited to deliver complimentary value and a different perspective to our clients together. If this resonates with you, you're seeking a 360 degree perspective on your innovation and investment portfolio and you want your leadership team to realize measurable value from a strategic and financial perspective- feel free to reach out to either one of us!

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Climate tech investing in Europe is on the rise and I have to say that it's more fund than I ever expected. If you are curious about the stage of climate innovations and the most promising approaches to lowering global greenhouse gas emissions, we will be discussing a few learnings at the DDC Investor Summit in the beautiful city of Prague.

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How to secure your first angel investments? Tips from Szymon Sypniewicz, the co-founder & CEO of Ramp Network! Partner up with funds that have an international presence. Help them find founders. Then, you can tag along to their investments. Be present. Be visible. So they can notice you and your activity! What other advice would you give to an angel investor? Curious to hear your thoughts below. #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #fundraising #europe

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"“European startups tend to rely much more on public funding sources or traditional bank loans,” Meyers says. “Atomico’s [report] also reports that VC and limited partnership funders all have a decreased appetite for investing in Europe. This suggests that we have more and more small startups in Europe, but they are fighting over a pool of increasingly sceptical investors,” he says." #sifted #startupfunding #startups #vc #venturecapital #funding #publicfunding #investors #investmentstrategies #investmentmanagement #roi #europe #policy #eu

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Tuesday bet ♥️♦️♣️♠️ The history of AI / ML in the past decade is a history of Zoos - areas of super fast and broad innovation - by the time you finished reading the last SOTA paper or implementing the last idea, a new one is already out, often rendering the previous one irrelevant 😱🤯 We had... Non-linearity zoo Optimizer zoo Regulators zoo GAN zoo 🏆 RAG zoo LM and diffusion zoo Prompt and CoT zoo Agents zoo My bet is that the next zoo is TTT - test time training. It has the key ingredients: 1) multiple dimensions and tradeoffs: what's good test time data and how to create it, how to implement the training, how to integrate task / session learning into the long standing model, robustness vs latency and resources tradeoff, ... 2) The foundations are yet to be determined - the ceiling is too high to see and the scaling laws are very raw. We are already seeing different points on the spectrum: - Alphaproof demonstrated an extreme example for test time RL - being able to solve an Olympiad math problem by building the solution building blocks at test time - Recent paper from MIT using fairly quick and simple data augmentation and test time LORA adapters - Research on using smaller simpler models, finding "linear" (in high dimension) approximation to the very small local environment of the problem at hand. What do you think? #ai #genai #innovation AI zoo according to AI:

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🌍 Calling all European founders, investors, community builders, and tech enthusiasts! The State of European Tech Report 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s a vital resource for all of us in the European tech ecosystem. Each year, Atomico does an incredible job of compiling this report, providing invaluable data that helps us understand trends, challenges, and opportunities across the continent. 💡 This is your chance to contribute and make this year’s report the most comprehensive yet. By participating in the survey, you’re helping paint a more accurate picture of what’s happening on the ground in 2024, ensuring that the report reflects the experiences of everyone – from early-stage startups to established players. 🙌 It's quick, straightforward, and the more voices we hear, the better equipped we’ll all be to navigate the future together. #EuropeanTech #Startups #Innovation #VentureCapital #DataForGood #Europe2US #LaunchUSA https://lnkd.in/g2SfTQ3d

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European VC Fundraising Uptick Germany's KfW Capital, has reported a significant uptick in VC fundraising, indicating a positive trend for startup investments. Jörg Goschin, managing director at KfW Capital, noted that fundraising was sluggish in 2022 and 2023, but things are "steadily improving." He highlighted that KfW Capital examined around 220 funds last year, expecting an even higher number this year. Goschin stated, “I think we can say that the light at the end of the tunnel which we saw last year is getting brighter.” KfW Capital is a prominent limited partner (LP) in various European VC funds, including Germany’s Project A, Earlybird Venture Capital, and France’s Partech. Since its establishment in 2018, KfW Capital has invested in 120 VC funds, with nine funded this year. Goschin also mentioned an increase in capital calls from VCs, which he described as a “reassuring” sign that investments in startups are also on the up. In analyzing the types of funds being considered, KfW Capital found that 50% of the 220 funds were from the ICT sector (SaaS startups, AI, marketplaces, and e-commerce). About a quarter of the funds focused on life sciences, while the remainder were generalist funds without a specific sector focus. Notably, KfW Capital is also witnessing an increase in deeptech funds seeking investment, which Goschin identified as necessary, given the longer development times associated with these types of investments. Gender diversity is a key focus for KfW Capital in its due diligence process, with 46.3% of the funds having at least one female GP in 2023. The firm’s €200 million emerging manager facility, aims to invest in funds with €50 million in AUM that prioritize representation of women and non-binary individuals in leadership roles. Its first investment through this facility was in Nucleus Capital, a deeptech and climate tech VC fund led by GPs Dr. Isabella Fandrych and Maximilian A. Schwarz. In terms of increasing private capital in VC, Goschin highlighted the launch of Germany's €1B Fund of funds last year, which aims to boost investments in German and European VC funds. He noted the importance of mobilizing private capital, especially as state budgets become tighter. “The mobilization of capital from private investors is very important, especially from a point of view as a sovereign investor,” he remarked. ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #VCfund and increase the international pool of your LPs?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments (Series A/Series B)?   ▶ Please use G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks, or send an inquiry to [email protected] #VentureCapital #VentureFunding #VentureDebt #Fundraising #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investing #Network #Investors #LPs #GPs #EmergingManagers #Economy #Business #Founders #Startups #StartupFunding #ai #artificialintelligence #unicorn #secondaries #secondarydeals

