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The tech landscape in Europe is shifting fast—from AI regulations to venture capital trends and geopolitical challenges with impacts in the ecosystem. If you're building in tech, here are some updates you should be aware of: ➡Over the past year, Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) has pooled the investment firepower of 11 EU programs, mobilizing over €15 billion to support Europe's competitiveness in three strategic sectors: digital technologies and deep-tech innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies, and biotechnologies. So far, €9.1 billion of EU funds have been mobilized towards STEP across five programs, including the Digital Europe program. One example of a STEP Seal awarded by the Commission is the OpenEuroLLM project, which will bring together EU startups, research labs and supercomputing hosting entities from all over the EU to train the first-ever family of open-source Large Language Models for artificial intelligence covering all official and future EU languages. ➡If you want to see how Europe s tech ecosystem grew find out from those shaping it here – a splendid review from people being in the frontline https://lnkd.in/ee6dUfZv ➡ As digitalization advances skills are need to keep up. A new plan for a skilled talented Europe was just announced with an array of measures to support STEM education, free movement for skilled workers and programs to make EU a talent magnet. Want to dive deeper? Check out below ⬇

#PitchDay Tuesday is coming with two new teams, one helping with real estate properties rental and consequential management, and the other with easy build up of 3D characters. There is more to both but details will be discuss only during the pitches. ➡️ What happens in pitches stays in pitches so if you are curios of new ideas, teams and diverse tech solutions for your investment portfolio you might want to join us. ➡️ You'll meet bold teams and 130+ peers to discuss and share ideas and experiences. ➡️ www.techangels.ro is the gate. ➡️ If you want to present your idea, team and plans, the path to a pitch is also through the website form. Leave a sign, we will take it from there. #growingtogether #startups #angelinvestors.

What a #TechWeekInReview has been! Up to 7.5 million euro in search, other 2.3 raised, solutions covering efficiency in diverse areas, new commers with helpful ideas, plus accolades at EU level for local accelerators. The world seems sometimes up side down, but the tech people keep their pace to improve everyday life. ➡ BrainFill seeks to raise between €2 million and €5 million to further develop its AI tutor capabilities. The platform offers personalized learning experiences by assessing students' needs, setting objectives, creating customized programs, and monitoring progress. The funding will be allocated to expanding the development team and enhancing the platform's features to deliver a comprehensive AI-driven educational experience. ➡InteroCloud is currently seeking €520,000 in a new funding round. The startup offers a platform for digitalizing operations in medical clinics, encompassing appointment scheduling, medical records management, and performance monitoring. The investment will be evenly distributed between product development and marketing/sales efforts. Plans include developing an AI-based patient communication module and expanding services, with initial international expansion targeting Greece. ➡easySales Global is considering raising between €1 million and €2 million, contingent upon favorable terms. It provides a platform that automates e-commerce activities by integrating various sales channels, order processing systems, and logistics providers into a unified interface. The capital would support expansion into Western European markets, particularly Poland, and the acquisition of larger online retail clients. 🎉 Announced previously but yeeeey - Footprints AI secured a €2.3 million investment in a funding round for its artificial intelligence-driven retail media platform that enables agencies and brands to plan and execute omnichannel advertising campaigns. The investment will support Footprints AI's international expansion in Romania, the CEE region, and globally. 👓New kids on the block - Aidly.ro considers approaching investors and mentor for its platform that aims to facilitate the outsourcing of domestic chores, benefiting busy individuals and providing earning opportunities for others.The startup is currently bootstrapping. 📢Accolades and congrats Two Romanian startup accelerators have been recognized in the "Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs 2025" rankings, compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista and Sifted. InnovX: The16th out of 150 hubs supports innovative companies with growth potential by providing entrepreneurial education and facilitating connections with investors. Rubik Hub: Placed 39th in the same ranking, offers a comprehensive startup journey, from ideation to acceleration, international expansion, and investment acquisition. Happy for you guys! Congrats and keep 🚀 #growingtogether #startups #angelinvestors #techecosystem .

Only 3 days left to fill in the applications for the IT Industry Gala organized by ANIS Romania. Your work deserves recognition, whether you build a new product in a startup set up or in a big company or you respond at outsourcing needs. Every line of proper code counts. Apply ⬇ until the end of this week and hope to see you on stage! #growingtogether #angelinvestors #startups #proudpartners #ANISGala 2025

Do you have early-stage startups in your portfolio ready to take the next step? The @BAN Congress, co-hosted by EBAN - European Business Angel Network, Danish Business Angels - DanBAN, and the @InvestEU Portal offers a unique chance for startups to secure funding, connect with top investors, and gain global exposure. Why Encourage Your Startups to Apply? ➡2 Complimentary Tickets to the Congress ➡ Pitch Slot to Present On Stage ➡Featured Profile on the Congress Website ➡Full Access to Workshops and Sessions ➡ Networking Through the Brella App ➡ Eligibility for an Exhibition Stand ➡ Discounts on Additional Team Tickets ⏳ Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2025 Check out more ⬇

