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Connections, inspiration, and momentum - Slush 2024 delivered it all ❄️ What an incredible three days it’s been—full of inspiring conversations and a clear signal: #DeepTech is building momentum like never before. 🛰️ We kicked things off with our DeepTech Frontier event, hosting panels that explored New Horizons in #SpaceTech and the critical role of #AI and #Semiconductors in driving the next wave of technological innovation. 💡 Our Managing Partner, Adam Niewinski, joined the State of DeepTech discussion alongside Nicolas Autret (Walden Catalyst Ventures), Marc-Olivier Luecke (Atlantic Labs), and Stephen Nundy (Lakestar). 🌎 The takeaway? Real tech needs to be global from day one, and we’re seeing more founders ready to take on this ambitious challenge. However, European startups still face a need for additional late-stage funding. The good news? LPs are increasingly recognizing the transformative opportunities in DeepTech. Why DeepTech Matters? This was the focus of the following panel featuring Julia Hawkins (LocalGlobe), Kelly Chen (NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), and Katie King, PhD (BioOrbit). Both discussions complemented the announcement of the latest Dealroom.co report on DeepTech, adding even more depth to the conversation. 👋 Without a doubt, the essence of #Slush lies in connecting with people - reconnecting with familiar faces and building new relationships. A heartfelt thank you to everyone we had the pleasure of meeting and exchanging thoughts with! 🌌 What inspired you most at Slush this year? Let us know in the comments!

DeepTech Frontier: Exploring the Beyond at Slush 2024 🚀 At this year's Slush, we teamed up with NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), Voima Ventures, and HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds to bring #DeepTech into the spotlight with an Slush Official Side Event focused on two transformative themes: 🌌 Beyond the Horizon: How Spacetech is Redefining Our Future Moderated by the brilliant Mark Bergen, this panel explored both the cutting-edge innovations already transforming SpaceTech and the trends and predictions shaping the future of the global and European SpaceTech sectors. Featuring insights from: 🔹 Jarkko Antila, Kuva Space 🔹 Kaisa Ahonen 🔹 Kristina Nikolaus, OKAPI:Orbits 🔹 Martin Schleich, Isar Aerospace 🔹 Sebastian Klaus, ATMOS Space Cargo 🔑 The next topic was introduced with the keynote The Race for AI Optimization, presented by Sean Mitchell, Chairman and Chief Commercial Officer at Ubotica Technologies. 💡 #AI and #Semiconductors: The Engine Driving the Next Tech Revolution With insights expertly guided by Anna Heim from TechCrunch, this panel shed light on the pivotal role of chips in driving technological innovation. The panelists included: ▫️ Aron Kirschen, SEMRON ▫️ Kelly Chen, NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) ▫️ Oner Hanay, InCirT ▫️ Walter Goodwin, Fractile A massive thank you to our guests, and panelists for their invaluable contributions, with special mentions to Kelly Chen(NIF), Adam Niewinski (OTB Ventures), Yann Fiebig (HTGF), and Jussi Sainiemi (Voima Ventures) for kicking off the event with a warm and thoughtful introduction. Here's to continuing the journey beyond! 🙌

Our team has landed in Helsinki 🇫🇮 ready to brave the slushy weather – and even more excited to catch up on all things #DeepTech! If you're around, come say hi 👋 Adam Niewinski, Alicja Glinka, Karol Szubstarski, Katarzyna Zwolanowska, Mateusz (Matt) Lukasik, Tomek Lepka Wojtek Walniczek, Zofia Kłudka P.S. Don’t miss SOES DeepTech Frontier! #Slush2024 #DeepTech #SpaceTech #CyberSec #AI #FinTech

In just a week, Dealroom.co will unveil the latest insights and data from The State of Deep Tech report, covering the newest trends in Deep Tech #startups and #VentureCapital. This all happens on Day 1 at Slush, with an exceptional lineup of panels featuring industry leaders: ▫️Nicolas Autret, Partner, Walden Catalyst Ventures ▫️Kelly Chen, Founding Team, NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) ▫️Julia Hawkins, General Partner, LocalGlobe ▫️Katie King, PhD, , Co-founder & CEO, BioOrbit ▫️Marc-Olivier Luecke, General Partner & MD, Atlantic Labs ▫️Adam Niewinski, Co-founder & Managing Partner, OTB Ventures ▫️Stephen Nundy, Investment Partner & CTO, Lakestar ▫️Yoram Wijngaarde, Founder & CEO, Dealroom.co ✏️ The event is fully booked, but the waitlist is still open for those eager to join: https://lnkd.in/d9JyfuvZ