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Today, we introduce you to Seedcamp. Winner of The Firm of The Year category. 🥇 📌 Who is Seedcamp? Seedcamp is Europe's seed fund that invests in early-stage startup founders aiming to attack large, global markets and solve real problems by using technology. 📌 A few cool things about them? - demonstrated extraordinary leadership in venture - consistently delivered stellar returns - maintained impressive diversity metrics - built a diverse team and portfolio that reflects their commitment - shows resilience and pioneering spirit during the period of #TechReset The Firm of the Year award honors the firm excelling in financial performance, innovation, impact, diversity, transparency, and fairness. This category has been supported by Haynes and Boone, LLP. Haynes Boone is an American Lawyer in the top 100 law firms, with nearly 700 lawyers in 19 offices worldwide, providing services for more than 40 major legal practices. ps. Make sure to turn on the sound if you watch the video for an entertaining soundtrack! 🔊 #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Fundraising #EuropeanVCAwards #Europe

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A mentor equips startups with the tools, insights, and confidence to pitch effectively, turning intimidating scenarios into opportunities to win investor trust and support.

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💼 Are you an angel investor diving into the exciting world of startup investments? Keeping track of your investment portfolio is crucial for making informed decisions and maximizing your returns. But with so many startups in the mix, how do you stay organized? 📊 Let's talk strategies! I'm eager to hear from fellow angel investors: How do you prefer to keep records of your investments in startups? 🔍 Whether you rely on specialized software, spreadsheets, or another method altogether, your insights could provide valuable guidance to others navigating the startup investment landscape. 💡 Share your preferred approach in the comments below! Let's exchange tips and tricks to help each other manage our startup investment portfolios effectively. #AngelInvesting #StartupInvestments #InvestmentManagement #LinkedInDiscussion 💸

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Fundraising is a long and continuous process, usually taking no less than 3-4 months to finish, and it's better to start it when you have at least 9-12 months of runway (cash in the bank divided by monthly burn rate) #fundraising #startups #investors

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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲? Transaction data can reveal insights such as: - An industry undergoing transformation - A region known for specialization in a specific sector - Investor interests and trends - A large or growing market in need of innovation 🔗 Read the article in the comments to discover how Dodires' transaction feature helps users understand the value of this tool for Emerging Europe. #funding #investments #VC #PE #data

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Agility in venture. How to stay ahead of the curve? We learn about agility from Daniel Keiper-Knorr as part of The State of European VC fundraising report, where he shared a case study on raising €500M with Speedinvest. 1. Show strategic adaptability. It's not just reacting; it's proactively anticipating market shifts. See Daniel's case study on raising €500M with Speedinvest in the report. 2. Show deeper understanding. Agility requires a strong foundation. Knowledge of both the venture ecosystem and broader economic trends. 3. Show relevance & efficacy. In a fluctuating market, staying relevant and effective depends on your ability to pivot. This agility goes beyond strategy. It's about adapting your narrative to align with evolving investor priorities and concerns. https://buff.ly/3VpWFvU How do you stay agile in a dynamic venture landscape? Let's discuss! 🔽 #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

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Mmm, this is sexy! 😍😍😍 Let’s go Europe. Wake up! “It’s so bad that, by now, Europe is considered a meme in the international startup ecosystem. Not a place that innovates, but that – at best – ‘only regulates’. A place ambitious people ‘have to leave’.” Sadly, this is true, and it’s a goddamn shame. Europe needs a sense of urgency, because the rest of the world isn’t waiting around for it. https://eu-acc.com/ #tech #technology #innovation #deeptech #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #vc #venturecapital #money #business

