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We will be happy to support this wonderful initiative by inviting African #startup #founders to apply to our early-stage #Cyprus-based online #accelerator: https://lnkd.in/dEEsaydj
🌍 During Emerging Valley 2024 in Marseille, the EBAN delegation consisting of Marcel Dridje, Jacopo Losso, Tarek El Kady, Yacine Rahmoun, Jesper Drescher, Audra Shallal, Hugues Renaut, Marta Huidobro Barbero, Ricardo Luz, and Nathan Clos, excitedly contributed to the discussions with focus on the intersection of Europe and Africa in the realm of innovation, investment, and the importance of cross continental collaboration. Key Panel Takeaways: AI’s Role in Startup Growth: Attention was shed on AI and its transformative potential, with discussions highlighting how startups that capitalize on AI technologies can scale and grow exponentially in today’s competitive environment. Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: A crucial point was raised about the underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship, particularly in accessing funding. Panelists discussed strategies to connect women founders with angel investors and experts in finance, IT, and operations to help them build and scale their businesses effectively. Co-Investment & Diversification: The value of co-investment schemes and diversified portfolios was stressed, with emphasis in more mature markets. Examples showed how angel investors can partner with venture capitalists to pool resources, making it possible to fund larger projects that require substantial investment. Startup Differentiation & Innovation: Startups were encouraged to focus on differentiation rather than merely optimizing existing solutions. The importance of creating unique value through innovation was underscored as key to standing out in competitive markets. This year’s Emerging Valley event inspired many and brought awareness to the vital role that angel investors play in connecting ecosystems, fostering cross-border collaboration, and supporting the growth of startups in both Europe and Africa. 🤝Big thanks to everyone and we hope to meet again soon! #AngelInvesting #Innovation #EmergingValley2024 #EuropeAfricaCollaboration #Startups #WomenEntrepreneurs #AI
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