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While startups compete for market share and corporates crave fresh ideas, PwC's Scale programme offers a unique platform where both worlds come together. The programme helps technology companies to further grow, especially now when the demand for innovation is high. "This is not just another acceleration programme like so many others," says Enya Steenssens, senior manager at PwC. "We fully focus on commercial growth and open our entire international network to the participating start-ups." Discover how the PwC Scale programme, has been bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies for five years in these dynamic times and what successful collaborations have emerged from it. Read the full article as seen on Bloovi (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/gSCzicWk

While startups compete for market share and corporates crave fresh ideas, PwC's Scale programme offers a unique platform where both worlds come together. The programme helps technology companies to further grow, especially now when the demand for innovation is high. "This is not just another acceleration programme like so many others," says Enya Steenssens, senior manager at PwC. "We fully focus on commercial growth and open our entire international network to the participating start-ups." Discover how the PwC Scale programme, has been bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies for five years in these dynamic times and what successful collaborations have emerged from it. Read the full article as seen on Bloovi (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/gR3EaYuD

While startups compete for market share and corporates crave fresh ideas, PwC's Scale programme offers a unique platform where both worlds come together. The programme helps technology companies to further grow, especially now when the demand for innovation is high. "This is not just another acceleration programme like so many others," says Enya Steenssens, senior manager at PwC. "We fully focus on commercial growth and open our entire international network to the participating start-ups." Discover how the PwC Scale programme, has been bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies for five years in these dynamic times and what successful collaborations have emerged from it. Read the full article as seen on Bloovi (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/dXmTiFQH

While startups compete for market share and corporates crave fresh ideas, PwC's Scale programme offers a unique platform where both worlds come together. The programme helps technology companies to further grow, especially now when the demand for innovation is high. "This is not just another acceleration programme like so many others," says Enya Steenssens, senior manager at PwC. "We fully focus on commercial growth and open our entire international network to the participating start-ups." Discover how the PwC Scale programme, has been bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies for five years in these dynamic times and what successful collaborations have emerged from it. Read the full article as seen on Bloovi (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/edWiKe8q

While startups compete for market share and corporates crave fresh ideas, PwC's Scale programme offers a unique platform where both worlds come together. The programme helps technology companies to further grow, especially now when the demand for innovation is high. "This is not just another acceleration programme like so many others," says Enya Steenssens, senior manager at PwC. "We fully focus on commercial growth and open our entire international network to the participating start-ups." Discover how the PwC Scale programme, has been bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies for five years in these dynamic times and what successful collaborations have emerged from it. Read the full article as seen on Bloovi (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/eewxK6PE

While startups compete for market share and corporates crave fresh ideas, PwC's Scale programme offers a unique platform where both worlds come together. The programme helps technology companies to further grow, especially now when the demand for innovation is high. "This is not just another acceleration programme like so many others," says Enya Steenssens, senior manager at PwC. "We fully focus on commercial growth and open our entire international network to the participating start-ups." Discover how the PwC Scale programme, has been bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies for five years in these dynamic times and what successful collaborations have emerged from it. Read the full article as seen on Bloovi (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/d6Uy2rCZ

