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🏆 KOMPAS VC portfolio company, Prewave, has been featured in Sifted’s "B2B SaaS Rising 100 (2024)" list, highlighting the 100 most promising software-savvy startups scaling fast across Europe and beyond! Prewave’s platform identifies and manages 140+ risk types, helping businesses stay resilient, compliant, and ahead of disruptions. They use #AI to transform supply chain risk management, addressing everything from natural disasters and labor issues to compliance with complex new regulations like the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CS3D). This recognition underscores the importance of AI integration in today's rapidly evolving market and highlights Prewave’s significant impact on how businesses anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions. Congratulations to the incredible team at Prewave for their terrific job! 👏 Lisa Smith Harald Nitschinger Talia Rafaeli Summit Rosenberg Check out the full report to explore more about this year’s ranking and the transformative trends shaping the B2B SaaS landscape: https://lnkd.in/eJvFEbhZ #backingthebuildersoftomorrow #kompasvc #sifted #b2bsaas #prewave

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Come to Berlin and let’s discuss how you can turn your business into a circular one and make more money, more sustainably

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Returning from Speedinvest's 'The Marketplace Conference' this week in Berlin has left me reflecting on the experience and learnings from the event: Jeroen Arts opening keynote 'Unravelling the Hype: Unveiling AI's evolution in Marketplaces', was a well thought through opening address which prompted contemplation and set the tone for a deeply insightful and fast-moving event. Focus, speed and iteration are paramount. Ely Lerner’s defence/offence strategic framework provided valuable insights to picking the most important 1 or 2 areas of focus and to prove/disprove the hypotheses as quickly as possible. Ely also shared some valuable considerations for moular’s customer engagement as we grow and scale. In the Consumer-Centric Marketplace Designs panel discussion, Lily Shaw from L Catterton shared the importance in delivering 'Customer Delight'. The value of creating experiences that everyone loves and wants to use again and again and share with their friends. Andrew Blachman; Marketplace Capital and Monik Pham; Pact, shared their opinions and insights on current trends and differences between Europe and USA funding landscapes in the 'New Funds' take on marketplaces' panel discussion. The 'Viral Growth for Consumer Social Companies' panel hosted by Sameer Singh with Jake Jenner; Howbout and Dan Silvertown; Lapse, was full of hard lived experiences and tips on acquisition, engagement and activations of customers, sharing things that worked and things that didn't. The closing keynote by Jose Marin co-founder FJ Labs provided a deeply insightful and well researched POV on marketplaces and their future, by a legend in the space. FJ Labs have invested in over 1,000 Marketplace startups so when they share opinions, outlooks and ideas - Marketplace founders should pay attention. Overall Speedinvest #MPC24 was a fantastic and well organised event, and well worth attending. The only drawback if I had one was the need to decide which panel or keynote to attend, as there were panels running simultaneously which left me trying to guess which one would be most useful. In conclusion I learnt many great things from some incredibly talented and experienced people and met many great startup founders, Angels and VC's. The event strengthened my confidence in the vision and mission of moular and provided reassurance that we are on the right path, headed in the right direction – Keep building! moular is a Social Marketplace for artists and makers, helping them grow communities and leverage social engagement to increase sales. We are building out our product with some positive early signs of traction and are currently raising a small SEIS/Angel round. If anyone in my network is interested to find out more, or knows any Angels or early Pre-Seed/Seed stage VC's to make introductions, please get in touch, my inbox is open. 🚀

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🚨 Ready to avoid the most common go-to-market mistakes? 🚨 Join us for our upcoming London Tech Meetup: "The Go-To-Market F*ck-Ups Everyone Makes"* on 10th October at the Looking Glass Cocktail Club in Shoreditch! 🍕🍸 Alongside my colleagues Anthony Barone from StudioHawk and Konrad Sanders from The Creative Copywriter, we’ll dive into the biggest pitfalls that can sink your product launch – and how to avoid them. 🚀 💡 What you'll learn: Why guessing your audience is a fatal mistake How to ensure your digital product works like a charm from day one Secrets to mastering international SEO And much more, from real-life stories to proven strategies! Grab a drink, enjoy some pizza, and connect with fellow tech marketers, product specialists, and innovators. 🔗 Event details and tickets in the comments! Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing some hard-earned industry insights! #LondonTechMeetup #GoToMarket #ProductLaunch