#PitchDay Tuesday comes with interesting industries and problems to solve. ➡️ A digital marketplace leveraging AI and automation to modernize transactions in home buying processes, catering to foreign buyers with a market-specific approach and concierge service. ➡️ An automated solution for IT performance reviews and creating AI-driven, gamified career development plans, optimizing training investments and making professional growth engaging. ➡️ A solution that centralizes hobby discovery and booking, connecting users with new activities and communities while boosting visibility for instructors. 💡 If you want to be in the fore front of newest ideas and share knowledge with peers you might want to join us. Fill in the investors form www.techangels.ro. 💡 If you need support, guidance through the various developments of the startup life you might want to have 130+ angel investors with a wide range of experience at hands on level. Same easy to follow procedure on the website. #growingtogether #startups #angelinvestors

#TechWeekInReview shows another week with funding searched and found for international expansions. Code, build, coffee, repeat. Steady pace in the tech ecosystem. ➡AM.GOLF is conducting a €500,000 funding round to support this expansion. The startup offers an all-in-one solution for amateur golf enthusiasts. Currently expanding into the U.S., the world's largest golf market, the team seeks to grow its user base from 17,500 to 100,000 by year-end and increase revenues to over €150,000. ➡Bible Chat a mobile application offering personalized religious content through artificial intelligence has secured $14 million in Series A funding. The round was led by True Ventures, with participation from Early Game Ventures and Play Ventures. The app has attracted 10 million users and generated $15 million in revenue, making it the fastest-growing religious app globally. ➡Kidprenor, an online platform providing entrepreneurial education for children, received a €50,000 investment. The funds will support approximately 1,000 children over the next two years. Plans include developing new educational modules on Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, and Canva, as well as launching a franchise model in 2025. ➡Specializing in AI algorithms for medical image interpretation, Rayscape plans to raise €3 million this year to expand into Western markets and develop new algorithms beyond lung analysis. Having secured €2 million in investments over six years, the company aims to double its annual recurring revenue to €2 million in 2025. Rayscape is also awaiting FDA approval to enter the U.S. market. ➡Symphopay integrates and orchestrates digital payments, operating over 5,000 active POS terminals in Romania. Experiencing a tenfold increase in processed transactions in 2024, Symphopay has been doubling its revenues annually since 2022. The company has invested over €4 million in platform development, including €1.4 million from funding rounds led by GECAD Ventures and Early Game Ventures. Symphopay became profitable during the pandemic and is now focusing on global expansion. #growingtogether #startups #angelinvestors #growsmart

📢Some promising news from the Venture in Eastern Europe 2024 Report, powered by How to Web and Infobip, which monitors the regional tech investments evolution. This year it signals a thaw 🌞 in the pre-seed and seed segment, which is the fuel for later more advanced rounds. ➡️ The number of pre-seed transactions nearly doubled in 2024, growing by 76.5% and reaching 30 transactions compared to the previous year’s 17 transactions. ➡️The volume of pre-seed transactions in 2024 reached €7.2M, 4.6% higher than in 2023. At regional level, despite global challenges, €3.89 billion poured into Eastern European startups in 2024. The report dives deep into the numbers and insights behind this growth. ➡️For Romania’s Venture Deals in 2024: 🔹 80 transactions – a 31.1% increase from 2023! 🔹 16x growth since 2017 (€8.2M then vs. now 💰). 🔹 Mixed capital investments hit a record €93.5M. 🔹 Top 20 deals raised €114.6M – 87.7% of total funding! 📢 Get the full insights below⬇️

Part of getting the support needed as a founder is making your work known. A good opportunity to be seen by a specialized, interested and interesting community of tech and business people is the #StartupoftheYear section of ANIS Romania - Excellence Awards of the IT Industry 2025. We are #proudpartners and will be hands on involved, with Marius Istrate our Chairman of the Board, in the evaluation of the applications. You can submit yours by accessing the form https://lnkd.in/d4wp7beq and send it to awards@anis.ro 📆The deadline is 2nd of March – there is still some time.  It does not need to be an ANIS member. Hope to have the chance to read your submission and see you on the short list. #proudpartners #StartupOfTheYear #PremiiANIS #IndustriaIT #SoftwareRO #GalaANIS2025

Last nigh during the pitch session we came across a very interesting opportunity for tech startups. We discussed with one of the founders about the access to world-class supercomputing and about the European tech startups massive support from the EU topped by €7 billion in funding. If your startup relies on heavy data processing, advanced simulations, or AI model training, this is worth exploring. EuroHPC JU is an initiative that provides: ➡High-performance computing – access to powerful computing resources without the need for costly infrastructure. ➡ Funding opportunities –research and innovation grants to boost your growth. ➡Collaboration and networking – Connection with Europe’s top tech hubs, researchers, and industry leaders. ➡Skill development – Training for your team’s HPC and AI capabilities. Learn more ⬇ and check the access calendar. Also, below the map of the innitiative members. Many thanks to 🧍♂️you know who you are 😊 for bringing this into discussion. #sharingiscaring #growingtogether #growsmart #angelinvestors #startups #EuropeanStartups #Supercomputing #EuroHPCJU # #DigitalTransformation #ScaleUp #EuropeTech