Some panels stand out more than others, and yesterday, I had the privilege of participating in one of the best panels I've attended in recent years. Deloitte Romania hosted an event to launch the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe Program competition. As one of the panellists in a discussion on "Navigating the Funding Landscape for Tech Start-ups," I had the opportunity to hear valuable insights from both startup founders and investors. Joining me on the panel were: 🎙 Valentin Filip, our trusted investor from Fortech Investments 🎙 Liviu Dragan, one of the most experienced founders in Romania (DRUID AI) 🎙 Dan Mihaescu, founding partner at the largest VC fund in Romania (GapMinder VC) 🎙 and Andrei Paraschiv from Deloitte, who expertly summarised the session: adaptability, trust, commitment, communication, constant learning, resilience and openness. Here are some of the main points that stood out to me from the panel: ✅ Valentin emphasised the importance of an investor thoroughly understanding the market and the startup's technology to foster a productive partnership. He highlighted that an investor's role extends beyond the initial investment; it involves leadership and providing encouragement, supporting the startup through its challenges, and promoting transparency and honesty. ✅ Liviu spoke about the critical need for founders to build relationships with investors based on responsibility and trust. He stressed that handling investments with care is essential for developing a company that can achieve substantial growth and success, fulfilling the promises made to investors. ✅ Dan shared his perspective on the key qualities he looks for in a tech startup before deciding to invest. He pointed out the importance of the company's potential for significant growth. This includes assessing the market potential, the technology, the product's scalability, the interest of other investors in that market, and the team's technical and leadership capabilities. One of the things I believe in is the importance of resilience and adaptability in the startup ecosystem. Over the past five years, we've witnessed various market conditions, both in terms of funding and adoption. Founders must remain steadfast and innovative despite these fluctuations. Investors often need to identify startups that will iterate, pivot, and learn rapidly, thereby increasing their chances of success in a dynamic market. At the same time, founders should genuinely believe in their vision and not merely follow trends. This combination of resilience, adaptability, and genuine belief is what ultimately drives returns and success in the long run. 🚀 #startup #funding #fast50

Global capability centres (GCCs) have evolved to build stakeholder trust, overcome siloed approaches, and streamline cross-border businesses – all while enabling the parent organisation to do what it does best. GCCs are fostering a collaborative environment that fuels continuous innovation by forging strategic alliances with startups and academia. This shift, driven by initiatives like innovation labs, startup incubators, and hackathons, is transforming GCCs from cost-driven centres to innovation powerhouses. Know more about how PwC can help GCCs in their journey to shape India's innovation landscape: pwc.in/gcc

🌟 What you always wanted to know about TrustTech startups in Europe: 🌟 Proud to share insights from the latest European TrustTech report by our Ventures team at Giesecke+Devrient. Our commitment to investing in startups is not only fostering new technologies but also bringing innovative ideas & business models to our customers. **Key Highlights from the report:** 🚀 **Strong Growth Despite Market Challenges**: The European TrustTech sector is showing remarkable resilience, with investments nearly doubling compared to 2019. This demonstrates the sustained interest and confidence in the innovative solutions our startups are bringing to the table. 📈 **Shift to Later-Stage Investments**: The ecosystem is maturing nicely. While early-stage deals are declining, the average deal size is surpassing previous years. This is a testament to the growing trust and value in TrustTech startups. 🌍 **Emerging TrustTech Hubs**: Beyond Western Europe, countries like Poland, Sweden and Spain have become key spaces. This geographic diversification highlights the broadening landscape of innovation across Europe. 🔄 **Strategic Acquisitions**: With consulting giants like Accenture, Deloitte, and PwC also acquiring TrustTech companies, and key acquisitions by Snowflake, Ripple and Darktrace, it's clear that TrustTech is becoming strategically vital in business services. 🇪🇺 **Domestic Investment Dominance**: Near 70% of investments in European TrustTech come from within the region, with Western Europe leading. This underscores the confidence of our local investors in their home markets. 🇺🇸 **Growing U.S. Interest**: We're also seeing increasing interest from U.S. investors, which signifies the recognition of opportunities within European markets and a favorable valuation gap. These insights are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Ventures team. Michael Hochholzer, Assaf Shamia, Andreas Barthelmes, Alberto Pérez Arranz and Ena Besirevic, keep up the great work! #Startups #TrustTech #VentureCapital #TechGrowth #FutureOfTech #EuropeanInnovation

🚀 Explore the future of innovation with AI-Powered Startups to Watch in 2025! From transforming healthcare to revolutionizing sustainability, these startups are shaping industries and creating lasting impact. 🌟 Dive into the full list now: https://lnkd.in/dYZJDx4a #AIInnovation #Startups2025 #FutureOfTech