Is Europe losing the deep tech race? The gap between Europe and the US in deep tech funding is growing—FAST. For many founders, raising capital quickly enough to stay ahead feels like chasing a moving target. This is particularly true for European startups, who are faced with: ✓ A fragmented and slower-moving financial ecosystem compared to the US. ✓ Stock exchanges that can’t match the funding speed deep tech companies require. ✓ Regulatory hurdles leading to lower valuations and reduced investor interest. So, what’s the solution? ✓ Streamline access to capital for innovative companies. ✓ Build unified IPO gateways and deep tech startup stock exchanges across Europe. ✓ Encourage VCs and institutional investors to provide crucial funding at every stage—from seed to IPO. The future of European innovation depends on this change... If we act now, we can make sure that deep tech startups get the financial support they need to succeed on a global scale. #deeptech #ipo #venturecapital #techecosystem
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