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The tech ecosystem is getting stronger every year ( this year were publicly announced by Romanian founded/cofounded startups 71 rounds of over 250 million euro) but its growth depends on open collaboration, connections and financing to support reaching global markets. To ensure these a predictable and solid democratic framework is a prerequisite. More about #TechAngels stance on this ⬇ #growingtogether #growsmart #smartgrowth #angelinvestors #startups  

As my team and I dive deeper into our market research for Vai we read some fascinating insights on Luxembourg’s startup ecosystem 🔍🇱🇺… Did you know Luxembourg has one of the highest startup densities globally but still struggles with scaling? According to a recent government-commissioned report Luxembourg is home to over 521 tech startups and interestingly 32% of seed rounds raised in Luxembourg are over EUR 1M which is significantly higher than in many other ecosystems. However there’s still a big gap when it comes to Series A funding which hinders many startups from scaling further. At Vai we’re passionate about changing that. Our platform is designed to bridge this gap by providing startups with the right funding connections to help them reach their full potential. We’re excited to contribute to the growth and success of this vibrant ecosystem. Lars Rejding Graham Neilson Olga Shavrina 🌱 #MarketResearch #Luxembourg #TechFunding #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #ScalingStartups #TechLaunch #FinancialInclusion #InnovationMeetsInvestment #StartupFunding #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #LBAN #LPEA #Luxinnovation #ChamberOfCommerceLuxembourg #LuxembourgStartups #LuxembourgVC #LuxembourgInnovation #Pulse #StartUpLuxembourg #MinistryOfEconomyLuxembourg #Luxembourg

Funding for German startups soared 32% to a whopping $1.4 billion in Q1 2024. Germany's tech ecosystem is definitely one to watch! Read the full report here(https://lnkd.in/eZY8grnt) #Tracxn #InsightsByTracxn #GermanyTechReport #startups #startupfunding  

If we stay on course, Estonian Startups are poised to raise more funds by the end of 2024 compared to 2023, potentially even surpassing the levels seen in 2020. The worst is behind us - now is the time to focus on growth and building for the future! 🚀 #Estonia #Startups #GrowthMindset

Curious about the funding landscape for Indian startups in the first half of 2024? Explore the highlights, major deals, and promising trends that hint at a bright future! #Startups #VentureCapital #VCfunding #FundingTrends

“As angel investors, what we like to do is to run. We like to run fast to support the startups. It makes a a huge difference at inception level if the amount of money is raised in two weeks or 6 months. There are things yet to be done at legislation and regulation level although there are rules at European level in place, but we still have to run. The trouble is there are too few of us either directly or indirectly financing startups.” Inviting IT leaders present at ANIS Romania International Summit to put more skin in the startups game, Marius Istrate, our #TechAngels Chairman of the Board. More ⬇️ #growingtogether #growsmart #smartgrowth #angelinvestors #startups

Romanian tech ecosystem has an interesting potential which is yet to be developed. There is a shyness in thinking big, the percentage of high growth firms being around 3%, lower than the European average which is around 11,4%. There is an underutilization of R&D, a regulatory framework which does not serve startups well, a certain lack of skilled founders and a tradition in bootstrapping, making reaching out for financing and quicker growth less frequent. #FridayReco Take a look ⬇️at the most recent Romanian Ecosystem Report by Vestbee mapping out several factors that might be inspiring for the next steps in boosting the ecosystem. #growingtogether #angelinvestors #startups #techecosystem 

Explore how 13 UK VCs, including @Seedcamp, are fueling the global aspirations of Romanian startups, with the UK emerging as a prime destination for their growth and innovation. #UKRomaniaTech #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #InternationalExpansion

Why are we optimistic about investing in European startups? Europe is quickly solidifying its presence in the global startup scene, consisting 42% of the top 100 emerging ecosystems—the highest representation globally, according to Startup Genome’s latest report. For investors, the opportunity in Europe’s growing startup hubs is clear. With an increase in unicorns and successful exits, these ecosystems are proving their potential for rapid growth and global competitiveness. #USExpansion #VentureCapital  #startups #fundraising #Investing

Highlighting the top 10 funding deals in Q1 for Pacific Northwest startups! These investments underscore the region's thriving innovation ecosystem and growth potential. #Startups #Funding #PacificNorthwest #Innovation #TechGrowth #Q1Deals #BusinessDevelopment. Read more at https://buff.ly/3WKZbPn