European startups

European startups

Startups leverage AI and data-driven strategies to connect with consumers in 2024. [ more ]

Limited budgets call for smart marketing strategies in startups. [ more ]

Y Combinator had a significant drop in Latin American startups in its Winter 2024 batch compared to previous cohorts.

The decline in Latin American startups participating in Y Combinator's batches is notable, potentially impacted by reduced efforts like global outreach tours. [ more ]

Ukraine launched Defence Builder Accelerator for military tech startups.

Program includes training, mentorship, investor introductions, product testing on battlefield. [ more ]

Amsterdam is the third-ranked startup ecosystem in Europe after London and Berlin.

Amsterdam has witnessed a significant surge in VC funding for startups, with a substantial amount of investment flowing in from foreign investors. [ more ]

Agility is essential for startups to navigate volatile markets and swiftly respond to changes.

Speed in product development through rapid prototyping and iteration is crucial for sustainable operations and success. [ more ]

Angel investors are increasingly motivated by positive impact alongside financial fundamentals.

Key traits of successful startup founders include clear value proposition and strong leadership. [ more ]

Spain's VC ecosystem shows growth potential with the rise of unicorn companies

Positive investor sentiment and new tax incentives drive Spain's venture capital growth [ more ]

Hiring the right team is crucial for the success of a tech start-up.

Thorough market research is essential to avoid failure in launching a tech start-up. [ more ]

Dublin offers a supportive startup ecosystem with a desirable work-life balance and government support.

Dublin has become an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors, solidifying its position as a flourishing tech hub. [ more ]

UK is a leading epicentre for lawtech startups with significant investments.

Law firms in the UK are actively participating in the lawtech trend to enhance their competitiveness. [ more ]

World Fund closed a €300 million first fund, slightly short of target.

Backed by the European Investment Fund, KfW Capital, and others. [ more ]

Bristol emerging as a prominent tech hub with significant investment growth

Key tech startups flourishing in Bristol like Vaarst and Immersive Labs [ more ]

Startups ranked based on criteria like culture, employee satisfaction, and growth.

Top startups include ONE in Michigan and Coalition in San Francisco. [ more ]

Accelerators provide mentorship, education, and resources in exchange for equity, contributing to higher funding and survival rates for startups.

Key strategies for accelerator effectiveness include compressed advice, friendly rivalry, and structured developmental activities for balanced learning and execution. [ more ]

Helsinki is a leading startup ecosystem in Europe with 537 startups.

Success driven by educated workforce, tech infrastructure, equality, and openness. [ more ]

Eletive raised €2 million in funding during its last fiscal year

The funding valued Eletive at €39 million, up 66% from two years ago [ more ]

Decline in VC investment

Gender pay disparity and acquisitions vs. IPOs [ more ]

Qatar unveiled a startup investment program at Web Summit managed by Qatar Development Bank with a $100 million fund.

The 'Startup Qatar Investment Program' offers funding up to $500,000 for startups establishing in the country and up to $5 million for expansions. [ more ]

European startup market grew rapidly with success stories like Klarna and Deliveroo.

Challenges for North American VCs in establishing a successful, long-term strategy in Europe. [ more ]

Define your career goals and align them with startup opportunities.

Research the startup landscape and stay informed about industry trends. [ more ]

African tech startups have the potential to serve global markets and be acquired by larger companies.

There has been a shift in the narrative, with African startups now focusing on building global products. [ more ]

Wingman Ventures, now known as Founderful, has raised $85 million for its new Fund II with a target of $120 million.

The fund's backers include institutional investors, family offices, and founders from unicorns like Duolingo and Delivery Hero.

Founderful has already had two exits and expects two more in the pipeline, all in the B2B software space. [ more ]

African venture capital and private equity fund managers secured $2.4 billion across 43 deals in 2020.

New VC funds emerged in Africa despite the challenging fundraising landscape, with notable funds like Partech Africa II and Africa People + Planet receiving significant backing. [ more ]

European B2C e-commerce increased from €849bn in 2021 to €899bn in 2022.

Western Europe is the largest region, accounting for 67% of total B2C turnover in Europe for 2022. [ more ]

The GoWest event is an annual venture capital forum in Gothenburg, Sweden.

It focuses on early-stage startups looking for investments. [ more ]

Collaboration with external partners is increasingly important for startups in the digital-first world.

Outsourcing product development and recruitment can free up founders' time to focus on building and scaling their company. [ more ]

Startup Canada is offering free year-long programming and resources through their annual flagship programs.

The Startup Women program provides support to early stage women and non-binary entrepreneurs through workshops, webinars, advisory circles, and community events. [ more ]

Vienna-based early-stage VC Speedinvest has closed its fourth early-stage fund at €350 million, surpassing the initial goal of €300 million.

The funds will be utilized to enhance Speedinvest's portfolio and back the global scaling of early-stage startups. Speedinvest's total assets under management now exceeds €1 billion. [ more ]

Giant Ventures launches two new funds totaling $250 million, with a $100 million seed fund and a $150 million climate-focused growth fund.

The firm invests in climate, health, and purpose-driven startups and is led by former founders and operators. [ more ]

Startup Canada is organizing their 2024 Startup Canada Tour, a national in-person event series for early stage entrepreneurs to connect with support organizations and industry experts.

The Tour will visit four Canadian cities: Winnipeg, Langley, Moncton, and Kitchener-Waterloo.

Attendees can expect inspiring keynotes, panels, workshops, expert advising, networking opportunities, and a pitch competition with cash prizes. [ more ]

European VC Plural has raised a €400 million fund to back early-stage startups in the region.

Plural's focus will remain on early-stage startups rather than growth rounds. [ more ]

Q4 2023 saw a decrease in startup investments compared to the previous year, but it was still the best year yet for startup investments.

Biotech companies dominated the top 10 deals in Q4 2023, while AI startups received relatively modest funding. [ more ]

Dutch analyst startup Golden Egg Check (GEC) has secured €2.5M for its venture capital fund, with the aim of closing the fund at €5M.

The fund plans to make 30 to 35 investments in tech companies over the next three years, primarily focusing on Dutch software companies.

GEC employs a co-investment strategy, partnering with specialised VCs or groups of angel investors to provide expertise and access to capital. [ more ]

Expanding into the United States gives businesses access to a lucrative consumer market with advantages like a transparent legal system and low taxes.

Thorough research of specific market opportunities is essential for startups to be successful in the competitive U.S. market. [ more ]

Dutch startups created 256,000 jobs globally and 151,000 jobs across over 50 cities in the country.

Startups founded between 2011 and 2017 offered as many jobs as companies founded up to 2005, while the youngest group of companies showed the fastest growth rate year-on-year. [ more ]

There is a new trend of startups that specialize in helping other startups shut down.

These startup undertakers handle tasks such as selling furniture and filing final taxes. [ more ]

Startup Canada had a successful year in 2023 with various initiatives and programs to support Canadian entrepreneurs.

The Startup Women program had a significant impact, engaging with 4,642 women-identifying entrepreneurs and launching the Startup Women Fund. [ more ]

European tech investment in 2023 decreased by 55% compared to 2021

UK tech companies are choosing the US over the UK for their IPOs

Estonia leads in the density of billion-dollar companies per million inhabitants [ more ]