The CO-INVESTIN project

The CO-INVESTIN VC2VC Portfolio Showcase brought together leading investors from South-East Europe and across Europe’s innovation ecosystems. Through dynamic reverse pitches and interactive Q&A sessions, we highlighted cutting-edge deep-tech startups that are shaping the future. Our mission? ✔️ Bridge funding gaps, especially at Series A. ✔️ Foster stronger collaborations across European ecosystems. ✔️ Boost visibility for emerging startups in an increasingly competitive landscape. This video captures key moments and insights, showcasing the energy and vision that drive our commitment to supporting startup growth across Europe. Let’s keep the momentum going! Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected ecosystem. | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

After introducing you earlier to the Investment Roadmap of Romania, we are now thrilled to announce the Investment Roadmap for Bulgaria. With a GDP of €93.71 billion in 2023 and strategic sectors like: ✅ Automotive: 10% of GDP, a major supplier for electric vehicles across Europe. ✅ IT & BPO: A rapidly growing hub with over 800 active startups and tech giants like SAP, HP, and IBM. ✅ Healthtech & Fintech: Innovations driving transformative change in Bulgaria and beyond. ✅ Agritech: Leveraging its strong agricultural base with cutting-edge solutions. Why Bulgaria? 💡 Competitive tax rates (10% flat tax for corporate and personal income). 💡 Strategic financial incentives and grants for innovation. 💡 A dynamic startup ecosystem with €244M invested in 2022 alone. #Sofia, #Plovdiv, and #Varna are leading the way as hubs of innovation, with projects like Payhawk, Bulgaria’s first unicorn, and EnduroSat, revolutionizing space tech. Whether you're exploring cutting-edge tech, industrial innovation, or high-growth startups, Bulgaria’s fertile investment ecosystem is your gateway to success. Check out the Investment Roadamp for Bulgaria here: https://lnkd.in/dJzEPM2z | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

Bulgaria & Romania shining in the Sifted 30: Eastern Europe & Baltics Leaderboard. We’re thrilled to see 6 companies from Bulgaria and Romania spotlighted in Sifted’s Eastern Europe Leaderboard, including a Bulgarian #Deeptech company, SoCyber for their incredible growth and innovation. With thriving ecosystems and vibrant sectors like IT, Fintech, Healthtech, and Agritech, Bulgaria and Romania continue to emerge as powerhouses in the Eastern European startup scene. Curious to see who else made the list? Check out the full leaderboard and celebrate the startups shaping the future of Eastern Europe! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dfh6mbBW | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation #EasternEuropeStartups

We’re thrilled to introduce you The Investment Roadmap for Romania, developed under the CO-INVESTIN project. Romania stands out as a dynamic and untapped hub for investment in Eastern Europe, offering immense opportunities across key sectors: ✅ Automotive: Home to automotive companies like Dacia. ✅ IT & Electronics: A rising tech hub with growing exports and over 1,600 tech startups. ✅ Renewable Energy: Significant potential in wind and solar investments. ✅ Agriculture & Tourism: Combining rich natural resources with cultural heritage. With a GDP of €319.84 billion in 2023 and a competitive edge from low taxes, EU support, and a skilled workforce, Romania is a compelling destination for visionary investors. Key highlights: 💡 Cities like #Bucharest, #ClujNapoca, and #Timisoara are flourishing as tech and innovation centers. 💡 Startups like UiPath and Bitdefender have shown the global potential of Romanian innovation. 💡 The country offers attractive R&D incentives, tax deductions, and grant opportunities for investors. Whether you’re a VC, angel investor, or entrepreneur, this roadmap provides the insights and tools to navigate Romania’s vibrant ecosystem. Check out the Investment Roadamp for Romania here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJzEPM2z | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

We are thrilled to announce that CO-INVESTIN took part in the Tech Tour South East event on October 22-23 in Athens, bringing together a vibrant community of investors, startups, and innovation leaders. This event focused on empowering deeptech startups, providing them with a platform to pitch their innovative ideas to potential investors. Selected companies from CO-INVESTIN Portfolio Showcase had the unique opportunity to pitch their ventures and engage in one-on-one meetings with peers from strong and lead innovation regions, fostering discussions on possible collaborations. The event aimed to strengthen the ties between local ecosystems and foreign investors, facilitating meaningful discussions about opportunities and use cases in the investment landscape to further encourage VC syndication and connect investors with emerging companies. Thank you to all the participants and speakers who made this event possible. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of these connections on the growth of innovative startups! | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

We are thrilled to bring under the spotlight, AMSIMCEL! One of the success stories from the CO-INVESTIN project. AMSIMCEL is a deep tech startup developing the first GPU-powered Physical Verification framework for the next generation of Integrated Circuits (IC). It drives innovation for the whole Semiconductor Industry, to establish the next generation of Electronic Design Automation tools and deliver the best in class methodologies for the most demanding projects. Learn more about AMSIMCEL here! https://lnkd.in/gbi9qGCW | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

We are thrilled to bring under the spotlight, WindTak! One of the success stories from the CO-INVESTIN project. WindTak delivers professional solutions in wind engineering, focusing on areas related to the operation of turbines and the improvement of their energy efficiency. The nature of the wind, local environmental conditions and variable energy prices, combined with the characteristics of the turbine, require an individual approach. Precise analysis allows for the best use of both wind resources and turbine potential - the two most important profit-generating factors for the owner of a wind turbine. Listen to our conversation with Maciej Karczewski, the founder and CEO of WindTAK here! https://lnkd.in/dBaiPvgT | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

We are thrilled to bring under the spotlight, CyberSwarm Inc.! One of the success stories from the CO-INVESTIN project. Founded in 2017, CyberSwarm is building an artificial nervous system. CyberSwarm is an AI-enabling neuromorphic engineering company that harnesses nature’s intelligence to revolutionize AI. Focusing on neuromorphic engineering, CyberSwarm aims to revolutionize how we approach and interact with technology, from smart devices capable of complex pattern recognition to systems that learn and adapt to context. Listen to our conversation with Mihai Raneti, the founder and CEO of CyberSwarm Inc., here! https://lnkd.in/gxp2Kifw | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

We are thrilled to bring under the spotlight, Builtrix! One of the success stories from the CO-INVESTIN project. Builtrix is a fast-growing Portuguese startup that provides data-driven energy intelligence solutions for energy experts, maintenance, and Sustainability managers. The company focuses on offering simple, easy-to-understand, and standardized energy information to optimize energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in buildings. Builtrix's cloud-based platform leverages big data analytics and artificial intelligence to deliver actionable insights for improving energy usage and achieving. Listen to our conversation with Javad Hatami, the founder and CEO of Builtrix here! https://lnkd.in/dBaiPvgT | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation

We are thrilled to bring under the spotlight, Transmetrics! One of the success stories from the CO-INVESTIN project. The Bulgarian scaleup Transmetrics develops innovative solutions to enhance logistics planning through the power of machine learning and predictive analytics. Combining human expertise with AI, they optimize operations and minimize the environmental impact of logistics. Their unique approach accurately analyses, models, and predicts transport flows, providing substantial benefits to top-tier logistics companies globally. Pioneering a new category, Transmetrics empowers leaders with data management, automation, forecasting, and optimization, driving real business impact. Positioned at the forefront of innovation, they are reshaping the logistics landscape with unparalleled efficiency and sustainability. Listen to our conversation with Asparuh Koev, the founder and CEO of Transmetrics, here! https://lnkd.in/gNsqM6XM | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #COINVESTIN #InvestInEurope #Innovation