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At Playfair, we value transparency from day 0 We truly care about the relationships with our founders, fellow investors and team members, and that’s why we have made our full term sheet downloadable from our website We hope that this helps to demystify what should be one of the most exciting initial stages of the founder journey - getting funded 💸 We've also written a guide explaining the key terms, what you should accept and what to look out for More information in the comments below👇 #vc #venturecapital #startups #fundraising #founders #termsheet #entrepreneurship

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Curious about the strategies driving a 50% sales boost in Europe? Our latest podcast episode where Nick Penev, co-founder of Extreme Power bands and Scayul, shares invaluable insights on the role of different European markets in achieving this remarkable growth. Discover actionable tips for expanding your business across Europe and learn which markets are the real game-changers. #SalesGrowth #BusinessStrategy #EuropeanMarkets #HelloTax #ExtremeBrands #Scale #Podcast #MarketExpansion #BusinessInsights #GrowthStrategy #SalesSuccess

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Say hello to "The State of European Fundraising Report". A report where featuring insights from more than +300 podcast episodes and fresh market data from our partners, Isomer Capital and Floww. We hope this will help you navigate the effects of the #TechReset and help you in raising your next fund. Check it out here. 🔽 https://floww.io/raise #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #Europe #industryreport

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Friday is here with the latest edition of our weekly VC funding overview! Here you can can find a comprehensive summary of all the equity funding activities we tracked from across Europe this week. 🚀 Happy Friday, everyone! 🌟

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One of the things I love about my role is working with early stage founders, making sure they are equipped with the tools they need to succeed and being a part of their journey to make the world a better place for us and future generations. That’s why I’m especially excited about the next two Google for Startups Accelerator programs which I will be taking an active part in as an advisor: 𝐀𝐈 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 This accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's products and people to empower startups to scale their business, towards success in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and technology. Perfect for early stage startups utilizing AI to address challenges across various sectors. Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/dTCbqYrn 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 This accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's products and people to climate change and clean technology innovators across the region building with Cloud Services. Ideal for early stage startups developing solutions to combat climate change and contribute to achieving net-zero emissions. Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/dBuztegu I can’t wait to see what solutions today’s founders are working on and to be a part of these journeys. Applications are open until July 21st.  I look forward to meeting you there! Yuval Passov, Noa Havazelet #Google #GoogleCloud #CloudForIsrael #GoogleForStartups #AI #ClimateChange #Founders #Startups Google Google Cloud

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OCAW #157: Advocate for Greener Events at Shoptalk Europe 🌍✈️ Excited to be back at ShopTalk in Barcelona this week, connecting with grocery retailers and F&B brands from across Europe. Unfortunately, this time I couldn't travel by train, as it would have been a 24-hour+ journey from Vienna. Therefore, a flight with high-quality biochar offsetting was my only option. @Team Shoptalk Europe, I would really appreciate it if you could get more serious about your sustainability efforts. Here are a few suggestions: 🚉 Relocate Closer to Central Europe: Moving the event to a more central location would ensure a significant part of your participants can travel by train instead of the current 95%+ being forced to fly. 💧 Ditch Aluminium Cans for Water: Stop serving "no plastic water" in aluminium cans, which typically have a much higher climate footprint. Instead, offer water in bottles or - even better - encourage visitors to bring refillable bottles. 🥩 Eliminate Industrial Animal-Based Products: Stop serving animal-based products from industrial mass production. This change could significantly reduce the event's environmental impact on the environment and animals. There’s so much more that can be done to make these events more sustainable. Let's work together towards a greener future! 💬 How do you think events like ShopTalk can improve their sustainability efforts? Share your thoughts! #OneChangeaWeek #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenEvents #EcoFriendlyTravel