How will Europe and North America’s relationship change as European venture continue to attract global attention? Heinz Blennemann, Adam Niewinski, Joe Schorge and Asaf Horesh delve into the evolving relationship in this panel discussion! #SVNA

The final countdown… Slush is almost here! ❄️ In just two weeks, we’re landing in Helsinki for days packed with all things #DeepTech. This year, we’re joining forces with our friends at NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), Voima Ventures, and HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds to bring you the Slush Official Side Event - DeepTech Frontier on Day One! Get ready to dive deep into the future of #SpaceTech, #AI, and #semiconductors. But that’s just the beginning! Throughout Slush, we’ll be there, eager to meet visionary founders, reconnect with friends, and spark new connections. Come say hi, grab a coffee, and let’s talk about #tech, #space, and everything in between! 🤖 🚀

Celebrating the next generation of trailblazers! 🚀   We were honored to be part of the Forbes Polska 30 Under 30 initiative, where our Managing Partner, Adam Niewinski, served on the selection committee, evaluating the incredible achievements of young entrepreneurs shaping the future. At the laureates' meetup, Adam joined a panel discussion moderated by Forbes Editor-in-Chief Katarzyna Dębek, featuring Dominika Żak and Malwina Pawłowska. Adam shared insights from his journey as a founder-turned-investor, highlighting his belief as a DeepTech investor that building impactful tech solutions requires a global vision from day one - because technology, by its nature, is boundaryless.   Krzysztof Domaradzki - kudos for initiating the Polish edition of this list, and thank you for the invitation. Congratulations to all the extraordinary talents featured this year! 🌍

Since 2018 (with a brief pause during COVID), attending the #UglyDuck event has been a must to discuss the state of tech and #VC, but more importantly, to reconnect with friends from the European Investment Fund (EIF) family. This year was no different, starting with an inspirational speech by Marjut Falkstedt focusing on a sustainable future. Uli Grabenwarter delivered another insightful presentation, highlighting EIF’s strategic role in growing the VC ecosystem in #Europe while achieving solid returns. Following Draghi’s call for #innovation in Europe, it’s clear that this goal cannot be reached without VC involvement. Will #pension funds and #insurance companies in the #EU join the effort to safeguard Europe’s #competitiveness (and our future retirements)? Great to catch up with Patric, Bjorn, Alessandro, Ghislain, Anna, Marcin, Nadya, Nicolas and David!

We all know that health is wealth, but regular check-ups can be easy to overlook. That’s why we kicked off this week with a Health Day in collaboration with Przebadani.pl 💙 Inspired by #PinkOctober (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), we also included popular cancer markers in the screening. From comprehensive check-ups to friendly service, Przebadani.pl made the experience smooth and stress-free. And for our brave, and not-so-brave, patients we organized a delicious team breakfast 🥕 🥗 🥪 before diving into the Dealflow review meeting.

North America and Europe: An Evolving Relationship 🌍   How can we leverage the strengths of both regions to shape the future of venture capital across the Atlantic?   That’s exactly what our Managing Partner, Adam Niewinski, will explore alongside Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner at Vintage Investment Partners, and Eric Fitzgerald, General Partner at Top Tier Capital Partners, in a discussion moderated by Heinz Blennemann, Principal at Blennemann Family Investments.   Join us at #SuperVenture North America, where this discussion will delve into the strategies driving #growth, fostering #innovation, and opening up new opportunities for investors and startups on both sides of the Atlantic.   🗓️ Monday, November 11, 2024 ⏰ 10:00 - 10:35 am EST 📍 Main Stage, SuperVenture North America   Link: https://lnkd.in/geQNSyix   See you there! #VentureCapital #SuperVenture #Europe #America #GrowthStrategies