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Buddy.ai raises an $11M Seed Round from BITKRAFT Ventures, Educapital, Goodwater, J Ventures, LETA Capital, One Way Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and angels to bring fun, AI-powered language learning to kids globally! 🕹️💡🎉 Big congrats to Ivan Crewkov, Dima Plotnikov and the fantastic Buddy.ai team with a decade-long track record of successful entrepreneurship in cross-platform intelligent assistants, natural language processing, and voice/touch-based user experiences! Originally started to support his own family’s learning needs after moving to the U.S. 7 years ago, they have quietly grown with high capital efficiently ever since. The traditional 1-on-1 teacher-to-child education model is unaffordable for many families and not scalable for teachers. Buddy.ai is the world's first multimodal, conversational AI tutor designed to teach young children English, in their mission to make quality education accessible and bring bright smiles to every child. Besides their outstanding talent in AI and Early Learning, Buddy.ai differentiates through: 😄 1. Making learning fun: Engaging interactive learning experiences with an animated AI tutor, Buddy, to make language acquisition feel natural and fun. 🌍 2. Global access: With 50M downloads and 20M monthly active users, Buddy.ai is already democratizing language learning across the globe. 🎯 3. Personalized tutoring: Adapting to each child’s learning pace, dynamically tailored lessons create high efficacy for every session. ⚙️ 4. Technical depth: COPPA-compliant speech recognition, purpose-built to understand and engage children safely and effectively—outperforming other systems by a mile, as it understands young, accented speech across 9 languages (and much more!). 💪 5. B2C & B2B Traction: Strong engagement and top-tier metrics in B2C, and executing B2B opportunities across education and entertainment IP stakeholders. 🎙️ TechCrunch Interview with Ivan: https://lnkd.in/gDgUT3_Y We’re very grateful for the opportunity to lead the team’s Seed round, and put our shoulders behind Buddy.ai alongside old and new friends. This funding will accelerate Buddy.ai's mission to reach even more kids worldwide, expand their learning experiences, and continue pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in education. If you’re a parent, give it a try at https://buddy.ai/. If not, tell other parents about it! :) We can’t wait to support Buddy.ai as they set out to lead the AI revolution in early childhood education! 🚀 Cc: Candace K., Scott Rupp, Marie Geneste, Géraldine Fillet, Alexandre Glaser, Coddy Johnson, Leonard Langenscheidt, John Nordin, Sergey Toporov, Eugene Malobrodsky, Benjamin Shor, Ishan Sinha, Oksana Kubushyna, Brendan Mulligan #EdTech #Gaming #VentureCapital #Seed #AI #LanguageLearning #EarlyLearning #BuddyAI #BITKRAFT

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Streamline your fundraising roadshow with edeck by Versible eu🚀 🔗https://lnkd.in/ekQxJZem With Versible's edeck you can create a data-driven, tailored and personalised one pager deck and share it with any one. You can even test it now: https://lnkd.in/eTUsGed8 ✅ Create unlimited links and set permissions for entry ✅ Set Password, 2FA, Invitation only & Expiration date ✅ Your viewers don't need to signup on Versible ✅ Track the movement of every viewer ✅ Track the minutes spent of your deck ✅ Send and receive live messages ✅ Receive Feedback ✅ Add your calendly link ✅ Receive Data room requests ✅ Access the top european VC database ✅ Create unlimited Data rooms ✅ Access fundraising CRM ✅ & so much more

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📊 US Business Migration on the Rise: 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇺 Loses Top Startups in 2024 The trend is emerging in 2024: promising European tech start-ups are increasingly relocating their offices to the United States. 🇺🇸 With venture capital investment flows declining in Europe, many startups are finding better opportunities for growth and development in the U.S., a market that offers a more favourable environment and greater access to funding. 🚀 This should be cause for concern! Key Trends Driving This Shift: 👁️ The U.S. continues to attract startups with its robust venture capital ecosystem, advanced technology infrastructure, and supportive legislative and tax incentives. 🚩 Many European countries are struggling to provide long-term funding and growth opportunities, leading to a "brain drain" of talent and innovative companies. ✈️ Startups from Germany 🇩🇪, Spain 🇪🇸, France 🇫🇷, and other parts of Europe are setting up new HQ's in major US tech hubs. Looking Ahead: As the U.S. continues to solidify its status as the global tech innovation hub, more and more European startups are eyeing a move across the pond to scale up and compete. But, let’s not overlook the friendly neighbour to the North 🇨🇦. Canada should be seen as a serious contender for any European venture or founder contemplating a move. With its supportive ecosystem and growing tech landscape, Canada presents a compelling alternative and often excellent alignment, that warrants closer consideration. Europe needs to step it up to stay competitive and attractive for growth. It’s time for us to innovate and elevate the broader tech ecosystem, particularly funding appetites, if we want to keep talent and startups thriving right here. Stay tuned for more updates on how global startups are navigating these changes! #StartupMigration #TechStartups #VentureCapital #Innovation #USMarket #BusinessGrowth #GlobalExpansion #P2 #ScalingUp

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