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Meta just announced that folks in the EU will soon have the option to pay for ad-free experiences on Facebook and Instagram. Starting in 2025, the way we reach and convert EU audiences is about to get tougher, and this could seriously shake up ROAS for anyone relying on Meta’s ad engine. With less data to fuel targeting, brands will need to rethink their approach if they want to keep winning in Europe. Privacy is pushing advertisers into new territory. #ecommerce #digitalads #privacyshift #2025 https://lnkd.in/gfz9xU-w

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Optimizely gave marketers superpowers when it created the category for A/B testing. Next week at Opticon, we will share how AI embedded in workflows powered by your data in Optimizely One gives marketers new superpowers. We care deeply for solving the most challenging problems marketers face. Now is a time of incredible opportunity. Let’s move the AI conversation from fun and games to business outcomes and ROI. I can’t wait. Join the conversation at Opticon: https://lnkd.in/e4K3iDE3

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#StartUp #ScaleUp CxOs - failed to get Oasis, Coldplay .. tickets ? No worries, you can pick up ScaleUp Group on our short autumn mini tour Today our Chair John O'Connell was playing at our “Live at Evelyn Partners event” with tracks from our hit platinum albums 💿 "Growing Global Champions” 💿 💿 "Accelerating your Sustainable Growth” 💿 🎤 Set List : ✅ 100% success in securing Series A offers ✅ £60m+ raised in growth capital ✅ £4m+ Partner investment in client businesses ✅ 7x Valuation Increase on exits (avg to date) ✅ 39 Investing Partners - all successful Global Entrepreneurs and C-suite leaders ✅ £4bn+ Generated in exits by our Partners’ former and current businesses ✅ 100+ Fund raises completed collectively by our Partners ✅ 18 companies in our portfolio and you could be one too. Ping me for 🎫 tour “tickets” 💿signed merch 🤝to connect or ➡️ to discuss how we can help you deliver your purpose, vision, cause, sustained growth; we’re #GrowingGlobalChampions #GrowthMindset #7Cs #Leadership

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Get ahead of the seismic forces within Digital Transformation with our interactive Academy. Navigate the most pressing digital topics across Europe, including AI and data governance, AI and copyright, AI and cybersecurity, and digital payments. Our interactive modules put you in control and enable you to thrive in a digital world. Make your selection, click to read further insights and analysis, and immerse yourself in the topics you care about most. Dive in here:

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Southern Europe is a market I’d bet on. Here’s why. (Plus the new Sifted 50 to back me up) New tailwinds in the south are helping to boost emerging tech hubs. Investors are taking note of shifting demographics. Trends worth noting: 1. Urbanization → Rapid growth in urban areas is driving the need for new real estate, infrastructure, and services. 2. Migration Trends → Both international migration and internal movement within the EU are diversifying the workforce. 3. Youthful Workforce → A well-educated younger generation offers potential for tech startups and innovative industries. 4. Ambitious Governments → Forward-thinking national governments are promoting policies to attract and retain new companies and residents. 5. Culture, Life Quality and Beaches →A favorable climate, rich culture, and strong community ties is attracting expatriates from Europe and beyond. The key takeaway? Southern Europe’s startup hubs aren’t just growing the innovation economy, they’re fuelling urban development too. This is at least what we’ve seen in Lisbon. So a shoutout to the Portuguese companies who made the list is due: ∙ Coverflex ∙ Equal Food ∙ BRIDGE IN ∙ knokcare ∙ CASAFARI ∙ HiJiffy Full report below, available for download via Sifted linked in the comments. #innovationhubs #regeneration

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🚀 Exciting times for audio advertising In Paul Kelly from Portfolio Company, AMA's latest article for Ad Age, we see how AI is revolutionizing the space with unparalleled personalisation and efficiency. Imagine ads that not only understand your demographics but also your location and real-time context, making every interaction feel tailored and relevant. This shift is a game-changer for marketers! Looking forward to seeing how these innovations continue to evolve. 👇 Check out the full article on the Edge website #AudioAdvertising #AI #MarketingInnovation

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